Tokyo Olympics cameras taking on a more gender-neutral approach to filming, World News,TOKYO, July 26 – Coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Games by the official Olympic broadcaster will focus only on athletes' performances and adopt a more gender-neutral approach to filming than may have been the case
EXO-hausted but still going strong: Understrength EXO bedazzles fans, Entertainment News,Although the night was still young, members of K-pop boyband EXO looked ready to retire for the night and drop dead in their hotel beds. No, it was not because the idols were getting on in age — their average ag
Study: Parents spend as much time on their phones as with their kids, Lifestyle News,A recent survey revealed parents spend nearly as much time on their phones as they do with their children. Over 2,000 parents responded to the New York Post's questionnaire looking at phone usage and attitudes
BTS rekindle debate about military service in South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL — A surprise decision by South Korean boy band BTS to take a break from live shows has rekindled debate about mandatory military service in a country setting global pop-culture trends while facing a decades old Cold War threa
Thank you for the music: Abba releases new album after 40 years, Entertainment News,STOCKHOLM – Swedish supergroup Abba announced their first new album in four decades on Thursday (Sept 2) and said they would stage a series of virtual concerts using digital avatars of themselves in London next year.
Severe penalty for individuals caught using someone else's vaccine cert, warns Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has warned against using another person's vaccination certificate in order to be allowed to dine at restaurants, saying the authorities are aware this is h
The ultimate guide to Japan Rail Pass types and prices, Lifestyle News,There are some Singaporeans who travel to Japan so much that the names of obscure Japanese onsens and izakayas roll off their tongues like smoother than kewpie mayo. For the rest of us, travelling around Japan is and will always
Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports 0 new cases for 1st time since early March, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday (April 20) for the first time since early March, health authorities said, though they urged residents to maintain strict hygiene and social distanc
3 beauty YouTubers over 30 that cater to mature skin, Lifestyle News,Let's face it: When it comes to makeup, application changes with age. As we grow older, we might favour more natural looks as compared to thick layers of foundation. Our skin goes through change and it just isn't what it
Daily roundup: Get 10 free classes at Yoga Movement when you buy a 30-class pack — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Get 10 free classes at Yoga Movement when you buy a 30-class pack This works out to roughly $14 a class. Not too s
In rare case, US infant dies from Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON – A US infant has died from the Covid-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday (March 28), marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic. At a news conference, Governor JB Pritzker said
WP's Dennis Tan votes against COP report findings, calls for higher fine for Raeesah Khan's repeated lie, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The only Workers' Party (WP) member on a parliamentary committee investigating abuse of privilege by former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan disagreed with
Rolls-Royce to road-test its first EV, slated for Q4 2023 production, Lifestyle News,Rolls Royce has announced its intent to build its first all-electric production car. Dubbed the Spectre, the British marque's engineers claimed that on-road testing is \”imminent\”. Spectre – a name synonymous wi
Can't shake it off: Man furious after delivery driver allegedly binned his $500 Shake Shack order, Singapore News,Undelivered orders, especially food, are always a source of annoyance. Recently, one man, who goes by the username Melvin TWJ on Facebook, complained that his $500 Shake Shack order
IKEA is assembling a new world of 3D-printed gaming accessories, like wrist supports and keycaps , Digital News,Swedish household wizard IKEA is teaming up with UNYQ, a custom prosthetics company, to improve gaming ergonomics. The name of the new 3D-printed collection is a true IKEA special: UPPKOPP
Pakistan summons Indian official to protest at cross-border shelling, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Monday (April 13) summoned an Indian official to protest over cross-border shelling from its neighbour that it said had killed a child and wounded four civilians. India and Pakistan have accused e
Syria's President Assad and his wife test positive for Covid-19, World News,DUBAI/AMMAN – Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma have tested positive for Covid-19 after showing minor symptoms, his office said on Monday. The Syrian leader and his spouse, who announced her recovery f
Does social media make us more or less lonely? Depends on how you use it, Digital News,Humans are more connected to each other than ever, thanks to smartphones, the web and social media. At the same time, loneliness is a huge and growing social problem. Why is this so? Research shows social media us
Konami rides on NFT wave with Castlevania collection for 35th anniversary, Digital News,Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs for short, may not be the most necessary thing in the art world, but there's no denying their rising popularity in recent times. As Castlevania turns 35, Japanese gaming giant Ko
Liew Mun Leong steps down as chairman of Changi Airport Group, Surbana Jurong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Mr Liew Mun Leong has stepped down as chairman of Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong, days after the High Court acquitted his former maid of theft and raised questions about his motivations
Mother's Day 2021: 12 best gift ideas based on mum's star sign, Lifestyle News,Whether she’s a Virgo or an Aries mum, show her just how much she means to you this Mother’s Day with a gift that’s aligned with the stars. What to get for the lady who has everything? We have no clue. So we loo
Swimming makes you hungrier and likely to eat more at the next meal – new research, Lifestyle News,People often believe that exercise can make you hungrier, so they may therefore eat more during subsequent meals. But for the typical person, single sessions of land-based moderate to high-intensity ex
YouTuber known as the 'slingshot guy' goes to war against Google, Digital News,At his out-of-the-way house in the forested German hills, Joerg Sprave spends his time building mutant crossbows and powerful slingshots – and hounding one of the world's biggest technology companies. The 5
Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know, Lifestyle News,The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease Covid-19, has infected nearly 90,000 people and caused more than 3,000 deaths so far. Parents are understandably concerned. But it’s important to k
M2 Max: Revolutionizing High-Performance Computing,Explore the M2 Max chip's capabilities in our comprehensive guide. Discover how it enhances MacBook Pro with performance and efficiency.
159 suspected drug offenders arrested in 12-day CNB blitz, including 13-year-old, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 159 suspected drug offenders in a 12-day islandwide operation, the agency said on Friday (Sept 13). Those arrested include seven teenagers – aged b
Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao cancels Singapore concert over coronavirus concerns, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao has cancelled his upcoming concert in Singapore. He was scheduled to hold an encore of his concert tour, Mr Entertainment, on April 18 at the Singapore Indoor Sta
US to begin offering vaccine booster shots in September to 'get ahead' of Covid-19, World News,WASHINGTON – Covid-19 vaccine booster shots will be made widely available to Americans starting on Sept 20, United States health officials said on Wednesday (Aug 18), citing data showing diminish
10 questions we have after watching Marvel Studios' Eternals, Entertainment News,* Spoiler alert!! * Marvel Studios’ Eternals has become a polarising film among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as fans seem to adore it, even if critics feel otherwise (read our review here). There’s
1,000 reusable face masks giveaway, free hand sanitisers & other deals this week, Lifestyle News,We scour the island for the best deals to help you stretch your dollar, and keep you in the loop on the hottest shopping trends. 'Cos good things must share. [UPDATED, Feb 28] 1,000 FREE REUSABLE MA
How much should you pay for a home renovation in Singapore?, Money News,With the high levels of home ownership, undertaking a home renovation is a rite of passage for most Singaporeans. In fact, there's a high chance home renovation will rank among the top 5 expenditures in your lifetime. So ho
'Don't judge a person from someone else's words': By2's Miko opens up for 1st time after twin sister Yumi's scandal, Entertainment News,Singaporean singer Miko of the pop duo By2 has defended her younger twin, two weeks after Yumi was dragged into Wang Leehom's div
Miley Cyrus has urged those feeling alone this Christmas to remember they are 'completely made of magic', Entertainment News,The Wrecking Ball hitmaker – who recently split from husband Liam Hemsworth – shared a new track online, titled My Sad Christmas Song, which she wrote a couple of ye
Olive Garden Kids Menu 2025: Full Guide to Meals, Prices & Healthy Options,In this updated July 2025 guide, we’ll explore everything parents need to know about the Olive Garden Kids Menu: the food choices
Fiery crash at Cairo train station kills 20, World News,A hurtling locomotive crashed, derailed and caught fire at Cairo's main train station on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people in the latest disaster to strike Egypt's rundown railways. The country's transportation minister resig
Marvel Studios reportedly developing a Werewolf By Night Halloween special for Disney+, Entertainment News,Marvel Studios is spooking things up for Halloween. After releasing four TV series on Disney+ – WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki and What If…? – the studio is reportedly loo
Being in quarantine taught this woman the most important life lessons, Lifestyle News,With the rise of community cases, many have had to isolate themselves at home to slow down the spread of Covid-19. Those who have been in close contact with cases don't even get to go home and are placed in qu
007 carmaker Aston Martin announces stock market float, Business Wires News,Aston Martin, the British luxury car brand favoured by fictional spy James Bond, announced on Wednesday plans to list a quarter of its shares on the London stock market.Full details of the initial public offering will be pub
Apple iWork suite gets updated with new features,Apple has released a number of updates for its iWork suite. The full details of the updated apps, including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, are available to …
Royal ketchup? Queen Elizabeth launches her own line of condiments, Lifestyle News,The 95-year-old monarch is releasing her own tomato ketchup and brown sauce, made from ingredients grown on her Sandringham estate, with the ketchup described as \”ideal for breakfast or any time of the day,\” while the
Understanding the Need for Health Crisis Protection – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Life is full of uncertainties, and health remains one of the most unpredictable aspects. A sudden critical illness diagnosis can not only affect your physical well-being but can also create a significant financial burden. This
Johnny Depp’s lawyer is fast-tracked to partner after Amber Heard trial win, Entertainment News,Law firm Brown Rudnick has promoted its associate Camille Vasquez to partner, less than a week after she helped actor Johnny Depp secure a US$15 million (S$20.6 million) jury verdict in his closely watche
Tattoos still give Japan the needle as Olympics loom, Asia News,When Mana Izumi got her first tattoo at 18, she wasn't trying to rebel or shatter any taboos — just copy Japanese pop diva Namie Amuro's beach-bronze \”surfer chick\” look. In Japan, where tattoos have for centuries been demoni
Premier League clubs to meet after Arsenal manager Arteta tests positive, calls grow to suspend EPL, World News,LONDON – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said on Thursday (March 12), prompting the Premier League to call an emergency meeting on Friday. Ar
New Netflix film Extraction was the 'most exhausting' shoot of Chris Hemsworth's career, Entertainment News,Chris Hemsworth plays the role of Tyler Rake in the new Netflix film Extraction, which is directed by Avengers: Endgame stunt co-ordinator Sam Hargrave, and Chris admitted the a
7-month-old Japanese girl with full head of thick hair becomes latest Instagram sensation, Asia News,Cute baby photos may be a dime a dozen on the Internet, but one seven-month-old girl from Japan has recently got social media users cooing with delight – all because of her luscious locks. Baby Chanc
Here's what EXO's Chanyeol always brings when he travels, Entertainment News,If you were at Paragon earlier today, you'd probably notice the mayhem at the atrium, just outside the Prada boutique. The Italian fashion house was holding a cocktail party in the store to celebrate their Sp
China's 'legend' sports photographer still going strong at 79, China News,Shanghai – Hong Nanli stands just 153 centimetres (five feet) tall and at 79 years-old this indefatigable grandmother is almost certainly the oldest working sports photographer in China, if not beyond. It makes
Denmark plans to cull its mink population after coronavirus mutation spreads to humans, World News,COPENHAGEN – Denmark will cull its mink population of up to 17 million after a mutation of the coronavirus found in the animals spread to humans, the prime minister said on Wednesday. Health authoritie
Convicted R&B singer R Kelly should get more than 25 years in prison, say prosecutors, Entertainment News,NEW YORK — US prosecutors on Wednesday (June 8) said the multiplatinum R&B singer R Kelly deserves to spend more than 25 years in prison after being convicted of sex trafficking. In a filing
Livestream hosting becoming lucrative career opportunity in China, Digital News,Becoming a livestreaming host is an increasingly lucrative career choice, a new report showed. About 24.1 per cent of professional livestreaming hosts can make more than 10,000 yuan (S$1,954) a month in 2019, up 3.1 perc
Britney Spears' boyfriend 'ready for marriage and kids' with the singer, Entertainment News,Britney Spears’ boyfriend is “ready for marriage and kids” with the singer. The 39-year-old singer – who has 15-year-old Sean Preston and 14-year-old Jayden with her ex-husband Kevin Federline
Street Fighter 6 will hit fighting arenas (and consoles) worldwide in 2023, Digital News,Street Fighter fans, it's time to tighten up that belt and gather your energy, because Street Fighter 6 has finally shown its face, but more importantly, we now know it's scheduled for a 2023 release o
If you are high risk, do not wait for updated Covid-19 vaccines, experts say, World News,CHICAGO – People at high risk of severe disease who have yet to get a second Covid-19 booster should not wait for next-generation, Omicron-targeted vaccines expected in the fall, five vaccine experts told Reuter
Joe Exotic transferred to medical facility after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, Entertainment News,Joe Exotic has been transferred to a medical facility after being diagnosed with an \”aggressive\” form of cancer. The Tiger King star was taken by private plane to the Butner Federal Medical
Boeing shares fall for second day, knocking $34 billion off market value, World News,Boeing Co's stock took another beating on Tuesday, knocking off more than US$25 billion (S$34 billion) from the aerospace manufacturer's market value over the past two days, as more countries lined up to g
'Nothing to do with him': Nam Joo-hyuk's former school mates and teachers dispute bullying allegations, Entertainment News,SEOUL – South Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk may not have been a bully in his younger days after all. He was in the news recently after he was accused by two anonymous
Amazon's Jeff Bezos unveils $2.74b philanthropic fund, World News,Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced Thursday he was launching a philanthropic fund with a $2 billion (S$2.74 billion) initial commitment to help homeless families and launch preschools in low-income communities. The world's
Taiwan says diplomat sent to hospital after China spat in Fiji, Asia News,TAIPEI – A Taiwanese diplomat ended up in hospital in Fiji this month after two Chinese diplomats stormed into a reception trying to gather information on who was attending, Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Monday, in an unus
