Trump dangles White House invite for Kim, World News,US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he is \”very well-prepared\” for a historic and potentially fraught summit with Kim Jong Un in five days, while hinting at the signing of a peace treaty and even a future White House visit by the North Kor
Cheers! Coca-Cola launches first boozy drink in Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – Coca-Cola launched its first ever alcoholic drink on Monday (May 28) in Japan – a fizzy, lemon-flavoured concoction laced with spirits that seeks to capitalise on the growing popularity of \”chuhai\” alcopops enjoyed especially b
Camila Cabello has issued an apology after old Tumblr posts were uncovered, Entertainment News,The 22-year-old singer came under fire on social media this week when posts from her old Tumblr account were shared on Twitter, some of which contained offensive language. And now, the 'Señorita'
Buyer beware: Melissa Faith Yeo's first viewing as property agent was infamous Toa Payoh ritual murders flat, Singapore News,You never forget your first. For actress-turned-realtor Melissa Faith Yeo, her first property viewing was a rather special one, as she helped to market one of the most no
Tim Cook urges Singapore kids to code, talks about possible third store here, Digital News,SINGAPORE – If children can learn only one language other than their native one, it should be coding because \”coding is a global language\”, said Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook. Mr Cook, who was on his
Chinese province targets journalists, foreign students with planned new surveillance system, China News,BEIJING – Security officials in one of China's largest provinces have commissioned a surveillance system they say they want to use to track journalists and international students among other
11 cheap travel destinations for long weekends, Lifestyle News,The borders are open after two long years and with travel back in full swing, you're all set to start planning your holidays (if you haven't already). You already know the drill, the long weekends are prime time for travel. If
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater documentary will make you wish the 90s were back, Digital News,The birdman is taking flight again, as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is going to hit us with nostalgia through a new documentary. Announced by the man himself on Instagram, Pretending I'm a Superman wil
New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status, World News,WELLINGTON – The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 has launched a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a “terrorist entity”. White supr
Coronavirus: 12-year-old RI student and his family member among 3 new confirmed cases in S'pore; 4 others discharged, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) were confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (Feb 27), including a 12-year-old Raf
The Boys spin-off: Patrick Schwarzenegger shocks dad Arnold with set photos, Entertainment News,Amazon's The Boys, now streaming Season 3, has been a hit with audiences worldwide. One of the spin-offs from its success is a college-themed young superheroes series, reportedly called The Boys Pres
Comedian Trevor Noah to leave The Daily Show after 7 years, Entertainment News,WASHINGTON – Comedian Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the programme after hosting it for seven years, indicating he wanted to dedicate more time to stand-up comedy. The 38
Lady Gaga, Spider-Man overlooked by film academy in Oscar nominations, Entertainment News,House of Gucci star Lady Gaga and the latest Marvel box office hit, Spider-Man: No Way Home, were missing from the list of this year's Academy Awards contenders, while Jane Campion became the first woman t
Personal details of 284 KrisFlyer members disclosed due to software bug: SIA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Personal details of over 280 KrisFlyer members may have been seen by other customers due to a software bug affecting Singapore Airlines' (SIA) website on Friday (Jan 4). \”We have been made a
Golden David Beckham statue draws tourists to Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Asia News,BANGKOK – Manchester United legend David Beckham has such a strong global appeal and ardent fanbase that a temple in Thailand has installed a gold-painted statue of the footballer in the altar, turning it into a surp
Boon Tong Kee sells over 4,500 plates of chicken rice in Las Vegas in its opening week, Lifestyle News,Singapore’s hawker culture can’t be brought up without the mention of chicken rice, and Boon Tong Kee is arguably one of the most popular names in the country when it comes to the dish. The brand s
Aziz Pahrudinov Backs His Toughness Against Former ONE Champion Eduard Folayang, Asia News,Undefeated Dagestani star Aziz Pahrudinov will make his ONE Championship debut looking to score a huge scalp. Pahrudinov (20-0-1) will take on former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang at ONE: REIG
Trump, Kim arrive at summit venue for historic US-North Korea meeting, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump reached the venue of their historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday, after both sides sought to narrow differences over how to end a nuclear
2 lucky punters in Yishun share $13.6m Toto Hongbao prize money, Singapore News,Two lucky punters in Yishun have won about $13.6 million in the Toto Hongbao draw on Friday (Feb 22). Both bought QuickPick ordinary entry tickets. One bought from the outlet at Northpoint City's Cold Storage in Yis
Acts of disrespect unacceptable, says NHB as War Memorial Park wakeboarder faces charges, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man, 24, who allegedly wakeboarded at the War Memorial Park on July 17, was charged in court on Monday (Sept 13) with wilfully interfering with a national monument. In a
Robert Downey Jr came up with emotional Avengers: Endgame line, Entertainment News,Robert Downey Jr. was inspired by his own children for his \”I love you 3000\” line in 'Avengers: Endgame'. One of the movie's most touching moments saw his character Tony Stark – AKA Iron Man – telling h
Villa Copenhagen showcases the best of both traditional and modern Danish design, Lifestyle News,Design lovers visiting Copenhagen now have a new accommodation option: Villa Copenhagen, a new luxury hotel that occupies the Danish capital’s former Central Post and Telegraph Head Office building. Desi
Epic 100-day Singapore to London overland expedition flags off, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – British student Nathan George grew up listening to his grandfather's stories about driving from London to Singapore with his friends in 1955, so it was an easy decision to join an expedition that recreate
13 quirky wedding ideas and stories from these Singaporean couples, Lifestyle News,When your passion for mahjong is real and true! We love how this couple went all out with this mahjong-themed shoot by renting a yacht and getting their bridal party in full traditional costumes for the occasion. Here
Fast-growing Northern California wildfire forces evacuations, World News,LOS ANGELES – A wildfire erupted in forest land in Northern California on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of dozens of homes and the closure of a stretch of an interstate highway near where a deadly blaze broke out in July, o
'My husband took away my credit card and says he will give me money every week', Lifestyle News,Time and again we’ve talked about the importance of self-worth and independence. In a male-dominated society, it’s already difficult to establish your worth and it takes twice as much hard work
South Koreans march with coffin in 'comfort women' protest at Japan embassy, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean protesters marched alongside the coffin of a \”comfort women\” campaigner to the Japanese embassy on Friday (Feb 1) in a protest over Japan's use of forced labour in its wartime b
Former Malaysia PM Mahathir in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalised for observation, his office said in a statement on Wednesday (Aug 31). \”Mahathir
Hong Kong police hunt armed gang who stole toilet rolls amid panic-buying frenzy, China News,HONG KONG – Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls were being hunted by Hong Kong police on Monday (Feb 17), in a city wracked by shortages caused by coronavirus panic buying. Toilet rolls have bec
West scrambles to bridge North-South divide aggravated by Ukraine war, World News,UNITED NATIONS — The Western argument to internationally isolate Russia over its Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine has been simple: It breaches the founding charter of the United Nations by violating Ukraine's sovereignt
From Bali, Andrew Leone is making waves in Indonesian martial arts, Asia News,Andrew Leone’s story is a pretty inspiring one, as he made the decision to leave behind his life in Long Island, New York to chase his dream of living and training in the idyllic setting of Bali. Along with his brother Ant
Daniel Craig felt a 'weight on his shoulders' for a long time after No Time To Die was delayed, Entertainment News,Daniel Craig felt a \”weight on his shoulders\” for a long time after No Time To Die was delayed. The actor's final outing as James Bond was delayed for many months owing t
Thai PM orders tighter gun control, drugs crackdown after mass killing, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday (Oct 10) ordered law enforcement agencies to tighten gun ownership rules and crack down on drug use following a mass killing by an ex-policeman at a daycare cen
Secret Singapore: Oldham Theatre – a venue dedicated to Asian cinema, Lifestyle News,What's old is new. And what's new is Oldham. Oldham Theatre, to be specific. The indie theatre — which is sandwiched between the Singapore Philatelic Museum and the Registry of Marriages at Canning Rise —
Matt Damon missed out on $374m when he passed on Avatar, Entertainment News,Matt Damon missed out on £200 million (S$374 million) by snubbing the chance to star in Avatar. The 50-year-old actor was offered a tenth of the movie's takings by director James Cameron to play Jake Sully in the 2009 s
