Everything explained: Euro hits parity with US dollar for first time in 20 years. Why does it matter?, Money News,For the first time in two decades, the exchange rate between the Euro and the US Dollar has reached parity. It has fallen to its lowest level since 2002, even briefly dipping just below
Daily roundup: HDB rejects owner's appeal to keep unusual fish tank outside flat – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. HDB rejects owner's appeal to keep unusual koi fish tank outside Tampines flat The Tampines Street 41 residen
Wuhan pneumonia: First suspected case reported in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health said on Saturday (Jan 4) that it had been notified of the first suspected case of the mystery Wuhan virus here, involving a three-year-old girl from China who had pneumonia and a travel his
Most talented Foodpanda rider in Singapore? He plays 7 instruments and has developed an AI chip for bicycles, Lifestyle News,Suavely strumming a guitar and singing while peddling on a bicycle… delivering food? The music video featuring a cover of the electronic ditty On My Way rearranged by 22-year-
Flying Frenchman's hoverboard bid to cross Channel scuppered by fuel mishap, World News,SANGATTE, France – A French inventor failed in his attempt to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard on Thursday when he was knocked into the water as he landed on a boat-mounted refueling pla
Football team trapped in flooded cave complex in Thailand, Asia News,BANGKOK – Search and rescue teams in Thailand were looking on Monday for 13 members of an under-16 football team trapped in a flooded cave complex deep inside a mountain. The boys' bicycles and football boots were found at the
4 arrested, including 70-year-old woman, after family fight at Bedok Reservoir Road coffee shop, Singapore News,A fight broke out at the coffee shop of Block 704 Bedok Reservoir Road last Tuesday (Dec 11). Stomp understands that the dispute was over money matters and involved several family members,
'Someone hit me': Woman tries to stop car with body in Geylang, Singapore News,For the second time in a month we see a woman trying to play Superman and stop, well not exactly a speeding train, but a slow-moving car. This time it's a woman in Geylang who tried to stop a Mercedes from
Astrologer predicts Singapore should be prepared for 'at least' 2 more waves of instability, Lifestyle News,May Sim has a prediction for Singaporeans they won't be happy to hear. And that is there'll be \”at least two more cycles\” of economic and social uncertainty to come, and th
At UN, China's Xi says no intention to fight 'a Cold War or hot one' with any country, China News,UNITED NATIONS – Chinese President Xi Jinping told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that Beijing has “no intention to fight either a Cold War or a hot one with any country,”
As Chinese school year starts, some Beijing residents find their kids can't get admission, China News,BEIJING – As China's school year kicks off, some longtime Beijing residents are being forced by restrictive residency rules to send their children to distant schools, with some unlucky few
Indonesia warns of risk of landslides, floods from new cyclone, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's weather agency warned on Friday (April 9) that a second tropical cyclone in the space of a week could trigger floods and landslides in more central areas after Cyclone Seroja killed 163 people in the
Kim Jong Nam murder not a prank: Prosecutors, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – The assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was not a prank, Malaysian state prosecutors said on Thursday (June 28), insisting it was a \”carefully planned and executed\” murder usi
Netizens divided on man's chair-throwing meltdown over Milo peng at Tampines, Singapore News,From shouts of rage to chairs thrown onto a nearby road, a Tampines coffee shop recently became the site of a violent meltdown — all over a cup of iced Milo. A man who looked to be in his twenties had e
Man gets conditional warning for wanting to throw egg at Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 12-month conditional warning has been issued to a 21-year-old Singaporean man, known as Facebook user Edmund Zhong, who said he wanted to throw an egg at Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam in a F
Man jailed over 5 years for beating up his mother to get her ATM card's PIN, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man attacked his elderly mother with her walking stick after she refused to disclose the personal identification number (PIN) of her automated teller machine (ATM) card. He even threatened
Macron under fire for lecturing elderly woman hurt at protest, World News,NICE, France – France's Emmanuel Macron drew fire Monday (March 25) after criticising an elderly \”yellow vest\” protester who was badly injured during a demonstration in Nice at the weekend. Macron has repeatedly been accu
Alibaba mum on Singles Day sales tally, says in line with 2021, Money News,SHANGHAI – Alibaba Group opted not to disclose the final sales tally of its annual Singles Day shopping festival for the first time since it started the event in 2009, saying only that results were in line with last year. Las
Ocean warming threatens more frequent bleaching of Great Barrier Reef, report says, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. MELBOURNE — Waters off Australia face more
3rd blade incident in 1 day: Man allegedly throws knife at policeman in Bukit Batok, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In a third violent incident involving a blade on Monday (March 14), a man allegedly threw a knife at the police when they confronted him at Bukit Batok. The police said that the 27-year-ol
Sri Lanka looks to revive free trade deal with Singapore, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lanka will step up efforts to revive a stalled free trade pact with Singapore, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the city state's premier on Tuesday, his office said in a statement. The leader of the crisis-hit
Taxi driver taken to hospital after accident involving SAF vehicle along Pioneer Road North, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 73-year-old taxi driver was found trapped in the driver’s seat and taken to hospital on Tuesday, after an accident involving a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) vehicle in Pioneer Roa
Apple's 2nd-gen mixed reality headset could launch in 2025, Digital News,Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo updated his prediction on Apple's second-generation mixed reality headset. In his latest blog post, Kuo shared that the second-generation mixed reality headset will launch in the first half of 202
Police establish identity of cabby who punched and kicked car, hurled abuse in 2 videos, Singapore News,Police have identified a 42-year-old taxi driver who was caught on camera punching a driver's car window and being verbally abusive towards a couple in two separate disputes. Several Stompers
Ukraine and Russia agree on evacuation corridors as US punishes oligarchs, World News,BORODYANKA – Russia and Ukraine agreed on Thursday (March 3) to the need for humanitarian corridors to help civilians escape Moscow's eight-day-old invasion, the first apparent progress in talks, as the United
Narrow escape for family after tree falls on their car in Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore News,A couple and their young son had a narrow escape after a huge tree fell on their car in Penang Road on Saturday. The uprooted tree was about seven storeys high and obstructed three lanes of the road, Chinese newspa
AirTag 2 might see a 2025 launch,Rumors have surfaced online about a second-generation AirTag appearing in 2025. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first iterated that there would be a new AirTag model …
'No isolation, few tests': Argentina has world's highest Covid-19 positive rate, World News,BUENOS AIRES – Argentina has the world’s highest rate of positive Covid-19 tests, according to Oxford-linked tracker Our World In Data, with nearly six out of 10 yielding an infection, a reflec
Unexpected and sneaky things that can make you gain weight, Lifestyle News,You know that eating junk food and not exercising are obvious causes of weight gain. You might be very conscious about your diet, skip supper, and even manage to work out a few times each week. Yet, in spite of all your consc
Disney releases Lion King trailer, Entertainment News,Disney has released the first trailer for its live-action 'Lion King' remake. The teaser of the Jon Favreau-directed movie has been posted on Disney's official Twitter page and has already attracted more than 18 million views. The
South Korea loosens restrictions in first step towards 'living with Covid-19', Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea said on Friday (Oct 29) it will drop all operating-hour curbs on restaurants and cafes and implement its first vaccine passport for high-risk venues, such as gyms, saunas and bars,
Trump to unveil opioid plan seeking death penalty for drug dealers: White House, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will unveil a plan on Monday to combat the opioid addiction crisis that includes seeking the death penalty for drug dealers and urging Congress to toughen sentencing laws f
Driver who rammed Paris police pledged allegiance to ISIS, says prosecutor, World News,PARIS – The driver who rammed his car into two police motorcyclists in a Paris suburb had pledged allegiance to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the French anti-terrorism prosecutor said on Tuesday (April 2
2 years after circuit breaker, Singapore in better shape but social and personal responsibility still important: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two years after the nation entered a circuit breaker period of restrictions, Singapore is now in a much better shape, but still far from being out of th
Lucky Plaza accident: Friends, family members attend wake of woman who died, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Friends and family members on Tuesday (Dec 31) attended the wake of Ms Abigail Danao Leste, one of two women who died after a car crashed into them at Lucky Plaza. When The Straits Times arrived a
Myanmar's army investigating soldiers over video of abuses, Asia News,Myanmar’s army said on Wednesday it was investigating soldiers filmed beating and threatening to kill suspected insurgents in the western state of Rakhine, where dozens of people have been killed during an upsurge of fighting
At least 5 dead, more missing after Philippine quake, Asia News,PADADA, Philippines – Rescuers pulled out two bodies yesterday from a three-storey building that collapsed in a strong earthquake in southern Philippines and scrambled to find at least seven more people who were trapped inside. Army tro
Animated British royal comedy The Prince to make debut on HBO Max, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Animated versions of Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will have supporting roles in a British royal family satire that will make its debut on AT&T Inc's HBO Max streaming v
'I didn't have the courage': Song Ji-a returns to YouTube 5 months after fake designer items scandal, Entertainment News,This return might be more authentic than some of the outfits she wore on Netflix's Single's Inferno. In a vlog uploaded to her YouTube account yesterday (
California's deadliest wildfire finally tamed, World News,LOS ANGELES – The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday (Nov 25). The so-called Camp F
North Korea condemns South Korea's remarks on military ability, warns of destructive action, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea on Sunday (April 3) condemned the South Korean defence minister's remarks about its ability to strike against the North and warned it would destroy major targets in Se
Jennifer Love Hewitt will always cherish friendship with late Betty White, Entertainment News,Jennifer Love Hewitt says that she will always \”cherish\” her friendship with the late Betty White. The former Ghost Whisperer star will always remember the friendship she shared with the Golden Girls star —
'Looming concern and source of stress': Rising costs of living ahead of GST increase among issues raised by residents when speaking to Sengkang GRC MPs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Rising costs of living ahead of next January's goods and services tax (GST) increase was the top concern
Researchers find 'catastrophic' coral die-off on Great Barrier Reef, World News,Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffered a \”catastrophic die-off\” of coral during an extended heatwave in 2016, threatening a broader range of reef life than previously feared, a report revealed Thursday. S
China evacuates thousands after floods threaten villages, China News,SHANGHAI – China has evacuated thousands of residents after a landslide blocked a river and created a barrier lake that threatened to submerge neighbouring villages, as large parts of the country reeled under some of the heaviest r
China says it faces rising Covid-19 risks from imported cases, 'not right time' for travel bubbles, China News,BEIJING – China is facing an increased risk of local transmission of the new coronavirus in the winter due to imported cases as the spread of the global pandemic accelerates, a se
3 dead in Missouri train crash and derailment, World News,An Amtrak train carrying more than 200 passengers derailed in northern Missouri on Monday (June 27) after hitting a dump truck at an uncontrolled crossing, killing two aboard and a person in the truck, and injuring at least 50, officials said
Philippines grapples with typhoon aftermath as death toll tops 300, Asia News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. MANILA – More than 300 people have been in killed by a powe
'Snake alert' issued in India's flood-hit Kerala, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Hospitals are readying anti-venom and flood victims returning home in the Indian state of Kerala have been told to stay alert as receding waters leave behind a glut of snakes. Local media reports warned that snake
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo briefly, no tsunami warning, Asia News,TOKYO – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake briefly shook buildings in Tokyo on Thursday (March 31), although there appeared to be no immediate damage and no tsunami warning. The earthquake hit northwest Chiba prefectur
How An Unquenchable Thirst For Improvement Drives Garry Tonon To Martial Arts Excellence, Asia News,Grappling superstar Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon has reached the top of his profession in no small part because of his own self-critical approach to his development. The New Yorker is adopting a simi
Japan reports record daily coronavirus cases: NHK, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan reported a record high of 1,634 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, broadcaster NHK said. The previous record high occurred on Aug. 7, according to NHK. Japan is shifting toward easing restrictions to boost the economy hi
Bollywood broken? Movie moguls' spell over India fades , Entertainment News,MUMBAI – Bollywood may be broken, and it has itself to blame. That's the verdict of one of its biggest and brightest stars after the latest flop in a Hindi-language movie industry that's long mesmerised Indian
These credit cards in Singapore have no annual fee for at least 3 years, Lifestyle News,This is probably your routine every year: You turn to the back of your credit card, key in all the possible options until you come across an option that says “to request for an annual fee waiver, please leave you
Sophia Bush fought with drama series boss over inappropriate underwear scenes, Entertainment News,Sophia Bush has said she used to argue with One Tree Hill's boss after he allegedly pressured her to appear on camera in her underwear, despite her character being only 16 at the time. The 37-year-
Long queues at money changers as Singapore dollar soars to record high against ringgit, Singapore News,Money changers across the island saw brisk business and snaking queues today as the Singapore dollar jumped in value against the Malaysian ringgit. The Singapore dollar was at a record high of RM3.
Kim Jong Nam murder probe slammed as 'shoddy' as trial in Malaysia resumes, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – The investigation into the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother was \”shoddy\” and \”lopsided\”, a Malaysian court heard on Wednesday (June 27) as the
Rich countries cut spending on humanitarian crises as demand rises, World News,Wealthy countries including the United States, Germany and Britain spent less on aid for humanitarian crises last year, even as the United Nations said it was dealing with unprecedented need, research released on Monday s
Do people become more selfless as they age?, Lifestyle News,Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show The Good Place. Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-cen
Tanya Chua, Karen Mok and Cyndi Wang win big at Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards in Singapore, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown Taiwan-based singer-songwriter Tanya Chua, Hong Kong singer-actress Karen Mok and Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang were the big winners with three awards each at the
Actor Gerard Butler shares photo of Malibu home destroyed by California wildfire, World News,Hollywood action hero Gerard Butler is used to saving the day in movies such as 300, Olympus Has Fallen and Geostorm. However, even he could not save his home from a fast-moving wildfire in Malibu, Californi
Jobs for the boys under fire in South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – In her year-long quest for a job, South Korean college graduate Casey Lee has faced a barrage of personal and contradictory questions. \”One company asked if I had a boyfriend and when I'd get married,\” she told AFP. \”Another asked w
Dave Bautista ‘almost broke down’ when he was cast in Dune, Entertainment News,Dave Bautista \”almost broke down\” when he was cast in Dune. The 52-year-old actor spent a long time \”pursuing\” a part in the long-awaited movie but he was determined not to \”capitalise\” on his friendship with director Den
Meet the Paris street sweeper who became a TikTok celebrity, World News,PARIS – Fed up with people throwing litter on the ground in the Covid-19 pandemic, Paris street sweeper Ludovic Franceschet has taken to TikTok to spread his message: put your trash in a garbage can. The 45-year-old has become a
Pat Benatar won't perform Hit Me with Your Best Shot anymore, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – US singer Pat Benatar will no longer perform her song Hit Me with Your Best Shot at live shows out of respect for American families affected by mass shootings. In an interview with USA Today on Thursday
77-year-old man dies after being knocked down by SMRT double-decker bus at Yishun junction, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 77-year-old man died in a road accident involving an SMRT bus in Yishun on Tuesday (Oct 29). The bus driver involved has been arrested. The police said on Friday that the accident
Vaccinated Hong Kong residents ready to party till 2am curfew as bars reopen, China News,HONG KONG – In Hong Kong's famed party zone Lan Kwai Fong, dormant bars and clubs are revving up to serve customers again, but only if they have had at least one vaccine shot – one of the few examples globa
