5 things to eat and drink in Singapore this week, including Shake Shack's latest burger and comforting Italian fare, Lifestyle News,Feeling hungry? Craving a good drink? We've got you covered. This week, indulge in comforting Italian fare, otherworldly cuts of beef, hearty New York-style b
Rescuing American in Myanmar, ex-New Mexico governor scores again, World News,WASHINGTON – Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson helped free American Danny Fenster from a Myanmar prison on Monday (Nov 15) , and the journalist's release was the latest in Richardson's long career of dea
Hackers targeted the rich and famous on Twitter, but we all lose if trusted accounts can be hijacked, Digital News,The list of US figures whose Twitter accounts were hijacked by scammers on Wednesday US time reads like a Who’s Who of the tech and celebrity worlds: Tesla boss Elon Musk, Amazon chief
Staycation deals you must know: Kid-friendly hotels in Singapore, Lifestyle News,JW MARRIOTT SINGAPORE SOUTH BEACH HOTEL [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbtsBfB2De/[/embed] It's rare to find infinity pools that are shallow enough for toddlers and preschoolers. Guess what? This hotel has two
Go there eat what: Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre, Lifestyle News,First established in 1964 as Pasar Geylang Serai, the place was made up of a wet market, food centre and textile stalls under a single-storey zinc roof. This famed spot underwent major reconstruction, opening in 2009 as Geylang Se
Photo of Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung looking haggard sets tongues wagging online, Entertainment News,Maggie Cheung has not acted in films much in recent years since making a cameo appearance in the film Hot Summer Days in 2010. But a screenshot of the 55-year-old's appearance on a Chinese v
Trapped US farmer cuts off own leg to save life, World News,A US farmer in his 60s whose leg was horrifically sucked into a corn hopper sawed off the limb with a pocket knife to save his life. Kurt Kaser, 63, a life-long farmer in the central state of Nebraska, said he was working alone last month w
Economical beehoon? $8.10 meal at Geylang coffee shop goes viral, Singapore News,A diner was shocked to be charged $8.10 for his brunch at a coffee shop in Geylang. Stomp contributor John said he visited the mixed vegetables rice stall at Aljunied 119 Food House on Sunday (Nov 7), at around 10am. Th
Two students open fire at Colorado school, wounding 8 schoolmates, World News,HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Two male students armed with handguns burst into a Denver-area science and technology school and opened fire on Tuesday, killing one classmate and wounding seven others before being taken into cust
5 things every parent can expect when baby is born, Lifestyle News,Every first-time parent-to-be are excited about baby's arrival and quietly anxious about how life will really change. Here are five things that you can expect, and what you should do before your baby is born. WHAT TO EXPECT: YOU
The top 10 fashion moments of 2021, Lifestyle News,After a tumultuous 2020, in which the coronavirus cancelled most of the events on the annual fashion calendar, it seemed that 2021 can only be a better year for the fashion industry, what with more people getting vaccinated and social restrictions b
Stop exploiting nuns for cheap Church labour, Vatican magazine urges, World News,VATICAN CITY – A Vatican magazine denounced widespread exploitation of nuns for cheap or free labour in the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, saying the male hierarchy should stop treating them like lowly servants. The
Dad who gets over $1,000 in retirement money every month threatens to sue 4 kids for not giving him enough, Singapore News,A woman's confession regarding the amount of money her father receives from her and her siblings every month has sparked discussion among netizens on Facebook. Her anonymou
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas marry in Indian royal palace: People magazine, Entertainment News,MUMBAI – Quantico actor and Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra married US singer Nick Jonas on Saturday (Dec 1) in a Christian ceremony attended by close family and friends at one of India's most opulent r
Kim says 'a new history starts now', as leaders of two Koreas begin summit , Asia News,SEOUL – Smiling and holding hands, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the heavily fortified demilitarised zone between the countries on Friday in the first summ
Pastor Philip Chan, co-founder of halfway house The Hiding Place, dies of cancer at age 69, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Pastor Philip Chan, who dedicated his life to helping drug addicts and co-founded halfway house The Hiding Place with his wife Christina, died on Monday (Feb 3). Mr Chan, who suffer
US, Britain, Canada pledge artillery for Ukraine, World News,WASHINGTON – The leaders of the United States, Britain and Canada pledged on Tuesday (April 19) to send more artillery weaponry to Ukraine in the face of an all-out Russian assault on that country's East. US President Joe Biden, Briti
This farmhouse-style HDB flat recreates countryside charm in Sengkang, Lifestyle News,In a city of sleek, gleaming surfaces like Singapore, it’s rare you find a spot of rustic respite – so young couple Cherylene and Vincent decided to create their own. A peaceful retreat from Singapore’s urban bustl
Private funeral for K-pop singer Sulli, police find notepad detailing her thoughts on life, Entertainment News,Actress-singer Sulli, who was found dead at her home on Monday (Oct 14), will have a private funeral. Her agency, SM Entertainment, said the venue will not be disclosed in order to keep fan
Fearing 'Act IV' of unrest, France to close Eiffel Tower, Louvre, at weekend, World News,PARIS – France will close the Eiffel Tower and other tourism landmarks in Paris and draft in thousands more security forces on Saturday to stave off another wave of violent protests in the country over
Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as sculptor in Finland, Entertainment News,Brad Pitt has made a surprise debut as an artist. The 58-year-old actor unveiled a number of sculptures at the Sara Hilden Art Museum in Tampere, Finland over the weekend as part of a larger exhibition by British artist Thomas
Scientists say they're closer to possible blood test for chronic fatigue, Health News,LONDON – Scientists in the United States say they have taken a step toward developing a possible diagnostic test for chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition characterised by exhaustion and other debilitating sym
Recent rise in Covid-19 cases not a new wave: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The recent uptick in Covid-19 cases in Singapore is not a new wave, said Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung on Thursday (May 12). As a result, Singaporeans do not have to worry that there will be any adjustments to cur
Things you need to talk about with your helper during the Covid-19 outbreak, Lifestyle News,With Singapore recording well beyond 500 cases of Covid-19, it is time to have a talk (if you haven't already!) with one of the most important members of your family: your domestic helper. Even though go
A Dunk & Egg Game of Thrones prequel is in the works at HBO, Entertainment News,HBO isn’t giving up on Game of Thrones. According to Variety, HBO is going to continue exploring the Game of Thrones universe with a new prequel, based on author George R.R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg short stories. These s
Stuck in a mansion with a swimming pool? Ricky Gervais slams celebrities for moaning about being in lockdown, Entertainment News,Ricky Gervais is tired of hearing well-paid stars complaining about having to remain indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, and has also praised the efforts of healthcar
41 fun sensory activities for your 1-year-old's brain development, Lifestyle News,Even at just age one, there are a variety of fun activities your little tots can participate in on their own – well, with a little help from you of course. These sensory activities for one-year-olds will not only
Eager to eat out during Covid-19 lockdown, Malaysians get a taste for drive-in dining, Malaysia News,CYBERJAYA – Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drive-in service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus
Body of man retrieved from Marina Reservoir, Singapore News,A man was pronounced dead by paramedics on Monday (Oct 19) morning after he was retrieved from Marina Reservoir. The deceased was only clad in a pair of shorts when he was pulled out from the water near Customs House, The Straits Times repo
The Dior bags that Bae Suzy loves, Lifestyle News,Since her debut in 2010 as part of the now-disbanded girl group Miss A, Bae Suzy’s popularity has only skyrocketed. In fact, she has conquered not only the music world with her own solo career, but also film and television with works such as Dream Hi
Bradley Cooper 'horrified' when Jessica Chastain's grandmother sat in his lap, Entertainment News,Bradley Cooper was \”horrified\” when Jessica Chastain's grandmother sat in his lap. The 44-year-old actress was hosting a party at her home with both the Silver Linings Playbook actor
Leaked designs reveal bigger camera dimensions for the iPhone 13 lineup, Digital News,The rear camera bump is likely to be bigger on the upcoming Apple iPhone 13. EverythingApplePro shared several leaked CADs of the upcoming iPhone 13 models in a YouTube video. According to the leaked CADs, the rear
Coronavirus: Those on 5 days' sick leave must avoid contact with elderly family members at all cost, says NCID head, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Those who are on five days' medical leave should avoid contact with their elderly family members \”at all cost\”, warned the National Centre for Inf
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen wasn't satisfied in her marriage until this, Entertainment News,Gisele Bundchen wasn't satisfied in her marriage to Tom Brady before the NFL star began doing his part for the family. The American football player has revealed he went through a rough patch with his
'Cash is king': The fall of Malaysia's first couple, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – With his scandal-tainted career and her reputation as greedy and domineering, Malaysia's disgraced former first couple look set to have their names etched in the country's history books as syno
Asean summit without Myanmar leader significant, but not enough: US, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States sees the decision by Southeast Asian nations to exclude Myanmar's leader from a regional summit as very significant but more needs to be done to address the challenges the country is f
Top 7 cordless vacuum cleaners in 2020, Digital News,Picking the right vacuum for your home might seem an easy task to accomplish at first but once you start digging a little deeper, you'll realise there's more to consider about a cordless vacuum cleaner than simply it's price tag and
Is it a good time to purchase your first home in Singapore?, Business Wires News,Following measures introduced by the government intended to reign in the housing market, Singapore's housing prices have declined in recent months. For example, the HDB Resale Price index is 2 points lower than it
Factory tour for North Korea's Kim Jong Un on secretive Beijing visit, Asia News,BEIJING – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly visited a pharmaceutical factory in China on Wednesday (Jan 9) as he seeks economic support from his key ally along with diplomatic backing before his expected s
Sunny days draw crowds to beaches, parks as US reopens from lockdowns, World News,WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – Sunny days and warm weather are proving to be as challenging to manage as restaurants, hair salons and other businesses as about half of US states partially reopen their economies after the corona
In summer heat and winter cold: 'Superfan' followed Japan's royals for decades, Asia News,TOKYO – Wherever Japan's royals go, there too goes Ms Fumiko Shirataki: in summer heat and winter cold, to the ocean and to the mountains. Except when it snows or rains too hard. \”You can&#x
Cafe review: Dewgather brings spectacular craft coffee and brunch to Buona Vista, Lifestyle News,If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that’s enough reason to be equally serious about brunch. With a consistently strong café and brunch scene in Singapore, it’s easy to satisfy your toast
Family of Haidilao co-founder and Singapore's richest man buys bungalow beside Botanic Gardens for $42m, Money News,SINGAPORE – The family of Singapore's richest billionaire, a co-founder of Sichuan hotpot chain Haidilao, is buying a freehold good class bungalow (GCB) in Gallop Road at the
Live music venues in Singapore: The best spots to chill out with live bands and DJ sets, Lifestyle News,After two years of resounding silence, the easing of Singapore's live music restrictions comes as music to our ears. With live music back on the menu, restaurants and bars are (finally!) comi
From Singapore to US: Chen Xiuhuan and other celebs that caught Squid Game fever this Halloween , Entertainment News,Squid Game fever is still going strong despite being released almost two months ago. In fact, the hit South Korean drama series has become the inspiration for many celebrities' H
Analysis: Sony faces deep-pocketed rivals in war over future of gaming, Digital News,TOKYO – Sony Group, perched atop the gaming sector, is facing a fresh challenge from cash-rich rivals betting on a next-generation online video game boom as the Japanese conglomerate eyes expansion on multiple front
'Even if I'm infected, it's my problem': Singaporeans infuriated by young people's comments on social distancing, Singapore News,Clarification: The quote in the headline belongs to an unidentified man in the Rice Media video and was not by any individual in the main photo. B
Indonesia to impose taxes on internet giants from July, Digital News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will require big internet companies to pay value-added tax on sales of digital products and services from July, a move that other countries may also adopt as they seek to boost revenues following the coronavirus
Tamara Ecclestone has had $75 million worth of jewellery stolen, Entertainment News,The 35-year-old socialite had the huge amount of valuable items stolen in a burglary at her London mansion on Friday night (Dec 13). A spokesman for Tamara said: \”I can sadly confirm that there has been a home invasi
Man gets 28 years' jail and caning for raping 13-year-old after forcing her to drink vodka, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old man who force-fed vodka to a 13-year-old girl and then brutally raped and sexually assaulted her over a harrowing two hours was sentenced to 28 years' jail a
Shanghai exhibit draws egg-lovers and selfie-takers, China News,\”Last one in is a rotten egg,\” a neon sign in brilliant pink goads, as half a dozen people frolic and snap photos in a giant caviar bowl. In an adjacent room, two schoolgirls in matching pink and white dresses jump excitedly on a trampo
UN climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity', 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. Aug 9 – Global warming is dangerously close to spiralling o
What can a debt collector in Singapore actually do?, Money News,Although debt collectors in Singapore follow a code of conduct, it's not the same as having an actual law. It helps to be aware of what debt collectors can or cannot do. In theory, the Credit Collection Association of Singapore (CC
5 times fashion changed the world in 2019, Lifestyle News,GABRIELA HEARST'S CARBON-NEUTRAL SHOW At SS '20 NYFW, Gabriela Hearst did what no other fashion designer had ever done – she pulled off the first-ever carbon-neutral fashion show. In short, that entails calculating one's carbon
'Most important thing is my wife loves it': Yao Wenlong buys $400,000 landed property in JB, Entertainment News,Yao Wenlong's exhausting search for a new home has finally come to an end. The 52-year-old Malaysian actor recently purchased a new double-storey landed property in Johor Ba
YouTuber buys US town and renames it Gay Hell, Digital News,YouTube star Elijah Daniel has bought the town of Hell and renamed it Gay Hell, only allowing Pride flags to fly in protest at President Donald Trump's administration's refusal to allow US embassies to hoist the flag for LGBT+ Pri
Galley kitchen ideas for HDB homeowners, Lifestyle News,Let's face it: Galley kitchens are not the fanciest layout you can find, yet it's the most practical when you have a small space as the linear, narrow kitchen layout takes up the least amount of floor space. Since galley kitchens look
Trump starts withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, claims victory, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has begun what will be a total withdrawal of US troops from Syria, declaring on Wednesday they have succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State and were no longer needed in the co
Daily roundup: This YouTuber is livestreaming his entire 14-day quarantine in Carlton Hotel Singapore – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. This YouTuber is livestreaming his entire 14-day quarantine in Carlton Hotel Singapore A travel Y
7 recommended shops for car stickers, decals and wrapping services in Singapore, Lifestyle News,While there are other things that future buyers of your car will look out for, keeping your car in stock condition is one of the most important things you should do. But what if you want a different and u
'Very scary time' for young American men, says Donald Trump, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Oct 2) the reaction to decades-old allegations of sexual assault against his Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh makes it \”a very scary time\” for young men in the
China 'waterfall' skyscraper hit by torrent of ridicule, China News,BEIJING: A skyscraper in southwest China that boasts what its owner calls the world's largest man-made waterfall has become the latest example of over-the-top architecture to draw national ridicule. The tower in the c
Karl Lagerfeld's fingerless gloves to go under hammer, World News,MONACO – Personal belongings of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, including his trademark fingerless leather gloves and the cushions his cat Choupette sat on, are to go on sale in a series of auctions that begin in Monaco this we
10 new restaurants to dine-in at now that restrictions are lifted, Lifestyle News,It’s no secret that F&B establishments in Singapore haven’t exactly been having an easy time. The past few months have seen sporadic lockdowns – most recently, the second round of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) – along
Kim Kardashian asks for compassion as Kanye West struggles with bipolar disorder, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Kim Kardashian on Wednesday (July 22) asked for compassion and empathy for her rapper husband Kanye West's struggles with bipolar disorder that have led to a series of rambling pub
Stressed by Covid-19, man tosses wife off condo balcony in Thailand, Asia News,Being cooped up at home during the coronavirus lockdown proved to be too much for a British man. While quarrelling with his wife, Dave Mitchell, 46, tossed her off the balcony of their eighth-floor condominium in Rayong,
Man jailed for stealing money by threatening schoolchildren at knifepoint, Singapore News,Claiming to be a gangster, he warned a group of schoolchildren that he and his \”brothers\” would slash them if they did not hand him $2 each. Aidealhira Firman, 23, even whipped out a knife to show the group of
Singapore family brings Indonesian maid on Bali holiday to reunite with her loved ones, Singapore News,It was with much trepidation as she waited for her family to arrive. After all, six years have passed since she last saw them. Hugs, tears and emotion abounded when Sarah, 30, finally got to see he
US to announce $1 billion more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say, World News,US President Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday (April 13) another $750 million (S$1 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, two US off
iPhone 14 Pro could adopt punch-hole display, 5G iPhone SE to launch next year?, Digital News,Following his report on the iPhone 13, analyst Ming-chi Kuo shares his predictions on the next generation iPhone SE and the iPhone 14 lineup. The notch design, which was introduced on the iPhone X in 2017,
This made my day: Video of neighbour gifting family during Hari Raya makes netizens go aww, Singapore News,While the circuit breaker has brought to light some horror stories about neighbours from hell, Singaporeans have also been sharing heart-warming stories of neighbourliness. Despite being stuck
