McDonald's Australia steps in after manager accused of racism, World News,SYDNEY – Fast food giant McDonald's said it fired the manager of two restaurants in rural Australia after a video circulated on social media showing people identified as him and his female partner using racist langua
Tetsuya Yamada Strikes To Defeat Rafael Nunes By Second-Round TKO in Yangon, Asia News,Tetsuya Yamadas mixed martial arts skills were was fantastic against Rafael Nunes at ONE: SPIRIT OF A WARRIOR. The man they call MMA Fantasista won by doctors stoppage in the second round in front of a sold-out cr
Musk orders Twitter to cut infrastructure costs by $1 billion: Sources, Digital News,Elon Musk has directed Twitter Inc's teams to find up to $1 billion (S$1.4 billion) in annual infrastructure cost savings, according to two sources familiar with the matter and an internal Slack message reviewe
How to make your home more environmentally friendly, Lifestyle 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. Despite all the negative that Covid-19 has brought, it’s also been a
With just months to live, 17-month-old Raenelle saved by anonymous liver donor, Singapore News,When their daughter Raenelle was diagnosed with biliary atresia – a rare liver disease – at 1½ months old, Ms Vicky Cheng and Mr Roger Wong were devastated. Last September, Raenelle's parents got even
Pakistan issues final warning to TikTok over 'immoral' content, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's telecommunications regulator issued a \”final warning\” to short-form video app TikTok on Monday (July 20) over \”immoral\” content posted on the platform, while livestreaming app Bigo Live wa
Amazon sued over employees' remote-work costs during Covid-19 pandemic, World News,Amazon.com Inc is facing a lawsuit in California accusing it of violating state law by not reimbursing employees who were required to work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic for internet, cell phone and other
Scoot passengers stuck in Tokyo, Bangkok for 30 hours as technical issue grounds aircraft, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Passengers on a Scoot flight bound for Singapore were kept waiting for almost 30 hours in Tokyo and Bangkok on Monday (Nov 26) due to an aircraft technical issue. A spokesman for the
China says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus, China News,BEIJING/SHANGHAI – A sample of frozen chicken wings imported into the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus, the city government said in a notice on Thursday. Local disease
Local pet crematorium accused of 'fake ashes' bites back at dog owner, Singapore News,[UPDATE, Dec 3, 5.55PM]: Loy York Jiun, Executive Director of the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) confirmed that they received one complaint against Pets Cremation Center in Aug 2016. For that p
Even slightly early birth linked to lower income and education in adulthood, Health News,Even when babies are born \”full term,\” those who spend fewer weeks in the womb may still be less likely to earn a college degree and get a high-paying job, a large study suggests. In the analysis of 228,030 sing
Russia charges 92 in Ukraine's military with crimes against humanity, World News,MOSCOW — The head of Russia's investigative committee said Moscow had charged 92 members of Ukrainian armed forces with crimes against humanity and proposed an international tribunal backed by countries includ
Vietnam stepmum of accused Kim Jong Nam assassin 'happy' over new sentence, Asia News,NAM DINH, VIETNAM – The stepmother of a Vietnamese woman accused of killing the half brother of North Korea's leader said on Monday (April 1) that she was delighted her stepdaughter escaped the death
In the passenger seat: What it's like driving a Honda Accord Wagon, Lifestyle News,He's the owner \”The Hearse\”, one of three Honda Accord Wagons in Singapore. In this edition of In The Passenger Seat, @greyturd shares his wonderful story of how he managed to snag this car, and his experien
North Korean women tell of paedophilia, slavery and gang rape on camera in Chinese cyber sex den, Asia News,LONDON – Thousands of North Korean women and girls – some as young as nine – are being trafficked into sexual slavery in China as they try to flee poverty and oppression in their homeland, exp
Egypt TV show aired during Ramadan under fire for insulting women, World News,Some Egyptian lawmakers have called on Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly to ban a prank television show aired every year during Ramadan, accusing it of inciting violence against women. The show Ramez Magnon Rasmi, or Ramez
Chinese drugmakers agree to supply more than half a billion vaccines to Covax, World News,GENEVA, July 12 – The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) said on Monday (July 12) it had signed two advance purchase agreements with Chinese drugmakers Sinopharm and Sinovac to provide up to 5
Coronavirus: Netherlands recalls defective masks imported from China, World News,THE HAGUE – Dutch officials have recalled tens of thousands of masks imported from China and distributed to hospitals battling the coronavirus outbreak because they do not meet quality standards, the health ministry sai
MPA probes alleged bunker fuel contamination, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), which oversees the world's biggest marine refuelling hub, said it is investigating the suspected contamination of bunker fuel supplied to several ships in the port and ha
Positive coronavirus tests keep 75 Australians off flight home from India, World News,SYDNEY – Nearly half the 150 passengers booked on Australia's first repatriation flight from India were barred from boarding on Friday (May 14), after they or their close contacts tested positive for the coron
Twitter to start layoffs on Friday: Internal email, Digital News,Twitter will tell employees by email on Friday (Nov 4) about whether they have been laid off, temporarily closing its offices and preventing staff access, following a week of uncertainty about the company's future under new owner
This made my day: Delivery rider writes apology note to customer's angry girlfriend on his behalf and even dispenses advice , Singapore News,From delivery rider to relationship counsellor. That was the trajectory of GrabFood rider Muhammad Nurul Iman’s day after he accepted an order to deliver
At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in northern India, Asia News,AMRITSAR, India – A commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people on Friday, state officials said, making it India’s worst rail disaster this ye
Trump deposed in writer's defamation suit over rape claim, World News,NEW YORK – Donald Trump was deposed on Wednesday in a defamation lawsuit brought in New York by writer E Jean Carroll after the former US president denied having raped her, a spokesperson for Carroll said in a statement. \”We&
Tokyo 2020 to take measures after asbestos found at venue: Asahi, Asia News,Tokyo 2020 organizers will take \”emergency countermeasures\” after asbestos was found at the water polo venue for next year's Games after initially opting against treating it when it was discovered two years ago, Asahi n
Power fault halts train service along Bukit Panjang LRT network , Singapore News,A traction power fault halted train service between Fajar and Bangkit stations on the outer loop of the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) network for a few minutes on Friday (Nov 18) morning before it was resolved.
Woman horrified to find plastic bag in her nasi padang: 'I chewed it thinking it was curry veg', Singapore News,Stomp contributor Hazel was enjoying her nasi padang that she bought back home from Haig Road Food Centre until she felt something weird in her mouth. She immediately spat it out
AutismSTEP says therapist who manhandled boy with special needs in viral video has been sacked, Singapore News,A video of a boy with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) being manhandled by his therapist in a home therapy session has caused an uproar among netizens demanding ju
'Wait for me': McDonald's Ramadan video reuniting Malaysian colleagues with family leaves the internet in tears, Singapore News,\”I thought it was just going to be two weeks. But now, I've been in Singapore for over a year,\” begins McDonald's latest advertisement. The two min
Japan ex-PM Abe questioned by prosecutors: Media, Asia News,TOKYO – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was questioned by Tokyo prosecutors on or before Thursday (Dec 17), commercial broadcaster TV Asahi reported on Friday (Dec 18), citing several unnamed lawmakers of the ruling Liberal Democr
Shanghai fences up Covid-hit buildings, fuelling fresh outcry, China News,SHANGHAI, April 24 (Reuters) – Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of Covid-19 have erected mesh barriers outside some residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown that has forced much of the city&
Ouch! Woman visiting Changi Jurassic Mile gets struck by golf ball from 'nearby country club', Singapore News,[UPDATE: Oct 23, 6.50pm] In response to AsiaOne's queries, Tanah Merah Country Club said they were very sorry to hear that a visitor was hit by a stray golf ball. \”We are alre
Canada's Trudeau apologises for 'mistake' amid charity uproar, World News,OTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Monday for taking part in a Cabinet decision to use a charity he and his family have worked with to administer a $900 million (S$660.4 million) stude
Naomie Harris claims A-list actor groped her, says it was ‘so shocking’ that no one came to her rescue, Entertainment News,Naomie Harris says it was \”so shocking\” that no one came to her rescue when she was groped by an A-lister. The No Time To Die actress previously claimed a \”huge star\” slipped th
ITE students developing drones that drop lifesaving floats to swimmers in need, Digital News,The beaches of Sentosa could in future be patrolled not just by human lifeguards but also drones that could save lives. The idea to tap technology to help distressed swimmers arose from a project by the Inst
Chinese citizens slam Elon Musk online after space station near-misses, China News,BEIJING – Chinese citizens lashed out online against billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk's space ambitions on Monday (Dec 27) after China complained that its space station was forced to take evasive action to avo
NSman, 25, dies after collapsing during NS FIT exercise session, Singapore News,An operationally ready national serviceman (NSman) died on Wednesday (March 2) evening after participating in Health Promotion Board's (HPB) quick high intensity interval training (HIIT) session at West Coast Park.
At 60, he opened a hidden bike cafe at Seletar airport where you can eat and watch planes take off , Lifestyle News,For many of us, hitting our golden years probably means slowing down our pace of life, focusing on loved ones and contemplating whether it's time to hand over the reins and retire
Search resumes after 18 rescued from Indonesia ferry sinking, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities resumed a search for survivors on Tuesday after a ferry with at least 80 passengers on board sank in rough weather in Lake Toba, a popular tourist destination in North Sumatra. An estimated 18 pe
Glee actress Naya Rivera missing and presumed dead, Entertainment News,Naya Rivera is missing and presumed dead. A search is underway for the former Glee actress after her four-year-old son Josey was found alone on a boat on Lake Piru in California on Wednesday (July 8) afternoon. According to TMZ,
