Murder charges withdrawn for three men allegedly linked to Orchard Towers death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three men allegedly linked to the Orchard Towers killing were given a discharge amounting to an acquittal of their murder charges on Thursday (July 11). Tan Hong Sheng, 22, Loo Boon Chong, 25,
Pfizer recalls some lots of blood pressure drug due to potential carcinogen, World News,NEW YORK – Pfizer Inc said on Monday (March 21) it was recalling some lots of blood pressure drug Accuretic and two authorised cheaper versions of the drug due to the presence of elevated levels of a nitrosamine,
US House passes bill rejecting Trump's border wall emergency, World News,WASHINGTON- In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, the House of Representatives on Tuesday brushed aside veto threats and passed legislation to terminate the emergency he declared at the US-Mexico border in order
Indonesian Muslim and union groups to fight new jobs law in court, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo came under increasing pressure to repeal his new controversial labour law on Friday with union and Muslim groups preparing to challenge it in court and some regional leaders public
Apple unveils iPhone SE, adds Alpine Green to iPhone 13 lineup, Digital News,If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on the new iPhone 13 but are looking for something more affordable, then look no further than the new iPhone SE. Fit with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, the iPhone SE features the sam
50 Cent called ‘stupid’ by Mayor of St. Petersburg for hosting party, Entertainment News,50 Cent has been called \”stupid\” by the Mayor of St. Petersburg for hosting a pre-Super Bowl party. The 45-year-old rap star performed in front of a crowd in a hangar at Albert Whitted Airport before the big eve
Hello Ajoomma: Hong Huifang bags first Best Actress nomination at Golden Horse Awards, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – Hong Huifang is the first Singaporean actress to be nominated for Best Leading Actress at this year's Golden Horse Awards for her role in upcoming local film Ajoomma. The 61-year-o
Pakistani forces kill militant wanted for more than 100 murders, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – A notorious Islamist militant wanted for more than 100 murders was killed in an intense gunfight with security forces in southwestern Pakistan on Thursday (May 17), the military said. Pakistani forces raided the K
Disney Singapore debuts Loungefly's premiere collection with pop-up store, Lifestyle News,Premiere fan-focused accessory company Loungefly has a unique collection of Disney-inspired accessories called the Disney x Loungefly collection, and it’s finally available in Singapore! The collection fea
Fleeing LGBT Bruneians fear for community back home ahead of new Islamic laws, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – As a transgender woman growing up in Brunei, Zoe saw the country's slide towards conservatism from an early age, so plans to introduce strict new Islamic laws this week came as no surprise. T
Leaked China documents reveal 'no mercy' in Xinjiang: NYT, China News,A rare and huge leak of Chinese government documents has shed new light on a security crackdown on Muslims in China's Xinjiang region, where President Xi Jinping ordered officials to act with \”absolutely no mercy\” a
K-pop group Nu'est to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium in August, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – K-pop boy band Nu'est will be back in Singapore for their first solo concert, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Aug 24. The quintet, which was one of the acts featured at music festival Hal
Protests in France against Covid-19 'health pass' to get into restaurants, cinemas, World News,PARIS – Police in Paris clashed with protesters railing against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to require a Covid-19 vaccine certificate or negative PCR test to gain entry to bars, restaur
Singapore watchdog fines Grab $10,000 for 4th user data privacy violation, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Singapore’s privacy watchdog fined ride-hailing app Grabcar $10,000, saying a 2019 update put the data of some users at risk of unauthorised access in what the watchdog said was a fourth breach of dat
Nick Cannon reportedly set to become a father for the eighth time, Entertainment News,Nick Cannon is reportedly set to become a father for the eighth time. In photographs from a baby shower, obtained by TMZ, the 41-year-old actor was seen cradling real estate agent Bre Tiesi's bump, as it was r
Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese government delay in rolling out Covid-19 booster shots left it more vulnerable than other rich countries when the Omicron variant brought a surge of deaths, say experts, local governments and a form
How to boost your fertility when you're in your 30s, Lifestyle News,Starting a family is easier said than done. This is especially true when you're in your thirties and ready to expand your family, but your body decides to not follow through with your plans. However, don't let this di
Official from Suu Kyi's party dies in custody in Myanmar, Asia News,An official from Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy died in custody in Myanmar overnight after being detained in a crackdown on anti-junta protesters, associates said, and a party leader said he suspected the man
8 must-try bakeries, coffee shops and cafes around Hamilton Road, Lifestyle News,From brand-new bakeries selling scrumptious pastries to halal-friendly cafes, the Hamilton Road area in the Lavender neighbourhood is perfect for your next cafe-hopping adventure. Situated in the bustling Lavender neigh
Peek into an Aussie-inspired HDB, complete with local twists, Lifestyle News,Forget East meets West, it's all about fusing Aussie elements with local accents in this family home. How would you go about reimagining your space? For couple Mitch and Karen, it was all about building a space that is
Listen, Beyonce has just released an album without advance notice, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Beyonce, the queen of surprise and so much else, has again dropped a record with no warning: a live album to go with a Netflix documentary on her performance at Coachella in 2018. The album entitled Home
Huge Covid-19 protests erupt in China's Xinjiang after deadly fire, China News,Rare protests broke out in China’s far western Xinjiang region, with crowds shouting at hazmat-suited guards after a deadly fire triggered anger over their prolonged Covid-19 lockdown as nationwide infections set ano
Gravely ill boy whose Yemeni mother had to fight to visit him in a US hospital dies, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – A young boy whose mother had to fight for permission to visit him from Yemen as he lay gravely ill in a US hospital has died, a rights group said on Saturday (Dec 29). Two-year-old Abdulla
Gunman kills four in Oklahoma medical centre, World News,TULSA, OKLAHOMA — A man armed with a rifle and handgun opened fire on Wednesday (June 1) inside a medical building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing four people, police said, in the latest of a series of mass shootings in the US. The shooter also di
Coronavirus: US says to review if WHO is being run properly, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States will assess if the World Health Organisation (WHO) is being run properly following President Donald Trump's pause in US funding to the global body, the acting head of the US Agency for Interna
I set my friend up on a virtual first date and she now plans to do the same for her friends, Lifestyle News,When circuit breaker was initially announced, the first thoughts on some of my friends' minds were — how am I going to continue meeting new people? Yes, I'm referring my single frien
Earn up to $22k per month as a manager at Ikea Singapore, according to job listing, Money News,[UPDATED, Oct 9] Unlike many other businesses which have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Ikea Singapore is planning to hire 200 people for its upcoming Jurong outlet, reported The Straits Times.
Plus-sized models and 1990s 'supers' walk for Dolce & Gabbana in Milan, Women News,MILAN – Plus-sized models led by Ashley Graham joined 1990s-era supermodels and celebrities on Dolce & Gabbana's catwalk on Sunday (Sept 23) as the Italian fashion house presented its opulent DNA spring
Lawyer uncontactable after $33 million payout of client's money, Singapore News,A missing sum of around $33 million belonging to Allied Technologies and held by law firm JLC Advisors in an escrow account is believed to have been paid out on the instructions of its managing partner Jeffrey Ong S
Google Assistant to be 'news host' on devices, Digital News,Google said on Nov 19, its digital assistant will serve as a \”news host\” on its connected devices to deliver stories from a variety of its media partners. The feature called Your News Update will be activated by asking the Google
Apple to Shut Down Iconic Infinite Loop Store,Apple has recently announced its decision to permanently cease operations of its renowned Infinite Loop store.
Divers find 'many bodies' in sunken tourist boat off Phuket, Asia News,BANGKOK – Divers in Thailand found \”quite a lot of bodies\” inside a tourist boat that capsized and sank off the coast of the southern island of Phuket, a deputy navy commander, Rear Admiral Chareonpol Kumrasee, told Reu
10 easy ways to save on electricity and water bills at home, Lifestyle News,1. CHOOSE FRONT-LOAD INSTEAD OF TOP-LOAD WASHERS Front-load washers are designed to continuously lift and drop your clothes from and into water, much like handwashing. Top-loaders, on the other hand, fully submerge clothes i
China's 'firefighter' vice president avoids flames of US trade war, World News,BEIJING – As the flames of a trade war between China and the United States lick higher, one top Chinese leader expected to help handle relations with Washington has been conspicuous for not taking a public
Lyf Funan shows us how co-living works, Lifestyle News,Lyf is the latest and largest co-living space to enter Singapore's property scene. What is co-living, you ask? Like co-working spaces where different companies share equipment and services, co-living spaces allow its residents to rent apart
Pitt and DiCaprio: Hollywood heartthrobs who push their limits, Entertainment News,The stars were aligned for Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio to put their dashing good looks to use on big-budget films, but both Hollywood golden boys have instead taken on more idiosyncratic career paths — especially
Princess Diana honoured with blue plaque at former London flat, World News,LONDON – The late Princess Diana has been honoured with a \”blue plaque\” at her former flat in west London where she lived before she became engaged to British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles. The plaque is on the building t
Twitter will roll out long-awaited edit button to paid subscribers, Digital News,Twitter Inc. will launch a widely requested edit button for its paid subscribers in the coming weeks, the social media company said Thursday (Sept 2). For years, Twitter users have demanded the ability to edit their twe
Highest paying jobs in Singapore 2022: Job roles, industries & highest paying degrees, Money News,We know that there are various factors that contribute to a good job. Beyond passion and having a good boss, a job must be able to help us put food on the table. Especially for those who are big on char
Frenchman arrested for flying drone over Myanmar parliament, Asia News,YANGON – A French tourist has been arrested for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament in the capital Naypyitaw, the French embassy and local police confirmed on Monday (Feb 11), under a law that could see him imprisoned f
Man charged with rape and attempted rape of 2 drunk women, among other charges, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old man was accused by prosecutors of taking advantage of two women in their intoxicated states, as he went on trial on Tuesday (Aug 17) for raping one and attempting to rape the othe
School bus driver jailed for locking girl, 3, in vehicle without ventilation for over 1 hour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Disgruntled over not getting an extra allowance for taking a three-year-old girl to school, a driver left the child strapped to her seat in his locked van without ventilation at a
Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closure, Asia News,Manila – The Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday. Pre
Hayabusa2: The asteroid probe seeking solar system secrets, Digital News,Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe made its second touchdown on a distant asteroid on Thursday, in a bid to collect mineral samples that could reveal more about the solar system's evolution. Here are five things to know ab
Oil tanker fire in Hong Kong waters kills 1, rescue going on, Asia News,HONG KONG – An oil tanker caught fire in Hong Kong's southern waters on Tuesday, killing one crew member while at least 21 were rescued, police said, with witnesses reporting a loud blast that shook windows several kilomete
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws, World News,For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning. Under pressure from activist
Thai rescuers evacuate cave area as rescue bid for trapped boys seen imminent, Asia News,THAM LUANG CAVE, Thailand – Thai authorities on Sunday said they plan to evacuate an area around a cave in northern Thailand where a dozen boys and their football coach have been trapped so that a \”rescue operat
Covid-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end, says WHO's Tedros, World News,GENEVA – A vaccine against Covid-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for solidarity and political commitment by all
These are the 10 best BBQ chicken wings stalls in Singapore, Lifestyle News,When it comes to Singaporean hawker food, there is nothing quite like barbecued chicken wings. The chicken wings are first marinated with a sauce that has a hint of sweetness before they are grilled over charcoal where exces
What makes dogs so special? Science says love, Lifestyle News,WASHINGTON – The idea that animals can experience love was once anathema to the psychologists who studied them – seen as a case of putting sentimentality before scientific rigour. But a new book argues that when it comes to dogs, the word
UK's Prince Charles parties as he celebrates 70th birthday, World News,LONDON – Prince Charles celebrates his 70th birthday on Wednesday by attending public and private parties, while his office has released new photographs of the heir to the British throne with his close family. The Prince of
Instagram testing feature to notify users of outage or issue inside app, Digital News,Facebook Inc's Instagram said on Monday (Oct 11) it is testing a feature to notify users of outages or technical issues directly on the photo-sharing app, days after two outages disrupted the social media gian
WHO aims to contain monkeypox outbreak by minimising human transmission, World News,BERLIN – It is not clear yet whether the spread of monkeypox can be contained completely, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday (May 31), adding that its goal was to contain the outbreak by stopping human-to-
1 person in hospital after reported central London chemical spillage, World News,LONDON – Emergency services cordoned off part of one of London's busiest shopping streets on Wednesday after reports of a chemical spillage that led to one person being taken to hospital. Police said they were not
Footage of man beating wife to death on Chinese street sparks outrage, China News,BEIJING – Video footage and pictures that appear to show a man in China beating his wife to death as onlookers stood by and did nothing have sparked outrage and raised new questions about domestic violence. Pictures of
'Unacceptable failure': New Zealand PM on new Covid-19 cases, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand on Wednesday said the defence force will now oversee the country’s quarantine facilities and strengthen border requirements, after a slip up allowed two people with coronavirus to move around
Moon Jae-in appointee's 'privileged' daughter angers young South Koreans, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in's nominee for justice minister may soon take office under the cloud of a prosecution inquiry and public outcry over a scandal that has reignited debate o
What does your blood type say about your health? Here's the real truth, Lifestyle News,If you thought your blood group was just another placeholder on your medical records, you have a bit of learning to do. Your blood type isn’t just limited to an initial (A, B, O); it is also an indicator of m
'I have never seen flames that big in my life': 3 unconscious people rescued from flat in Bedok after PMD fire, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three unconscious people were rescued from a flat in Bedok after a fire, caused by a personal mobility device (PMD) charging in a living room, broke ou
Prolific US TV host Regis Philbin dies at 88, Entertainment News,Regis Philbin, a familiar face to TV viewers as an energetic and funny talk and game show host who logged more hours in front of the camera than anyone else in the history of US television, has died aged 88, People magazine said on Sat
South Korea to deploy Pfizer Covid-19 pills as Omicron wave looms, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday, health officials said, as concern mounts over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant. At least 21,000 o
Brain surgery depleted savings, mum passed away: Lawrence Wong shares career turning point in 2016, Entertainment News,The taste of success is sweet for Lawrence Wong, but many may not know that it came at a cost. In an interview with Shin Min Daily News on Monday (Nov 21), Lawrence shared how the y
Malaysia Airlines parent company says group is running out of cash, Malaysia News,SINGAPORE – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the holding company for Malaysia Airlines, said in a letter to lessors the group is unlikely to be able to make payments owed after November unless it receives more funding fr
South Korean President Moon Jae-in shuffles cabinet following local election defeats, Asia News,In a sweeping reshuffle, South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday replaced the prime minister and six other cabinet members in a bid to revive his party, after devastating local election defeats, and
Facebook shuts dozens of Myanmar social media accounts over 'inauthentic behavior', Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Thursday it had shut 216 social media pages, groups and accounts in Myanmar, some tied to the army, to stymie efforts to \”manipulate or corrupt public debate\”. The company
Malaysia to kick off Covid-19 vaccination drive on Feb 26, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will get its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines produced by US and German drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech on Feb. 21, and kick off its inoculation drive five days after that, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
Flash floods across Singapore on Saturday after heavy rain, Singapore News,Heavy rain on Saturday (April 17) afternoon caused flash floods across Singapore, with a number of pavements flooded in the western and central areas. These included those in Dunearn Road near Sime Darby Centre, and the park
Suu Kyi defends court decision to jail Reuters reporters, Asia News,Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday robustly defended the jailing of two Reuters journalists who were reporting on the Rohingya crisis, as she hit back at global criticism of a trial widely seen as an attempt to muzzle the f
Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals, World News,SYDNEY – Australians admitted to hospitals from Covid-19 neared record levels on Wednesday as authorities urged businesses to let staff work from home and recommended people wear masks indoors and get booster sho
Singapore warns US embassy over webinar with LGBT group, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Socially-conservative Singapore on Wednesday (May 19) said it “noted with regret” that the US embassy in the city-state had co-hosted a webinar with a local LGBT support group earlier this week. Multi-ethnic Singapor
Malaysia to impose tighter coronavirus restrictions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Reuters) – Malaysia on Thursday (July 1) announced tighter restrictions on movement and businesses in the capital Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring Selangor state as new coronavirus cases show no sig
Fed-up AirAsia flight attendant shares tips on how to properly use the airplane toilet, Lifestyle News,The aeroplane is a hotbed for viruses as thousands of passengers are being ferried to and from different cities. What with the COVID-19 outbreak, it's high time we learn how to be responsible
Abbey Road Studios marks 90 years with festival for future music makers, Entertainment News,LONDON – London’s Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse and Adele have made legendary recordings, is marking its 90th anniversary this week with a festival of events for the next ge
Jennifer Aniston returns to TV with 'The Morning Show', Entertainment News,LONDON – Jennifer Aniston returns to television on Friday in \”The Morning Show\”, an original show for Apple Inc's new subscription video service, in which the actress reunites with her \”Friends\” sister Reese Wi
Land Rover introduces all-new Range Rover Sport, Lifestyle News,Hot on the heels of the full-size Range Rover is its (slightly) smaller sibling, the all-new Range Rover Sport. It is built on Land Rover's Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex) platform. Modern aesthetic Like the Range Rove
Shawn Levy in talks to direct Star Wars movie following Deadpool 3, Entertainment News,Shawn Levy is adding a Star Wars movie to his to-do list. The Free Guy director is currently in talks to direct an unknown new Star Wars movie. The movie set in a galaxy far, far away, has no writer attached to it
Fee hike: Pay $67 to watch YouTube TV, World News,NEW YORK – Google has raised the monthly membership price of its YouTube TV online service by 25 per cent to US$49.99 (S$67.63) while adding channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet and TLC. The second price rise in nearly 14 months comes as YouTube
Malaysia considers total vaping ban after reports of US deaths, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is considering banning the sale of electronic cigarettes, its health minister said on Monday, citing growing reports of deaths in the United States linked to e-cigarettes and vaping. As of Friday, U
AirAsia Food delivery promos and deals 2021, Lifestyle News,From now until March 16, AirAsia Food is offering unlimited, free delivery for orders within 8km. Food delivery companies are probably seeing red now that budget airlines AirAsia has officially joined the competition as of yesterday (March
China truckers use fake travel records, 'clean' drivers to dodge Covid-19 rules, China News,BEIJING — Chinese truck drivers hoping to outwit Covid-19 inspectors are faking travel histories to get through checkpoints or avoid quarantine, state media reported, as weary citizens struggle with
CES 2020 offers big and flashy, up-close and (very) personal, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – The screens will be bigger and bolder, the cars will be smarter and some of the technology will be up-close and personal – even intimate. The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show opening in Las Vegas will be crammed
Theme parks in the world you've probably never heard of but need to visit, Travel News,Planning a holiday? Enjoy theme parks? Then this is the perfect list for you and the whole family, we found some amazing theme parks that most Singaporeans have never heard of. So if you're tired of the
Are 'crolls' the new cruffins? Here's where to get those trendy round croissants in Singapore, Lifestyle News,2021 marked the year of the cruffin or the hybrid croissant-muffin. (Previously we were all about the crodo, or the doughnut-like croissant inspired by Dominque Ansel's i
Japan finds parts of crashed F35-A stealth fighter jet said to have 'significant amount of secrets', Asia News,TOKYO – Japan said it had recovered some debris from a stealth fighter jet that crashed in April, but was still looking for the \”all-important\” memory that could offer clues into
AirAsia X to add long-haul routes, including London, as demand rebounds, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X will add new long-haul routes from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year, the airline said on Wednesday (June 15), aiming to take advantage of growi
Heartbreaker? Smoking causing millions of heart attacks, strokes, Health News,While the link between smoking and a range of cancers is well known, the World Health Organisation warned Thursday there was too little awareness of tobacco's impact on the human heart. On the occasion of World No Tob
UK police identify offences committed in Chinese consulate incident, World News,LONDON — British police said they had identified a number of offences committed during an incident at a Chinese consulate in northern England last month, in which a man protesting outside said he was dragged into the gro
Apple One now available in Singapore and rest of Southeast Asia, Digital News,Just in case you’re finding yourself getting swamped with all manner of monthly subscription services (given that’s the current world we live in), it certainly wouldn’t hurt to be able to rope in all these monthly instalme
What happens to your CPF grant monies when you sell your house?, Money News,As Singaporeans, we are all appreciative of the substantial grants we receive when we buy an HDB flat. However, some of us might ponder a little more about the three-letter acronym of \”CPF\” in the name of the grant – \”Enhanc
Coronavirus: Chinese celebrity couple Deng Chao and Sun Li slammed for 'stingy' donation, Entertainment News,Many Chinese celebrities have donated money to help in the fight against the coronavirus originating from Wuhan, China, but not all have received kudos for it. Power couple Deng Cha
China's new local Covid-19 cases hit 6-week high, China News,SHANGHAI – Mainland China recorded its highest number of daily local new Covid-19 infections in more than six weeks on Friday (Oct 29), as the country battles an outbreak concentrated mainly in its northern provinces. China reported 5
Parliament: Mahathir's comments on water agreement a 'red herring', says Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's comments on Thursday (Feb 28) on the water agreement with Singapore is a \”red herring\”, Foreign Minister Vivian Bal
More people might survive cardiac arrest if more bystanders tried hands-only CPR, Health News,More lives could be saved after cardiac arrest if bystanders applied cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), even if it's just the hands-only version, a new study suggests. With hands-only CPR emerging as
Blood of recovered Covid-19 patients shows little benefit as treatment, World News,LONDON – Using blood of recovered Covid-19 patients – or so-called convalescent plasma – as a potential treatment is of little benefit in helping hospitalised patients fight off the infection, according to results of
Trevor Noah sues doctor and hospital for botched surgery, Entertainment News,Trevor Noah is suing his doctor and a hospital for botched surgery. The Daily Show host took legal action against Dr Riley J. Williams III and the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan last month after they allegedly me
Adulting lessons we learnt from Korean drama Crash Landing On You, Lifestyle News,It's been a month since the last episode of Korean drama Crash Landing On You was aired, and everyone is still talking about it. And we don't blame them – the drama was a breath of fresh air compared to the u
World's largest triceratops fossil, Big John, to go under the hammer at Paris auction house, World News,The fossilised remains of Big John, the largest triceratops dinosaur ever discovered by palaeontologists, will be sold by a Paris auction house in late September, and could fetch up to €1.5 m
You Do…What? Episode 4: Film Archivist, Singapore News,He races against time to save filmstrip rolls that are poorly taken care of – and gives them a new lease of life. Movies were recorded on filmstrips in the early days, and they have since become an important part of cinematography history. But
Myanmar junta says 1,600 prisoners to be freed in holiday amnesty, Asia News,Relatives of hundreds of prisoners gathered outside Myanmar's Insein Prison on Sunday (April 17) after the military government announced the release of 1,600 prisoners in an amnesty to mark the Southeast Asian nation&#
HungryGoWhere is back: Grab buys, relaunches food portal, Lifestyle News,Grab on Wednesday (June 15) said it has bought and relaunched food reviews and restaurant reservations site HungryGoWhere and its accompanying social media channels. The site, which provides food reviews, deals and allows users
1 in 4 Indians could have been infected with the coronavirus, lab head says, Asia News,MUMBAI – At least one in four people in India may have been infected with the coronavirus – a much higher number than official government figures suggest, the head of a leading private laboratory says. Dr A. Velum
'My romance, your adultery': South Koreans' sarcasm over hypocrisy follows Moon into final year, Asia News,SEOUL – South Koreans disillusioned with President Moon Jae-in’s ruling Democratic Party had a single word to sum up their disgust with political leaders they perceive as hypocri
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
Dua Lipa, Celeste and Arlo Parks lead Brits nominations, Entertainment News,LONDON – Singers Dua Lipa, Celeste and Arlo Parks led nominations for the BRITs on Wednesday, with the three female singers scoring three nods each at Britain’s pop music honours, organisers said. The three British women are
Now is not the time to gamble on the health of Singaporeans and remove vaccination-differentiated measures: Ong Ye Kung, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore will not be dropping Vaccination Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) because the threat to the healthcare system by unvaccinated peo
Saudi woman's case against father stirs guardianship debate, World News,RIYADH – A Saudi court has ruled in favour of a woman who challenged her father's decision to not let her have a passport, reports said Thursday (Sept 20), stirring an online debate on the contentious male guardianship
Samsung has deleted bezels from its Q950TS QLED 8K TV, Digital News,Samsung may be working hard to expand the MicroLED TV market with new consumer models, but that's not to say that the Korean TV manufacturer is taking its eyes off its existing QLED range. In 2020, Samsung is pulling out all th
Cambodians jailed for brutal attack on French tourists in Thailand, Asia News,Bangkok – A Thai court has sentenced five Cambodian fishermen to 50 years each for a violent 2016 attack on French tourists in which two women were raped, an official said Monday. The men were given the maximum allowable s
Children have 44% lower odds of catching Covid-19 than adults: UK analysis, World News,LONDON – Children have 44 per cent lower odds of catching Covid-19 than adults, according to an analysis led by the president of Britain's Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. \”In this systematic re
Facebook employee fired over bragging about access to user information, World News,Facebook Inc on Thursday said that it fired an employee accused of bragging on matchmaking app Tinder about his access to private user information. The incident comes as Facebook faces global concerns about personal d
New Singapore-Desaru ferry service approved by MPA after safety requirements met, Singapore News,SINGAPORE — The proposed ferry service of a direct route between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore and Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in Johor, Malaysia has been approved for operations. The Maritime
Woman orders giant leg ayam penyet from Hillion Mall store but gets 'half-eaten' chicken instead, Singapore News,A woman ordered a 'giant leg' ayam penyet dish from Ayam Penyet President via Foodpanda on July 17 and was more than disappointed with the chicken that she received. I
North Korea rejects offer of nearly 3 million Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines, Asia News,NEW YORK – North Korea has rejected roughly three million Covid-19 vaccine doses of China's Sinovac Biotech , saying they should be sent to severely affected countries, the Unicef said on Wednesday (Sept 1). The
Singaporean charged in Taiwan for alleged investment ploy that made $1.8m, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man and his Malaysian girlfriend are in the news in Taiwan for allegedly running an investment ploy there that generated profits of more than NT$37.2 million (S$1.83 million). Victor S
How a cheap component could help kill off combustion cars, World News,LONDON/BERLIN – The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together, has become an unlikely scourge of the auto industry. Some predict it could hasten the downfall of combustion cars. Supplies of the auto part
Saudi Arabia threatens 3-year travel ban for citizens who visit 'red list' states, World News,LONDON – Saudi Arabia will impose a three-year travel ban on citizens travelling to countries on the kingdom's 'red list' under efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and its new
Australia starts 2022 with record Covid-19 cases, World News,SYDNEY – Australia started 2022 with a record number of new Covid-19 cases as an outbreak centred in the eastern states grew, and New South Wales eased its isolation rules for healthcare workers as the number of people hospitalised with th
South Korea's Moon Jae-in calls for full probe into online sexual blackmail ring, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on Monday (March 23) for a full investigation into a network of chat rooms at the heart of an operation to blackmail women and underage girls into sharin
Sydney warned worse to come as Delta cases surge, World News,SYDNEY – Sydney’s Delta-variant outbreak has not peaked and residents must brace for more deaths, the authorities said on Wednesday (Aug 18), as Australia’s largest city continued to break records for new daily infections despite a nearly
Data centre servers can now receive third-party certification on their greenness, Digital 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 the pandemic, tech vendors haven’t
South Korea's ruling party retreats on 'fake news' law after backlash, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's ruling party has backed down on a controversial bill to impose tougher penalties for the publication of false information, after critics at home and abroad labelled it a move to
On navy day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia, World News,ST PETERSBURG, Russia – President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (July 31) signed a new naval doctrine which cast the United States as Russia's main rival and set out Russia's global maritime ambitions for crucial areas s
Thai police swoop on 'transnational' surrogacy ring, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Chinese couple and seven Thais were arrested in Thailand on Thursday (Feb 13) charged with violating a law banning surrogacy for foreigners, Thai police said. The former military junta outlawed the practice in 2015
Bali reopening to foreign tourists delayed as Covid-19 surges, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's government will wait until Covid-19 cases fall significantly before opening Bali to foreign tourists, the country's tourism minister said in an interview. The coronavirus pandemic has devastated
24 years' jail and 24 strokes of cane for employer who raped maid multiple times as 'wife not satisfying him', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Over a two-month period, a 34-year-old unemployed man repeatedly raped the family's domestic worker while his wife and three children were not
6 strands of Kurt Cobain's hair to be sold at auction, Entertainment News,Late Nirvana legend Kurt Cobain's blonde tresses are up for sale online at the Amazing Music Auction on Iconic Auctions' site. The hair is said to have been kept since the Grunge band's tour in 1989 in supp
Virus fears loom over Singapore Airshow, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore kicked off Asia's largest aerospace event under heightened scrutiny on Tuesday as thousands of visitors shunned the Singapore Airshow over coronavirus fears, while all eyes were on a sensitive fly-off between US and C
Mine spill turns Papua New Guinea coastline red, World News,PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Papua New Guinea officials have sealed off the area around a Chinese-owned nickel plant in the north of the country after the leakage of potentially toxic slurry that has turned the ocean red. The Mineral Re
Disgraced USA Gymnastics doc sentenced to another 40-125 years, World News,Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who sexually abused girls and young women for decades under the guise of medical treatment, was sentenced Monday to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison. Nassar already faced
'No idea this was goodbye': Texas families grieve on social media, World News,UVALDE — Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, a fourth grader at Robb Elementary, was beaming with pride on Tuesday (May 24) in a family photo posted on Facebook by her mother showing the girl holding an \”A\” Honour Roll cert
US announces antitrust review of Big Tech firms, Digital News,The United States on Tuesday announced it would begin an antitrust review of major online platforms to determine if they have \”stifled\” innovation or reduced competition. The announcement by the Justice Department did not name specific co
'They didn't believe that 3 men could develop a beauty camera': 5 more entrepreneurs from Shanghai who turned their passions into reality, Lifestyle News,Many people fantasise about turning a passion into a business, but this is something easier said than done. Yong Liu 2020 is a seri
'Smells like terrorism': 6 dead, 81 injured in explosion in Istanbul's popular tourist area, World News,ISTANBUL – Six people were killed and 81 others wounded on Sunday when an explosion rocked a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul in what Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan call
Singaporeans advised to defer all travel plans to Ukraine in light of escalating tensions: MFA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE- Singaporeans are advised to defer all travel to Ukraine, while those who are already there should take necessary precautions for their personal safety. The Ministry of Foreign Af
Raffles City hit by two-hour power outage, lights back on after 10pm, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Some shoppers and diners at Raffles City had to abandon their plans for the evening when the mall was hit by a two-hour blackout on Monday evening (Jan 13). The mall said in a Facebook post at 8.14pm tha
Longest-serving PAP backbencher Charles Chong to retire, Singapore News,At the launch of the People’s Action Party (PAP) manifesto today (June 27), party chief Lee Hsien Loong announced that Punggol East MP Charles Chong is stepping down. Chong is the longest-serving PAP backbencher in Parliament an
Tokyo 'Kill Bill' restaurant operator 'shocked' by pressure over Covid-19 steps, Asia News,TOKYO – The operator of the so-called \”Kill Bill\” restaurant in Tokyo said on Friday (July 9) he was \”shocked\” by comments from a government minister that he would ask banks to pressure eat
Just opened December 2021: New restaurants, bars and cafes this month, Lifestyle News,As the year is coming to an end, we find ourselves bombarded with new updates about travel lanes and season festivities. Amidst all the buzzing, let us present you with exciting new restaurants and bars this month.
Tycoon Oei Hong Leong sues Raffles Education over plan to raise stake, Singapore News,RAFFLES Education Corp (REC) substantial shareholder Oei Hong Leong has sued the company in relation to its plan to raise its stake in a Chinese property firm . Tycoon Mr Oei, who owns 13.05 per cent of REC, and hi
Japan's Abe criticised for move on prosecutors during coronavirus crisis, Asia News,TOKYO – Celebrities and other critics of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have taken to social media in droves to protest against a plan to raise the retirement age for prosecutors, calling it undemocratic and
SFA recalls Chang Soda Water due to presence of bromate, Singapore News,The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall for Chang Soda Water after bromate was detected in samples of the product. SFA said in a statement on Tuesday (June 2) that under the Singapore Food Regulations, food products,
11 private hospitals and clinics get approval to import China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine under the SAR: HSA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved 11 applications for private hospitals and clinics to import China's Sinopharm vaccine under the special
Myanmar marks coup anniversary with protests and unrest, Asia News,Streets in some of Myanmar's main cities were nearly deserted on Tuesday (Feb 1) as opponents of military rule held \”silent strikes\”, marking the first anniversary of a coup that led to deadly chaos and snuffed out tentative ste
Indonesian court rejects call to legalise medicinal marijuana, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Wednesday (July 20) rejected a judicial review of the country's narcotics law that would have paved the way for legalising marijuana for medicinal use, a panel of nine jud
Missile that downed MH17 plane came from Russian military: investigators, World News,Investigators probing the 2014 downing of flight MH17 said Thursday for the first time that the missile which brought down the plane over eastern Ukraine originated from a Russian military brigade. But Moscow quickl
Japan's Emperor Naruhito expresses coronavirus concern on birthday, looks forward to Tokyo Olympics, Asia News,TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito said on Sunday (Feb 23) that he was looking forward to the Tokyo Olympics in summer but that he was concerned about the spread of the new co
Mel Gibson says Covid-19 didn't feel 'like anything else' he's ever had, Entertainment News,The 65-year-old actor was hospitalised with the virus back in April last year and has now said the illness \”doesn't feel natural\”, although he insisted he recovered quickly. He told E
North Korea says it won't join Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19 concerns, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's sports ministry said on Tuesday (April 6) that it will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics this year to protect its athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made at a m
Avengers blast past Titanic to become No. 2 film of all time, Entertainment News,Disney and Marvel's Avengers: Endgame has stormed into historic territory, earning US$2.19 billion (S$3 billion) worldwide in less than two weeks to become the No. 2 film of all time, industry watcher Exhibitor Rel
In Thailand, an army of volunteers fights coronavirus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Monk Phrompong Kaino, 33, works around the clock providing free Covid-19 swab tests for vulnerable people in high-risk Bangkok communities, part of a project by his temple that has reached more than 2,000 people in just over
Give us first-hand information to fight coronavirus, Taiwan asks WHO, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's health minister asked the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday (May 6) to ensure that the island had access to first-hand information about the coronavirus, saying that not having the full
Michelin launches guide for best Cantonese restaurants around the world, Food News,Michelin has released a new dining guide on the best restaurants around the world for Cantonese foods, the first time in its 118-year history that the gastronomic bible has created a selection covering one specific cu
Dragon playground, Ah Meng among local icons depicted in Orchid Extravaganza at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For local fashion designer Yang Derong, the vintage dragon playgrounds once ubiquitous in the 1980s bring back fond childhood memories. The iconic playground is his personal
Apple Arcade to have 7 new games in August,Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service will have seven new and noteworthy titles in August. In July, the platform’s numbers were boosted with new …
Singapore risks destroying past in race to build: Top archaeologist, Singapore News,Singapore faces a race against time to save its past, according to its top archaeologist, who warns relentless development in the land-scarce city-state comes at a heavy price. Construction work has been near ceasele
Singapore electricity bills to be higher in next 3 months with tariffs rising by 10% amid Russia-Ukraine war, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Most households will pay higher electricity bills for the next three months, with the electricity tariff for the next quarter going up by about 10 per cent as the
NASA is working on its first electric airplane, Digital News,NASA, most prominent for its many Florida-launched exploits into space, showcased an early version of its first all-electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 \”Maxwell,\” on Friday at its lesser-known aeronautics lab in the California desert.
