Biden orders review of Covid-19 origins as lab leak theory debated, World News,President Joe Biden ordered aides to determine the origin of the virus that causes Covid-19, saying on Wednesday that US intelligence agencies are pursuing rival theories potentially including the possibility of a laborat
Malaysian influencer MsPuiyi poses in ao dai without pants, draws ire for disrespecting Vietnamese culture , Asia News,Famed for her risque social media content, Malaysian influencer Siew Pui Yi who goes by the moniker MsPuiyi, often posts NSFW photos of herself posing in provocative, revealing clot
Tokyo Olympics creative head Hiroshi Sasaki resigns over derogatory remark, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo Olympics creative head Hiroshi Sasaki said he has resigned after making a derogatory comment about a popular female Japanese entertainer, in the latest controversy over insensitive remarks towards wom
Everything you should know about abortion in Singapore, Lifestyle News,You might have heard by now about the recent big news from the US. On June 24, the US Supreme Court made the decision that abortion is no longer a constitutional right and left it as a decision for the individual states to make.
Wuhan virus: Pofma exemptions lifted amid spread of fake news, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A number of search engines and social media platforms – including Google, Baidu, Facebook and Twitter – must now comply with general correction directions under the fake news law. Several Internet intermediarie
Under scrutiny, North Korea tries to restrict news about executions: Rights group, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea has changed the way it carries out capital punishment in response to greater international scrutiny of its human rights, holding executions away from prying eyes to stop information filte
Best travel insurance policies for places prone to natural disasters (2022), Money News,Here in Singapore, our idea of a natural disaster is “ponding”. But if you frequently travel to places like Japan, Taiwan or Bali, which are located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, you might already have experienced
Powerful storm lashes Japan, snarls holiday travel, Asia News,TOKYO – A powerful tropical storm lashed Japan on Thursday (Aug 15), bringing strong winds and torrential rain that prompted warnings of landslides and flooding, and sparked evacuation advisories and travel chaos at a peak holiday period.
Error in A-level chemistry exam handled differently across schools, SEAB to ensure marking is fair, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An error in the A-level chemistry exam on Wednesday morning was dealt with differently across schools, resulting in students finishing the exam at different times. In respon
Fan Bingbing's error-ridden apology note turned into classroom example of Chinese language mistakes to avoid, Entertainment News,As if beleaguered Chinese actress Fan Bingbing doesn't have enough problems of her own, the country's highest-paid celebrity has just been accused of yet an
Study confirms higher risk of dengue in children who got Sanofi vaccine, Health News,CHICAGO – An analysis of data on Sanofi's dengue vaccine, which has been given to more than 800,000 school children in the Philippines, confirms it increases the risk of hospitalisation and severe dengue in tho
Crowds hit Sentosa beaches ahead of new rule, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Sentosa's beaches were filled with people on Sunday (Oct 4), about two weeks before guests will be required to book their visits during peak periods. Groups of friends and families were spotted at Palawan, Siloso and Tanjo
Greek match postponed after coach injured by toilet roll, World News,The Greek Super League derby between PAOK Thessaloniki and Olympiakos was called off on Sunday after Olympiakos coach Oscar Garcia was struck in the face by a toilet roll thrown by a spectator minutes before kick-off. Garcia left T
North Korea berates South Korea's top diplomat for doubt over '0 Covid-19 cases', Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea lashed out at South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha for casting doubt over its claim that there were no coronavirus outbreaks there, warning of consequences for her \”
Kim Lim's husband charged in court with gambling offence, Singapore News,A 29-year-old man, Kho Bin Kai, was charged in court last month with assisting in remote gambling. Chinese language newspaper Shin Min Daily News reported he is the husband of socialite Kim Lim. Court documents state that
Tens of thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in California, World News,LOS ANGELES – Some 50,000 people were ordered to flee their homes north of Los Angeles on Thursday (Oct 24) as a fast-moving wildfire driven by high winds erupted and raged out of control. The so-called Tick Fire near Santa Clar
Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress accuses brother of disobeying father's will, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean heiress known for delaying a Korean Air Lines flight in 2014 because she was angry at the way she was served nuts has accused her younger brother of disobeying their late father
On the run: Arrest warrant out for man who allegedly exposed himself in NUS library , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A warrant of arrest is out for a man accused of exposing his private parts and sexually stimulating himself in front of a woman at the science library of the National University of Singap
Withdrawing money overseas? What are your options & how to stretch the dollar, Travel News,Have you ever encountered times when you saw a marvellous deal overseas but realised you didn't have enough cash? What did you do? Walked away sulkily, trying hard to forget that you ever saw that great d
Nikon may exit from the SLR camera market, Digital News,Nikon may exit from the SLR camera market according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Nikkei claims Nikon will focus on mirrorless cameras while maintaining the production and distribution of existing SLR models. Since the launch of the flagship D6 S
Doomed Lion Air pilots searched handbook for fix but ran out of time, cockpit voice recorder shows, World News,JAKARTA/SINGAPORE/PARIS – The pilots of a doomed Lion Air Boeing 737 Max scoured a handbook as they struggled to understand why the jet was lurching downwards, but ran out of time before it
EU drug watchdog reaffirms no particular clot risk factor linked to AstraZeneca vaccine, World News,Europe’s medicines regulator reiterated its backing of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, saying no particular group of age, sex or a previous medical history was especially susceptible to blood clotting
Singapore to propose law to enable virtual marriage solemnisations amid Covid-19 outbreak, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Couples may have their marriages solemnised virtually from next month amid the coronavirus outbreak, if a coming Bill gets passed by Parliament. Minister for Social and Family Developm
Nets ATM cards can now be used at over 7,400 spots in Malaysia, Singapore News,Singaporeans can now use their Nets ATM cards to make payments in Malaysia at more than 7,400 points across tourist and retail hot spots in Johor Baru, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Likewise, Malaysia's PayNet MyD
People should wear a mask when going to the market or they will be turned away, says NEA, Singapore News,People should wear a mask when shopping at any market, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has said. From Sunday (April 12), those who do not will be turned away at the 40 markets managed by th
Should I use a credit card or multi-currency card for overseas spending?, Money News,Although Singaporeans love travelling abroad, they're a lot more hesitant about using their credit cards overseas. According to a recent JD Power survey, 70 per cent of cardholders wouldn't be willing to u
North Korea man crossed armed border in possible defection to South, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea’s military said on Wednesday it had taken into custody a North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified border with North Korea into the South, prompting an urgent search operation. The man was fou
