Asian cities risk stumbling 'zombie-like' towards digital dystopia, Digital News,PENANG – As Asian cities turn to technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence to deliver social welfare and public services, urban experts on Thursday urged authorities to address privac
$12,000 raised for 8-year-old girl in coma after Woodlands accident, Singapore News,Close to $12,000 in donations have been raised to help defray the medical bills of an eight-year-old girl who has been in a coma since last Friday after she was flung out of a van during an accident in Woodlands. The
Japan aims to put a person on the moon by late 2020s, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan revised the schedule of its space exploration plans on Tuesday (Dec 28), aiming to put a Japanese person on the moon by the latter half of the 2020s. \”Not only is space a frontier that gives people hopes and dreams but it
Anaemia in astronauts could be a challenge for space missions, World News,The next \”giant leap\” for humans may be a trip to Mars, but having enough oxygen-carrying red blood cells for the journey might present a challenge, new research suggests. Even space tourists lining up for short trips might ha
Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Digital News,The wireless earbuds market is a growing one, and it’s easy to see why: with their cordless convenience and lightweight form factor, users are able to execute their day-to-day tasks without experiencing the pain of wire tangle. Having entered the scene b
Global vaccine trust rising, but France, Japan, others sceptical, World News,LONDON – People’s willingness to get vaccinated against Covid-19 is rising around the world and more than half of those questioned said they would take the shot if it were offered next week, an updated survey of global vacc
Five men wanted after gang rape of Indian teen in car, Asia News,BHUBANESWAR – Indian police said on Friday they were seeking the arrest of five men in connection with the gang rape of an underage teenager in the southern city of Hyderabad. In December 2012, the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old
Man met 5 women on dating platforms and cheated them of almost $370,000, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man befriended five women on dating platforms Match.com and Tinder before cheating them of almost $370,000 in total. Malaysian Peter Aw Boo Cheong, 46, who is jobless, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (N
Scientists warn of potential wave of Covid-linked brain damage, World News,Scientists warned on Wednesday of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested Covid-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis and delirium. A study
Long neglected after landmark discovery, armoured dinosaur finally gets its due, World News,When the bones of the early armoured dinosaur Scelidosaurus were unearthed in 1858 in west Dorset, England, they comprised the first complete dinosaur skeleton ever identified. But aside from cursory papers b
Notre Dame cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries, World News,PARIS – Notre Dame kept Christmas going even during two world wars – a beacon of hope amid the bloodshed. Yet an accidental fire in peacetime finally stopped the Paris cathedral from celebrating Midnight Mass this year, for the fi
Devil pact British teen found guilty of murdering sisters in bid to win lottery, World News,LONDON – A British teenager was found guilty on Tuesday (June 6) of murdering two sisters, as part of a pact he believed he had made with demonic forces to kill at least six women every six months in exchange
Another complaint to ICC against Philippines President Duterte over extrajudicial killings, Asia News,Activists and families of eight victims of the Philippines' \”war on drugs\” filed a complaint on Tuesday (Aug 28) with the International Criminal Court (ICC), a second petition accusing Presiden
World record haul of pangolin scales worth $52 million seized from container at Pasir Panjang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In the biggest single haul in the world in recent years, the authorities on Wednesday (April 3) seized 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales worth $52.3 million from a container at Pasi
Cash over valuation (COV): The complete guide for every homebuyer and home seller, Money News,It has been a while since many of us last heard of Cash Over Valuation, but in 2021, COV has returned for a rousing encore. Cash Over Valuation, colloquially known as COV, is now back under the spotlight, e
Scientists discover how mosquitoes that spread diseases like dengue, Zika detect human sweat, Health News,WASHINGTON – Scientists have known for decades that mosquitoes are attracted to the lactic acid contained in human sweat, but in the era before advanced genetics, the precise mechanism had remai
Apple rumoured to adopt OLED displays for iPad and MacBook Pro from 2022, Digital News,Apple could be looking at OLED displays for the iPad and MacBook devices. According to DigiTimes, Apple is working on a 10.9-inch iPad model with an OLED screen for release in early 2022. This is likely to be an u
Newborn dumped in rubbish truck: Taiwanese woman says she panicked after baby slipped out, Asia News,She was just born but already thrown out like the trash. The body of a baby girl, with placenta attached, was discovered by a rubbish truck operator in New Taipei, Taiwan, on Thursday (Aug 12) mornin
Laos confirms first cases of African swine fever, Asia News,PARIS – Laos has reported its first cases of African swine fever (ASF), confirming outbreaks in the southern province of Saravane, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. The southeast Asian country repo
Convicted former athletics chief Lamine Diack dies at 88, World News,DAKAR – Lamine Diack, the former head of world athletics' governing body who was convicted of corruption last year, died at home in Senegal on Friday (Dec 3) at the age of 88, his son told Reuters. Diack led the International
Ronaldo's fitness and attitude both under the spotlight, Entertainment News,MILAN – Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness and attitude has come under the spotlight after he reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus' win over AC Milan and coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old had
'LOL!': China's informal, confrontational Twitter diplomacy, Digital News,BEIJING – Chinese diplomacy has found a new voice on Twitter — and it's not entirely diplomatic. The communist government has recently embraced the social media platform — despite blocking it within China
Woman arrested for providing sexual services at massage parlor, 13 others nabbed for working illegally, Singapore News,A series of enforcement operations conducted against unlicensed massage establishments and public entertainment outlets on Feb 7 and 8 has led to the arrest of 14 women. The raids t
Leadership change in CNB as new chief takes over, Singapore News,From today, there will be a leadership change in the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) with Sam Tee Chong Fui helming the drug enforcement agency. Formerly the deputy commander of Clementi Police Division and the Police Coast Guard, Tee w
Taliban mark year in power that has given Afghanistan security but little hope, World News,KABUL – The Taliban and their supporters waved the group's black and white flag on the streets of Afghanistan on Monday (Aug 15) to celebrate a year since they marched into the capital and took power afte
Weekend planner Nov 16-17: Artbox, gigantic water playground & other fun activities, Lifestyle News,The weekend is finally here! Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your friends and family. Weekends will never
World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor, World News,LONDON – A woman in Brazil who received a womb transplanted from a deceased donor has given birth to a baby girl in the first successful case of its kind, doctors reported. The case, published in The Lancet medical journal,
Kia reveals production-ready, next-gen Niro EV, Lifestyle News,We last had a glimpse of what the next-generation Kia Niro would look like with a concept preview in late 2021, and now Kia has revealed the series production car with the EV variant leading the show. Kia claims that the all-new Niro wil
Time is running out: Man needs liver transplant, wife struggles to cope, Singapore News,Unless Xiong gets a liver transplant soon, he is likely to die. His family's hopes were raised when 13 kind souls stepped up as potential donors, responding to Xiong's wife's pleas for help on soci
Australian firm says its nasal spray reduced coronavirus growth in animal study, World News,SYDNEY – Australian biotech company Ena Respiratory said on Monday (Sept 28) that a nasal spray it is developing to improve the human immune system to fight common cold and flu significantly reduced the growt
North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbours can be assured, state news agency KCNA said on Saturday (Sept 25), citing Kim Yo-jong, the sister of the North&#x
Singapore-born 'Rainbow Lady' finds fame through wacky fashion sense that helped her overcome depression , Lifestyle News,Kristina Sevillano wears a look that not many of us in Singapore will dare to emulate or be able to pull off. Take one look at her wardrobe and you'll see why. Th
How to talk to your child about the current situation in Ukraine, Lifestyle News,The Ukraine-Russia situation has brought up feelings of anxiety and helplessness in us adults. And for children who have less of an idea of what is really going on, it can be more terrifying, which is why we need to add
India's top court revokes ban on large prayer gatherings in mosque, Asia News,NEW DELHI — India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 17) overturned a local order to ban large Muslim prayer gatherings in a high-profile mosque in north India after a survey team said it found relics of the Hindu g
Chef's taste buds affected by wisdom tooth extraction; gets $105,000 for job loss, pain after suing dentist, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A promising head chef whose taste buds were compromised following a botched wisdom tooth extraction was awarded some $105,000 for job loss, pain and suffering.
Johor to spend $9.9m on air-conditioned walkway on Malaysian side of Causeway, Malaysia News,ISKANDAR PUTERI – The Johor state government is planning to build a 350m covered walkway for pedestrians on the Malaysian side of the Causeway, at a cost of RM30 million (S$9.88 million), a senior Johor offi
Australian researchers invent 20-minute coronavirus blood test, World News,SYDNEY – Researchers in Australia have devised a test that can determine novel coronavirus infection in about 20 minutes using blood samples in what they say is a world breakthrough. The researchers at Monash University said
Cambodia PM appeals to Myanmar junta for access to Suu Kyi, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia's prime minister has urged Myanmar's top general to allow a special Southeast Asian envoy access to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his strongest call so far for the junta chief to demonstrate co
Zoom to expand presence in Singapore with R&D centre, hire hundreds, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Zoom Video Communications Inc, the video-conferencing services provider, said on Wednesday it would expand its presence in Singapore by opening a research and development centre, where it will hire hundre
ESM Goh Chok Tong reiterates he is not paid a ministerial salary, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has reiterated that he does not receive a ministerial salary. \”I shall use this opportunity to debunk public perception that I am paid a ministerial salary. ESM is mere
Xi: From graft-fighting governor to president for life , China News,BEIJING – Xi Jinping has joined the pantheon of Chinese leadership two decades after bursting onto the scene as a graft-fighting governor who went on to earn comparisons with Mao Zedong in his quest for unrestricted power. The rubbe
MH17 judges reject request to investigate alternative crash scenarios, World News,AMSTERDAM – Judges hearing the case against four defendants in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine rejected on Wednesday (Nov 25) a defence request for more time to investigate altern
You don't need to put the AirPods Max in its case to put it in a low power state, Digital News,The AirPods Max are unique headphones, not just because of the way they look but also because of its features and how they work. One unique aspect of it is how it doesn't have a power button. Thi
Man, 45, arrested after raining blows on motionless victim at Sengkang void deck, Singapore News,His victim lay motionless, but that did not stop one 45-year-old man from kicking, punching and stomping on him in full view of shocked bystanders. The man, who was not identified, was arrested for volun
Samsung Galaxy A12 offers mobile security at entry-level prices, Digital News,Need a secure Samsung smartphone that's value-for-money? Look no further, as Samsung brought the Galaxy A12 to Singapore. The Samsung Galaxy A12 is an entry-level Samsung smartphone that comes with Samsung Knox, a pro
How ride-hailers around the world are coping with the virus pummeling, Digital News,Battered by lockdowns and movement restrictions in the coronavirus pandemic, ride-hailers around the world are cutting jobs and pay, and slashing other costs. In South-East Asia, the pandemic has raised doubts whethe
Grammy Awards indefinitely postponed as Omicron spreads, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – This year's Grammy Awards ceremony honouring top performances in music has been postponed indefinitely because of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, organizers said on Wednesday (J
Pence calls on EU to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal, World News,WARSAW – US Vice President Mike Pence accused Washington's European allies on Thursday of trying to break US sanctions against Tehran and called on them to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. \”Sadly, some of our leading European
South Korea finance minister loses home as housing policy comes back to haunt, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's finance minister, the architect of rules aimed at protecting tenants and slowing deposit increases, has himself been forced to look for a new home as landlords react to the rules by qu
Remarks by Malaysian politician over a Good Friday billboard in Sabah draws flak, Malaysia News,KOTA KINABALU – Remarks by a prominent woman politician from Peninsula Malaysia over a Good Friday greeting in Sabah has drawn public ire, after she questioned the use of the large advertising board, The
Fifa, Indonesian football body form taskforce after fatal stampede, Asia News,JAKARTA – The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) and world soccer governing body Fifa will form a joint taskforce in a bid to improve crowd control and safety measures after a deadly soccer stampede earlier this month,
Women's Day clashes in Mexico leave over 80 police, protesters injured, World News,MEXICO CITY – Clashes between police and protesters in Mexico’s capital on International Women’s Day left 81 people injured, most of them female police officers, authorities said late on Monday, after marches aga
Adam Levine 'startled' after fan grabbed him on stage during Maroon 5 concert, Entertainment News,Adam Levine was \”startled\” after a fan grabbed him on stage during a Maroon 5 concert. The 42-year-old singer was at the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend singing Sunday Morning with his band at
'Tremendous' progress in US-China trade talks, will meet Xi to seal deal: Trump, World News,WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump hailed \”tremendous progress\” in US-China trade negotiations on Thursday (Jan 31) and Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that their relations were at a \”
Beijing migrant worker's search for son sparks widespread sympathy, China News,BEIJING – The story of a migrant worker in Beijing who caught Covid-19 while searching for his missing son provoked shock and sympathy on social media on Thursday (Jan 20), drawing attention to the hardships faced by
Fire tears through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, Asia News,A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday (Jan 9), destroying hundreds of homes, according to officials and witnesses, though there were no immediate reports of casualties. The blaze hit Camp 16
Thankful his wife was saved, he cycles 180km to raise money for Singapore Red Cross, Singapore News,Seven years ago, chef Jeremy Nguee, 38, almost lost his wife who had suffered complications during childbirth. Madam Liang Shumin was saved with 37 bags of blood supplied by the Singapore Red Cross (S
Mandala. The Bay.: Instagram-worthy 5-bedroom house in Bali to stay at your next vacation, Lifestyle News,When asked to name a beach holiday destination, chances are that Bali comes to mind. Like you, however, plenty more share the same thought, which is why the resorts and beaches of the Indonesian
Women who work without interrupting their careers are likely to enjoy better health, Lifestyle News,Analysis of a longitudinal survey, which was restricted to women, suggests that working without interrupting one's career contributes to staying healthy until retirement. Is work good for you? A
'Go in together or we don't at all': 4 opposition parties apply to join SDA, Singapore News,Would the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) be welcoming new political parties this coming general election? A group of four opposition parties — Singaporeans First (SingFirst), People's
The Boys renewed for season 4 after explosive (literally) season 3 premiere, Entertainment News,Amazon Prime Video has announced that The Boys will be returning for Season 4 after its Season 3 premiered on June 3 to an explosive start. The Emmy-nominated (for its Season 2) series saw an increase in
Actress Zhang Ziyi reveals parents disapproved of her husband as he's divorced with kids, Food News,Even a multi-award winning actress could not escape the fate of being torn between her parents and the man she loves. Zhang Ziyi, 40, who shot to international fame with movie Crouching Tiger, Hi
Man, 53, convicted after raping daughter twice and threatening her with penknife, Singapore News,A 53-year-old man was found guilty on June 3 for nine charges of raping, molesting, criminally intimidating and causing hurt to his daughter which included threatening her with a penknife. The former for
Alibaba overhauls e-commerce businesses, appoints new CFO, Money News,Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Monday (Dec 6) it was reorganising its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and would appoint a new chief financial officer. The changes come as Alibaba faces headwinds on multiple fro
US Senate panel approves bill to give news organisations more power against tech platforms, Digital News,WASHINGTON – The US Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday (Sept 22) to approve a bill aimed at allowing news organisations to band together to negotiate with Alphabet Inc's Google and Me
Zuckerberg admits 'mistakes' over Facebook data scandal and vows fix, World News,Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg, breaking his silence over the data scandal roiling the social network, acknowledged Wednesday that the company had made \”mistakes\” and needed to \”step up\” to fix the problem. \”W
K-drama golden couple Song Hye-kyo, Song Joong-ki file for divorce, Entertainment News,K-drama fans, brace yourselves. South Korea's golden couple Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki are parting ways after two years of marriage. He filed for court mediation for divorce on Thursday (June 27). In a st
WHO says working with China on requirements for Covid-19 vaccine approval, World News,GENEVA/BEIJING – The World Health Organisation is working with China on requirements for international approval of any Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, a senior official said on Monday (Sept 7). \”WHO's office in Chin
Australia's massive fires could become routine, climate scientists warn, World News,LONDON – Bush fires ravaging Australia have provided a foretaste of the kinds of conditions that could become normal unless the world moves rapidly to curb emissions of the greenhouse gases driving global warmin
Indonesian murder trial puts spotlight on police impunity, Asia News,JAKARTA – The trial of a former Indonesian police general accused of orchestrating the murder of his bodyguard started at a Jakarta court on Monday (Oct 17), in a case that has put a spotlight on alleged impunity and corruption in
