South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung snags historic Oscar nomination, Entertainment News,SEOUL – Youn Yuh-jung is a film icon in South Korea, having starred in more than 100 movies and TV series. But the 73-year-old said she never expected to be the first South Korean nominated at the Academy Awards f
Malaysian girl, 15, dies in freak playground accident after getting head caught in swing, Malaysia News,A 15-year-old girl died in a freak playground accident in Kepong, Malaysia on Saturday (Nov 24). She was sitting on a swing for disabled and wheelchair users at a park when her head became trapped
'My life is boring now': Raybe Oh on recovery after Tanjong Pagar crash, Singapore News,These days, Raybe Oh spends her time indoors as much as possible. After suffering burns to about 80 per cent of her body in a fiery crash last year, the 26-year-old told CNA in an interview yesterday (J
Man, 50, found dead at foot of observation tower in MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore News,Police said they were alerted to a case of unnatural death on Thursday morning (March 12) when a body was discovered at the foot of an observation tower in MacRitchie Reservoir. The deceased was a 50-year-old ma
Grab food delivery rider dies after accident with truck in Gambas Avenue, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Grab Food delivery rider has died after his motorcycle collided with a truck at Gambas Avenue on Friday (Dec 20). The police said they were alerted to the accident involving a truck and motorcycle
Maid who allegedly threw dog off third-floor balcony charged in court, Singapore News,A couple was devastated when their beloved pet dog sustained serious injuries and had to be put down. But they soon found the culprit — their domestic worker. The 28-year-old Indonesian woman, who allegedly threw h
Former nurse helps uncle who fainted at Junction 8, stays with him until ambulance arrives, Singapore News,A former nurse has been lauded for helping a man who fainted and injured his head at Junction 8 shopping mall last Thursday night (Aug 22). The incident occurred on the ground floor of the Bish
Driver, 21, arrested for drink-driving after car flips over along Bras Basah Road, 3 taken to hospital, Singapore News,A 21-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after the car he was driving flipped over along Bras Basah Road on Sunday morning (Nov 25). Three passengers were taken to hospital.
Man dies after fight at Woodlands dormitory on New Year's Day; alleged attacker arrested , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a 37-year-old man using a wooden plank that had screws attached. The victim later died, said the police on Saturday (J
Elderly Swedish woman accused of imprisoning son for nearly 30 years, World News,STOCKHOLM – A 70-year-old woman has been arrested in Sweden’s capital on suspicion of holding her son captive at home for up to three decades, police and a prosecutor said on Tuesday. The man in his 40s was found in the
Russian satellite TV shows a Ukraine message: 'Blood on your hands', World News,LONDON – Russian satellite television menus were altered on Monday (May 9) to show viewers in Moscow messages about the war in Ukraine: \”You have blood on your hands\”, according to screenshots obtained by Reute
Malaysian boy, 6, dies after play-fighting with uncle, Malaysia News,He was play-fighting with his uncle at home one night. The next day, the boy was found dead. The six-year-old from Kedah, Malaysia is believed to have died from internal injuries sustained from a bout of fist-fighting, the police s
Top 8 tabletop games that will ruin your friendships, Lifestyle News,Board games have always been an essential aspect of a social group to bond over and enjoy but if you’ve ever played a round of any board game, from classics such as Monopoly, Risk or Catan, to even simple ones such as Uno, the trut
Woman to be charged with murder of her 8-year-old daughter, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old woman will be charged in court on Wednesday (Aug 11) with murder of her eight-year-old daughter, who was found in a Geylang residential unit with multiple wounds. The police said they were alerted to
Man struck by 4 cars in a row while crossing road in Taiwan, Asia News,While trying to cross a road to meet his girlfriend, a man in Taiwan was killed after he was hit by four cars in succession. This unfortunate tragedy happened on Monday (May 2) at 3am in Taipei, reported English newspaper Taiwan
What I really think about… Opting for an unbusy life , Health News,During a yoga class I attended recently, the teacher gave us this question to reflect on, \”Are you busy for the sake of being busy or are you busy doing things that actually matter?\” As I stretched it out in downward facing dog, I
Dutch police arrest suspect after three shot dead on tram, World News,UTRECHT – Dutch police have arrested a Turkish-born suspect over a shooting on a tram in Utrecht that left three people dead in what officials said was a possible terror attack. Police had earlier on Monday (March 18) launched a h
Myanmar's Suu Kyi rejects genocide claims at top UN court, Asia News,Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi rejected allegations of genocide against Myanmar in the UN's top court Wednesday, despite admitting the army may have used excessive force against Rohingya Muslims. Suu Kyi denied \”mi
UE Square izakaya chef's death: 2 young sons performed dance in ICU for daddy before his heart stopped, Singapore News,The family of the late UE Square izakaya chef, Hideyuki Tanaka, saw him for the first — and last — time in two years, shortly before his heart stopped beating. Hideyuki's
E-scooter rider taken to hospital after crash with lorry in Sengkang, Singapore News,A female e-scooter rider was injured in an accident with a lorry at the junction of Sengkang East Road and Sengkang Square on Monday (Aug 27). The police, who were alerted at 9.47am, said the victim, 34, was conscio
