Trump rose on Forbes richest list as other billionaires slipped, World News,US President Donald Trump's personal fortune held steady over the past year, but he vaulted higher on the Forbes list of the richest people in the world as dozens of his fellow tycoons suffered financial setbacks. Mr Tr
22-year-old gets 3 months' jail for opening bank account for stranger who turned out to be a scammer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After being promised $500, a 22-year-old man opened a bank account for a stranger who then used it to receive money from people he scammed. In about five days, more t
Malaysian student's accident in Woodlands leaves him with multiple fractures and an exorbitant hospital bill, Singapore News,Just days after arriving in Singapore, a Malaysian student met with an accident in Woodlands, leaving him with multiple fractures and an exorbitant hospital bill. Mr Luo
Apple announces new iPad Air, now with M1 processor and 5G connectivity, Digital News,The beloved iPad Air has gotten a massive upgrade this time around. With the breakthrough M1 chip found in the previously announced iPad Pro now in the iPad Air, the new model now delivers a giant performance boost
5 fun new kid-friendly activities to check out this month, Lifestyle News,There's still a week left of the June holidays to do, and if you've exhausted all the things to do, here are all the new activities, pop-ups and exhibitions that have newly opened to keep the young ones occupied. 1.
Tokyo Olympics: Transgender weightlifter becomes focus of inclusion vs fairness debate, World News,TOKYO – At 43, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is nearly twice the average age of her Tokyo 2020 competitors. Having shifted 285 kg in qualifying, she is also one of the strongest in the field.
Did you know: Song Joong-ki debuted in an erotic film, Entertainment News,With his pretty looks and amazing acting, Song Joong-ki has found a permanent place in many hearts. Song’s career spans over 13 years, with roles in fan favourite productions such as Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), Running Man (2
How to get the SingPass SafeEntry widget on your iPhone home screen to check in and out faster, Digital News,While Android users have had the ability to customise every single element of their phone’s display for years, Apple fans are now just discovering the fun of creatively modifying their iPhone
Australian warship makes second big drugs bust in Arabian Sea, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian warship has made its second large drugs bust in the Arabian Sea within a week, seizing 3.5 tonnes of hashish with an estimated street value of US$142 million (S$189 million), officials said Friday (Jan 5
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review: Eco-warrior in disguise, Lifestyle News,If environmentalists are to be obeyed, then we should all refrain from driving to work. In fact, we should do everything we can to not burn fossil fuels. Hence, we should either walk, run, cycle or take public transport. But as much
Saudi Arabia gears up to end women driving ban, World News,Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive from Sunday, ending the world's only ban on female motorists, a historic reform marred by what rights groups call an expanding crackdown on activists. Overturning the decades-long ban, a glaring sy
Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 trailer prepares kids for battle in 4-hour conclusion, Entertainment News,The highly-anticipated trailer for the two-part finale of Stranger Things 4 has dropped, and it seems everyone is ready to die on that hill. In the lead-up to its release on July 1, 2022, the upcomin
Ellen Pompeo is ready for Grey’s Anatomy to end after almost 20 years, Entertainment News,The 52-year-old actress — who plays Dr Meredith Grey in the medical soap drama — is trying to convince people the show needs to come to a natural conclusion. Speaking to Insider whilst promoting her company Bet
Britons pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth's coffin, World News,EDINBURGH – After queuing for hours to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth, the first members of the public to file past the coffin of Britain's longest-serving monarch on Monday (Sept 12) spoke of their sadness and a sen
Nepal bans Tibetans from celebrating Dalai Lama's birthday, citing security concerns, Asia News,The Tibetan community in Nepal called off plans to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama after their request for a public celebration was rejected over security concerns, a gover
11-day chicken rice feast? Hawker receives suspicious order from 'big boss' for $2,300 worth of food, Singapore News,Chicken rice and red wine may seem like an odd combination, but that's exactly what a \”big boss\” tried to order from a Hainanese Boneless Chicken Rice stall at Golden M
New local music school has Mandopop star Wakin Chau on board, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – The Songwriter Music College (TSMC), a new music school backed by regional Mandopop music practitioners, aims to nurture a new generation of songwriters, singer-songwriters and music producers with its diplo
'I worked so hard to be a mother': Sheila Sim disappointed because husband didn't plan Mother's Day celebrations, Entertainment News,Remember when you were growing up and there was that kid who was looking sad one day because he thought no one remembered it was his birthday? And
Travel insurance claims guide – what to do, what receipts to keep and more , Lifestyle News,It’ll always be a hassle to fill up forms and rustle up the required documents, but just like waxing your legs, if you already know exactly what to do and how to prepare, the entire process can be relatively
Some lower-income households to get $15k more in housing grants, option to buy 3-room flats, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A housing grant that helps families in public rental flats to buy their second Housing Board (HDB) flat will be increased from $35,000 to $50,000. Under the Fresh Start Housing Sch
Boeing to pay 737 MAX crash victims' families $199,000 each , World News,WASHINGTON – Boeing Co (BA.N) will pay the families of 346 people killed in two fatal 737 MAX crashes US$144,500 (S$199,000) each from a $50 million financial assistance fund announced in July, the fund's administrato
Director Kate Herron on adding to Tom Hiddleston's School of Loki with her love letter to sci-fi, Entertainment News,Like many around her, British TV director Kate Herron has been a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the last decade, but more importantly, she is a bigger fan of fan
Passenger soils bus seat, leaves nasty surprise for Malaysian bus driver , Malaysia News,Talk about a crappy day at work. A Malaysian bus driver had the shock of his life when a passenger left his seat covered in excrement. Speaking to local media, Bus driver Mohd Huzaidi Husain shared that he suspe
Chris Pine describes new Dungeons and Dragons movie as mix of Game of Thrones and The Princess Bride, Entertainment News,Chris Pine has described the new Dungeons and Dragons movie as a mixture of Game of Thrones and The Princess Bride. The 41-year-old actor is starring in Jonathan Goldstein and Joh
Funniest things Seungri said during his concert in Singapore, Entertainment News,Seungri has long been known as one of the funniest members of K-pop boy group Big Bang. Despite the group's cool, badass image, Seungri's no-holds-barred sense of humour makes him a favourite on Korean variety
Director Jon Watts quits Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot, Entertainment News,Jon Watts has stepped down as director of the upcoming Fantastic Four movie planned at Marvel Studios and Disney. The director, who just wrapped up the latest massively successful trilogy of Spider-Man films (Spider-Man
'Humiliated': British press says Theresa May 'crushed' by Brexit defeat, World News,LONDON – The words \”humiliated\” and \”crushed\” featured prominently in British newspaper headlines following Parliament's massive rejection of a divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday
Justin Bieber blames child stardom for 'heavy drug use', Entertainment News,Justin Bieber has blamed child stardom for him being \”disrespectful to women\” and him using \”pretty heavy drugs\” as a teenager. The Sorry hitmaker struggled with being tossed into the limelight at just 13 years old
How to deal with WFH loneliness proactively, Lifestyle News,Colleagues – some you love, some you complain about bitterly (and sometimes even throw an eye roll their way) but now that we’ve all been semi/fully working remotely for almost a year, the truth is – you really miss them, toxic colleague in
Sweet scheme: France uncovers massive Italian kiwi fraud, World News,PARIS – French authorities said Monday that they had dismantled a long-running scam to label and sell Italian kiwis as more pricey French fruit. \”Kiwis imported from Italy were 'Frenchified' during transport so that they
Dwayne The Rock Johnson could identify with Black Adam because of his brown skin, Entertainment News,Dwayne The Rock Johnson could identify with Black Adam because of his brown skin The 50-year-old actor stars in the title role of the new superhero movie Superman, he was \”mesmerised\” upon seeing Bla
Facebook launches Reels globally, betting on 'fastest growing' format, Digital News,Facebook is launching its short video feature Reels to more than 150 countries, its owner Meta Platforms said on Tuesday (Feb 22), in a move to expand its fastest growing content format. The social media gi
53-year-old NUS professor collapses after run, dies on the way to hospital, Singapore News,He had returned home from an afternoon run and complained of some discomfort. After taking a shower however, Lee Loo Hay suddenly collapsed. The 53-year-old died while on the way to the hospital, Shin Min Dail
What next for Star Wars after Rise of Skywalker grand finale?, Entertainment News,\”The Rise of Skywalker\” dominated movie theatres this weekend. But diminishing box office returns, scathing reviews and a plot that wrapped up the space saga's major story arcs all beg the question — what next fo
Singapore reports 464 new Covid-19 cases; 187 Omicron cases detected, Singapore News,Singapore reported 464 new Covid-19 cases as at noon on Monday (Jan 3), including 285 imported infections, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). Monday's case count was up from the 429 infections reported on Sunda
5 top international health insurance plans in Singapore 2021, Lifestyle News,If there’s one thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that health is fragile. If you’re an expat who’s still relying on your employee insurance, it’s about time you considered getting some decent protection against
Apps reportedly limited to just 5GB RAM of usage on the M1 iPad Pro, Digital News,The 2021 iPad Pro may have the highest ever RAM in an iPad at 16GB for the 1TB/2TB model, but apps are reportedly restricted to using a third of the available RAM. The app developer behind Artsutdio Pro shared on the P
Dating in the time of coronavirus: Chat online, meet much later, Digital News,NEW YORK – With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead. \”We don't know who
‘Death Stranding’ game delayed until 2024,Hideo Kojima’s game, ‘Death Stranding’ will be pushed into early 2024 for Mac systems. ‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ was first announced to be heading …
Tesla sued by second female worker over sexual harassment, retaliation, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – Tesla is being sued by a second female employee for sexual harassment in less than a month, with the two lawsuits alleging a \”hostile work environment\” against women at the carmaker's factory in t
Purported specs of Google Pixel Tablet revealed, Digital News,Purported specs of the Google Pixel Tablet have been revealed by 91Mobiles and developer Kuba Wojciechowski. According to Wojciechowski, the Google Pixel Tablet passed the prototyping phase and is now at the engineering validation test (E
Guy turns nasty after getting rejected on dating app, says he's got $354k to show her she's 'missing out', Digital News,In this digital age, more people are trying out online dating in their quest to find love. However, like any form of dating, women may have to sift through a ha
Japan's top sumo referee apologises for sexual harassment: Reports, Asia News,TOKYO – Sumo's top-ranked referee sexually harassed a teenage referee last month, Japanese media reported on Saturday (Jan 6), in a fresh blow to the ancient sport after a former champion was charged over a bruta
Trump to ask for $11.7b for border wall in budget: Sources, World News,WASHINGTON, US – President Donald Trump will ask Congress for an additional US$8.6 billion (S$11.7 billion) in the budget to help pay for the wall he promised to build on the border with Mexico to combat illegal immigration and d
China bars foreign curriculum, ownership in some private schools, China News,China's State Council has announced tough new curbs on school curricula and ownership of private schools, the latest in a series of measures intended to tighten control of the country's fast-growing education sect
Singapore Watch Club unveils 18 one-of-a-kind Cartier watches to mark its sixth anniversary, Lifestyle News,Since it started in 2015, local horology enthusiasts’ group Singapore Watch Club (SWC) has worked with top Swiss brands to create two customised, commemorative timepieces — a Ulysse Nardin Cla
Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Lightning in a bottle, Lifestyle News,I really didn't understand why the Tesla Model 3 is as well-received as it is. Why would anyone be willing to purchase a technology company's first foray into manufacturing affordable, mass-market vehicles? I'm no
After shooting, students make emotional return to Florida school, World News,Students and teachers returned Sunday to a Florida school for the first time since 17 people were shot dead there, consoling each other even as they called for swift action to address gun violence. \”Imagine (being) in a pla
Baidu's electric vehicle firm Jidu unveils first 'robot' car, Digital News,BEIJING — Baidu's electric vehicle (EV) arm Jidu Auto on Wednesday (June 8) launched a \”robot\” concept car, the first vehicle to be revealed by a Chinese internet company. The concept car, which is free of
Venom: Let There Be Carnage pushed back for the second time to Sept 17, 2021, Entertainment News,Sony Pictures has once again delayed the release of the sequel to 2018’s Venom that became a box office hit globally. Previously set to premiere in October last year, the movie was later pushed back to J
Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card review: What makes it so ‘smart’?, Money News,As Singaporeans living in a Smart Nation, heads bowed over our smartphones, our every move tracked by security cameras that are getting smarter by the day, the new Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card seems like it wo
Short on workers, German companies offer more employee flexibility, Business Wires News,BERLIN – German companies are so desperate to attract staff that they are falling over themselves to offer perks such as long holidays, shorter hours, flexible shifts and sabbaticals, even though employees here a
Imran Rahim, Drea Chong's husband, denies allegations of sexual misconduct from fellow lawyer Charles Yeo, Singapore News,Imran Rahim has publicly released a statement on his Instagram account, denying the allegations of sexual misconduct hurled against him by GE2020 candidate Charles Yeo. The
Doctors debate whether to stop calling low-risk tumours 'cancer', Health News,Certain tumours labelled as \”cancer\” aren't life-threatening and should be called something else instead, some doctors believe. When patients receive a cancer diagnosis, they naturally become anxious. But wi
Candyce Toh's daughter is not a fussy eater and loves her veggies. Here's why, Lifestyle News,Making a child eat vegetables can be a real challenge. Who knows that better than a parent! No matter how hard you try, kids are able to come up with innovative excuses to avoid anything green on
Here's what it's like to live in Skypark Residences at Sembawang, Money News,Situated in the northern region of Singapore, Skypark Residences takes pride in its approximately 1,250 square metres rooftop park – where this Executive Condominium actually got its name. Having TOP-ed in 2016, t
Nomadland wins Best Picture at Oscars, Anthony Hopkins wins over Chadwick Boseman, Entertainment News,Nomadland won best picture while its star Frances McDormand took home the lead actress Oscar on Sunday on a night of several firsts and a return to Hollywood glamour after a long pandemic shutdown.
Best speciality coffee shops and cafes in Bangkok, Lifestyle News,There's no shortage of great cafes in Bangkok, but ones dedicated to artisanal third wave coffee? Not so much. Whether we're talking beans imported from the world's best roasters or coffee grown right in Northern Thaila
Sheila Sim says she has a 'bird park' at home thanks to her baby girl, Lifestyle News,Parents mainly use baby monitors to keep an eye on their kids and to ensure their safety. However, the devices often end up serving the unintended purpose of capturing the most bizarre and wackiest things
Drunk woman slaps security officer, shouts vulgarities as she gets restrained at Cuppage Plaza, Singapore News,A woman was arrested on Dec 8 after she made a dramatic scene by hitting a security officer, screaming and wailing at 5 Koek Road. In response to a Stomp query, the police said they receive
Toilet by day, brothel by night? Cleaners allege prostitutes operating in Chinatown's handicapped toilets, Singapore News,The handicapped toilet on the third level of People Park's Centre would normally be out-of-bounds after 6pm, hence a cleaner's surprise when she discovered inside
John Cena wants to be seen as the best Fast & Furious villain, Entertainment News,John Cena is a lot of things. He’s a wrestler, an actor, and a disappearing act all at once, but the 44-year-old is finally ready to be seen, as the villainous Toretto sibling in the latest instalment of the Fast and t
Singapore announces new property cooling measures including higher ABSD rates – here's what you need to know, Money News,SINGAPORE – Spikes in private housing prices and Housing Board (HDB) resale flat prices in Singapore have prompted the authorities to introduce a new round of cooling measure
Chinese woman delays flight for daughter to continue duty-free shopping spree at Bangkok airport, Asia News,160 passengers onboard a Spring Airline flight were left to wait for half an hour at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport, after a Chinese woman prevented the plane from taking off. The cause o
Singapore Motorshow 2023 to happen at Suntec City in January, Lifestyle News,After three years of silence, the Singapore Motorshow is back. The event will happen from Jan 12 to 15 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Set to feature 24 automotive brands spread out across two le
US athlete Pete Frates who inspired ice bucket challenge dies at 34, World News,NEW YORK – A former US college baseball player who helped inspire the global phenomenon known as the \”ice bucket challenge\” to tackle a deadly neurodegenerative disease has died at the age of 34, his family said Monday (
Does fasted cardio actually improve weight loss results?, Lifestyle News,Health fads, workout trends and crazy diets come and go, but what about fasted cardio? A long-running fitness trend, fasted cardio means you do cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, before breakfast. It might s
Adam Lambert opens up on mental health, Entertainment News,Adam Lambert sought \”professional help\” to cope with a \”dark period\” in his life. The 37-year-old singer took to Twitter on Thursday (21.02.19) to post a lengthy note detailing his battle with his mental health, in which he said he began to
Vietnam considers $81 billion high-speed railway, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country's length with a possible price tag of up to $58.7 billion (S$81 billion), the government said on Sunday (Aug 14). The Southeast Asian country'
Bono reveals cousin is actually his half-brother, Entertainment News,Bono has revealed how he feels about finding out one of his cousins was actually his half-brother. The U2 frontman, 62, told earlier this year how his father Bob had an affair in the 1960s with a “gorgeous woman” — and has now admi
North Korea rebuffs US offer of December talks, urges halt in military drills, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea said on Thursday it had turned down a US offer for fresh talks, saying it was not interested in more talks merely aimed at \”appeasing us\” ahead of a year-end deadline Pyongyang has set for Wa
New Zealand's Ardern dismisses minister over inappropriate relationship claims, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dismissed Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway on Wednesday over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer. “The mini
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
Laptops VS Tablets: Which is truly the better device for your needs in 2019?, Digital News,On the surface, laptops and tablets seem to have little differences. One is obviously larger and comes with a keyboard. The other lacks a keyboard and is smaller in size. But with the introduction of the '
Cash for Covid-19? UK says no decision on reported plan to give $900 to those who test positive, World News,LONDON – Britain's environment minister said on Friday (Jan 22) that no decision had been taken on plans to give everyone who tested positive for Covid-19 a payment after newspapers repor
Woman conspired to cheat NTU of $191,000, Singapore News,She conspired with a former Nanyang Technological University (NTU) director and used her own husband to cheat the university out of $191,000. For these offences, Louise Lai Pei Hsien, 43, the former director of IT firm I-KnowHow (IKH), was yes
Maserati's new Trofeo collection is here in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Maserati updates its existing saloon lineup in Singapore with the introduction of the At the heart of the Ghibli and the Quattroporte Trofeo is a 3.8-litre, 572bhp V8 engine. The Ferrari-sourced F154 engine is the successor o
This game lets you be cats solving the mystery of why humans disappeared, Digital News,Everyone loves cats! If not, good day (and how dare you). In any case, the best kind of video games is the ones that let you live your best life, and what’s better than being a cat? To be precise, nine cats that h
