Hit-and-run accident at Middle Road-Queen Street junction, 3 taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three people were taken to hospital after an accident between three vehicles on Sunday morning (Feb 10). The police were alerted to the hit-and-run accident involving two cars and a taxi at the
Is Yew Tee the new Yishun?, Lifestyle News,If you were to ask any local to name the most notorious part of Singapore, there’s a pretty decent chance Yishun would be mentioned more than once. This comes as no surprise, considering the dozens of bizarre events that keep occurring in the neighbourhood.
Optical illusion leaves Eiffel Tower teetering over ravine, Lifestyle News,An art installation has created the optical illusion that the French capital's Eiffel Tower is perched precariously over a rocky ravine. The artwork, by an artist who uses the pseudonym JR, involved laying an image of a
3.2b images and 720k hours of video are shared online daily. Can you sort real from fake?, Digital News,Twitter over the weekend “tagged” as manipulated a video showing US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden supposedly forgetting which state he’s in while addressing a crowd. Biden’s “hello M
Two dead, thousands flee in storm-weary Philippines , Asia News,Manila – Two people were killed and thousands fled strong winds and floods as a tropical depression hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, following deadly back-to-back storms during the Christmas season. The deaths were reported on Ce
Goodfellas and Law & Order actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Paul Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie Goodfellas, has died at the age of 83, a spokesperson for the actor said on Monday. Sorvino, also known for portraying police se
Latest skincare, makeup, hair products launching this month in May, Lifestyle News,We’re soon approaching the middle of 2021 – how time flies. Traditionally in the beauty industry, these few months leading up to the vacation summer months of June and July will be filled with bronzer launches, self t
Statue resembling Trump erected in Melania's home country Slovenia, World News,SELA PRI KAMNIKU, Slovenia – A large wooden sculpture that strongly resembles Donald Trump was erected this week in Slovenia, home country of Trump's wife Melania, though its designer insists it is meant to repr
Driver was on drugs when he crashed delivery van into a tree and killed two passengers , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Traces of drugs including ketamine were found in blood and urine samples of a delivery driver who crashed his van into a tree in Bukit Timah Road, killing his two passengers. The two m
Singaporean arrested after dancing naked on streets in Thailand, Asia News,When he went out drinking on Sunday (Oct 4) night, he probably didn't think he'd end up at a police station afterwards. The Singaporean stripped naked in his revelry and started dancing on the streets in Korat, Thai
This Singapore therapy dog fulfilled a patient's last wish and is a 'miracle worker' to some, Lifestyle News,Fluffy & Famous is a weekly video series where we interview \”infurrencers\”, a term we coined for famous fur kids who aren't like your regular influencers on Instagram.
Two Malaysians arrested as MOM cracks down on illegal delivery riders, Singapore News,Using spare accounts of local food delivery riders registered with more than one company, up to 50 Malaysians have worked illegally in Singapore while riding their Malaysia-registered motorcycles. The group of more
Pete Davidson's fake exercise tips inspired Alec Baldwin to shed 45kg, Entertainment News,Pete Davidson says his fake exercise tips actually inspired Alec Baldwin to shed 100 lbs (45kg). The Saturday Night Live star has admitted he once lied to Alec about how he achieved his toned physique by t
Eyes wide shut: the US$1.8 billion Indian bank fraud that went unnoticed, Asia News,NEW DELHI/MUMBAI – The Punjab National Bank branch in south Mumbai sits just down the road from both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India, at a physical centre of one of the world's fastest-gr
7 suspects arrested after man slashed by samurai sword and kitchen knife at Serangoon Road, Singapore News,Police have arrested seven Singaporean men over a slashing incident that occurred along 202 Serangoon Road on Wednesday afternoon (July 25). The suspects, aged between 17 and 28, were nabbed in
These Marvel movies on Disney+ will be upgraded to IMAX aspect ratio on Nov 12, Entertainment News,Disney+ subscribers will see smaller black bars in several scenes from 13 Marvel movies this Friday, Nov 12. In a collaboration with IMAX, Disney will be upgrading 13 Marvel movies to IMAX's Enhan
Boy, 14, arrested for allegedly murdering his father at Loyang, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in the murder of his 49-year-old father, the police said on Friday (Dec 11). They had received a call for assistance at a residential unit in F
CEO who sexually assaulted son's classmate sentenced to 14 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 48-year-old chief executive found guilty of sexually assaulting his son's nine-year-old classmate during a sleepover in 2015, was sentenced to 14 years'
Quan Yi Fong lashes out when strange 'lao ah pek' asks about daughter Eleanor's sleeping position and mobile number, Entertainment News,Don't go after a mama bear's cub lest you incur her wrath. And local TV host Quan Yi Fong really let it rip after a stranger asked incredib
Chinese turn to social media to feed stranded pets in virus city, Digital News,BEIJING – China's unprecedented quarantining of virus-hit Wuhan has separated millions from their families – and many from their pets, prompting worried owners and kind strangers to take to social media to ensure lef
Stephen Curry's moon theory leaves NASA baffled, World News,Golden State Warriors ace Stephen Curry is no stranger to the occasional moon shot. But the NBA star's suggestion that the lunar landings may have been an elaborate hoax has left NASA puzzled. Curry raised eyebrows on Monday when
Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41, Asia News,MANILA – The number of deaths from a powerful storm that hit the Philippines on Christmas has climbed to 41, the authorities said on Sunday (Dec 29), with tens of thousands still in evacuation centres. Typhoon Phanfone left the Philipp
Driver dies after being run over by own prime mover in freak accident at Yishun, Singapore News,A moment's forgetfulness cost a prime mover driver his life. 39-year-old Shanmugam Jothi was killed on Wednesday (April 27) morning after the prime mover he had just parked at a block near 15 Yishun
AI can see through you: CEOs' language under machine microscope, Digital News,LONDON – Executives, beware! You could become your own worst enemy. Chief executive officers and other managers are increasingly under the microscope as some investors use artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and ana
Hundreds of tourists in Tenerife hotel lockdown over coronavirus, World News,MADRID – A four-star hotel in Spain's Canary Islands was put on lockdown yesterday, its guests barred from leaving, and staff at reception wore face masks after a coronavirus case was identified there, a hotel guest sa
Woman pinned under SBS Transit bus at Bedok, Singapore News,A 54-year-old woman was taken to hospital after she was pinned under the back wheel of an SBS Transit double-decker bus on Monday. The police said they were alerted at about 1pm to the accident at the junction of Bedok Reservoir Road and Be
Singaporean student in London seeks eyewitnesses after coronavirus-related taunt and assault, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean student is appealing for eyewitnesses after claiming that he was attacked by a group of men in London over coronavirus-related racism. Facebook user Jonathan Mok, wh
'It's funny how people misinterpreted me being the father': Cyclist who saved toddler from traffic in viral video, Digital News,A cyclist saved a toddler from certain death last Friday (May 15) when the child merrily rode his kickscooter into the middle of a busy three-lane road in Yi
Nobel chemistry prize goes to duo who developed a tool for molecule building, World News,STOCKHOLM – German Benjamin List and Scottish-born David MacMillan won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday (Oct 6) for developing new tools for building molecules that have helped make new drugs and a
White tiger kills Japan zookeeper in rare attack, Asia News,TOKYO – A white tiger attacked and killed a zookeeper in its enclosure in southern Japan, officials said Tuesday (Oct 9). \”A zookeeper was found collapsed in a cage, bleeding,\” a local police official told AFP, adding the man was taken to h
Daily roundup: Singapore rolls out autonomous disinfection robot that can (maybe) kill the coronavirus – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore rolls out autonomous disinfection robot that can (maybe) kill the coronavirus by shoot
All in a day: Zuckerberg loses $39b, Bezos set to pocket $27b, World News,Mark Zuckerberg lost $29 billion (S$39 billion) in net worth on Thursday (Feb 3) as Meta Platforms Inc's stock marked a record one-day plunge, while fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos was set to add $20 billion to his personal
British police charge Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey over alleged sex crimes, Entertainment News,LONDON – British police said on Monday (June 13) they had charged Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey over historic allegations of sex offences, with the actor due in court on Thursday. Prosecutors last m
Hit-and-run: Cyclist dies after accident with truck at Bedok junction, Singapore News,A cyclist died after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident with a truck on Monday (Oct 26). The incident happened at the junction of New Upper Changi Road and Bedok North Road, Stomp reported. The 48-year-old c
India rejects final death sentence appeal in 2012 gang rape, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 18) rejected the final appeal of one of the four men sentenced to death for the 2012 fatal gang rape of a woman on a moving bus in New Delhi, paving the way for the four to
Awesome radio app to keep Ah Gong, Ah Ma company, Lifestyle News,While most of us are starting to come to terms with the new normal, many others still have trouble coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, and all the safety measurements that come with it – most of all, the elderly. Our beloved seniors hav
Sora Ma reveals she's getting married, fiance's not from showbiz, Entertainment News,Even as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, important and joyous life events must continue, and Sora Ma dropped the bomb on Instagram yesterday (June 7). The Singapore-based Malaysian actress uploaded a photo
'So painful I couldn't sleep': Woman in Chai Chee punched 5 times after shouting 'oi' at fellow delivery rider, Singapore News,The only things delivered during this confrontation were punches and pain. At around 7pm on Tuesday (June 14), a short verbal exchange between two f
10 affordable things under $50 to do in Singapore for Fathers' Day 2019, Lifestyle News,It's common knowledge that Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May, but I bet some of you who landed here looking for Father's Day gift ideas still don't know when Father's Da
Coronavirus: Chinese disease carrier faces jail in Singapore for lying about movements, Singapore News,A Chinese national who contracted coronavirus could face up to six months in jail in Singapore over allegations he gave false information about his whereabouts in the city state. Singapore has won
Moving on? Singaporean couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei get engaged, Singapore News,Getting engaged is a joyous occasion, but a Singaporean couple's announcement of their good news has left many people puzzled. After all, they are suspected of dumping their newborn baby in a b
9 things to know about Tesla before investing in 2020's hottest stock, in 2021, Money News,One of the hottest, most traded stocks in 2020, Tesla’s share price only knows one way — upwards. Here’s what you need to know about the world’s most well-known electric vehicle maker. Tesla is a company
In war-torn Syria, 'cat man' starts rare animal clinic, World News,KAFR NAHA, Syria – At an unlikely cat shelter in rebel-held northern Syria, Mohammed Alaa al-Jaleel gently holds a feline patient on her back as an ultrasound probe is rolled across her pregnant belly. In a time of war, she
'How can Singaporeans be so cold-blooded?' Korean tourists claim they were mistreated, Singapore News,A mother and daughter from South Korea have claimed they were mistreated by a Singaporean woman at a Covid-19 screening facility during their recent trip to Singapore. In a YouYube video p
E-scooter rider dies from injuries after accident with bus in Woodlands, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 39-year-old woman died from her injuries on Friday morning (April 26), after her electric scooter collided into a bus in Woodlands. The police said they were alerted to an accident involving an e-sc
'It's a very big blow to me': Woman mourns for ex-husband and son who died from heart attack one day apart, Singapore News,A 66-year-old woman had to mourn the death of her son and ex-husband — both died of heart attacks, all within one day of each other. The son, aged 48, was praying
Singapore's Covid-19 superhero squad has taken cover following netizens' complaints, Digital News,SINGAPORE – The fictional Covid-19-themed band of Singaporean superheroes called the Virus Vanguard has withdrawn to fight again another day, after a short-lived time in the limelight that dre
Malaysian kicked out of Australia for 'extreme sexual depravity' videos, World News,PERTH – A Malaysian tourist was kicked out of Australia Friday after videos showing \”extreme sexual depravity and horrific violence\” were found on his phone during a routine baggage check at Perth airport.
Government agency officer fined for molesting colleague at workplace, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An officer from a government agency was fined $3,000 for molesting his colleague at their workplace. The 46-year-old, who cannot be named due to a gag order, pleaded guilty to one count of molestation on
'Why blame all Vietnamese girls?' Sexy beer stall operator rants about discrimination linked to KTV cluster, Singapore News,It's been a rough couple of weeks for many, with Singapore reverting to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from July 22 to August 18 as authorities try to curb the recen
These Winter Olympics athletes will make your heart melt, Asia News,.instagram-media {position: static !important;}The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday night, Feb 25, 2018. This is the first year Singapore participated in the winter games. We are also extremely proud of Spe
Pakistan court annuls Pervez Musharaf's death sentence: Prosecutor, World News,LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistan court Monday (Jan 13) annulled the death sentence handed to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, ruling that the special court which had found him guilty of treason last year was unco
'Victim was bleeding from his head, neck and chest': Man with knife chases after another man at Teck Whye Lane, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman did not pay much attention when she heard yelling from the open space at the foot of Block 141 Teck Whye Lane, in Choa Chu Kang, on Wednesday e
3 die after dry ice stunt at Russian Instagram star's pool party goes awry, World News,MOSCOW – Three people have died at a Moscow birthday party after around 30kg of dry ice meant to create special effects was tipped into a pool, investigators and reports said on Saturday (Feb 29). The party a
Majority of victims in Kyoto Animation studio fire in 20s and 30s, Asia News,KYOTO, Japan – Many victims of an arson attack on an animation studio in the western Japanese city of Kyoto were young with bright futures, some joining only in April, the company president said on Saturday, as the death to
Battle of the consoles: Is the Xbox series X or the PlayStation 5 currently leading?, Digital News,Is it Sony's win? With Microsoft having wrapped up its Xbox Games Showcase , it's finally time to address the one-month-old elephant in the room: did Microsoft or Sony bring the bigger set of
Wang Leehom announces break from showbiz, declines further explanations, Entertainment News,The Taiwanese are known for their dramatic long-form TV series that drag on into hundreds of episodes. And over the weekend, many of us were pulled into 'watching' the real-life drama about Mandopop
Trump says Melania has 'gotten to know' Kim Jong Un, but they have never met, World News,BIARRITZ, France – Melania Trump has never met Kim Jong Un, or even spoken to him, but US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Aug 26) that his wife has \”gotten to know\” the North Korean leader and,
Daily roundup: 'Selfish' mask design blamed in Covid-19 cross infection at Hong Kong quarantine hotel — and other top stories today, China News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'Selfish' mask design blamed in Covid-19 cross infection at Hong Kong quarant
British woman detained in Dubai for calling ex-husband's wife a 'horse' on Facebook, World News,DUBAI – A British woman has been prevented from leaving Dubai, police in the Emirate said Monday (April 8), after she called her ex-husband's new wife a \”horse\” on Facebook in 2016. Du
Florence Pugh criticises focus on her sex scenes with Harry Styles in Don't Worry Darling, Entertainment News,Florence Pugh has criticised the focus placed on her sex scenes with Harry Styles in Don't Worry Darling. The 26-year-old actress stars opposite the pop heartthrob in the new psych
Myanmar state media says 5 killed in blast were building a bomb, Asia News,YANGON – Five people killed in an explosion in Myanmar this week, including an ousted lawmaker, had been building a bomb, media controlled by the military junta said on Wednesday (May 5). Since the military seized power and o
Motorcyclist killed in early morning accident on BKE; taxi driver arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a taxi and car on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) in the wee hours of Monday (March 4). The 73-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for
Passenger alights from moving taxi in middle of ECP after cab driver suffers blackout, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Taxi operator Comfort DelGro has apologised after one of its drivers fainted while driving on the East Coast Parkway (ECP), colliding with the centre divider and causing his passenger to
He collects trash for a living, Lifestyle News,Why I Do What I Do is an original AsiaOne series where we showcase people with uncommon professions and what it takes to get there. In Why I Do What I Do: Asia, a nine-part spin-off, we scour the region for more unconventional jobs and the stories of th
Joe Ma's hunky son Zai Xiang is turning heads as a lifeguard at Bondi Beach, Entertainment News,TVB actor Joe Ma's son, Zai Xiang, is once again taking the internet by storm as every woman's fantasy – a lifeguard. In a social media post by Joe, he congratulated the 20-year-old on bein
Former male nurse sentenced to jail, caning for molesting patient in hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A male nurse was sentenced on Thursday (Sept 26) to 10 months' jail and three strokes of the cane for molesting a hospital patient under his care. The 26-year-old, his former workplace and
'He used his status to lure victims': YouTuber Dee Kosh jailed for sexual offences involving teenage boys, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – YouTuber Darryl Ian Koshy, who committed various sexual offences, including offering cash to a boy below 18 for sexual services, was jailed for 32 weeks on
Hong Kong cracks down on Tiananmen commemorations, arrests vigil organiser, China News,Hong Kong police arrested on Friday (June 4) an organiser of annual vigils for the victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, in what activists see as a suppression of one of the city
Delivery driver captures rare scenes of empty KL streets during extended MCO, Malaysia News,Since Malaysia's government implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) more than two months ago on March 18, the entire nation has been on a partial lockdown and people's way of life have changed
Coronavirus: 300,000 masks for taxi and private-hire car drivers to offer to passengers, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A total of 300,000 surgical masks will be given out to taxi and private-hire car drivers, and temperature-taking stations will be set up for them to better protect them from the corona
Tax man will be all over the British royal baby, World News,Talk about being born with a silver spoon in your mouth: the royal baby of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a particularly glittery one. And US tax authorities will be keen to know how much that utensil is worth. That's because
A sobering reminder: Always hold hands with your child near traffic, Lifestyle News,Yesterday when I boarded the bus from the stop near my house with my four-year-old daughter, another young girl who was perhaps two-years-old (no more than three) also got on before us. She was such a tiny little thi
Sydney Sweeney joins Sony-Marvel's Madame Web, Entertainment News,Sydney Sweeney is joining the Spider-Verse! The Euphoria star is set to appear in Sony’s Madame Web movie, in a role not yet revealed. Sweeney will be accompanied by Dakota Johnson, who plays the titular role of Madame Web. In th
UN climate change report sounds 'code red for humanity', World 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. Aug 9 – Global warming is dangerously close to spiralling o
Marvel's first trailer for What If…? reveals alternate takes on beloved heroes, Digital News,Hey, what if T’Challa was Star-Lord? Marvel Studios have finally dropped a new trailer for their next Disney+ series: What If…? This comes a week before Loki’s first season ends its run on the streami
'I am a man of my word': Durian Hub seller says he did not lie to customer who said he taunted her, Singapore News,As the durian season rolls around, many would be looking to buy their favourite king of fruits to savour. Recently, however, one durian lover complained how a seller from Duri
Mystery China virus patients could have infected family members: Officials, China News,BEIJING – A new virus from the same group as the deadly Sars pathogen could have been spread between family members in the Chinese city of Wuhan, local authorities said on Wednesday (Jan 15). The outbreak, which h
Daily roundup: What happens if you find a winning TOTO ticket? – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. What happens if you find a winning TOTO ticket? With the upcoming annual Hong Bao Draw taking place on 7 Feb 2020, there will inevitably
Daily roundup: Hakka association selling 13 semi-detached houses in Bukit Timah at $38m guide price – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Hakka association selling 13 semi-detached houses in Bukit Timah at $38m guide price Each semi-det
218 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 in the community, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 218 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Saturday noon (June 20), taking Singapore's total to 41,833. They include two community cases, both work pass holders, said the Ministry of Health (M
Thai man takes a dump, finds 10m-long tapeworm hanging from his butt, Asia News,It's safe to say that perhaps one of the most satisfying experiences in life is being able to have a smooth dump. Now imagine having that ruined by a bout of diarrhoea, constipation, or perhaps a tapeworm hanging of
Samuel L. Jackson joins animated Garfield film as Chris Pratt's dad, Entertainment News,Captain Marvel showed us the secret behind Nick Fury's eyepatch, but that isn't the only time where Samuel L. Jackson had a major run-in with, well, a, cat. The upcoming animated Garfield movie has
Japanese storm shelter faces outrage after turning away two homeless, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese evacuation centre turned away two homeless people as a deadly typhoon approached on the weekend, prompting widespread criticism and a promise from the prime minister on Tuesday (Oct 15) that it would n
Over hotpot and soju, N Korea's Kim Jong Un joked about himself: S Korea officials, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's Kim Jong Un joked about his image in international media while serving South Korean officials local spirits and cold noodles during their unprecedented visit to Pyongyang thi
Aww: We didn't expect the most retweeted Covid-19-related tweets to be this heartwarming, Lifestyle News,Since March 2020, Singaporeans have tweeted about Covid-19 more than 1.8 million times. And according to Twitter's findings, the conversations were largely informative, inspirational, a
Japan female mayor battles men-only sumo rule , Asia News,Tokyo – A female mayor at the centre of a fierce debate over allowing women into the sumo ring vowed Thursday never to back down as she prepared to lodge a formal protest. \”I won't give up this time around … I'm determined to make
Creepy spots in Singapore that are free to explore if you dare, Lifestyle News,With Singapore's hectic pace of life, there is apparently no rest for the dead either as our little island has quite a reputation for haunted spaces. Ghost stories, supernatural sightings and urban legends… we'v
Why Faye Wong deserves the 'diva' title and 9 other facts you should know about her, Lifestyle News,There is an enigmatic draw to Faye Wong. The celebrated Chinese singer-actress is fiercely private but whenever the slightest news of her comes to light, it never fails to make headlines. In
Kevin Feige shoots down rumours of Chris Evans returning as Captain America, Entertainment News,It was reported earlier this year that Chris was on the brink of reprising his role as Steve Rogers/Captain America in at least one more Marvel project. Evans took to social media at the time to cool the
