Rescuing American in Myanmar, ex-New Mexico governor scores again, World News,WASHINGTON – Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson helped free American Danny Fenster from a Myanmar prison on Monday (Nov 15) , and the journalist's release was the latest in Richardson's long career of dea
I hired a stranger online to babysit my son through a screen, and it works , Lifestyle News,There's no doubt that the coronavirus and circuit breaker in Singapore has thrown our lives into disarray. But for better or worse, we've learnt, or are still learning, to make peace with the situat
Tharman to Jamus Lim: Don't assume you have 'a monopoly over compassion', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – No one should assume he has a monopoly over compassion, said Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam as he responded to Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim's arguments on minimum
Pope: Church should admit history of abuse of women, male domination, World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said on Tuesday the Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children and repair its reputation among young people or risk becoming \”a mus
'Our staff member overreacted': SMRT suspends employee who knocked man off skateboard at Esplanade MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An employee of rail operator SMRT has been suspended after barging into a man and knocking him off his skateboard at Esplanade MRT station. A report ha
Lin Chi-ling shoots down pregnancy rumours after old photos surface, Entertainment News,There's never a shortage of rumours when it comes to celebrities. This time, Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling is caught in the spotlight as pregnancy rumours resurfaced after photos of her at the airport sport
Indian doctors remove giant 7.4kg kidney from man, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Indian surgeons have cut a kidney weighing the same as a bowling ball out of a man with a life-threatening genetic condition, a surgeon said on Monday (Nov 25). The 7.4kg kidney is one of the biggest ever removed in an operatio
Rescued Thai football team honoured by Man Utd, World News,The team of young Thai footballers who captured the world's attention when trapped in an underground cave for more than two weeks this summer enjoyed a day to remember at Manchester United's Old Trafford on Sunday. Having met Unite
LiHo has 1-for-1 promotions to celebrate 5th birthday — but there's a catch, Lifestyle News,In celebration of its fifth birthday, bubble tea specialist LiHo has some special promotions just for the occasion. From today (May 25) till Friday (May 27), LiHo members can look forward to one-for-one
Australian church head quits over inappropriate behaviour with women, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's biggest evangelical church said on Wednesday (March 23) its founder had resigned after acting inappropriately towards two women, another blow to an influential organisation already reeling from
After veto on North Korea, China says 'let's see' on UN action over a nuclear test, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS — China's UN envoy said on Thursday (June 9) that Beijing does not want to see North Korea carry out a new nuclear test, which is partly why China vetoed a US-led bid to i
'Credible evidence' linking Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi murder: UN expert, World News,There is \”credible evidence\” linking Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, a UN expert said Wednesday, calling for sanctions on the prince's foreign
Family of Chinese migrant worker who died did not know he had Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Every day foreign worker Wu Liyou would make a video call to Feidong county in Anhui province to chat with his family. The 41-year-old China national had been doing it since April. But last Thursday (J
UN moves to unblock humanitarian aid to North Korea, Asia News,United Nations, United States – The UN Security Council is poised to back a US proposal aimed at removing some of the hurdles that tough sanctions on North Korea have thrown up in the way of delivering humanitarian aid, according to docu
About 70 Pines club members to sue Exklusiv Resorts, Singapore News,Disgruntled members of The Pines club are edging towards a face-off in court with motoring tycoon Peter Kwee, as nearly 70 of them – and counting – have come together to sue Mr Kwee's company, which owned and managed the now-de
What we know about Covid-19 deaths among younger adults in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The 23-year-old and 34-year-old Singaporeans reported on Thursday (Oct 14) to have died of Covid-19 complications were among the youngest deaths in Singapore. Neither was fully vaccinated, and both had m
Saudi sent 'cover-up team' to dispose of Khashoggi body: Report, World News,ISTANBUL – Saudi Arabia deployed a chemist and toxicology expert to Istanbul after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in an attempt to cover up evidence of the killing, a Turkish newspaper reported on Monday
Covid-19: Bukit Merah View food centre cluster grows to 39 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 14 more people added to the Bukit Merah View food centre cluster on Wednesday night (June 16), most of whom are foodstall workers there or their household contacts, said the Ministry of Health (MO
Thor: Love And Thunder merch reveals first look at Jane Foster's armour, Digital News,It looks like fans may have been given a first look at the new armour Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster will wear in Marvel’s upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder movie. Twitter user @loveandthundernews posted a photo
Peranakan 'cai png' eatery Belimbing Superstar shutters after 5 months, staff shocked by sudden closure , Lifestyle News,Peranakan cai png eatery Belimbing Superstar has shut its doors for good yesterday (Jan 21), just five months after opening. The closure was an abrupt move which appeare
No hot meals, blankets, magazines as airlines step up fight on virus, Asia News,BANGKOK – Passengers on some flights to China will have to make do without hot meals or blankets and newspapers, as airlines step up measures to protect crew and travellers from a coronavirus that has killed more than 13
Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd swap comedy for the sinister in The Shrink Next Door, Entertainment News,LONDON – Best known for his laugh-out-loud movies, actor and comedian Will Ferrell found it \”liberating\” to branch out in The Shrink Next Door, a dark comedy about the relationship between a manipulative
'Off the scale' excitement for fans as Spice Girls reunion opens, Entertainment News,DUBLIN – Fans from near and far got what they really really really wanted on Friday night when the ultimate 1990s girl band, the Spice Girls, opened their long awaited reunion tour at last in Dublin. \”We h
2-year-old boy mauled by leopard in Thai safari park after relative sets it loose, Asia News,A fun day out at a safari park turned into a nightmare when one family's blunder turned around and bit back at them. A two-year-old boy was mauled by a leopard that one of his relatives had set free, re
New Singapore study shows early immune system response in Covid-19 patients could cause respiratory distress, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When a virus invades a body, the development of the disease is often determined by how the immune system reacts to the infection. Most of the time, the immune syst
'Ancient history': How Sharon Stone sees infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct, Entertainment News,Sharon Stone has described her infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct as \”ancient history\”. The 63-year-old actress starred as Catherine Tramell in the 1992 movie but feels she
Say nothing at all: Ronan Keating chided for Singapore coronavirus post, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Irish singer Ronan Keating removed a social media post about ships near Singapore not being allowed to dock because of the coronavirus after several online users said it was misleading. \”You say i
What to do when you lose your Singapore National Registration Identity Card (NRIC), Lifestyle News,As a Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident, you'll be issued with a pink or blue National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) respectively, and will be responsible for its safe custody and to pr
Islamic State in Afghanistan could be able to attack US in 6 months: Pentagon official, World News,WASHINGTON – The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the United States in as little as six months, and has the intention to do s
Christian Dior criticised over China map, apologises, upholds 'one China', Asia News,SHANGHAI – French luxury brand Christian Dior apologised on Thursday (Oct 17) and said it supported China's territorial sovereignty after it was criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwa
Swimming: Olympic champ Nathan Adrian has cancer, targeting Tokyo 2020 Games, World News,LOS ANGELES – Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Nathan Adrian said Thursday (Jan 24) he has testicular cancer but is confident of recovery and wants to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games. In a statement on Twitter
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WWII, says UN chief Guterres, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday (March 31), expressing concern that it could trigger conflicts
Kim Jong-Un's sister to visit S. Korea this week: Seoul, Asia News,Seoul – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will visit the South this week for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Seoul said Wednesday. Kim Yo-Jong, who is a senior member of the ruling Workers' Party, will be part
FairPrice LinkPoints to change from Aug 1, 2021, and how it'll affect you, Lifestyle News,Plus! Rewards is making major changes to the LinkPoints programme from Aug 1, 2021. Here’s what you need to know. Plus! Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programmes in Singapore, with 2.3 million membe
Former Taiwanese idol Ming Dao, 40, now a father, Entertainment News,[UPDATE 2.28PM] Ming Dao has taken to Weibo to confirm the good news. In a post published today (June 10), he shared a photo of his baby's feet and thanked everyone for their concern. Former popstar idol Ming Dao, 40, has fina
MHA arrests at least six supporters of Myanmar insurgent group in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has arrested a group of Myanmar nationals for using Singapore to mobilise support for armed violence against their government. Their actions in support of the Ar
