South Korean leader Moon Jae-in at UN repeats call for declaration to end Korean War, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday (Sept 21) addressed the UN General Assembly and repeated a call for a declaration to formally end the 1950-1953 Korean War. “I once again urge
68-year-old man suspected of molesting 10-year-old girl in Bedok arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 68-year-old man suspected for molesting a 10-year-old girl has been arrested. In a statement on Tuesday (June 18), police said they arrested the man for his suspected involvement in an outrage of
Buyers willing to pay up to 27% more for OCR integrated developments, Money News,A limited supply of integrated developments in the suburbs has made them even more attractive to buyers and tenants, leading to higher prices and rents than other condos in the Outside Central Region (OCR). According to
Florida sinkhole caused by secret tunnel to bank, World News,MIAMI – Road workers in Florida sent out to repair a sinkhole got a surprise this week when they discovered it was caused by a tunnel leading to a nearby bank. The FBI posted pictures of the narrow underground tunnel leading to a branch of
5 veterinary clinics that offer TCM for pets in Singapore, Lifestyle News,If you aren’t acquainted with the concept of TCVM, it’s essentially TCM for pets, which involves acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, tui na (therapeutic massage), and qi gong. Conditions that could benefit from
Commuter, 68, in hospital with severe injuries after bus applies emergency brake, daughter appeals for witnesses, Singapore News,[UPDATE 6.50pm] SBS Transit told AsiaOne that the delay in making contact with Siah's family was due to the lack of contact details. They responded immediately after
South Korea's conscripted doctors feel like 'human shields' in virus battle, Asia News,OKCHEON, South Korea – As the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping through South Korea late in February, doctor Nam Ha-jong received an order to report overnight to Daegu, a city that was to become t
Quake kills 22, flattens buildings in Pakistani Kashmir, Asia News,ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – An earthquake shook northern Pakistan on Tuesday (Sept 24), destroying buildings, cracking roads, killing 22 people and injuring nearly 200 more, government and police officials said. Photos and video carried by
Singapore may be getting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Samsung Galaxy S22, Digital News,Samsung may be bringing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered Galaxy S22 models to more markets this year compared to previous launches. According to tipster @dohyun854, markets in South East Asia including Singap
Langkawi gears up for tourist return, Bali for foreign visitors, amid suggestion of tourism 'triangle' with Phuket, Lifestyle News,Businesses in Malaysia’s prime holiday destination, Langkawi, are gearing up to welcome the return of tourists this week, as the country takes an early step to
HDB BTO November 2020 launch in non-mature estates — Sembawang and Tengah, Money News,HDB BTO launches in non-mature estates have the reputation of being cheap but ulu. The November 2020 batch of launches is no different. BTO flats in non-mature estates are significantly more affordable than their m
What you need to know about en-bloc sales in 2021, Money News,For those who remember the en-bloc fever of 2016/17, the current Singapore property market may look a little depressing. Back then, a certain Stirling Road plot (today Stirling Residences ) made history by selling for $1 billion; and Shun
Cold snap kills 50 in Bangladesh, Asia News,DHAKA – At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh as cold weather continued to sweep across the country, health officials said. The country's lowest temperature this year was recorded at 4.5 deg C early on Sunday (Dec 29) in Tetulia, a border town in
F-16 pilot safely ejects after jet crashes into California building, World News,LOS ANGELES – An F-16 fighter jet being flown in routine training exercises crashed into a warehouse just outside March Air Reserve Base in Southern California on Thursday (May 16), the pilot ejected and five people on t
How much can each candidate spend on the Singapore General Election, Money News,The big news yesterday is that the Singapore General Elections will be held on July 10, 2020. In total, 93 seats will be available across 17 Group representation constituencies (GRCs) (4-members and 5-members) and 14 Sin
Top Gun heirs sue Paramount over Top Gun: Maverick, Entertainment News,The family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 Tom Cruise movie Top Gun on Monday (June 6) sued Paramount Pictures for copyright infringement over this year's blockbuster sequel Top Gun: Maverick. According to a co
SIA flights to London, Frankfurt re-routed to avoid Pakistan airspace, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – At least three Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights on Wednesday (Feb 27) – two to London and one to Frankfurt – had to stop halfway for refuelling after the airline re-routed flights to Europe to avoid Pak
BTO analysis: Which unit to choose for Kebun Baru Edge at Ang Mo Kio, Money News,Like Dakota One , Kebun Baru Edge at Ang Mo Kio was similarly popular in the August BTO launch, attracting almost 12 first-time applicants for their five-room flats. And it’s no wonder, seeing as the estate is surrounde
Shirtless man in Bedok arrested after running around shouting at strangers , Singapore News,The appearance of gun-toting Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers certainly caused quite a hubbub at Bedok over the weekend. The reason for their deployment? A lone man who was running amok and shouting at
As temperatures rise, tigers get chicken ice pops at Thai zoo, Asia News,CHIANG MAI, Thailand – Tigers were fed frozen chicken ‘popsicles’ and enticed to splash in a wading pool at a Thai zoo on Thursday as temperatures rose. Around 50 of the big cats live at the Tiger Kingdom zoo in Chiang Mai, 700
Fishy business: 'Fish drops from sky', hits car at Tampines, Singapore News,It has been raining cats and dogs in Singapore lately, but according to one motorist, it rained fish as well. A fish apparently fell from above and hit a vehicle before bouncing onto the road in Tampines on Oct 3.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting fourth child; West repeats support for Trump, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting a fourth child – again using a surrogate, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday (Jan 2). Celebrity magazines Us Weekly and Peo
Death toll rises to 3 from Philippines earthquake, Asia News,At least three people were killed and dozens injured when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the southern Philippines late on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday. The earthquake knocked out power and communications and opened cracks in
Scenic hiking trails in Singapore: Explore MacRitchie, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, and more this weekend, Lifestyle News,Monsoon rains brought in the new year and appear to be continuing into the most of January , but the weather is finally lightening up a little — perfect for a hike. While we love
Seat cushions found 'likely' from missing Sala plane, World News,London – British investigators said on Wednesday it was \”likely\” that two seat cushions that washed up on the French shore this week were from the missing plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala. Britain's Air Accidents
Prince Henrik, husband of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, dies, World News,Prince Henrik, the French-born husband of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, has died, the palace announced Wednesday. He was 83. \”His Royal Highness Prince Henrik died Tuesday, February 13 at 23:18 at Fredensborg Castle\”,
Dormitory food: Zaqy Mohamad assures things are better, Digital News,If you’ve been keeping up with online posts about the ongoing situation concerning Singapore’s migrant labourers, you might have noticed some chatter about the allegedly substandard quality of food they’ve been receiving in quarant
5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Hokkaido: USGS, Asia News,TOKYO – A shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Monday (Nov 5), the US Geological Survey said. The moderate quake hit at a depth of eight kilometres, 107 kilometres north-eas
Fears grow for European backpackers missing in Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Australian police on Wednesday (Feb 20) resumed the search two backpackers missing for three days near a beach with rough surf, as hopes dimmed for their rescue. New South Wales Police said the two men, named as 20-year-ol
'We must end this uncivil war,' Biden says, taking over a US in crisis, World News,WASHINGTON – Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday (Jan 20), offering a message of unity and restoration to a deeply divided country reeling from a battered economy and a ragi
Taliban claim control of Panjshir, opposition says resistance will continue, Asia News,The Taliban claimed victory on Monday (Sept 7) in the last part of Afghanistan still holding out against their rule, declaring that the capture of the Panjshir valley completed their takeover of the country and th
Malaysia says ISIS may shift operations to South-east Asia, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian minister warned on Wednesday (Nov 27) that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group may shift its base of operations to South-east Asia after the death of its leader, according to a
Vehicles plow into crowd at UK car club meet, injuring 17, World News,Seventeen people were injured after two cars collided and ploughed into spectators at a weekly meeting of a car club in an English town. Eyewitness videos showed one car pull out and collide with another vehicle, sending them into
Kobe Bryant's death: All 9 bodies recovered from helicopter crash scene, World News,LOS ANGELES – Rescuers recovered the bodies of all nine victims from a helicopter crash near Los Angeles that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the coroner's office said on Tuesday (Jan 28). Three bodies were
10 best bars in Singapore that have reopened (as of phase 2), Lifestyle News,The pandemic has left us craving post-work drinks more than ever, but Singapore’s nightlife has unfortunately been dialled down a notch due to the restrictions. Bars and clubs have had to scramble to diversify their busines
Bus carrying dozens of Ukrainians overturns in Italy, 1 woman dead, World News,ROME – A bus carrying around 50 Ukrainians left the road and overturned in Italy on Sunday (March 13), leaving one woman dead and several injured, firefighters and police said. The accident occurred at dawn on the highway
Malaysia to work with UNICEF on polio vaccination in Sabah state, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health authorities on Sunday said they are working with UNICEF to bring polio vaccines to the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, where the country's first polio case in nearly three d
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says ISIS recruit to remain citizen, may face charges, World News,WELLINGTON – A New Zealand man detained in Syria after joining the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group will not be stripped of citizenship but could face criminal charges if he returns,
