Nasa's UFO panel convenes to study unclassified sightings, World News,A first-of-its-kind panel organised by Nasa opened a study on Monday (Oct 24) of what the government calls 'unidentified aerial phenomena', commonly termed UFOs, bringing together experts from scientific fields rang
Indonesia records 357 new coronavirus cases, 11 new deaths, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia on Thursday (April 23) reported 357 new Covid-19 cases and 11 new deaths, taking the total number of infections and fatalities to 7,775 and 647 respectively, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. The n
North Korea says Covid-19 situation 'under control', Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea said on Tuesday (May 24) it was witnessing a \”stable\” downward trend in its first confirmed Covid-19 outbreak, reporting less than 200,000 new patients with fever symptoms for a third consecutive day on Tues
Why I have no intention of taking over my parents' business and becoming my own boss , Lifestyle News,\”Are you going to take over the shop one day and become lao ban niang (ladyboss)?\” This is one phrase that has been repeated throughout my growing years, but deep down, I'd always known th
30 dead, mostly children, as India school bus plunges off cliff, Asia News,SHIMLA – At least 30 people, including 27 children, were killed on Monday (April 9) in northern India when a school bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Himalayan foothills, police said. The bus carrying young students in Hi
'We're going to win this race': Biden predicts victory as his lead over Trump grows, World News,WILMINGTON, DELAWARE/WASHINGTON – Democrat Joe Biden said he was going to win the U.S. presidency as his lead grew over President Donald Trump in battleground states, although television ne
Legion of Racers brings live sim racing and electric go-karting to Singapore's HyperDrive Cities 2022 Festival, Lifestyle News,Racing enthusiasts, it's time to hop into the driver's seat and drift your way to victory. Esports racing team The Legion of Racers, with support from the Sin
Indonesia flash floods, landslides kill at least 21, destroy hundreds of homes, Asia News,JAKARTA – Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia have killed at least 21 people, including 11 schoolchildren, left 15 missing, and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said o
UK summons Chinese envoy over protester beaten at consulate, World News,HONG KONG/BEIJING/LONDON – Britain told China's Charge d'Affaires in London that the right to peaceful protest must be respected, after he was summoned to explain an incident in which a protester was seen being pulled
At US border, children 'cry and scream' for mothers, World News,Children separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border \”cry and scream\” for their mothers, reaching out for them through the chain-link pens where they are being held, a pediatrician who has visited several Texas proces
Indonesia questions captain of sunken ferry, widens search for victims, Asia News,TIGARAS, Indonesia – Indonesian police on Thursday questioned the captain of a ferry that sank without trace in a volcanic lake in Sumatra this week, warning that a criminal investigation could be launched over a disas
15 celebrities who have their own beauty brands, Lifestyle News,The recent foray of celebrities into the beauty game shouldn't come as a surprise. After all, beauty is big business. Its global market size is estimated to reach US$716.6 billion (S$986.4 billion) by 2025, according to the marketi
Heavy rain in Sichuan forces evacuation of 80,000 people: State media, China 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. SHANGHAI – More than 80,000 people have been evacuated
Taiwan condemns Qatar for 'politicising' World Cup amid China spat, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's Foreign Ministry condemned organisers of the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday (June 15) for saying Taiwanese fans may be listed as being from China, and demanded organisers not allow \”improp
UK's Charles says Prince Philip, 98, is 'all right' in hospital, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Philip, 98, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, is \”all right\” in hospital where he has been under observation for three days, his son Prince Charles said on Monday. Philip was taken
Passenger plane overshoots runway, ditches in Pacific lagoon, World News,WELLINGTON – A passenger plane ditched in a lagoon on Friday (Sept 28) after overshooting the runway on a remote Micronesian island, local media reported. The Air Niugini plane was attempting to land at Weno airport and ended u
UK's Cambridge University to hold all lectures online next year, World News,LONDON – Britain's Cambridge University yesterday became one of the first in the world to announce that all its lectures would be delivered online over the next academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Th
Survey finds Japan medical schools admitting men at higher rates, Asia News,A government survey sparked by a discrimination scandal has found most Japanese medical schools admit male applicants at a higher rate than women, prompting further government investigation. The unprecedented probe came afte
China summons gaming firms, says it will crack down on ride-hailing, China News,HONG KONG – China's government on Wednesday (Sept 8) summoned gaming firms including Tencent and NetEase to ensure they implement new rules for the sector. It also said it would crack down on illegal behaviour in th
Thailand must postpone election again, until March: Officials, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's long-delayed general election to end military rule will have to be postponed from its Feb 24 date and will likely be held in March, two officials in the Election Commission said on Tuesday (Jan 15). Th
Indonesia looks to export chickens to shortage-hit Singapore, Asia News,SINGAPORE/JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities hope to reach an agreement with Singapore to start exporting chickens within weeks, officials said, as the city-state scrambles to find alternative supply sources after another neighbou
Coal rush! Energy crisis fires global hunt for polluting fuel, World News,DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The sleepy Tanzanian port of Mtwara mainly dealt in cashew nuts until late last year. Now it bustles with vessels loading up with coal, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives a worldwide race for
Tin Pei Ling gives birth to second son, says will be back in action soon after recuperating, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Member of Parliament Tin Pei Ling gave birth to her second son on Tuesday (Sept 25). In a Facebook post announcing the news on the same day, Ms Tin, 34, uploaded a photo of her wit
Taiwan passes controversial Bill cutting veterans' pensions, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's military veterans will see their pensions cut as soon as next month after parliament passed a controversial Bill that had sparked violent demonstrations. Wednesday's (June 20) vote marks a victory
Flight data recorder retrieved from wreckage of Nepal plane crash, Asia News,KATHMANDU – Investigators have retrieved the flight data recorder from the wreckage of a US-Bangla Airlines passenger plane that crashed at Kathmandu airport, killing at least 49 people on board, a senior airport official s
South Korea to launch its biggest investigation of sex abuse in sports, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will hold its largest ever investigation into sexual abuse in sports, its human rights watchdog said on Tuesday, after an Olympic speed skating star accused her former coach of abuse triggered a wav
HTC's metaverse flagship phone runs into delays, Digital News,Back in MWC 2022, HTC announced Viverse, a VR- and AR-powered platform that's meant to incorporate 5G connectivity, location-based technology, as well as AR and VR into a \”metaverse\” for its connected ecosystem. Among the many p
Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier suspended after players breached coronavirus rules, officials say, World News,A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended on Sunday (Sept 5) after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say br
Most Twitter shareholders vote in favour of sale to Musk, sources say, Money News,A majority of Twitter Inc's shareholders have voted in favour of the social media company's US$44 billion (S$61 billion) sale to Elon Musk, people familiar with the tally said on Monday (Sept 12). The deadlin
Two jailed for insulting policeman who killed dog in China, China News,BEIJING – Two men have been jailed in China for insulting a policeman and posting his personal information online after a video of the officer beating a dog to death stirred outrage. The two men were handed five-day sentences on
Netizens take pity on woman spotted pushing Personal Mobility Aid along footpath , Digital News,Amidst the hilarious gags about the e-scooter ban hammer yesterday, there was one particular scene that anyone with a heart would find pretty forlorn. In a video clip that has since gone viral on the Hell
Adele scores rare double on British music charts, Entertainment News,LONDON – Music star Adele soared straight to the top of the British charts on Friday (Nov 26) with her new album 30, making a triumphant and record-breaking return. One of the world's best selling singer-songwriters, the Gramm
Londoners hit the town 1 last time before new lockdown, World News,LONDON – Londoners shrugged off a resurgent Covid-19 pandemic and flocked to pubs and restaurants on Wednesday night, hours before the introduction of a new month-long lockdown across England. While the UK’s death toll from the coron
Myanmar ambassador to China dies suddenly, Asia News,BEIJING – Myanmar's ambassador to China died suddenly on Sunday (Aug 7) in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming, according to an obituary in Myanmar state media and diplomatic sources in Beijing. The obituary for Ambassador U Myo Thant Pe
Business emails a rising popular target for phishing attacks, Digital News,Cyberthreat actors are becoming more creative in their attempts to use social engineering to infiltrate businesses through email, a new report has found. According to the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Ce
North Korea releases 3,600 quarantined over virus: Reports, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea has released more than 3,600 people quarantined over the new coronavirus, reports said on Sunday (March 8), as the disease spread to 95 countries with over 100,000 cases worldwide. Pyongyang has imposed strict
Thai election panel disqualifies Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Election Commission on Monday (Feb 11) disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister, ending a stunning, short-lived candidacy for a populist party after King Maha Vajiralo
Voice tweeting is now a thing, Digital News,Next time you see people speaking briefing into their phone, know they may not be sending a voice message with WhatsApp, WeChat or iMessage. Instead, they could be using Twitter. Announced through a blog post earlier today, voice tweeting is now being roll
South Korea spent $290,000 on Kim Jong Un's sister and delegation, official says, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea spent around 240 million won (S$292,361) on the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and her entourage during their three-day visit for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a
Father suspected of killing daughters, grandchildren in Pakistan marriage feud: Police, Asia News,LAHORE – A father in Pakistan is suspected of killing his two daughters and their four children by setting their house ablaze because one of the women married against his wishes, police said. Manzoor Hu
China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirus: Xinhua, China News,China's National Health Commission confirmed on Monday that a new virus causing an outbreak of pneumonia in the country has been passed from person-to-person and has infected some medical staff, China's offic
At ground zero: First-line defenders at TTSH-NCID's Covid-19 screening centre, Singapore News,On the first day of Chinese New Year in January, Dr Ang Hou cooked, as he usually did, for his extended family who came to visit. But his mind was not on the claypot rice he was making – his attention
China's Didi announces reorganization plan to address safety issues, China News,SHANGHAI – Chinese ride hailing giant Didi Chuxing on Wednesday announced a reorganisation plan which it said was aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of its platform. It said in a post on its official WeCha
First trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water finally drops, Entertainment News,The trailer many fans have been waiting for is finally here. Disney has released the first trailer to Avatar: The Way of Water and boy, was it worth the wait. The trailer starts with the main character Jake Sully (Sam Worth
North Korea berates South Korea's top diplomat for doubt over '0 Covid-19 cases', Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea lashed out at South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha for casting doubt over its claim that there were no coronavirus outbreaks there, warning of consequences for her \”
Over 300 million Indians may have Covid-19: Government study, Asia News,About one in four of India's 1.35 billion people may have been infected with the coronavirus, said a source with direct knowledge of a government serological survey, suggesting the country's real caseload was many time
Gamescom 2020 is going digital due to Covid-19, Digital News,Another gaming convention bites the dust. Germany’s ban on big public events has been extended to August 31 due to Covid-19, and that spells bad news for Gamescom 2020. Gamescom was scheduled to take place from August 25 to 29 this year, a
UK foreign minister accidentally calls Chinese wife Japanese during China visit, World News,BEIJING – Britain's new foreign minister made an awkward debut in China on Monday (Jul 30) when he sought to curry favour with his hosts by mentioning his Chinese wife, but accidentally referred to her a
At least 10 on Japan cruise ship test positive for coronavirus, Asia News,TOKYO – At least 10 passengers on a cruise ship that Japan quarantined tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Japanese health minister said on Wednesday (Feb 5). The 10 confirmed cases were among 31 results from 273 peop
Food poisoning at Foxconn's India unit triggers protest, police detain dozens, Asia News,CHENNAI – Indian police detained scores of people for blocking highways in a protest against a food poisoning incident at a Foxconn India unit, which makes iPhones for Apple, a police official said on Sunda
18 killed in Pakistan after train hits bus, splitting it in 2, Asia News,At least 18 people were killed and dozens more injured when a passenger train rammed into a bus on Friday in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, officials said. The incident took place in Sukkur district, where the incomin
Xiaomi confirms Mi 11 Ultra will not be officially available in Singapore, Digital News,Not every day do we bring good news – and today’s one of those days. Our local Xiaomi representatives confirmed that the 2021 premium flagship Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will not be officially available in Singapore due
Sustainability in Singapore: All-natural local beauty brands that are kind to the environment, Lifestyle News,There are many big and familiar names in the beauty industry, but how many are friendly to fur babies and the environment? Singapore is bubbling with artisanal brands – all made on our sunny
Olympics: IOC discussing norovirus outbreak, more cases reported, Health News,PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – Olympic officials are discussing measures to combat the spread of a virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea after 42 new cases were confirmed at the Winter Games, a Korean Centres for Disease Co
On the menu soon: Lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners, Lifestyle News,Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks to an Israeli startup that seeks to tap into consumer concerns about health, the environment and animal welfare. While lab-grow
China's local Covid-19 cases edge higher as Xian enters 5th day of lockdown, China News,BEIJING – China's local symptomatic coronavirus cases crept up again, with most new infections reported in the northwestern city of Xian as it entered a fifth day of a lockdown. Xian's case load —
Meghan's father accuses daughter of 'cheapening' Britain's royal family, World News,LONDON – Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, accused his daughter of \”cheapening\” the British royal family in part of an interview released a day after Buckingham Palace said Pri
Guatemalan boy, 8, dies after being detained by US border agents, World News,WASHINGTON – An eight-year-old Guatemalan migrant boy died shortly after midnight on Tuesday (Dec 25) after being detained by US border agents, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a statement. He is the second mi
18 killed in India as truck slams into overcrowded bus, Asia News,LUCKNOW – At least 18 people were killed and 10 injured after a speeding truck rammed into an overcrowded double-decker bus in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh early on Wednesday (July 28), a local official said. The incid
Two Koreas to hold high-level talks on Thursday, Asia News,SEOUL – Top officials from Pyongyang and Seoul will meet in the Demilitarised Zone on Thursday (March 29) to prepare for a summit between Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae In, just days after the North Korean leader made his international debut with
Gojek steps up fraud prevention measures to clamp down on 'middlemen', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ride-hailing firm Gojek says it has taken steps to tackle the problem of fraudulent rides being offered through its platform, and will continue to strengthen its fraud prevention mechanism. Go
Britain's PM Johnson plans to scrap Covid-19 self-isolation law, World News,LONDON – Britain is drawing up plans under which people will not be legally bound to self-isolate after catching Covid-19, The Telegraph reported on Sunday (Jan 16). Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently rev
12 workers killed by wall collapse at India salt factory, Asia News,NEW DELHI — 12 workers at an Indian salt factory were killed on Wednesday (May 18) when a 3-metre high wall collapsed on them, government officials said. The incident took place in the town of Morbi in the western state of Gujarat.
Best eye beauty gadgets for puffy, tired eyes, Lifestyle News,What do Gemma Chan, Paris Hilton and Jessica Alba have in common? All three women are fans of eye beauty gadgets. From soothing tired eyes to helping to reduce pesky under-eye puffiness and dark circles, eye beauty tools have found a prec
Kenneth Ma finds new love in TVB actress Roxanne Tong, Jacqueline Wong responds, Entertainment News,Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma has found love again, this time with TVB actress Roxanne Tong. According to Hong Kong media, the 46-year-old was spotted by paparazzi at Roxanne's apartment on June 12
Residents near fiery South Korean missile crash 'thought it was a war', Asia News,SEOUL- Hours after North Korea flew a ballistic missile over neighbouring Japan on Tuesday (Oct 4), residents in a South Korean seaside town were startled to see flames leaping from a nearby military base and
Begging in Beijing? Pakistan sacks state TV chief after broadcast gaffe, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has removed the acting chief of state-run television after a caption read \”Begging\” instead of \”Beijing\” during a broadcast of Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to China, which has promised e
K-Pop group BTS breaks Apple Music 1 record,Korean pop idol group BTS has broken Apple Music 1 records on its first episode on the platform. The official Apple Music account tweeted the announcement …
5 things to do in Singapore this week: May 13-19, Singapore News,It’s an artsy week with film premieres from Pangdemonium and Singular Screens – the latest from Singapore International Festival of Arts 2019. For the music junkies and clubbers, get hyped with Zouk’s weekend-long 28th anniversary cele
Oh Young-soo feels like he's 'floating on air' after success of Squid Game, Entertainment News,Oh Young-soo feels like he's \”floating on air\” following the success of Squid Game. The 77-year-old actor – who portrays Player 001 in the Netflix show – admits he can barely believe th
Melania Trump says op-ed author 'sabotaging' country, World News,WASHINGTON – First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (Sept 6) accused the author of an anonymous attack on her husband in the op-ed pages of The New York Times of \”sabotaging\” the country. The article's author, who is known
Vietnam says not in deal with Thailand to jointly raise rice prices, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's agriculture minister said on Thursday (Sept 22) the country is not in a deal with Thailand to jointly raise rice prices. The two countries' agriculture ministries \”have only conducted general c
EU to push China at summit to not help Russia in Ukraine war, World News,BRUSSELS/BEIJING – European Union (EU) and Chinese leaders meet for a first summit in two years on Friday (April 1) with Brussels keen for assurances from Beijing that it will neither supply Russia with arms nor help Moscow cir
Amazon Singapore shifts spotlight to local businesses in celebration of National Day, Singapore News,National Day is just around the corner, which means preparations to celebrate the Singapore spirit are kicking into high gear. Hopping on board this year is Amazon Singapore, who will be dedicating a
China's ex-justice minister faces life in jail amid purge of security officials, China News,BEIJING – Former Chinese Justice Minister Fu Zhenghua, who had led several high-profile investigations into corruption, has been jailed for life for accepting bribes, state media said on Thursday (Sept 2
Facebook apologises after vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name, Asia News,YANGON – Facebook said on Saturday (Jan 18) it was working to find out how Chinese leader Xi Jinping's name appeared as \”Mr S***hole\” in posts on its platform when translated into English from Burmese, apologi
Indonesia summons China's ambassador over sea burials of Indonesian crew on Chinese vessels, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has summoned China's ambassador to clarify the deaths of four Indonesian crew from two Chinese-flagged vessels, Indonesia's foreign ministry said on Thursday (May
Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two: Study, World News,LONDON – The Covid-19 pandemic reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War Two, according to a study published on Monday (Sept 27) by Oxford University, with the life expectancy of American
Son of late Philippines strongman Marcos to run for presidency: Media, Asia News,MANILA – The son and namesake of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos will file his candidacy for president in next year's elections, local media reported on Tuesday (Oct 5), but his lawyer said a final decis
Pirate streaming sites KissAnime and KissManga shut down permanently, Digital News,Popular loophole sites KissAnime and KissManga have reached the end of the road, bringing an end to years of free, pirated content for the community. Following stricter piracy laws from Japan, both platforms will be t
Kim Jong Un offers to visit Seoul 'any time if you invite me': South Korea , Asia News,Seoul – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the South's President Moon Jae-in on Friday he was willing to visit him in Seoul \”any time if you invite me\”, Moon's spokesman said. Kim made the re
Thailand cites positive results from Sinovac-AstraZeneca vaccine formula, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's health ministry said on Thursday (Sept 2) that its Covid-19 vaccine regimen of China's Sinovac followed by British-developed AstraZeneca was safe and successfully boosted immunity among
EU to unveil digital tax targeting Facebook, Google , World News,BRUSSELS – The EU will unveil proposals for a digital tax on US tech giants on Wednesday, bringing yet more turmoil to Facebook after revelations over misused data of 50 million users shocked the world. The special tax is the latest me
Indonesia finds cockpit voice recorder of crashed Lion Air jet, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has found the cockpit voice recorder from a Lion Air plane more than two months after the Boeing Co 737 Max jet crashed into the sea near Jakarta, killing all 189 on board, an official said on Monday (Jan 1
