Sunken missing Indonesian submarine found broken into pieces, Asia News,DENPASAR – A missing Indonesian submarine has been found, broken into at least three parts, at the bottom of the Bali Sea, army and navy officials said on Sunday (April 25), as the president sent condolences to relatives of the
'Game of Thrones' storms back into Emmys race with 22 nominations, Entertainment News,Record-breaking fantasy epic \”Game of Thrones\” made a storming comeback Thursday to Hollywood's awards circuit after a year off, dominating this year's Emmy nominations with a whopping 22 nods.
A place in the sun: French defend right to retire early, World News,NICE, France – Most weekdays, 64-year-old Joelle Svetchine steps out of her French Riviera apartment, checks the sun is shining and the sea calm, and decides whether to go rowing. \”It clears your head being out on the water,\” the pe
Cheers! Coca-Cola launches first boozy drink in Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – Coca-Cola launched its first ever alcoholic drink on Monday (May 28) in Japan – a fizzy, lemon-flavoured concoction laced with spirits that seeks to capitalise on the growing popularity of \”chuhai\” alcopops enjoyed especially b
Taiwanese voters head to polls in closely-watched election, Asia News,TAIPEI – Polls opened in Taiwan on Saturday (Jan 11) for a presidential and parliamentary election where the island’s fraught relationship with China is taking centre stage. The vote will send ripples far beyond its borders with t
Jakarta launches first airport train to tackle gridlock , Asia News,Jakarta – Jakarta launched the first train connecting its international airport to the city centre Tuesday as the sprawling Indonesian capital moves to tackle the gridlock that can make the trip an hours-long headache. The new syste
Taylor Swift says heads of former label 'exercising tyrannical control' over her, Entertainment News,Taylor Swift on Thursday publicly reignited her battle with the heads of her former label, saying it is threatening to bar her from going through with an upcoming performance and Netflix do
Presidents Biden and Xi hold first phone call amid tense US-China relations, World News,WASHINGTON/BEIJING – US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held their first telephone call as leaders, with Biden saying a free and open Indo-Pacific was a priority and Xi warning confront
Indonesia aims to speed up vaccinations as Jakarta opens to over 18s, Asia News,President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday (June 9) he hoped Indonesia's Covid-19 vaccination rollout will hit one million shots a day by July, as authorities opened up inoculations to anyone aged over 18 in Jakarta to
Fraudsters try to use French first lady's identity to secure perks , World News,PARIS – Scam artists used a fake French presidency email address and first lady Brigitte Macron's name to try and get into fancy restaurants and entertainment venues around the world, prompting the president&#x
'Biggest green deal since Paris': UN agrees plastic treaty roadmap, 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. NAIROBI – The United Nations approved a landmark
Mexican governor, senator killed in helicopter crash, World News,MEXICO CITY – A Mexican governor and her senator husband were killed in a helicopter crash in the centre of the country on Monday (Dec 24), the government said. Martha Erika Alonso, a senior opposition figure and new governor of the ce
Dress worn by Princess Diana when she danced with John Travolta up for sale, World News,LONDON – A midnight blue velvet gown worn by Princess Diana when she danced with actor John Travolta at the White House is being put up for sale, an auction house said Monday (Nov 18). She wore the Victor Edelste
16 items to buy from Phoon Huat that are cheaper than other supermarkets, Lifestyle News,You’ve probably seen Phoon Huat (or Redman) outlets around Singapore, but, unless you happen to be a baking enthusiast, it’s likely that you’ve never spent any time inside one. Well, you’re missing out what I th
China to limit number of online games over myopia fears, China News,Shares of Chinese video game companies plunged on Friday after the government unveiled plans to control the number of online games as part of an effort to prevent myopia among children. The plan is the latest move to tighten governm
SpaceX fires employees involved in letter rebuking Musk: New York Times, Digital News,SpaceX has fired employees who helped write and distribute an open letter criticising Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk's behaviour, the New York Times reported on Friday (June 17), citing three employees with
Indonesia police detain woman carrying gun outside presidential palace, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian authorities detained on Tuesday (Oct 25) a woman carrying a gun outside the presidential palace in Jakarta, though the country's leader was not there at the time and there were no injuries, of
Singer Bryan Adams apologises for coronavirus conspiracy rant, Entertainment News,TORONTO – Canadian singer Bryan Adams apologised on Tuesday for a social media post in which he blamed “bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards” for the novel coronavirus. Adams, who first b
China too distracted to worry about Taiwan: Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je, Asia News,TAIPEI – China has too many other issues to worry about at the moment – from protests in Hong Kong to a slowing economy – to give much thought to Taiwan, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je said on Thursday (Dec 5). China claims self-r
GE2020 explainer: What exactly am I voting for when I cast my vote on Polling Day?, Singapore News,Election season is upon us and the time to vote is near. But as Polling Day approaches, you may ask yourself, what exactly am I voting for when I cast my vote? And how much does my one vote really matt
Russia's Putin to make first foreign trips since launching Ukraine war, World News,LONDON — Vladimir Putin will visit two small former Soviet states in central Asia this week, Russian state television reported on Sunday (June 26), in what would be the Russian leader's first known trip abro
Scaling roofs and mountains, Philippine students battle to take online classes, Asia News,MANILA – Since the pandemic forced him into remote learning, 10-year-old Jhay Ar Calma has often had to climb on to the corrugated iron roof of his home in a poor neighbourhood of Manila to get an internet sign
Police detect possible bomb in Barcelona station, evacuate trains, World News,PARIS – French police on Tuesday arrested five men and a woman, all from the radical far right, suspected of plotting to attack French President Emmanuel Macron, an official close to the investigation said. The source said
Blinken heads to Southeast Asia to deepen cooperation on China pushback, World News,WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will seek to bolster economic and security cooperation with Southeast Asia through a visit to the region next week by its top diplomat, as it works to forge a united front agains
French billionaires pledge $459m towards rebuilding Notre-Dame, joining global funding efforts, World News,LOS ANGELES/PARIS – Two French luxury goods billionaires have pledged 300 million euros (S$459 million) towards the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, joining a growing list of people
China backs more tough action on Hong Kong's social issues, says vice-premier Han Zheng, Asia News,HONG KONG – Beijing supports more bold measures to tackle the roots of unrest that has roiled Hong Kong for months, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday (Nov 6), just hours after a knife-wi
This giant duck went out to play, sparking frantic search, World News,PERTH – An Australian swimming club is appealing for ocean watchers to find their giant yellow inflatable duck Daphne, after the mascot was blown into the Indian Ocean with reported sightings hundreds of kilometres from where it w
N. Korea says peace talks not the result of US pressure, World News,North Korea Sunday warned Washington that claiming Pyongyang was forced into talks by US pressure risked returning the peninsula \”back to square one\”, as the world awaits a landmark summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump The pa
North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' response to US, allies, World News,SEOUL – North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Thursday (Nov 17) as it warned of \”fiercer military responses\” to US efforts to boost its security presence in the region with its allies, saying Washington is taki
Australia's Chris the sheep, the world's woolliest, dies, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian sheep who made headlines in 2015 for the record-breaking weight of his fleece has died, according to the carers of the Merino named Chris. The animal, believed to be aged about 10, was found dead on
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday (Nov 26) after her strategy to frame local elections as showing defiance to Chin
Putin stripped of taekwondo black belt over Ukraine invasion, World News,SEOUL – Russian President Vladimir Putin has been stripped of his honorary taekwondo black belt over his country's invasion of Ukraine, a personal rebuke heaped on top of international economic and sporting sanctions. Worl
Carousell launching new review system and technology to tackle fraudsters, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – To counter the rise in e-commerce scams, Carousell plans to use new technology to identify and block fraudsters from creating new accounts. The online selling platform will also launch a feedback sy
Philippines douses 5 hour blaze in hospital treating Covid-19 patients, Asia News,Firefighters put out a blaze early on Sunday (May 16) at one of the Philippines' largest hospitals that had prompted the evacuation of dozens of patients from the facility, which also treats coronavirus sufferers.
Trump defends his use of unproven treatment for coronavirus, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 19) defended taking a prescription malaria drug to try to ward off the novel coronavirus despite medical warnings about its use. \”People are going to have to make up their o
Asian Games in the bag – but could Indonesia host the Olympics?, Asia News,An Indonesian bid to host the 2032 Olympics would have been laughed off just a few weeks ago, but a smooth Asian Games may just have put it in the frame to host the world's biggest multi-sports event. No Southeast Asian
Populist China-friendly mayor Han Kuo-yu to run for Taiwan presidency, Asia News,TAIPEI – A populist mayor who can command huge crowds and wants closer ties with China has thrown his hat in the ring to stand as a candidate in Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections. Han Kuo-yu, who seized the
Shh…! S. Korea hushes for crucial exam, Asia News,South Korea dialled down the volume on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of students sat a crucial national university entrance exam, with authorities taking extraordinary measures to minimise possible distractions. The college entrance test is the
Venice film festival opens under cloud of controversy, Entertainment News,A glittering array of A-listers swept up the red carpet as the Venice film festival opened in a flurry celebrity Wednesday, but the 11-day celebration of cinema is battling scandal over the inclusion of director Roman Polanski
Pandemic likely tipped Indonesia into first recession since 1998: Reuters poll, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia’s assumed entry into its first economic recession since the 1998 Asian financial crisis will probably be confirmed by third quarter gross domestic product data (GDP) being released later thi
Indonesia suspends infrastructure projects after string of accidents , Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia suspended on Tuesday the construction of elevated infrastructure projects, including rail and roads, after a series of accidents raised questions about the safety of a government drive to upgrade tra
Olympic Games: Brisbane wins IOC board's approval, moving closer to landing 2032 Games, World News,The Australian city of Brisbane moved closer to landing the 2032 Olympics on Thursday (June 10) after winning the approval of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive board and the ch
Man in Turkey arrested after puppy dies from having paws and tail cut off, World News,ANKARA – Turkish police have arrested a man suspected of torturing a puppy after shocking images emerged online of the maimed animal in a case that has outraged the country and grabbed the political agenda ahead of
Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi gets 4-year jail term in trial: Source, Asia News,Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a four-year jail term on Monday (Dec 6) on charges of incitement and violations of a law on natural disasters, a source familiar with the proceedings said. Th
Disney completes US$71 billion acquisition of Fox, Business Wires News,Fox Corp debuted on the Nasdaq on Tuesday, marking a new phase for billionaire Rupert Murdoch's media business after the $71 billion (S$96 billion) sale of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's film and television assets to Wa
Rights group seeks arrest of former Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa in Singapore, Asia News,COLOMBO – A rights group documenting alleged abuses in Sri Lanka has filed a criminal complaint with Singapore's attorney general, seeking the arrest of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for his role in
PM Lee's 'magic cup' makes an appearance on his 2021 highlight Reel on Instagram, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As the year draws to a close, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has joined scores of others who are sharing their 2021 recap Reels on Instagram. PM Lee's version of the socia
Prince Harry celebrates Mandela, urges climate action at UN, 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. UNITED NATIONS — The UK's Prince Harry spoke on Monday (July
Omicron forces new restrictions, global call for booster shot, World News,SYDNEY – Singapore suspended quarantine-free travel and Australia renewed its vaccination push on Wednesday (Dec 22) as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant just days before Christmas forced authorities to impose n
Man arrested for climbing onto track to retrieve mobile phone at Jurong East MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man has been arrested for climbing onto the track at Jurong East MRT station on Tuesday night (July 6) to retrieve his mobile phone. An oncoming train had to make an emergency stop,
Toyota joins Tesla in developing self-driving tech with low-cost cameras, World News,San Francisco — Toyota Motor unit Woven Planet has joined Tesla Inc in trying to advance self-driving technology without expensive sensors such as lidars. Woven Planet told Reuters it is able to use low-cost cameras
IMF, World Bank, WFP and WTO urge coordinated action on food security, World News,WASHINGTON – The World Bank, International Monetary Fund, UN World Food Program and World Trade Organisation on Wednesday (April 14) called for urgent, coordinated action on food security, and appealed to countries to
How cryptocurrencies can replace other pay options, Digital News,Cryptocurrencies live in a volatile, roller-coaster world, which Facebook is seeking to change with its new Libra digital money. The new digital currency will be overseen by a nonprofit association and backed with real assets to serve
Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her successor, World News,WASHINGTON – International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation from the global crisis lender on Tuesday (July 16), citing more clarity about her nomination to lead the European Centr
PS VR 2 confirmed for PS5 and will come with new controllers, Digital News,Out of nowhere PlayStation has announced the arrival of a new PlayStation VR 2 device. Sadly it won’t arrive in 2021. Considering that many gamers are still waiting for the PS5 console, makes this piece of news harder to swal
Angry Trump lashes out at judges on Thanksgiving Day, World News,WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on the judiciary on Thanksgiving Day Thursday (Nov 22), accusing judges of making the country unsafe as he fanned a bitter row over asylum seekers on the US-Mexico b
Qatar to stage 2023 Asian Cup after World Cup, World News,KUALA LUMPUR – Qatar will stage next year's Asian Cup in place of original hosts China after seeing off rival bids from South Korea and Indonesia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Monday (Oct 17). The continental champ
Wife of South Korean presidential candidate apologises amid allegations of wrongdoing, Asia News,SEOUL – The wife of South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate apologised on Wednesday (Feb 9) over allegations that she took advantage of public servants and spent government money during he
Foreign judges will remain part of Hong Kong's 'hard as a rock' judicial system: Carrie Lam, China News,Hong Kong will continue to invite foreign judges to its courts and the city's legal system remains \”hard as a rock\”, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday amid internation
New Star Wars films from Game Of Thrones creators on the way, Disney says, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Disney on Tuesday (Feb 6) announced another new series of Star Wars movies, this time from the creators of the hit HBO television series Game Of Thrones. The Walt Disney Co said in a statement
'I am certainly less afraid of things now than I was 10 years ago': Scarlett Johansson on how Black Widow role changed her, Entertainment News,Since her introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2010, Black Widow has gone on to save the world numerous times from threats that
Celebs leave tributes to Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Entertainment News,Shaquille O'Neal has led tributes to Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, after they died in a helicopter crash. Both the 41-year-old basketball legend and his daughter Gianna were among nine people to die on Sunday
Singapore's political system must evolve to continue to work well, says PM Lee as Cabinet is sworn in, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's political system will have to evolve to accommodate the desire for greater diversity of views in politics while still maintaining cohesion and a sen
Philippines defers new Covid-19 plan, maintains capital curbs, Asia News,MANILA, Sept 7 – The Philippines capital region will remain under the second strictest coronavirus containment measures, a senior official said on Tuesday (Sept 7), despite a day earlier announcing a relaxation of curbs to spur
Indonesia president says need to balance health and economy in pandemic, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Monday (Aug 16) in his annual state of the nation speech that there was a need to strike a balance between health and economic interests amid a surge in Covid-19 case
