Apple said to be considering the removal of charging cables in future iPhones, Digital News,First power adapters now chargin cables. A report says Apple is weighing the removal of the included charging cable. Customers of iPhone 12 are now receiving surveys and being asked if they found any of the i
With frozen food clampdown, China points overseas as source of coronavirus, China News,SHANGHAI – As global Covid-19 infections surge, China is pushing a narrative via state media that the virus existed abroad before it was discovered late last year in the central city of Wuhan, where it was traced
Pirates attack two ships within an hour in Singapore Strait on Sunday morning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two ships in the Singapore Strait were attacked by pirates within the span of an hour in the wee hours of Sunday (Feb 9) morning. Some engine spares were stolen in one incident, while the perpet
Philip Morris suspends social media campaign after young 'influencers' exposed, World News,Cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc has suspended a global social media marketing campaign in response to Reuters inquiries into the company's use of young online personalities to se
WHO advises Ukraine to destroy pathogens in health labs to prevent disease spread, World News,The World Health Organisation advised Ukraine to destroy high-threat pathogens housed in the country's public health laboratories to prevent \”any potential spills\” that would spread disease among the p
Coronavirus: US says to review if WHO is being run properly, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States will assess if the World Health Organisation (WHO) is being run properly following President Donald Trump's pause in US funding to the global body, the acting head of the US Agency for Interna
Jerry Yan brightens up for actress Chen Mei-feng after looking downcast over Lin Chi-ling's marriage, Entertainment News,Taiwanese actor Jerry Yan looked downcast when he appeared in public for the first time since model-actress Lin Chi-ling announced her marriage to Japanese actor Akira on Jun
'Take me to the restroom': Squid Game's villain Heo Sung-tae on what fans told him and other experiences from the cast, Entertainment News,Fans of Netflix's hit drama series Squid Game are really not shy. In fact, they are so cheeky that many have sent somewhat naughty messages t
Heartbreaking: Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada, World News,The remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, were found at the site of a former residential school for indigenous children, a discovery Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau describ
What not to say to someone with dementia, Lifestyle News,An ancient proverb goes, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Often we human beings want to say the right words at the right time, be it to inspire others or to brighten someone’s day, but have we ever thought ab
AstraZeneca says working with South-east Asian nations on vaccine deliveries, World News,BANGKOK – AstraZeneca says it is working closely with South-east Asia governments to ensure its Covid-19 vaccine is supplied \”as quickly as possible\”, after reported delays in deliveries of orders from a Thai pl
MGS and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima to appear at Victoria Theatre on Nov 17, Digital News,The one and only Hideo Kojima is confirmed for an appearance in Singapore as part of a world tour for his upcoming magnum opus: Death Stranding. The legendary figure behind a bumper crop of classic vid
Tencent to rethink strategy after Honour of Kings flops abroad, Digital News,When Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings made its first big foray overseas with an adaptation of its blockbuster mobile game Honour of Kings in the summer of 2017, executives thought they had a sure-fire success on thei
3 Wuhan lab researchers sought hospital care before Covid-19 outbreak disclosed: WSJ, World News,WASHINGTON – Three researchers from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) sought hospital care in November 2019, months before China disclosed the Covid-19 pandemic, the Wall Street Journal repo
NDP 2019 all-star theme song: They forgot to call these Singaporeans, Singapore News,This year's National Day Parade (NDP) theme song is the most ambitious crossover event yet. Reminiscent of Michael Jackson's We Are The World, a total of 300 Singaporeans – including 27 musicians – across
Twitter CEO tells employees company is in the dark over future under Musk, Digital News,Twitter Inc Chief Executive Parag Agrawal told employees on Monday (April 25) that the future of the social media firm is uncertain after the deal to be taken private under billionaire Elon Musk closes. He was sp
'Mumbai da, India!' star on leaving showbiz for law – and why he's back on screens, Lifestyle News,Viral Video Stars is a biweekly series where we hunt down viral icons. What's it like to be famous? What have they been up to? We catch up with them to find out all about life after
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a silly, crazy fun interdimensional ride that you don't want to miss, Digital News,If it is a crime to have too much fun, then Insomniac Games' latest release Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart should be outlawed. And unlike other hot AAA titles like The Last of
China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know, China News,China's 20th Communist Party Congress kicks off on Sunday (Oct 16), with Xi Jinping widely expected to clinch his third five-year stint in charge – a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most po
China plans further Hong Kong crackdown after mass arrest: Sources, China News,HONG KONG – The arrest of more than 50 democrats in Hong Kong last week intensifies a drive by Beijing to stifle any return of a populist challenge to Chinese rule and more measures are likely, according to two individual
Pandemic behind 'largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation': UN, World News,LONDON – Around 25 million children around the world missed out on routine vaccinations that protect against life-threatening diseases last year, as the knock-on effects of the pandemic continue to
ITE student defies the odds by scoring perfect 4.0 GPA while looking after younger siblings, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In her first year at ITE College Central as a mechatronics student, Ms Norhidayah Norisham scored a perfect 4.0 grade point average. But the journey there has been a hard slog for
YouTube unveils free original programs in bid to attract premium subscribers, Digital News,Alphabet Inc’s YouTube unveiled on Thursday nine new original programs that will be available for free this year as the streaming service shrinks an effort to attract subscribers with content exclusively behin
Turkey orders 1,112 arrested over links to cleric Gulen: state media, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkey launched on Tuesday one of its largest operations against alleged supporters of the US-based Muslim cleric accused of leading an attempted coup in 2016, ordering the arrest of 1,112 people, state media
