'The doctor slipped and fell down': 10 Singapore dads share the most unforgettable moments of their child's birth, Lifestyle News,Bringing a child into this world does not just involve the mother huffing and puffing away on the delivery table — fathers play a crucial role too. Whether
Benz Hui says Singaporeans like to complain, are too knowledgeable for their own good, Entertainment News,Ever since settling down in Singapore, Benz Hui has been spending quite a lot of time in his daughter's cafe. As such, it's no surprise that he's managed to make some observations
Netflix will finally let you turn off its annoying autoplay feature, Digital News,You load up Netflix on the web, and suddenly the blaring sound of the latest trailer is screeching in your ears. I think we can all agree that Netflix's autoplay feature is more than a little annoying, and users h
Beyonce sends message of support to Meghan Markle, Entertainment News,Beyonce has sent a message of support to the Duchess of Sussex following her sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey. The 39-year-old singer – who previously met the Duchess and the Duke of Sussex at the London premiere of The Lion
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied Australian boy named Corona, Entertainment News,MELBOURNE – Tom Hanks has sent a letter and a Corona brand typewriter to an Australian boy who wrote to him about being bullied over his name, Corona, Australian television networks reported on Thur
J&T Express apologises after courier caught dropping parcel in front of customer's gate, Singapore News,With Singaporeans staying home to help curb the spread of Covid-19, many of us have turned to online shopping for our necessities. While the majority of our packages arrive at our doorsteps i
1 in 2 Singapore residents say they cannot cope financially in event of illness or job loss: Survey, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – With people living longer lives on average, achieving financial security for one's old age has grown more challenging. A study commissioned by Prudential Singapore fou
9-year-old double amputee to model at Paris Fashion Week, World News,Nine-year-old Daisy-May Demetre, whose legs were amputated due to a birth defect, will become the first double amputee to walk the runway in Paris Fashion Week on Friday, when she will model for children's wear label Lulu et G
Costs will go up for Malaysian confinement nannies under new travel deal, Singapore News,Hiring a confinement nanny from Malaysia typically sets one back $3,000 to $3,500 a month. But this is set to increase as cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia starts again. Applications for cross-b
Dental instruments that were not fully sterilised used at TTSH, Singapore News,Dental instruments that were not fully sterilised may have been used on eight patients at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). In a news release yesterday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said it was informed of the lapse by TTSH
People with allergic reaction to mRNA vaccines can get 2nd dose; Delta viral load over 1,000 times higher, World News,July 26 – The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19. Most with allergy to
Seized guns turned into children's playground in Peru, World News,LIMA – Children squealed and laughed as they played on see-saws and swings on Thursday (Oct 14) at a new playground in Peru built from guns seized by law enforcement. More than 5,000 firearms were melted to create see-saws, monke
When Delvin met Chelsea: National athletes take wedding photos at Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore News,Not many couples would have their wedding photoshoot at Singapore Sports Hub but then again, how many couples are like Delvin Goh and Chelsea Sim? They chose the location because it was where they
'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave Covid-19 surge to escort ambulances, Asia News,DEPOK, INDONESIA – Indonesian volunteer biker Sebastian Dwiyantoro and his team have been particularly busy helping ambulances navigate heavy traffic in Jakarta's satellite city of Depok to get Covi
New York City's Central Park a 'lab' to study climate change, 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. Central Park, New York City's 843-acre green
Tom Cruise confirms 2 new Mission: Impossible movies, Entertainment News,Tom Cruise has revealed that there will be two new 'Mission: Impossible' movies, due for release in 2021 and 2022, and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The 56-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as spy Ethan H
Man 'tailgates' car, gets whacked on head by gantry barrier at Bukit Panjang, Singapore News,A man who 'tailgated' a car while exiting a carpark was dealt with the full force of a gantry barrier at Bukit Panjang on Oct 31. As he hurried out, the barrier hit him right on his head.
Death toll from Russian alcohol poisoning incident rises to 34, World News,MOSCOW – The death toll from a mass poisoning linked to illegal alcohol in southwest Russia rose to 34 on Sunday (Oct 10), and 24 more people were being treated in hospital, local authorities said. Investigators in the Orenbu
Monkey in Punggol snatches elderly woman's bag, ransacks it, Singapore News,A monkey became a snatch thief and a self-appointed inspection officer all at once after fleeing with a woman's bag in Punggol on Sunday morning (April 25). Stomp contributor Tan said the monkey snatched an elderly
Alibaba to invest additional US$2 billion in Lazada, replaces CEO, Singapore News,BEIJING – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will invest an extra US$2 billion (S$2.6 billion) in Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group and tapped a top executive to run the business, as it takes on rivals such a
China says its rocket debris unlikely to cause any harm, China News,Most debris from a large Chinese rocket expected to plunge back through the atmosphere this weekend will be burned up on reentry and is highly unlikely to cause any harm, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday
Drop $78k for a Ferrari or $18k for a regular car? Steven Lim can't decide and needs your advice, Digital News,It can’t be easy being Steven Lim. The man has had a roller coaster of a life after his appearance in the audition rounds of Singapore Idol in 2004, which propelled him to varying degr
Frank Grillo nearly turned down his role in Avengers: Endgame, Entertainment News,Frank Grillo made a cameo appearance as villain Brock Rumlow/Crossbones in the concluding movie in the Avengers saga but revealed that he considered turning down the role due to the direction the character had taken in
Fans in India pray for Bollywood's Bachchans to recover from Covid-19, Asia News,Fans across India prayed on Monday for Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and others members of his movie star family who have fallen sick with the coronavirus as the one-day rise in infections hit a new record with
Actress Jennifer Lawrence engaged to art gallery director, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, one of the most popular film stars in the world, is engaged to her boyfriend, an art gallery director, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday (Feb 5). Her future h
Man left needing 20 stitches to head after horrific attack from behind in Clarke Quay, Singapore News,A man ended a birthday night out in Clarke Quay last Sunday (March 20) with 20 stitches to his head in hospital. In an interview with 8world, a woman named Low shared that her 30-year-old boyfriend
More Covid-19 restrictions in Britain inevitable, London mayor says, World News,LONDON — New Covid-19 restrictions are inevitable as without them Britain will see public services such as the National Health Service (NHS) on the verge of collapse, London Mayor Sadiq Khan told BBC Television on Sunday
Charlene Choi to wed 'mahjong prince' boyfriend at the end of the year?, Entertainment News,Will wedding bells be ringing for Charlene Choi, 36, and her boyfriend, known in the media as the 'billionaire mahjong hall prince' at the end of this year? After playing bridesmaid to ban
Singtel, joint StarHub-M1 venture win licences to build 2 nationwide 5G networks, Digital News,More than half of Singapore will have 5G mobile network coverage by end-2022, offering surfing speeds more than 20 times what the current 4G networks offer, with the need to upgrade digital infrastructure
Thailand plans to end quarantine for vaccinated visitors from Singapore and other countries from Nov, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will end coronavirus quarantine requirements for vaccinated visitors from 10 low-risk countries starting Nov 1, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday (Oct 11),
Sony hikes PS5 price on economic pressures, rising rates, Money News,TOKYO – Sony said Thursday (Aug 25) it was hiking the price of its PlayStation 5 games console in Europe, Japan and Britain due to rising interest rates and other economic pressures. Sony is raising the price of the disk drive-equi
'I was sent a bullet' probing 1MDB, says Malaysian anti-graft chief, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The head of Malaysia's anti-graft commission gave an emotional account on Tuesday of how he was harassed and threatened in 2015 while investigating the 1MDB state fund, and said that on o
Man who drove car into police at UK parliament jailed for life, World News,LONDON – A man who drove his car at members of the public and police officers outside Britain's parliament last year in what authorities treated as a terrorist attack was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Salih Khat
Thailand cancels popular full-moon party, lists 4 countries as high-risk coronavirus areas, Asia News,BANGKOK – A popular full-moon party in southern Thailand known for its raucous revelry has been cancelled because of the coronavirus, an official said on Thursday (March 5), the latest hit to a tour
US spy chief contradicts Trump's claims of progress with North Korea, World News,WASHINGTON – North Korea is unlikely to give up all of its nuclear weapons and has continued activity inconsistent with pledges to denuclearise, United States national intelligence chief Dan Coats said on Tuesday (
Parliament: Planned GST increase alone won't be enough for future spending needs, Sitoh says, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The planned GST increase is but one measure to meet rising spending needs, and will not be able to meet them in full, Mr Sitoh Yih Pin (Potong Pasir) said on Wednesday (Feb 2
MLS officially awards Miami expansion franchise to Beckham , World News,After four years of waiting, David Beckham finally has his MLS franchise. The league officially announced Monday that it has awarded the football icon and his ownership group an expansion franchise in Miami. The announcement com
August HDB BTO: Larger flats in Ang Mo Kio, Tampines most popular, Money News,SINGAPORE – Larger flats in the mature estates of Ang Mo Kio and Tampines were the most popular in the August Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercise. As at 5pm on Monday, close to eight first-time applicants were vying for ea
EU slaps revenge tariffs on US as trade war erupts, World News,BRUSSELS – The European Union slapped revenge tariffs on iconic US products including bourbon, jeans and motorcycles on Friday (June 22) in its opening salvo in a trade war with US President Donald Trump. The tariffs, which took effect a
Automation helps reduce hotel check-in times here by up to 70 per cent, Digital News,Checking in to a hotel can be a tedious process involving hotel staff manually examining documents, but a new automated system underway here promises to get guests their room keys much faster. The system – called E-
'Urgent steps' needed to save Australia's biggest river system, World News,SYDNEY – The viability of a key river that feeds into Australia's biggest water system is under threat if poor conditions that killed millions of fish are not improved within six months, scientists warned
Descendants of the Sun actor saves drunk man from taking his own life, Entertainment News,South Korean actor Lee Yi-kyung saved a man's life and it wasn't scripted. The 31-year-old was commuting along the Hannam Bridge in Seoul when he stopped a suicide attempt by a drunk man, according to
Lowly wax worm's saliva may boost fight against plastic pollution, 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. WASHINGTON – Two substances in the saliva of wax worms
Not a bird or an iguana: Mysterious tree creature in Poland is a croissant, World News,What's that creature lurking in the tree? It was neither a bird nor an iguana, animal welfare officers in Poland said after arriving at the scene. In a Facebook post on April 14, the Krakow Animal Welfare Soc
Coronavirus: ICA cancels man's passport for flouting stay-home rules in first such action against Singapore citizen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The passport of a Singaporean man has been cancelled for flouting stay-home notice rules, in the first such action taken by authorities against a citiz
Japan abuzz over wedding bells for telegenic son of former PM Koizumi, Asia News,TOKYO – The son of Japan's former leader Junichiro Koizumi and a popular choice for prime minister in his own right set the country afire on Wednesday (Aug 7) with news that he will marry and soon become a father.
Philippines prolongs partial coronavirus curbs in Manila to Jan 31, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (Dec 28) extended partial coronavirus restrictions in the capital, Manila, until the end of January to prevent the spread of Covid-19 following Christmas and holiday
1 killed, 16 injured in Tuas Checkpoint bus accident; heavy vehicle lane into Singapore closed, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One person was killed and 16 were injured after a bus collided into railings at Tuas Checkpoint early Tuesday morning (Feb 26). The victim is a 35-year-old female bus passenger
Carlos Santana passes out on stage during US concert, Entertainment News,LONDON – Veteran guitarist Carlos Santana passed out on stage at a US concert on Tuesday (July 5) night after he was overcome by heat exhaustion and dehydration. The Grammy Award winner, 74, was performing at the outdoor Pine K
Say no to Virgos? Heather Morris claims Jennifer Lopez cut dancers because of horoscope, Entertainment News,Heather Morris says Jennifer Lopez cut dancers because they were Virgos. The former Glee star heard a rumour that the Hustlers star – who recently had a star-studded wedding to marry Ben Affle
Babywearing: The best baby carriers, wraps & slings for 2019, Singapore News,Baby carriers are part of the daily necessities once you have a baby in the family. But with so many choices out there, it is hard to figure out which one to invest in. We will help you make a decision but showing the pros
MAS removes caps on dividend payments by local banks, Money News,SINGAPORE – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (July 28) it was removing caps on dividends paid by locally incorporated banks and finance companies, which were introduced amid an uncertain economic outlook earl
Taiwan says discussing Covid-19 vaccine passports, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan is in talks with international bodies about Covid-19 vaccine passports, the head of its Centres for Disease Control said on Thursday (June 24), which could help ease long-standing travel restrictions. Taiwan has previously
Indonesia to beef up patrols after China coastguard raises suspicion, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia will increase maritime security operations near some of its islands in the South China Sea after a Chinese coastguard vessel was spotted nearby, raising suspicions about its intentions, a senior secur
SCDF flaunt their singing skills again in touching CNY video, Singapore News,If you follow the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on social media, you will know that they are a talented bunch. Not only are they witty, but they also have personnel who are talented in singing, acting and dancing as
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise cancel voyages amid Omicron scare, World News,Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line on Wednesday (Jan 5) canceled sailings amid rising fears of Omicron-related coronavirus infections that have dampened the nascent recovery of the pandemic-ravaged cruise industry
Stroller wheels likely culprit behind collapse of Tampines 1 escalator steps, says mall, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The steps of an escalator in Tampines 1 mall, which collapsed last Saturday evening (April 13) while four people were riding on it, were likely dislodged by the wheels of a stroller. M
Parliament: 900 flat buyers cancelled BTO bookings in 2018, Singapore News,About 900 flat buyers cancelled their Build-To-Order (BTO) bookings with the Housing Board last year because they could no longer afford the unit, changed their minds about moving or had bought a resale flat. Of the cancelled
Man, 36, arrested after allegedly taking upskirt video of woman at Compass One , Singapore News,A 36-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (June 9) for allegedly filming an upskirt video of a woman at Compass One. A passer-by, Bryan Lim, wrote in a viral Facebook post on Monday evening he had witne
New Zealand mosque shootings death toll rises to 50, families wait to bury victims, World News,The death toll in the New Zealand mosque shootings has risen to 50 after investigators found another body at one of the mosques, New Zealand police said on Sunday (March 17), as authorities worked to forma
Breaking house arrest? Grab driver finds cut electronic ankle tag in car, Singapore News,Dealing with miscellaneous items left in their vehicles may be all in a day's work for many Grab drivers. But one driver found himself in a bit of a spot thanks to an unusual find — a cut electronic ankle t
Kim Jong Un's step-grandmother dies: South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – The second wife of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung – the step-grandmother of Pyongyang's current leader Kim Jong Un – has died, the South's government said on Wednesday (Dec 12). Ms Kim Song Ae, who was born in
Leader of South Korea's ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election, Asia News,SEOUL – The chief of South Korea's ruling party was admitted to hospital on Monday (March 7) after being hit on the head by a stranger while campaigning for this week's presidential election, in wh
Global nuclear arsenal to grow for first time since Cold War, think-tank says, World News,STOCKHOLM — The global nuclear arsenal is expected to grow in the coming years for the first time since the Cold War while the risk of such weapons being used is the greatest in decades, a leading conflict and
Sony's PlayStation Productions to adapt more first-party games for film and TV, Digital News,It's no secret that at least half of video game fans want their favourite titles and characters to be adapted to the small and big screens. Thankfully, the establishment of PlayStation Productions
Police, MSF probing alleged abuse of young girl forced to kneel while getting slapped in Ikea carpark, Singapore News,A video of a young girl, who is made to kneel in public before a man slaps her hard on the face, has sparked outrage. So much so that the alleged abuse has been reported to both the
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals terminally ill Halloween fan received private screening of the upcoming film, Entertainment News,The 61-year-old actress shared a heartwarming tale about how a fan named Anthony Woodle was able to see a private screening of Halloween Kills – which has had its cinematic relea
Prince William says he's not allowed to post on his official Twitter account, Entertainment News,Prince William – who supports the Aston Villa football team – revealed the social media staff at Kensington Palace don't allow him near his and Duchess Catherine's official Twitter account
Man in India bites snake that bit him, Asia News,An Indian man who was bitten by a snake got his revenge on the reptile by biting it back and killing it, the man's father said on Monday. The man, Raj Kumar, was relaxing at home, enjoying a drink on Sunday, when a snake slithered into his house
India's Delhi wrestles with 'hazardous' air pollution, primary schools shut, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Authorities in New Delhi ordered primary schools to shut from Saturday (Nov 5), and told schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as air in the world's most polluted ca
AKB48 singer, who shaved head in 2013 to show remorse over romance, quits Japan idol group, Entertainment News,In 2013, AKB48 singer Minami Minegishi had to shave her head to appease fans after photographs of her leaving the apartment of her boyfriend, a dancer in a boyband, surfaced. While she has
Coronavirus: Restaurateur Daniel Ong says it's 'game over' for F&B if landlords don't waive rents, Entertainment News,Since the coronavirus outbreak, food and beverage (F&B) businesses have suffered with declining footfall. For former DJ and restaurateur Daniel Ong, business
Google drops RT, other Russian state media from its news features, Digital News,OAKLAND, Calif – Alphabet Inc's Google confirmed on Tuesday ( March 1) that it had removed Russian state-funded publishers such as RT from its news-related features, including the Google News search tool, following
Tom Cruise blocked Dougray Scott from playing Wolverine, Entertainment News,Tom Cruise blocked Dougray Scott from playing Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. The 57-year-old actor and Dougray, 54, worked together on Mission: Impossible 2 in 2000, and after the movie went over its initial schedule, Tom
Apple reportedly looking to sell their products in LG stores in South Korea, Digital News,Apple reportedly looking to sell their products in LG stores in South Korea Apple is rumoured to be in negotiations with LG that would allow them to sell Apple devices in LG stores. According to reports, LG
Man swears, raises fist in threatening manner towards female passenger in video taken onboard SBS bus, Singapore News,A man was allegedly asked to get down from an SBS Transit bus after he reportedly behaved in a threatening manner towards a fellow passenger on board. In a video posted to Instagram
US warns against inadvertently hiring North Korean IT workers, World News,WASHINGTON – US officials have warned businesses against inadvertently hiring IT staff from North Korea, saying that rogue freelancers were taking advantage of remote work opportunities to hide their true identities and earn m
'Extremely crowded' beaches raise concerns of complacency; enforcement to step up, says Masagos, Singapore News,Singapore is only in phase 2 of reopening post-circuit breaker, but it would seem as though many have grown complacent. The past weekend saw crowds descending onto the beaches at
Covid-19 or no Covid-19, Beijing diners won't be denied their Peking duck, China News,BEIJING — As restaurants in the Chinese capital drift in the doldrums of a covid ban on dining in, one eatery manager and his army of chefs have set up stalls on the pavement to keep alive some of the old magi
'Someone hit me': Woman tries to stop car with body in Geylang, Singapore News,For the second time in a month we see a woman trying to play Superman and stop, well not exactly a speeding train, but a slow-moving car. This time it's a woman in Geylang who tried to stop a Mercedes from
India aims to expel all illegal migrants, interior minister says, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India will identify and deport illegal immigrants from across the country, the interior minister said on Wednesday (July 17), stepping up a campaign that critics say could stoke religious tension and further alie
Mona Lisa left unharmed but smeared in cream in climate protest stunt, World News,PARIS – The Mona Lisa was left shaken but unharmed on Sunday (May 29) when a visitor to the Louvre tried to smash the glass protecting the world's most famous painting before smearing cream across its surface in a
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
2 youths behind 'How to spread Wuhan' prank to be charged , Singapore News,Two youths may now have to pay the price for their ill-thought-out prank after the police arrested them over a case of public nuisance. In February, the pair of 17-year-olds filmed a video in an NTUC FairPrice super
Glass tabletop 'explodes' during hotpot dinner, leaves behind bloodied mess, Singapore News,30 minutes into dinner, their entire table top shattered without warning. What was meant to be a joyous hotpot dinner between friends last Sunday (Jan 19) immediately turned into a horror scene. The
Sonia Sui's 14-month-old toddler 'crash lands' from bed, breaks collarbone, Entertainment News,You know the saying about how mums get more relaxed with each subsequent child she has? It seems like Taiwanese model-actress Sonia Sui's like that. Or she's just really chill, wit
At least 7 injured in shooting at Los Angeles park, World News,At least seven people were injured following gunfire at a Los Angeles park on Sunday (July 24), the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Paramedics took four men and three women to area hospitals after the shooting at or near a car show at
Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean was pushed to seek help for his substance abuse by his daughter, Entertainment News,AJ McLean was pushed to seek help for his substance abuse by his three-year-old daughter. The Backstreet Boys singer, 42, has endured a 20-year battle with addiction to drugs and alco
Monday morning blues? Even Olympians must return to work, World News,For the past two weeks, they have been feted as Olympians, but many of the men and women at the Pyeongchang Winter Games will this week return to their jobs and the humdrum of daily life. For every Lindsey Vonn, the American ski st
James wins final duel with Wade as Lakers roll on, World News,LOS ANGELES – LeBron James won the final instalment of his long rivalry with Dwyane Wade on Monday, scoring 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 108-105 victory over the Miami Heat at the Staples Center. James and Wade, who a
Thailand allows visitors back to Maya Bay, a beach made famous by movie, Asia News,PHI PHI LEH – Thailand has reopened Maya Bay, a white sand beach made famous by the 2000 film The Beach starring Leonardo DiCaprio, more than three years after closing it to allow its ecosystem to recover from the imp
Suspected gas leak sickens over 50 workers at Indian apparel plant, Asia News,More than 50 women at an apparel manufacturing unit of the Brandix Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near the Indian city of Visakhapatnam fell sick on Tuesday (Aug 2) due to a suspected gas leak, The Indian Express reported. So
Van driver punches man's and onlooker's cars at Jurong West carpark, police investigating, Singapore News,The police are investigating an incident in which a man allegedly punched two vehicles during a dispute at a multi-storey carpark in Jurong West. Stomp contributor DeathKnight2210 said
Crowd-limiting measures at malls, public venues as new safe distancing rules kick in, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From spaced-out queues to enter malls to the use of alternate stools at hawker centres, safe distancing was largely in place across the island on Friday (March 27), as strict new regulati
Travis Scott sued by an injured fan over the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Entertainment News,Travis Scott is being sued by an injured fan over the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Eight people died and many more were injured in a crowd surge at the festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday night (Nov 5), an
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behaviour: study, World News,Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves and die in agony after exposure to naval sonar, and now they know why: the giant sea mammals suffer decompression sickness, just like scuba divers. At first bl
Ariana Grande still suffers with PTSD three years after Manchester concert bombing, Entertainment News,Ariana Grande is still suffering with PTSD three years after the Manchester bombing. The 26-year-old singer was devastated when a terrorist detonated a bomb at her UK concert on May 22, 2017, killi
Retired chief district judge Richard Magnus dies aged 76, Singapore News,Chairman of the Public Transport Council (PTC) and retired chief district judge Richard Magnus died on Monday (March 14). He was 76. Magnus had spent 40 years in the legal service, retiring in 2008. He was appointed chairman of
14 people taken to hospital after tree falls in Sembawang Park, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fourteen people were taken to hospital on Thursday (Dec 20) after a tree fell on a pavilion in Sembawang Park. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the fallen tree incident in Beaulieu
$20,000 stingray for $2,500; arowanas as low as $100: Fish farm closes after 30 years, Singapore News,After 30 years of business, OTF Aquarium Farm at Pasir Ris Farmway is shuttering for good. According to their Facebook post on July 14, they are closing as the land it's on will be reclaimed fo
Qantas idles 2,500 more staff as Covid-19 cuts domestic flights , World News,Qantas Airways Ltd is temporarily idling about 2,500 employees without pay for at least two months in a bid to cope with fresh Covid-19 restrictions in Australia slashing domestic travel demand. The decision will directly i
You won't see Zoe Tay in a new show for a while and it's because of her sons, Entertainment News,For the rest of the year, local 'Ah Jie' Zoe Tay will be playing one role only and it won't be for telly. In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, the veteran actress revealed t
2 dead, 14 wounded in Norway nightclub shooting, police say, World News,OSLO – Two people were killed and 14 wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a nightclub and in nearby streets in Norway's capital Oslo, police said. A suspect believed to be the sole perpetrator was apprehended, police told r
oBike Singapore allegedly transferred $10 million collected from users here to Hong Kong operations, says liquidator, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – oBike Singapore had allegedly transferred about $10 million collected from users here to its Hong Kong operations, the company's liquidators reve
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after medical procedure, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, has been discharged from hospital following a successful medical procedure, the National Heart Institute said on Thursday (Jan 13). \”He wi
Wuhan virus: Chinese farmers, supermarkets race to supply food to locked-down Wuhan, China News,BEIJING – China has told farmers to step up vegetable production, opened roads for delivery trucks and is punishing those trying to profit in order to keep feeding residents of the locked-down city of Wuh
Cambodia to end quarantine for vaccinated travellers from Nov 15, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travellers who have been vaccinated for Covid-19 starting on Monday (Nov 15), Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday. The prime minister made the announcement in a voic
Philippines reports record virus cases as Delta variant spreads, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines health ministry reported a record 18,332 Covid-19 infections on Monday (Aug 23) and for the first time acknowledged community transmission of the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus in its ca
Kanye West has to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before any concert tour, Australian PM warns, Entertainment News,MELBOURNE – Hip-hop artist Kanye West will have to be fully vaccinated if he wants to play concerts in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday (Jan 29), after med
Asean's Myanmar envoy in talks with junta over visit and access to Suu Kyi, Asia News,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei diplomat appointed by a Southeast Asian regional bloc as its special envoy to Myanmar said on Saturday (Sept 4) he is still negotiating with the military on the terms of a visi
French police kill man who attacked them with knife at Paris rail station, World News,PARIS – Police on Monday (Feb 14) morning killed a man who attacked them with a knife at Paris' Gare du Nord station, French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari told RMC radio. The incident was not thoug
Former Philippine police chief indicted for drug war corruption, Asia News,MANILA – The former chief police enforcer of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs will be charged with corruption for allegedly protecting officers linked to the narcotics trade, the justice departm
Coronavirus: No passenger allowed off ships in Sydney until new protocols signed, World News,SYDNEY – No passenger will be allowed off cruise ships in Sydney until new protocols, which are still being negotiated with the federal government, are signed, Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state pr
Jail, fine for A*Star scientist who performed sexual act in common area of his condo while staring at neighbour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A scientist from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) who exposed himself and performed a sexual act in a common area of his condominium com
From stubs to soft toys, an Indian factory reprocesses cigarette ends, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Sitting on the floor of a house on the outskirts of New Delhi, women smile and chat as they fill brightly coloured toy bears with white stuffing made from a product more commonly found in a trash can. The ma
Comedian Jack Whitehall fears being cancelled in Hollywood, Entertainment News,Jack Whitehall fears being cancelled in Hollywood. The 33-year-old comedian has forged a successful movie career with roles in films including Jungle Cruise and Clifford the Big Red Dog but he admitted his fears that his
'Did y'all not receive the calendar invite?' TikTok users wonder why Singaporeans still masked outdoors, Singapore News,Despite the initial furore following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement about masks being optional outdoors, that excitement certainly didn't se
Robert Downey Jr. wants to launch a Sherlock Holmes film universe, Entertainment News,The 55-year-old actor played the legendary detective in Guy Ritchie's take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character in the 2009 film and its 2011 sequel. The Hollywood star also played Iron Man in the Marvel
Thai protesters march in Bangkok, police set up barriers, Asia News,BANGKOK – Anti-government protesters began marching in Bangkok on Tuesday from a university in the Thai capital to Government House to demand that the military government hold a general election by November. Government House and sur
Russian climber dies at camp on Mount Everest: Official, World News,KATHMANDU – Russian climber Pavel Kostrikin died at Camp I of Mount Everest, the first reported death of a foreigner on the world's highest peak in the current climbing season that began in March, a Nepali official said on Sund
Huawei apologises for using DSLR shots to promote its smartphone photo contest, Digital News,Huawei was caught once again for using DSLR photos to promote its smartphones. Weibo user Jamie-hua, who won second place in the 2018 iPhone Photography Awards, found some of the photos featured in a Huawei
Don't you step on my rhinestone studded jockstrap – Elvis memorabilia for sale, Entertainment News,BRISTOL, England – A piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia is up for sale, and it is probably the most Elvis thing you can possibly imagine – a rhinestone-studded jockstrap said to have been worn by
A tale of two cities as Londoners mourn, tourists cheer pound's slide, World News,LONDON – As a drizzle fell over a grey autumnal London, and the pound plummeted on traders' screens, US tourist Heather Davidson saw one gleaming bright spot on her horizon – the chance of ever cheaper treats
Man on bail for attacking cabby ends up in another assault case, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ten months after attacking a taxi driver following a drinking session at Orchard Towers, Meera Moideen Sehu Mohamed was at it again. After a night of drinking last year, the 33-year-old ganged up with three o
Apple is testing AirPods production in Vietnam, Digital News,Apple is said to be starting trial production of the AirPods in Vietnam. According to Nikkei Asian Review, sources claim that a key contract manufacturer is going to test the resilience of its manufacturing processes at its audio factory i
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, known as The Killer, dies, Entertainment News,American rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis, who was torn between his Bible-thumping upbringing and his desire to make hell-raising rock 'n' roll with hits such as Great Balls of Fire and Whole Lotta S
Iran continues search for missing plane, no wreckage found yet , World News,LONDON – Iranian rescue teams were still trying to locate the wreckage of a plane on Monday a day after it crashed with 65 people on board, as glacial temperatures and mountainous terrain hampered their search. The Aseman Ai
Gaming industry's fortunes fade as spending squeeze follows pandemic bump, Digital News,Gaming companies are facing a slowdown in demand for video games from pandemic highs, raising doubts about their ability to weather an economic downturn. Rising prices and a lack of hit titles have added to
Daniel Craig says Steven Spielberg made him take on 007 role, Entertainment News,Daniel Craig says that Steven Spielberg was the one who made him take on his 007 role. The 53-year-old actor — who bowed out of his role as James Bond in 2021's No Time to Die after five movies — has revealed he on
'Challenge' to maintain world's focus on global health after Covid-19: Bill Gates, 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. LONDON – Asking the world to
Canadian father sues Japan firm for paternity leave harassment, Asia News,TOKYO – A Canadian father who alleges he was bullied and fired by his Japanese employer after he tried to claim paternity leave appeared in a Tokyo court on Wednesday (Oct 9) to pursue his lawsuit against the firm. It is the s
Tom Holland did some shifts as bartender in London before getting kicked out, Entertainment News,Tom Holland went to mixology school to prepare for his role of Nathan Drake, a bartender who partners up with Victor 'Sully' Sullivan — played by Mark Walberg — to find both treasure and a long
Trump to get royal treatment on Japan emperor visit, World News,WASHINGTON – Donald Trump is accused at times of acting like a king, but when the US president becomes the first foreign leader to meet Japan's newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito next week, he can expect truly royal treatment from ea
Japan to remove Covid-19 travel restrictions on Oct 11, with yen at weakest in 24 years, Asia News,NEW YORK – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday (Sept 22) his country will ease Covid-19 border control requirements next month, a key step in fostering a recovery in Japan's tou
Daniel Radcliffe confesses to secret crush on Helena Bonham Carter: ‘Wish I had just been born 10 years earlier’, Entertainment News,Daniel Radcliffe had a secret crush on Helena Bonham Carter when they worked together on Harry Potter. Despite a 23-year age difference, Daniel, 32 — who played the ti
Singaporean DJ says 2 Rolexes worth $42,000 stolen during Ibiza holiday but police did not want to help, Singapore News,While many of us are excited to finally be able to travel after two long years of the pandemic, let's not forget to be vigilant while overseas, especially if we have valuables
Nintendo and Xbox won't raise prices despite PlayStation 5 increase, Digital News,Sony has announced that they have decided to raise the retail price of the PlayStation 5 in select regions. The reason is simple: inflation. Due to ongoing global inflation, both PS5s would see a price increase in
Australia warns released student Alek Sigley not to return to North Korea, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's government warned a student on Friday (July 5) not to return to North Korea a day after he was released from detention by Pyongyang under mysterious circumstances. Mr Alek Sigley, who flew
From S to XL: Xiang Yun spent months adjusting emotions after feeling depressed about weight gain, Entertainment News,Accepting the physical effects of ageing can be difficult, even more so if you're in the public eye. Just ask 60-year-old local actress Xiang Yun. After being in showbiz for ove
South Africa says it is being punished for early Covid-19 variant detection, World News,JOHANNESBURG – South Africa said on Saturday (Nov 27) it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new Covid-19 variants early, as travel bans and restrictions imposed because of the new Omicron varia
Kanye West back on Twitter, but Elon Musk says he played no role in it, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Friday (Oct 28) that he did not have a hand in reinstating rapper Kanye West's account, which was suspended by the micro-blogging site earlier this month for pos
Lebanese bride happy to be alive after Beirut blast cuts short wedding video, World News,BEIRUT – Radiant in a long white gown and veil, 29-year-old Lebanese bride Israa Seblani stands smiling and posing for her wedding video. The scene is shattered by a deafening roar, and a powerful shockwave near
Delivery rider shames pedestrian who did not give way to him along footpath at Ang Mo Kio, gets slammed instead, Singapore News,A cyclist recorded a video where he insulted a woman for allegedly not giving way to him along a footpath at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8. The video was posted on SG Road Vigilante&
Samuel L. Jackson furious over Nick Fury's eyepatch on right eye, Entertainment News,Nick Fury is furious indeed. Actor Samuel L. Jackson, who played the director of peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, lashed out on social media after the latest posters from
Traditional crafts get cool, creative and sustainable reinventions, Lifestyle News,Traditional Chinese spheres, ketupat weaving, Peranakan beadwork and embroidery, and rangoli. These may be age-old crafts, from our grandparents' or even great-grandparents' generation, but before you discou
Man arrested after repeatedly crashing truck into Texas TV station: Media, World News,HOUSTON – A man was arrested in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday (Sept 5) after repeatedly crashing his truck into a building that housed a television station, apparently to highlight a grievance, police said. The stati
Thomas Ong: I 'died' many times over 6 days in Koh Samui , Entertainment News,Those of us who have gone on a diet would know how hard it is to resist tucking into our favourite foods. Former actor Thomas Ong joked that he had a near 'death' experience when he flew to Koh Samui, T
Winona Ryder and David Harbour's kiss in Stranger Things finale not scripted, Entertainment News,Winona Ryder and David Harbour's kiss on Stranger Things was not scripted. The 50-year-old actress and the 47-year-old actor's alter-egos Joyce Byer and Jim Hopper shared a steamy planned
World Health Organisation members pass resolution against Russia, World News,GENEVA — Members of the World Health Organization's (WHO) European region passed a resolution on Tuesday (May 10) that could result in the closure of Russia's regional office and the suspension of meetings in the
Boeing to issue safety advice on 737 MAX after Indonesia crash: Source, World News,WASHINGTON – Boeing Co is planning to send a bulletin to 737 MAX jet operators as soon as Wednesday advising them of the procedure for dealing with erroneous cockpit readings that could cause a dive, a person briefed
Maid who stole from Changi Airport Group chairman's family sentenced to 26 months' jail, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A maid who stole more than $34,000 worth of items while working for Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong and his family was sentenced to two years and two months'
British retail tycoon Philip Green charged in US with spanking pilates teacher, World News,NEW YORK – The British retail tycoon Philip Green has been charged with four counts of misdemeanour assault in the United States after an Arizona pilates instructor accused him of repeatedly touching her inapp
Japan on brink of emergency as coronavirus spreads: Government spokesperson, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of coronavirus infections continues to increase in the country, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshih
College intern on his first day is among Illinois factory shooting victims, World News,CHICAGO – Trevor Wehner was working his first day as a human resources intern at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois, when a worker who had just been fired killed him and four of his colleagues. Friday's
Xi Jinping to visit North Korea this week, first by a Chinese president in more than a decade, Asia News,BEIJING – Xi Jinping will make the first trip to North Korea by a Chinese president in 14 years this week, state media said on Monday (June 17), as Beijing tightens relations with Pyongyang amid
SAF's first female general now a potential PAP candidate?, Singapore News,Could the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) first-ever female one-star general be gunning for Josephine Teo's spot in Bishan North ward? The jury's still out — but here's what we know. Gan Siow Huang, 45,
Fann Wong and Christopher Lee returned from Maldives holiday after only 1 day because she missed Zed, Entertainment News,A mother's bond with her child is a strong one — just ask Fann Wong. In the latest episode of the new talkshow Dishing With Chris Lee, her actor husband shared a funny but to
9-year-old boy from Texas is highest-paid YouTuber, earning $40m, World News,NEW YORK – A nine-year-old boy from Texas has topped the annual list of highest-paid YouTubers compiled by Forbes magazine for the third year running, with earnings of nearly US$30 million (S$40 million) this year. Child in
Bali running out of oxygen as government ponders curbs, Asia News,JAKARTA – The Indonesian island of Bali is running out of oxygen for its Covid-19 patients as infections surge, the chief of its health agency said, as Southeast Asia's biggest country struggles with the region's worst COVID
Panda-stic! Jia Jia and Kai Kai to stay in Singapore till 2027, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai at River Wonders will be extending their stay in Singapore for five years till 2027. The announcement on Friday came amid the pandas' birthday celebrations this month. Kai
'You were such a gentleman': Godfrey Gao's sudden death leaves celebrities grieving and in disbelief , Entertainment News,Taiwanese-Canadian actor-model and bonafide heartthrob Godfrey Gao died this morning (Nov 27) as a result of cardiac failure whilst filming on the set of nighttime
Woman found dead in Little India hostel, police investigating case of unnatural death, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman was found dead in a Little India hostel on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 9). The 33-year-old was found lying motionless in a shophouse in Roberts Lane after the authorities were alert
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis, Asia News,KUDAMADUWELLA, Sri Lanka – As anarchy gripped the Sri Lankan city of Colombo in May, Meenu Mekala and Nirosh Ravindra gambled their family's life savings on a two-week, 4,700-km voyage aboard a rusting trawler with their
Singaporean man accused of murdering wife in Newcastle pleads not guilty , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man charged with the murder of his wife in Newcastle, England, pleaded not guilty in a British court on Tuesday (Jan 11). Fong Soong Hert, 50, has been remanded since his arrest on Dec
Indonesia identifies suspected location of sunken ferry, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's search-and-rescue team has located the sunken ferry in Sumatra's Lake Toba, an official said on Sunday (June 24), after the vessel sank in a bad weather nearly a week ago with almost 200 people onboard
Score an exclusive XBOX x Royale gaming chair worth $800 with your Gamertag on it, Digital News,The Nov 10 launch of the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is a highly-anticipated one, especially for longtime fans of Microsoft’s flagship console. Pre-orders for Singapore have already begun, but whi
Emma Watson attends first G7 meeting alongside French president, Entertainment News,Emma Watson attended the first meeting of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council on Tuesday (19 Feb). The 28-year-old actress became a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014 and has long been involved with UN Wom
New local music school has Mandopop star Wakin Chau on board, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – The Songwriter Music College (TSMC), a new music school backed by regional Mandopop music practitioners, aims to nurture a new generation of songwriters, singer-songwriters and music producers with its diplo
Residents evacuated after fire breaks out at St Regis Residences; man taken to SGH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Residents at the St Regis Residences in Tanglin Road had to be evacuated after a bedroom there went up in flames. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the fire inci
Taiwan reports new large-scale Chinese air force incursion, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan on Sunday (Jan 23) reported the largest incursion since October last year by China's air force in its air defence zone, with the island's Defence Ministry saying that Taiwanese fighter jets scrambled to w
Tom Hanks doesn't understand decision to replace Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Entertainment News,Tom Hanks said he doesn't understand the decision to replace Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. The Hollywood icon stars in Elvis and has been competing at the box office against the Toy Story spin-o
Death is a rite of passage in Mike Flanagan's The Midnight Club Netflix series, Entertainment News,Mike Flanagan, the genius behind The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass, strikes horror in the hearts of viewers once again. This time, with a spine-chilling trail
Musk to relaunch Twitter's blue check subscription on Nov 29, Digital News,Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday (Nov 15) that Twitter's sought-after blue check subscription service will be relaunched on Nov 29, a minor delay from his initial tentative timeline to bring back the service on
After Silent Hills debacle, Guillermo del Toro doesn’t see himself developing video games again, Digital News,Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro says video game development isn't his thing anymore. On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the director who was once teamed up with Hideo
France returns stolen ancient artifacts to Pakistan, World News,PARIS – France returned more than 400 stolen artifacts to the government of Pakistan on Tuesday, including ancient busts, vases, urns and goblets, some dating to the second and third millennia B.C. Many of the pieces turned up in France
2 seconday school students lose their way in MacRitchie jungle trying to find WWII Japanese shrine, Singapore News,On a whim, two teenagers decided to look for the remnants of a World War II Japanese shrine and ended up lost for several hours in the forest at MacRitchie Reservoir. Broadrick Secondar
Over 600,000 older Japanese live in social isolation: Survey, Asia News,TOKYO – More than 600,000 Japanese people over 40 are living in complete isolation from society, staying at home for more than six months without social interaction, the government estimated on Friday (March 29). The phenomenon
Elephants march in Thailand to pay respects to newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Asia News,BANGKOK – Ten elephants painted white marched on Tuesday (May 7) near Bangkok's Grand Palace to honour Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a day after ceremonies for his coronati
Roxanne Tong, who replaces Jacqueline Wong in TVB drama, has to shed 4.5kg, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Roxanne Tong is shutting out any nasty talk about her benefiting from her good friend Jacqueline Wong's misfortune. Tong, 32, has been picked to replace Wong, 30, whose scenes in police pr
Going to JB? These 6 popular haunts are closed, including Faculty of Caffeine and Trick Eye Museum , Lifestyle News,The pandemic hasn't just affected our local businesses — our 'next-door neighbour', Johor Bahru (JB), has been adversely impacted too. With land travel to Malaysia final
4 killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia, World News,BOGOTA – Four people were killed and about 70 injured on Sunday (June 26) when part of a stand collapsed at a bullring in the town of El Espinal, Colombia, provincial officials said. Videos posted on social media showed the
11 missing, 14 injured in Indonesia landslide, Asia News,Jakarta – Eleven people are missing and 14 have been injured following a landslide Thursday that cascaded down the terraced slopes of a rice field on the Indonesian island of Java, officials said. The missing people, farmers tending their crop
Jennifer Aniston reportedly adopting baby girl from orphanage, Entertainment News,Jennifer Aniston is reportedly adopting a baby girl from an orphanage. The 52-year-old actress has been married twice – to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux – but has never had children of her own, and is now planning on be
Vietnam concerned over vaccine supply as Covid-19 cases near record, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's government on Thursday (Aug 12) said it was facing a tense situation over rising coronavirus cases and a shortage of vaccines. The country saw another day of near-record cases from its longest and m
Torrential rain lashes Japan, 3 feared dead after landslide, Asia News,TAKEO, JAPAN – Torrential rain lashed much of Japan on Sunday (Aug 15), submerging roads and buildings in the western part of the country, while three people were feared dead after a landslide in central Nagano prefecture. Large
Sri Lanka train kills mother elephant, 2 calves, Asia News,A train transporting oil in eastern Sri Lanka hit and killed two baby elephants and their pregnant mother on Tuesday, police said, the second jumbo tragedy in a month. The three elephants, part of a larger herd, were crossing the railway tra
Bangkok clinic draws 100 men a month for penis-whitening service, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Bangkok clinic that has drawn 100 men a month to its penis whitening service has caused a stir in Thailand, with social media users both baffled and alarmed by the phallic fad. The Lelux Hospital, renowned for it
Prince Harry, Markle choose lemon elderflower cake for wedding, World News,LONDON, United Kingdom – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen pastry chef Claire Ptak, owner of celebrated London bakery Violet, to make a lemon elderflower cake for their upcoming wedding, Kensington Palace announced T
China's rich skirting Hong Kong to seek asset safety elsewhere, Asia News,HONG KONG – Rich Chinese are expected to park fewer funds in Hong Kong on worries that Beijing's proposed national security law for the city could allow mainland authorities to track and seize their wealth, bankers a
Korean actress Jun Ji Hyun shares her beauty tips, Women News,Jun Ji Hyun – also known as Gianna Jun – was in Singapore! In case you missed it, she was in town to celebrate the opening of HERA's first boutique in Singapore at ION Orchard. Apart from the ribbon-cutting ceremony, she joined the l
'Tragic deaths': At least 16 stranded snow-tourists die at Pakistan hill station, World News,KARACHI, Pakistan – At least 16 tourists died in freezing temperatures after being stranded in their vehicles in northern Pakistan, where thousands had flocked to enjoy the snow, officials said on
Budget 2022: Households to get more rebates, $100 CDC voucher to cope with rising cost of living, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Households will receive more help through vouchers and rebates to cope with higher prices from rising inflation globally, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget
Peter Dinklage calls Disney's Snow White remake 'f***ing backwards', Entertainment News,Disney has been on a roll when it comes to making live-action adaptations of their popular classics from the likes of Aladdin, The Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast amongst many others. One of t
Majority of Australian women sexually harassed at work: Survey, World News,KUALA LUMPUR – Two in three Australian women have been sexually harassed at work, with the majority of cases unreported, according to a survey released on Tuesday (Dec 11) that highlighted challenges activists said prevent wo
Medical company claims to have a test kit that can test for Covid-19 in just 5 minutes, Digital News,According to reports, medical device and healthcare company Abbott has just developed a test kit for Covid-19 that can return results in as little as 5 minutes. The sample will be analysed entirely b
Why House of the Dragon separated the older and younger actors for Alicent and Rhaenyra, Entertainment News,When audiences tune into HBO Max's Game of Thrones spin-off The House of the Dragon on Sunday (Sept 25), there will be a few changes. The two actors, Emily Carey and Milly Alcock, who por
Australia supermarket bans needles amid strawberry crisis, World News,Sewing needles were taken off the shelves at a major Australian supermarket chain Thursday amid a national panic over sharp objects being found inside strawberries and other fruit. Police nationwide have received reports of more t
US health dept says doctors must offer abortion if mother's life is at risk, World News,The Biden administration said on Monday (July 11) healthcare providers must offer abortion services if the life of a mother is at risk and that procedures conducted under such circumstances would be protecte
Japan braces for likely landfall from strong typhoon Jebi, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan braced on Monday for the arrival of strong typhoon Jebi as the storm churned north towards the islands, the latest in a series of harsh weather events to strike Japan this summer, meteorologists said. Jebi – which mea
Iran releases about 70,000 prisoners because of coronavirus: Judiciary chief, World News,DUBAI – Iran has released approximately 70,000 prisoners because of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Iranian judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (March 9), according to Mizan, the news site of t
New Covid-19 cluster: 2 new community cases in Singapore linked to police para-veterinarian, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The two community cases announced on Sunday (Jan 17) are linked to a Singapore Police Force para-veterinarian who was earlier confirmed to have Covid-19, to form a new cluster with
Can't shake it off: Man furious after delivery driver allegedly binned his $500 Shake Shack order, Singapore News,Undelivered orders, especially food, are always a source of annoyance. Recently, one man, who goes by the username Melvin TWJ on Facebook, complained that his $500 Shake Shack order
Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, MCU debut coming September 2024, Entertainment News,With Disney's D23 Expo having come and gone with no updates on the next Deadpool movie, fans eager to see the Merc with a Mouth would have been disappointed. However, it seems like the silence i
One injured in boat crash in filming of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Entertainment News,ATHENS — One person was injured when two speedboats crashed in Greece on Friday (June 24) during the filming of the second sequel to hit romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the coast guard said. During the a
Chiwetel Ejiofor will return for new Doctor Strange movie, Entertainment News,Chiwetel Ejiofor has confirmed that he will return for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The 42-year-old actor has revealed that he is set to reprise the role as villain Baron Karl Mordo in the follow-up to the
Tesla's Musk sees Cybertruck production delayed to 2023, Lifestyle News,Tesla Inc has delayed production of its much-awaited Cybertruck, aiming to start in 2023, chief executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday (Jan 26), at a time when rivals are doubling down on efforts to capture the lucrative mar
Thousands of Russians stuck in Thailand as sanctions kick in, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thousands of tourists from Russia are currently stranded in Thailand, officials said on Tuesday (March 8), as unprecedented Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine put a squeeze on Russians struggling to find fl
Melbourne to ease world's longest Covid-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise, World News,MELBOURNE – Melbourne, which has spent more time under Covid-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set to lift its stay-at-home orders this week, officials said on Sunday (Oct 17). By Friday, when
Tour bus and lorry collide near Genting Highlands, 4 Singaporeans taken to hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Five people were taken to hospital after a tour bus collided with a lorry near Genting Highlands on Wednesday morning (July 13). Two Singaporean passengers and the Malaysian driver of the
6-year-old girl dies after falling from Ang Mo Kio HDB flat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One person heard a six-year-old girl crying alone. Another saw her peering out of the bedroom window. On Tuesday (June 4) afternoon, the girl, who was apparently alone at home, died after reportedly falling from
Moderna to seek regulatory approval for Covid-19 shot for very young children, World News,Moderna Inc said on Wednesday (March 23) it will ask regulators to authorise its Covid-19 vaccine in children younger than six years old based on data showing it generated a similar immune response to adults in
Saizeriya's unphotogenic food compiled by Instagram account, Saizeriya says okay, Digital News,If you’ve ever been left unsatisfied from dining at Saizeriya, please take comfort in the fact that you’re far from alone. You get what you pay for at the popular chain of Italian-Japanese fusion eate
Lee Seung-gi breaks silence on controversial romance with Lee Da-in, Entertainment News,SEOUL — South Korean heart-throb Lee Seung-gi has broken his silence on his relationship with actress Lee Da-in, denying rumours that he has broken up with her. Their relationship came to light after a media outl
Roblox enabled girl's sexual exploitation, US lawsuit claims, World News,A lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Tuesday (Oct 4) accuses online gaming firm Roblox Corp of enabling a California girl's sexual and financial exploitation by adult men. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior C
US aviation regulator bans select MacBook Pro laptops from flights, Digital News,US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned certain models of Apple Inc's MacBook Pro laptops on flights, after the company recalled select units which had batteries posing fire risks. \”The FAA is aware of
Ukraine president Zelenskiy says Russia has devastated hundreds of hospitals, World News,KYIV – Russia's invasion of Ukraine has devastated hundreds of hospitals and other institutions and left doctors without drugs to tackle cancer or the ability to perform surgery, President Volodymyr Zelensk
Taiwan's EVA Air says 8 sacked since March for breaching Covid-19 rules, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's EVA Airways Corp said on Tuesday (Dec 29) that it had sacked four pilots and four cabin crew members since March for breaching rules related to preventing Covid-19 infections, adding that i
Coronavirus: 4 condo residents fined $300 each for flouting safe distancing measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The management corporation (MCST) of an Amber Road condominium estate and one of its residents were fined for breaching safe distancing rules, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA
American grandfather dies after using body to shield grandson as jeep tumbles down mountain, World News,A 63-year-old man sacrificed himself to save his grandson after their jeep tumbled down a mountain in New Mexico, United States earlier this month. ABC News reported on Wednesday (Sept 26) that Mr
'Drive carefully can or not?' Bus passengers pull down masks to eat ice cream, taunt driver, Singapore News,A group of people were caught on video taunting a bus driver. Stomp contributor Morpheus said that the man, two women and a toddler in a stroller boarded bus service 72 from Tampines
Nobel prize-winning scientist Marie Curie voted the most influential woman in history, World News,LONDON – Nobel prize-winning scientist Marie Curie was the most influential woman in history, Britain's BBC found in a poll on Thursday (Aug 9), highlighting her role in curing cancer. Readers of B
Covid-19 pandemic sends 4.7m more people into extreme poverty in Southeast Asia, Asia News,MANILA – The pandemic added 4.7 million more people to Southeast Asia's most extreme poor in 2021, reversing gains made in fighting poverty, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday (March 16),
7 things to know about Netflix's new K-drama darling Song Kang of Love Alarm and Sweet Home fame, Entertainment News,Aspiring South Korean actors come and go, and few become stars even for a brief moment. But for those who do, they ascend to such dizzying heights of fame that you can't hel
Queen Elizabeth's former chef says living at Buckingham Palace is like being at a hotel, Entertainment News,Queen Elizabeth's former chef has compared Buckingham Palace to Downton Abbey. Darren McGrady worked at the British monarch's London residence between 1982 and 1993, and admits
Worker dies after being pinned between pillar and bus in Kranji, taking number of work-related deaths this year to 32, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A tow truck driver died on Aug 3 after he was pinned between a bus and a pillar at a private transport interchange in Kranji. This takes the total number
Doggy diplomacy: South Korea unveils newborn North Korean pups, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife have been pictured cuddling a litter of puppies whelped by one of the dogs given to them by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a symbol of the strengthening ties between
Hard cheese? French chef loses court case over lost Michelin star, World News,A French chef who said he had contemplated suicide after the prestigious Michelin guide removed one of his restaurant's stars on Tuesday lost a legal attempt to force the guide's inspectors to justify their decis
Why are Shanghai's Covid infections nearly all asymptomatic?, China News,SHANGHAI – Epidemiologists examining the biggest Chinese outbreak of Covid-19 in two years are trying to ascertain why the proportion of asymptomatic cases is so high, and what it could mean for China's future contain
PS5 designer says special editions and customisation coming to upcoming console, Digital News,The PlayStation 5 is the gift that never stops giving, it seems. Less than a week after the official grand reveal of Sony's highly-anticipated next-gen console and an impressive slew of supported games
Youth trespasses into white rhino enclosure at Singapore Zoo; police investigating, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating an incident involving a youth who trespassed into the white rhinoceros enclosure at the Singapore Zoo on Thursday (Dec 17). Videos circulating online show the m
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement, Singapore News,BOGOTA – Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific Alliance – made up of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile – those governments said on Wednesday (Jan 26), in a deal they said would facilitate trade and close
Man threw away puppies in garbage bag, World News,A man was arrested for throwing away eight puppies in a garbage bag. Marshfield Police Department revealed that Robert Wild, 56, was taken into custody after he said he found the pooches in a rubbish can. They headed over to the scene after they rece
This teacher goes the extra mile to put on shows for kids with special needs, Lifestyle News,Four years ago, Samantha Bounaparte was volunteering at the Esplanade for a musical performance staged specially for members of an autism community group when she met a boy who was on the autism spectrum. He
Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in Seoul, Asia News,SEOUL – At least seven people died in and around the South Korean capital of Seoul overnight, authorities said on Tuesday (Aug 9), after torrential rain knocked out power, caused slips and left roads and subways submerged. The southern part of S
Stricter measures ahead of CNY disappointing, but S'pore must remain vigilant in Covid-19 fight: PM Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While stricter measures to combat rising Covid-19 infections ahead of the Chinese New Year might be disappointing, Singapore must remain vigilant and be psychologi
Super Junior finally reunited as Kyuhyun completes military service, Entertainment News,Super Junior's youngest member Cho Kyuhyun has finally completed his military service, returning the group to its full lineup after years of waiting. The singer ended his service on Tuesday (May 7) and greet
Singer Kelly Rowland gave birth over Zoom, Entertainment News,The 40-year-old singer welcomed her son Noah into the world in January but none of her family could be present due to social distancing measures in place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To ensure that family members could share in t
Malaysians 'triggered' after CNN says chendol is from Singapore, Food News,Singapore's chendol? Excuse me? Malaysians are bewildered by CNN's claim that the sweet treat belongs to their neighbours when it made the publication's list of 50 of the world's best desserts. A
Church of England leader apologises for comparing climate change to rise of Nazis, World News,LONDON – Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologised on Monday (Nov 1) after saying world leaders who fail to act on climate change could be making a bigger mistake than their predecessors who ignored
Putin puts West on notice: Moscow can terminate exports and deals, World News,LONDON – Russian President Vladimir Putin put the West on notice on Tuesday (May 3) that he could terminate exports and deals, the Kremlin's toughest response yet to the sanctions burden imposed by the United States a
Who's harassing who? 'Hwa Chong' woman has dedicated account filming passers-by and accusing them of harassment, Singapore News,[UPDATE: April 28] 'Hwa Chong' woman loses job and YouTube channel after accusing passers-by of harassment Looks like last week's public stunt
Superman's cape and Bilbo's pipe up for grabs in Hollywood auction, Entertainment News,Superman's very first cape and Bilbo Baggins' pipe are each forecast to raise $100,000 – $200,000 (S$136,000 – S$271,000) at a blockbuster auction of rare Hollywood memorabilia next week. The p
War crimes court prosecutor opens Ukraine investigation, World News,AMSTERDAM – The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor on Wednesday (March 2) said he would immediately open an investigation into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine, following requests to do so by an unprecedented numb
20 virus infections on cruise ship in Japan; passengers confined to cabins, Asia News,TOKYO – Ten more people on a quarantined cruise liner in a Japanese port have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, taking the number of infected passengers to 20 with test results on more th
Thai party ousted in 2014 coup picks Thaksin loyalist for main PM candidate in elections, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Pheu Thai Party, which was ousted from power by the military in a 2014 coup, on Thursday (Jan 31) picked a close ally of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra as its main ca
Serbian president accuses Ukraine and EU country over Air Serbia bomb threats, World News,BELGRADE — Serbia's president Aleksandar Vucic accused Ukraine and an unidentified European Union country late on Sunday (April 17) of being behind a series of false bomb threats to Air Serbia passenger pl
Actor Chris Evans accidentally leaks explicit picture on Instagram, Entertainment News,Captain America star Chris Evans appeared to have slipped up on the Internet on Sunday morning (Sept 13), when he posted private photos onto his Instagram stories — including an explicit picture. The 39-year-old a
Crater bigger than Paris is discovered under Greenland ice, World News,TAMPA – A massive iron meteorite smashed into Greenland as recently as 12,000 years ago, leaving a crater bigger than Paris that was recently discovered beneath the ice with sophisticated radar, researchers said Wednesday. The cr
Stefanie Sun wins praise for disabling donations during Douyin concert watched by 12 million, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Singer Stefanie Sun, who in recent weeks was rumoured to be blacklisted by the Chinese authorities, held a successful live-stream concert last Thursday (Sept 9). The Singapore
Myanmar says absence from Asean summit due to 'denial' of junta officials, Asia News,Myanmar's ruling junta said on Tuesday (Oct 26) it was not attending a regional summit because the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) did not invite officials from its government. \”Myanmar
Singer JJ Lin tells concert audience he was earlier diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown Mandopop singer JJ Lin has revealed that he was diagnosed recently with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). On Saturday (Nov 2), at a concert in Chongqing, Chin
Man swings stick around and uses it to 'draw' on car in Yishun, police investigating, Singapore News,Police are investigating an incident in which a man was caught on camera vandalising a car that was parked at an open-air carpark in Yishun. Facebook user Swampy Wilson, the owner of the ca
US man charged with murdering wife, daughters was involved in extramarital affair with co-worker, World News,DENVER – A Colorado oil worker charged with murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters told investigators following his arrest that he killed his wife after she strangled the childre
'It's no issue': Aileen Tan admits to editing her photos for social media, Entertainment News,In an age of accessible photo editing apps, some celebrities and influencers retouch what they post on social media. Veteran Mediacorp actress Aileen Tan is no different. In fact, she doesn&#
'Has anyone seen Web3?' Musk, Dorsey mock tech's latest buzzword, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Billionaires Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey dismissed the so-called Web3 and criticised the involvement of venture capital firms such as Andreessen Horowitz in building out what some have called
Guillermo del Toro wins best director Oscar for 'The Shape of Water' , Entertainment News,HOLLYWOOD, United States – Guillermo del Toro won the Oscar on Sunday for best director for \”The Shape of Water,\” his acclaimed fantasy about a mute janitor's romance with a mysterious amphibian-
Break-in at sensitive Indian military office near Paris: Prosecutor, World News,NANTERRE, France – Documents and money have been stolen from an office used by Indian military personnel near Paris, a French prosecutor said on Wednesday (May 23), with the break-in thought to be linked to India's
Google fined $230m by India antitrust watchdog for abuse of Android platform, Digital News,NEW DELHI – India's competition regulator on Thursday (Oct 20) ordered Alphabet Inc's Google to change its approach to its Android platform and fined the US tech company 13.38 billion Indian rupees (
As world grapples with pandemic, Tokyo 2020's Twitter account puts on a happy face, Digital News,TOKYO – The official Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Games Twitter account offers no inkling that the novel coronavirus pandemic has threatened the Games – and the account's cheery tone is
Latest Men In Black leads box office but fails to wow critics, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Men In Black: International led North American box offices over the weekend, but the new sci-fi comedy was not as far into the black as Sony would have liked, taking in an estimated US$28.5 million (S$39
'Angry' customer stirs things up at Ang Mo Kio ice cream cafe, but there's a twist, Lifestyle News,An angsty customer is never a good sign. Especially when you are in the F&B line. No positive feedback ever started with a furious customer asking to see the boss unless you happen t
Mystery man claims to have fathered son of Jayesslee's Janice, Entertainment News,YouTube singing sensation Jayesslee sang their way into netizens' hearts 11 years ago. The 33-year-old Korean-Australian twin sisters — Janice and Sonia Lee — known for their wholesome image, mesmerised viewe
Arrest in Australian cold case made famous by podcast, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian man whose life was laid bare in a popular crime mystery podcast about the disappearance of his wife nearly 40 years ago was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 5). Former first grade rugby league player Chris Dawson, 70,
Hit by Covid-19 outbreak, popular getaway Bintan Lagoon Resort to close after 26 years, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – After 26 years, the popular getaway Bintan Lagoon Resort is bidding visitors a final goodbye, a victim of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on global travel and tourism. Mr
World Cup: Fire-fighter Casemiro provides spark to put Brazil through to last 16, World News,DOHA – Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro took a break from putting out fires to score a scorching goal that sent his side into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1–0 win over Switzerland in their Group G
Driver plows into people on San Francisco street, killing one, World News,A driver plowed a vehicle into five people in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing one, before fleeing the scene, officials said on Wednesday. The suspected driver was later arrested and his vehicle was seized, a police spokesm
Destiny is getting its very own cookbook in 2020, Digital News,No, this isn't a joke – an official Destiny-themed cookbook is coming. The book is written by Victoria Rosenthal, who had previously written a Fallout 4 cookbook. Titled Destiny: The Official Cookbook, the book actually has lore imp
No payment from Robinsons but Sealy will honour mattress purchases, Singapore News,[UPDATE: Nov 5] Three other mattress brands — King Koil, Serta and Simmons — announced on Wednesday evening (Nov 4) that they would be fulfilling all orders from Robinsons customers which have been paid in full, with
Indonesia, US call on G20 to plan pandemic prevention system, Asia News,JAKARTA – The United States and Indonesia on Tuesday (Oct 26) called for the launch of a forum to prepare for future pandemics, urging members of the Group of 20 leading economies to seize an opportunity this month to plan for a
Jackie Chan and crew rescued from mudslide during filming of Project X, Entertainment News,Hong Kong martial artist and movie star Jackie Chan had to be rescued last Friday (Aug 3) after he and his film crew were stuck in a sudden mudslide. Chan wrote on his blog: \”The weather suddenly changed and o
Sudden loss of wealth in mid-life may boost death risk, Health News,People who suffer a sudden, major financial loss in mid-life may face a 50 per cent higher risk of dying within the next 20 years, said the first long-term study of its kind Tuesday. The report in the Journal of the American Medical
At least 17 killed in Philippines troop plane crash, Asia News,MANILA, July 4 – At least 17 people were killed when a Philippines Air Force plane carrying troops crashed on landing in the south of the country and broke up in flames on Sunday, the country's worst military air disaster in nearly
US lawmakers nominate Hong Kong democracy movement for Nobel peace prize, World News,WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have nominated the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Five senators and four House members said in letter to the chairwoman of th
Zac Efron reveals jaw-shattering incident that changed his face, Entertainment News,Zac Efron says shattering his jaw put him at the centre of plastic surgery rumours last year. The 34-year-old actor finally revealed what caused his facial transformation in 2021 in a cover interview for the October
Olympics: With glue and tape, figure skaters strive to keep covered up, Asia News,GANGNEUNG, South Korea – Olympic ice dancers are taking extra precautions to ensure their costumes get attention for all the right reasons, using tape and glue to guarantee they stay covered up as they glide around the
1 man, 2 wives: Alan Tam says his polygamy made the women in his life suffer, Entertainment News,Sometimes having more isn't necessarily a good thing. Take Hong Kong singer Alan Tam, for example. He found himself caught between two women and recently spoke up about his polygamy. According to re
Weibo fined by Chinese regulator for publishing illegal information, China News,SHANGHAI – Chinese social media platform Weibo Corp has been slapped with a three million yuan (S$645,470) fine by China's internet regulator for repeatedly publishing illegal information. The Cyberspace Administrat
Insomnia symptoms tied to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, Lifestyle News,People who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than individuals who don't have any sleep difficulties, a recent study suggests. Researchers followed
Xing Fu Tang has a new store at a coffee shop, this time in Tampines, Lifestyle News,Xing Fu Tang is back at it again, with another bubble tea store recently opened at FoodCity coffee shop at Blk 139 Tampines Street 11. Last month, the popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand had opened an outlet at an Ho
What to expect when restaurants reopen for dine-in from June 19 – if you can even get a reservation, Lifestyle News,After a two-month ban on dining in at hawker centres and restaurants in Singapore, the government has finally announced that all eateries can welcome dine-in customers from Friday (Jun
Couple caught 'fooling around' in Shaw Theatres cinema CCTV footage, Singapore News,A couple was caught behaving inappropriately in a cinema at Shaw Theatres Lido and CCTV footage of the incident was sent to Stomp. Stomp contributor M, who identified herself as a friend of a Shaw Theatres
'A love story that touched the heavens': Elderly woman miraculously recovers from life-threatening Covid-19 after husband tends to her, Singapore News,The Beatles may have sung it, but this elderly couple proved it — all you need is love and anyone can be saved. In an e-book published by A
Kind stranger carries 80kg handicapped woman up stairs after lift at Novena MRT Station breaks down, Singapore News,Several wheelchair users were left stranded at the train platform of Novena MRT Station after a lift broke down on Tuesday morning (Dec 17). Stomp contributor Clarice alerted Stomp to
Fifty Shades of Grey author E. L. James claims producers are desperate for rights to new book, Entertainment News,E. L. James says Hollywood producers are queuing up to buy the rights to her new novel. The 56-year-old author has revealed that after the movie adaptations of her erotic 'Fifty Sha
US welcomes Marcos victory in Philippines: Blinken, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidential victory in the Philippines and looked forward to working with his administration, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Wednesday (May
In first, Sports Illustrated will feature burkini-clad model, Women News,WASHINGTON – Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue, best known for its racy covers of scantily clad bikini models, will feature for the first time a Muslim model wearing a hijab and burkini, the magazine said on Monda
Did Gong Li's 71-year-old French husband just confirm the wedding rumours?, Entertainment News,Was it a slip of the tongue or did French composer Jean-Michel Jarre confirm what inquisitive fans want to know? It was rumoured that the 71-year-old tied the knot with Chinese-born Singaporean actres
21-year-old shows off $500k watch collection, netizens debate how he affords it, Lifestyle News,If you got it, flaunt it. For 21-year-old watch dealer Ben, 'it' comes in the form of a watch collection worth about half a million dollars. In a two-minute TikTok clip posted by user Koocester
China punishes officials for tampering with smog monitor, China News,SHANGHAI – China has punished officials in the provinces of Jiangxi and Henan for tampering with pollution monitoring equipment in order to reduce smog readings, the environment ministry said in a notice on Sunday. China has been w
Indonesia's tyre-bound crocodile finally freed after 6 years, Asia News,PALU, Indonesia – An elusive Indonesian crocodile, which has swum around with a motorcycle tyre stuck around its neck for six years, has finally been freed by an animal lover on the island of Sulawesi. The roughly four-metr
Amy Winehouse biopic in the works, Sam Taylor-Johnson to direct, Entertainment News,LONDON – A feature film about late British singer Amy Winehouse is in the works, with Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson at the helm of the biopic, production and distribution company Studiocanal has sa
You can now reserve a restaurant table on Google Search, Food News,Your makan time just got easier. Google announced today that you can book a table at the restaurant directly through a Google search result or Google Maps. The feature, called \”Reserve with Google\”, allows users to make instant reser
Japan to restart idled nuclear power plants, no plans to replace, says PM, Asia News,TOKYO — Japan will take firm steps to restart idled nuclear power plants to make maximum use of nuclear power to stabilise energy prices and supply, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday (May 27). \”With priori
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in upcoming series, Entertainment News,The 53-year-old actor has landed the lead role in the upcoming autobiographical series about Iron Mike, which is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Colin Preston has penned the script for the
Burger chain closes restaurant after video shows rat cooked in the kitchen, World News,A burger chain in Hawaii has closed its Honolulu restaurant for cleaning after a video showed a rat being cooked on the grill. Teddy's Bigger Burgers has closed the location and fired two employees who appear
Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease, Health News,People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a higher risk of liver disease than individuals whose main source of protein is vegetables, a Dutch study suggests. Researchers fo
Internet sensation The Try Guys, missing one, dying to try laksa. But durian…, Entertainment News,Singapore's food scene is so famous, it's become the perennial favourite of many international celebrities. And there's no exception when it comes to American YouTube sensation The Try
Cambodia PM Hun Sen defends Westerdam ship docking despite coronavirus diagnosis, Asia News,SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia – Cambodia's strongman premier defended on Tuesday (Feb 18) his decision to allow a US cruise ship to dock despite at least one passenger later being diagnosed with the deadly cor
Daimler faces probe over 'new cheating software', World News,Daimler confirmed Sunday it was facing a regulatory probe after a report said German authorities have uncovered a previously unknown type of pollution trickery software allegedly installed by the car giant in some of its vehicles
Tesla loses $174b in value amid Musk Twitter deal funding concern, Money News,Tesla Inc lost $126 billion (S$174 billion) in value on Tuesday (April 26) amid investor concerns that Chief Executive Elon Musk may have to sell shares to fund his $21 billion equity contribution to his $44 billion buyout
Death toll from Indonesia mine collapse rises to 16, Asia News,JAKARTA – The death toll from last week's collapsed gold mine in northern Indonesia has risen to 16, as hopes to find survivors fade, an official said Wednesday (March 6). Eighteen people have been pulled alive but injured from the
Yucks! 'Mushroom' in bak chor mee from Jurong West stall turns out to be cockroach, Singapore News,Stomp contributor Anonymous was looking forward to having supper that he dabao-ed from a stall in Jurong West, but lost his appetite upon discovering a cockroach in his food. Anonymous said h
Briton sentenced to 15 years in Iraq for smuggling artefacts, World News,BAGHDAD — An Iraqi court sentenced a retired British geologist to 15 years in prison on Monday (June 6) for trying to smuggle ancient artefacts out of the country, a Reuters reporter and judicial sources said. Iraqi authorities
Pillion rider falls off motorcycle after getting hit on head by coconut in Penang, Malaysia News,Coconuts make for great food but sometimes they can be a pain in the neck, or in this case the head. On Sunday night (June 26), a video was posted on the Malaysia Gazette Twitter, showing a pillion rider
Small local company ranked No. 1 for customer service ahead of Apple, MBS, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A small home-grown audio company beat major brand names such as Hyatt and Apple to top a ranking of Singapore's best customer service providers. TC Acoustic – an audio distributor with one reta
Ear-resistable Turkish cat Midas becomes internet sensation, World News,ANKARA – Midas was born with two sets of ears and a defective jaw due to a genetic mutation, but this has not stopped the four-month-old Turkish cat from becoming an internet sensation with over 73,000 followers on social media.
Japan to further ease border curbs from Sept 7, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan will further ease border controls from Sept 7 by raising the ceiling for daily entrants to 50,000 and freeing up entry for travellers from all countries on package tours without the need for guides, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Student who confronted North Carolina gunman to be buried with military honours, World News,The slain student hailed as a hero for tackling a gunman during last week's shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) will be buried on Sunday with full military honours. Twenty-on
North Korean man who crossed border wants to defect: South Korea's military, Asia News,SEOUL – A North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified border with South Korea has said he wants to defect to the South, Seoul officials said on Thursday (Nov 5). The man was taken into custody in the D
WTA not returning to China in 2022, wants resolution to Peng Shuai case, China News,The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng'
1 dead after engine explodes midair on Southwest Airlines flight, World News,PHILADELPHIA – An engine on a Southwest Airlines flight with 149 people aboard exploded in mid-air on Tuesday, killing one passenger and nearly sucking another out of a window that was shattered by shrapnel, according to ai
Tencent stops sales on its NFT platform Huanhe a year after launch as scrutiny mounts, Digital News,HONG KONG – Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings' non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe will no longer release digital collectibles to the public, it said on Tuesday (Aug 16), as regulatory
Aussie rodent becomes first 'climate change extinction', World News,Australia officially declared a Great Barrier Reef rodent extinct on Tuesday, making it the first mammal believed to have been killed off by human-induced climate change. The rat-like Bramble Cay melomys — whose only know
Girl, 6, dies in hospital after being found submerged, unattended in pool at Sentosa's Festive Hotel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Assuming that his six-year-old grandniece could swim without a float, a man left her unattended in a hotel swimming pool – with fatal consequences. Andrea Hailey Tan
Sri Lanka detains Syrian for questioning over attacks – sources, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan police are holding a Syrian national in custody for questioning over the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels, three government and military sources told Reuters on Tuesday. \”The terrorist investi
Singapore badminton players including Loh Kean Yew through to India Open finals after rivals withdraw with illness, Singapore News,Without lifting a racket on Saturday (Jan 15), Singapore's shuttlers Terry Hee and Tan Wei Han, and Loh Kean Yew have progressed to the India Open mixed doubles and
Japan Airlines apologises for arrested drunk pilot, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan Airlines apologised on Thursday (Nov 1) after one of its co-pilots was arrested in London for being drunk, delaying its Tokyo-bound flight, a day after another Japanese carrier reported delays blamed on a hung-over pilot. JA
Flash floods, landslides kill 9 in Indonesia, Asia News,MEDAN, Indonesia – Flash floods and landslides have killed at least nine people and forced thousands into temporary shelters on Indonesia's Sumatra island, the local disaster agency said on Thursday (Jan 30). Torrential rain in North Sumat
Apple drops bomb on investors – no more data on how many iPhones it sells, Business Wires News,SAN FRANCISCO – First Apple took away the headphone jack on its iPhones. Then it took away the home button. And now, it has taken away a closely watched performance metric that it has disclosed to investor
Love life like a K-drama: Hwang Jung-eum pregnant 4 months after withdrawing divorce, Entertainment News,Korean actress-singer Hwang Jung-eum's love life has been quite a whirlwind recently. In Sept 2020, she filed for divorce from her husband of four years, Lee Young-don, a former professional
Thai Buddhist temple recycles plastics into robes for monks, Asia News,BANGKOK – At a Buddhist temple south of Bangkok, a monk watches as a machine presses down on thousands of water bottles, before a giant bale of crushed plastic rolls out with a thud. The plastic is destined to be recycled into po
'I don't f*****g care': Elva Hsiao lashes out at mean netizens in emotional livestream video, Entertainment News,We're not sure what she took, but Elva Hsiao's recent burst of gutsy honesty is refreshing. The Taiwanese singer livestreamed a make-up video tutorial on Saturday
Water at new site for Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market contaminated, says official, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo officials said on Friday (April 6) they had found levels of benzene 130 times above the recommended amount in groundwater at the new site for the country's famed Tsukiji fish market. The
Adele to play first concerts in five years with London Hyde Park shows, Entertainment News,LONDON – Music superstar Adele said on Tuesday (Oct 26) she will play two concerts at London's Hyde Park next summer, her first in five years, an announcement British media said caused her website to cras
Man vomits blood and dies in sleep, leaving behind disabled mother with only $6 in bank account, Singapore News,For 22 years, Jenny Koh, 64, has been depending on her son, who goes by the surname Guo, to help her with her daily tasks and activities. As her primary caregiver, this even includes helpi
Ed Sheeran concert tickets will be printed with buyers' names to fight scalpers, Singapore News,Ticket verification measures will be carried out at Ed Sheeran's concert here next year to prevent touting or victims falling to scams. Fans who buy tickets will have their names printed on the
Meta's Facebook to pay $121 million to settle privacy lawsuit over user tracking, Digital News,Facebook agreed to pay $90 million (S$121 million) to settle a decade-old privacy lawsuit accusing it of tracking users' internet activity even after they logged out of the social media website.
Murder probe sought for South Korea sect at centre of coronavirus outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL – The government of Seoul asked for a murder investigation into leaders of a Christian sect at the centre of the country's deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying the church was liable for its refusal to coo
Singaporean in Paris gets Covid-19 before flight home, will spend Christmas alone in hotel, Singapore News,With more vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) opening up in the past few months, there are more options for Singaporeans to enjoy quarantine-free travel — be it to visit their loved ones or for a muc
12 bodies found, dozens missing as Chinese tourist boat sinks off Phuket, Asia News,PHUKET, Thailand – Thailand's navy pulled 12 bodies from waters off the coast of the holiday island of Phuket on Friday after a tourist boat went down in heavy seas with dozens of Chinese passengers on board. Fi
Massive diamond cache detected beneath Earth's surface, World News,There's a load of bling buried in the Earth. More than a quadrillion tons of diamonds to be exact — or one thousand times more than one trillion — US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported this
Indonesian graft buster probes acid attack on himself as police draw blank, Asia News,JAKARTA – A top Indonesian anti-corruption investigator plans to release the findings of his own probe into an acid attack that partially blinded him last year, after a failure by police up to now to solve the case
Apple Podcasts Subscription now available worldwide, Digital News,During Apple's Spring Event, Apple announced big changes to the Podcasts app. Not only is the app getting a redesign, Apple Podcasts Subscription was also announced. This will enable shows to offer premium subscriptions to their
Half-naked man jogging on AYE is also a common sight in the west, says eyewitness, Singapore News,A man who was spotted jogging half-naked along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) on Tuesday evening (Apr 14) is apparently a common sight in the western part of Singapore. After reading Stomp's repor
Helen Mirren to get SAG lifetime honour, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Britain's Helen Mirren will get a lifetime achievement award from her fellow actors at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards ceremony next year, organizers said on Thursday (Nov 18). Mirren, an Oscar winner, has played mor
Man who drove against traffic in fatal AYE crash in 2016 gets one year's jail, 12-year driving ban, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The driver of a Mercedes-Benz that barrelled down the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) against the flow of traffic nearly three years ago, leaving one dead and four injured,
India confirms Asia's first monkeypox death, Asia News,KOCHI, India – India confirmed its first monkeypox death on Monday (Aug 1), a young man in the southern state of Kerala, in what is only the fourth known fatality from the disease in the current outbreak. Last week, Spain reported two monke
Taiwan to push social distancing in coronavirus fight, but no fines yet, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will introduce social distancing measures to help control the coronavirus but will not yet punish people who fail to comply, the health minister said on Tuesday. Taiwan has been successful at limiting
Activist glues his head to 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' painting in The Hague, World News,AMSTERDAM – A climate activist glued his head to glass covering the world-famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting at a museum in The Hague on Thursday (Oct 27), though the artwork was not damaged, ga
Coronavirus patients may be mildly ill for more than a week before condition becomes severe, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Several of the locally infected patients with no known links had seen a doctor two or three times before they were sent to hospital. This is because the illness generally starts mi
Artist buried for 3 days under busy Australian road, World News,An artist has emerged from three days entombed in a steel box under a busy Australian road in a performance billed as a tribute to victims of totalitarian violence. Mike Parr, 73, fasted during his time underground, with oxygen pumped i
Horsing around: Woman asks for face mask, friends buy her horse head , Singapore News,What are friends for, if not some good old-fashioned horsing around? While losing your face mask can be an anxiety-inducing situation nowadays, a woman's friends certainly lightened the mood when they presente
Thai police to deploy thousands for royal protest, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai police will deploy nearly 6,000 officers on Wednesday (Nov 25) at the office that manages the royal fortune as the kingdom braces for a demonstration by protesters demanding that King Maha Vajiralongkorn give up personal con
Novak Djokovic travelled across Europe before Australia trip, at odds with declaration, World News,BELGRADE – Novak Djokovic was in Serbia in the two weeks before flying to the Australian Open from Spain, according to three Belgrade residents, whose accounts to Reuters backed social media posts that
Public suicide of harassment victim in China sparks online soul-searching, China News,BEIJING – The suicide of a Chinese student who threw herself off a building after complaining of sexual harassment by a teacher has sparked online anguish about social decay, particularly because some onlookers egg
Mother files complaint against formula producer in France after baby vomits worm, World News,RENNES, France – A French woman has filed a complaint against a baby formula manufacturer after her infant daughter allegedly vomited a parasitic worm the length of an adult index finger, police said on Wedn
EU Commission authorises Novavax Covid-19 vaccine, World News,BRUSSELS – The European Commission authorised on Monday (Dec 20) the use of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine in the European Union. “With five approved vaccines, the EU has a varied portfolio, based both on novel technologies, such as mRNA, a
Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun laws at White House, World News,WASHINGTON – Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday (June 7), and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition is an S20 built for military purposes, Digital News,Surprise! Samsung has announced that it’s developed a special version of its Galaxy S20 phone for the US federal government and Department of Defence. Called the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition, the phone is b
2020 Olympics: Superfan Naotoshi Yamada dies with unfulfilled Tokyo Games dream, Asia News,Superfan Naotoshi Yamada, famous in Japan for having been to every Summer Games since 1964, has died aged 92 with an unfulfilled dream of watching the Olympics when it returns to Tokyo next year. Japanese broa
2 dead including gunman, 13 people injured in Toronto shooting, World News,MONTREAL – A gunman opened fire in central Toronto on Sunday night (July 22), killing a young woman and injuring 13 other people including a child, before turning the gun on himself, police said. Global News quoted a Toronto
Sleeping family stunned as kangaroo smashes through house window in Australia, World News,MELBOURNE – A kangaroo has shocked a sleeping family by smashing through a bedroom window in suburban Australia and bleeding throughout their home during a distressed late night frenzy. Melbourne resident Mafi
Downpours likely to end Australia bush fires within days, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's months-long bush fires crisis will likely be over within days, officials said on Monday (Feb 10) as heavy rainfall extinguished several massive blazes and was forecast to douse dozens more as downpours swe
3 students found dead in flooded Indonesian cave, Asia News,BANDUNG, INDONESIA – Three university students were found dead in a cave in Indonesia after they were trapped inside by floodwaters, officials said on Monday (Dec 23). A search-and-rescue operation launched on Sunday retrieved five people a
Meet Tokyo's new robot barista at 'Strange Cafe', Food News,TOKYO – Meet Sawyer the robot. While he's not good at small talk – he can brew a mean cup of joe. He's the new barista at Japan's first robot cafe – where everything is automated. Customers at Henn-na Cafe, mea
Family of woman in vegetative state loses suit against NUH and neurosurgeon, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The family of an elderly woman, who is in a vegetative state following surgery in June 2014 to remove a brain tumour, has lost a negligence suit against the National University Hospital (NUH) and
Mask diplomacy: China tries to rewrite coronavirus narrative, China News,BEIJING – With millions of face masks, low interest loans and teams of medical experts, China is trying to paint itself as a Good Samaritan while deflecting criticism over its initial missteps in handling the coronavirus. Beiji
Hong Kong regulator says to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges for rule violations, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said on Friday (Feb 9) it would crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges that operate in the Asian financial hub without a licen
Harrison Ford, 78, returns as Indiana Jones for the final time in fifth movie, Entertainment News,Harrison Ford is set to reprise his role as Indiana Jones in a new movie. The 78-year-old actor will make his return as the iconic archaeologist in a brand new movie in the popular franchise, Lucasfilm
New Zealand rescuers use buckets, towels to save stranded dolphins, World News,WELLINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Volunteers in New Zealand saved seven of nine stranded dolphins on Friday (Aug 12), carrying buckets of water and wrapping the animals in towels to keep them hydrated until the tide on a rem
EU investigates chocolate-linked salmonella outbreak before Easter, World News,BRUSSELS – Europe's health agency said on Wednesday (April 6) it was investigating dozens of reported and suspected cases of salmonella linked with eating chocolate in at least nine countries. Italian confectionery g
Cross-border travel between Singapore and Malaysia kicks off on Aug 17, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Factory operator Nurul Hidayah Norezan was among dozens of Malaysians who made their way across the Causeway to Singapore on Monday (Aug 17), as the two countries' cross-border travel arrangements
'Forever' no more: Chinese stars Fan Bingbing, Li Chen announce split 2 years after engagement, Entertainment News,Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing looked to be on the comeback road after she was embroiled in a tax evasion scandal last year, appearing in public for the first time in nearly a
Twitter rolls out global 'hide replies' feature to give users more control, Digital News,Twitter is globally launching a feature for users to hide certain replies on their tweets, in order to give people more control over their conversations on the site, the company said on Thursday (Nov 2
ERP at most locations to be suspended from April 6 in light of less commuting amid Covid-19 outbreak, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) will be suspended at most locations from April 6, with remaining spots seeing rates slashed. All gantries in the city and several on arterial
Hero or vigilante? Rittenhouse verdict reignites polarised US gun debate, World News,Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on murder charges on Friday (Nov 19) opened yet another front in America's longstanding fight over gun rights: Is it acceptable for a teenager to bring an assault-style rifle t
Loud sounds across Singapore could be linked to detonations in Southern Islands by SAF: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Several loud sounds were reported in various locations across the island, including Orchard and Bukit Timah, at about 11.30am on Saturday (April 27). Police said later at 10pm t
7 linked to Robertson Quay incident charged with offences under Covid-19 regulations , Singapore News,Six men and one woman, aged between 30 and 52, were charged with offences under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act today (June 2). They were accused of flouting circuit breaker measures after gro
99 Malaysian couples tie the knot on auspicious day, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Ninety-nine couples tied the knot in a mass wedding ceremony at a Chinese temple in Malaysia on Monday, the ninth day of the ninth month that is considered an auspicious date by ethnic Chinese. The ceremony at the Thea
Diana Prince will be 'lonely' in Wonder Woman 1984, Entertainment News,Producer Charles Roven has revealed the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel – which stars Gal Gadot as the titular superhero – will see her alter ego struggling to cope with the apparent death of love interest Steve
Viral videos showing men tussling, arguing with police outside Peace Centre are from 2017 case, Singapore News,Two viral videos showing a fight among several men in the Dhoby Ghaut area are of an old case from last year, the police told Stomp in response to queries. The police confirmed today (April
Man kills neighbour's barking dog, then invites him to dinner to eat it, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean farmer killed and cooked a neighbour's barking dog before inviting its unsuspecting owner to join him for a dog-meat dinner, police said, in a case that has sparked online outrage. The
'Now I have no nails, no manicure and no money': Woman left disappointed after $317 manicure, Singapore News,A woman was left sorely disappointed when the manicure she received was far from her expectations. Stomp contributor Audrey shared with Stomp that she visited Nailz Haus to get a ma
Heidi Klum in legal battle with father over daughter's name, Entertainment News,Heidi Klum is in a legal battle with her father over her daughter's name. The America's Got Talent star and her father, Gunther, are at loggerheads over commercial deals for Heidi's eldest daughter Le
First US death in romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak, Health News,LOS ANGELES – US health authorities on Wednesday reported the first death in an outbreak of E.coli bacteria in romaine lettuce that has sickened 121 people across the United States. No details about the victim were immediately released e
Facebook will add its name to WhatsApp and Instagram, Digital News,Facebook will add its name to WhatsApp and Instagram soon. The Information broke the news before a Facebook spokesperson confirmed directly that the change is indeed happening. Instagram will soon be known as \”Instagram from Facebook
World Cup: Shock Germany win 'shook South Korea upside down', Asia News,South Korean fans rejoiced Thursday and called for national service exemptions after their team went out of the World Cup in a blaze of glory, eliminating defending champions Germany with a shock 2-0 victory. In one of
Suspected saline switch sparks Covid-19 vaccine stir in Germany, World News,BERLIN – Authorities in northern Germany appealed to thousands of people on Tuesday (Aug 10) to get another shot of Covid-19 vaccine after a police investigation found that a Red Cross nurse may have injected them with a sal
Buddhist temple denies abbot's alleged sex acts with men, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A century-old Buddhist temple in Race Course Road on Friday (Nov 15) denied allegations that its abbot had been having sex with multiple men on its premises. The 102-year-old Leong San See temple has lodged a p
Australia's two largest states record surge in infections, World News,SYDNEY : Australia's two largest states reported sharp increases in new Covid-19 cases yesterday, a blow to hopes that lockdown restrictions would be lifted with more than half the country's population under stay-at
R. Kelly's accuser wins judgment in suit singer failed to answer, Entertainment News,A woman who accused R. Kelly of sexual abuse has won a civil case by default against the singer, after he failed to respond to her lawsuit and was a no-show in court. The woman, who accused Kelly of repeatedly
UK govt health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than Covid-19, World News,LONDON – The chief medical officers (CMO) of the United Kingdom have said children should return to school after the summer holidays, warning that missing out on their education posed much bigger risks to th
'Wrestling champion' Kurt Tay accepts stranger's challenge to fight at void deck, now under police probe, Singapore News,After getting into a 'brawl' with Steven Lim over a bowl of ramen last October, online personality and self-proclaimed 'wrestling champion' Kurt
Friends cast to be tested for coronavirus before reunion special filming in August, Entertainment News,The cast of Friends will be tested for coronavirus before the reunion special takes place in August. Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer are all set to
Zachary Levi disappointed with Fandral role in Thor movies, Entertainment News,Zachary Levi was disappointed with his role in the Thor movies. The 40-year-old actor – who played Warrior Three member Fandral in The Dark World and Ragnarok after having to quit the first movie due to scheduling conflic
David Bowie feared assassination attempt in Ireland, Entertainment News,David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland. The 69-year-old star died in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, of rock band Aslan, has revealed that David
The upcoming 5.4-inch iPhone is rumoured to have a 'mini' moniker, Digital News,The smallest iPhone 12 model this year could be called the iPhone 12 mini. Tipster @L0vetodream, who has a solid track record of leaks on Apple's products so far, shared in a tweet the purported names for
Tokyo 2020 member says Games going ahead 'is up to US': WSJ, Asia News,Whether the beleaguered Tokyo Olympics begin as planned this July could come down to support from the United States and its new president, the Wall Street Journal quoted Tokyo Organising Committee member Haruyuki Takaha
Brazilian works at same company for 84 years, setting record, World News,BRUSQUE, Brazil – A 100-year-old man from the southern Brazilian city of Brusque has entered the Guinness World Record book for working the longest in the same company: 84 years. Despite his extraordinary accomplishment, Walter
Asean upgrades ties with China, calls Myanmar part of 'family', World News,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said on Thursday (Oct 28) it has agreed with China to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a day after reachin
Caught on video: Man attacks 65-year-old Asian American woman on New York street, World News,New York police are searching for a man who punched and kicked a 65-year-old woman while making “anti-Asian statements”, the latest violent incident following a rise in hate crimes in the United States. The
PSLE, O-level oral exams will be conducted in person this year despite tighter Covid-19 measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children will sit the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and O-level oral exams in person this year, despite tightened Covid-19 measures. In response to queries from Th
Parliament: Authorities looking at adoption laws and surrogacy, do not support gay families, says Minister Desmond Lee, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The authorities are reviewing adoption laws, as well as looking into the issue of surrogacy, following a recent landmark case involving a gay father adop
Indonesia Muslim group slaps fatwa on popular combat game PUBG, Digital News,JAKARTA – A hugely popular but brutal online game was slapped with a fatwa Wednesday by an Indonesian Muslim group who say it insults Islam and makes addicted players violent. The religious edict, issued in conservative Ace
Philippines orders citizens in Iraq to leave after Iran attacks US forces, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines has ordered a mandatory evacuation for Filipinos in Iraq, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after Iran attacked American forces there in response to a US strike that killed an Iranian
Taylor Swift wins most prizes at MTV Europe Music Awards, Entertainment News,DUESSELDORF – Taylor Swift walked away with four prizes at MTV's Europe Music Awards on Sunday (Nov 13), including best video for her 10-minute All Too Well. Double-award winners included Nicki Minaj for best song and
SMRT technician killed, another injured in accident at Ang Mo Kio bus depot, Singapore News,An accident at Ang Mo Kio bus depot on June 6 morning killed an SMRT technician and left another injured. The men sustained injuries while carrying out repair work on a mini-bus at the Automotive Services com
Man charged over armed robbery at foodcourt, investigations reveal possible inside job, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Police were alerted to a case of armed robbery at a foodcourt last weekend, only to uncover later that it could have been an inside job, with a worker at the eatery being the mastermind
Taiwan film The Paradise scores 3 nominations at Shanghai International Film Festival, Entertainment News,A tale of drug addicts in Taiwan has been nominated for not one but three awards at the upcoming Shanghai International Film Festival. The Paradise is nominated for three Asian New Talent Awards
Jodie Whittaker to leave sci-fi series Dr Who in 2022, Entertainment News,LONDON – Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to take on the lead role in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, will be leaving the television show next year, Britain's BBC said on Thursday (July 29). The British actress has portraye
Jay Chou announces new album with behind-the-scenes video in Paris, Entertainment News,TAIPEI — Mandopop star Jay Chou, who has been teasing his long-awaited album for months, has finally announced that it will be released on July 15. The highly anticipated album is his first studio album in six yea
Let down by rich and failing the poor, global vaccine scheme to be shaken up, World News,BRUSSELS – Shunned by rich countries and failing to meet the needs of the poorest, a programme co-led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for fair distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is planning a shake-up, int
Hitmaker Sting sells career music catalogue to Universal, Entertainment News,LONDON – British singer-songwriter Sting has sold his career music catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group, the company said on Thursday (Feb 10), in the latest such move by an artist to cash in on their work. The dea
Round-the-clock vigil to give thousands a chance to bid Queen Elizabeth farewell, World News,LONDON – Mourners in their thousands will be able to file past the coffin of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth in a round-the-clock lying-in-state from Wednesday (Sept 7) evening to early on the day of her
New Zealand, Australia say too soon to ease restrictions despite coronavirus slowdown, Singapore News,MELBOURNE – Officials in New Zealand and Australia, hailed globally for their early signs of success in combating the spread of the coronavirus, said on Monday (April 13) that it was too soon to sta
Depeche Mode announce new album and world tour, Entertainment News,BERLIN – British electronic music pioneers Depeche Mode announced a new album and world tour on Tuesday (Oct 4) their first since the death of founding member Andrew Fletcher this year. In a press event livestreamed from Berlin, sing
Daredevil faces off She-Hulk in his MCU return, Entertainment News,The moment fans have been waiting for is here. Marvel Studios has finally unveiled an extended look at the return of Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock / Daredevil. Marvel has been teasing fans of the hero's Marvel Cinematic Univer
Australian summers grow longer due to climate change: Study, World News,SYDNEY – Australian summers are lengthening by a month or more while winters are getting shorter due to climate change, according to an analysis by a leading think tank released on Monday (March 2). The Australia Institute said
Google to make two-factor authentication compulsory for users soon, Digital News,Two-factor authentication (2FA) will soon be made compulsory for Google users. In a statement to PC World on World Password Day, Mark Risher – the director of product management for identity and user security at Google
India should brace for third Covid-19 wave by October, say health experts , Asia News,BENGALURU – A third wave of coronavirus infections is likely to hit India by October, and although it will be better controlled than the latest outbreak the pandemic will remain a public health threat for at least
Final Fantasy XVI's producer says the next big reveal will be in Spring 2022, Digital News,As much as we'd like to end off the year without any further delays, we have to be the bearer of bad news for those looking forward to Final Fantasy XVI. Apparently, due to complications caused by th
Hong Kong chief abandons policy speech; protest leader hospitalised, Asia News,Hong Kong's embattled leader abandoned a State of the Union-style speech on Wednesday after she was shouted down by opposition lawmakers on a day that also saw a prominent protest leader left bloodied by hammer-wield
Top Christmas toys of 2019 for kids aged 7 and up that they will actually like, Lifestyle News,Buying toys for kids aged 7 and up is difficult – at this age, tweens start veering away from cutesy preschooler toys and many prefer smart gadgets. So, we've done our homework and rounded up some of
Video games may help ageing pooches stay mentally nimble, World News,At first sight, enthusiastic Border Collies Miley and Tiara may not appear to be providing insights into the deeper workings of the canine mind. Even while demonstrating an experiment used in a recent study at Vienna's Univers
Roy Horn of Las Vegas magic duo Siegfried and Roy dies of Covid-19: Report, Entertainment News,Magician Roy Horn, who alongside Siegfried Fischbacher starred in a popular, long-running Las Vegas act built around rare tigers, died on Friday from of complications of Covid-19, the Las Vegas Review-Jour
World Games 2021 moved to avoid Tokyo 2020 Olympics clash, World News,LONDON/TOKYO: World Games Birmingham CEO Nick Sellers said they had little choice but to move the 2021 event to 2022 as a clash with the postponed Tokyo Olympics would have seen them lose out on broadcasters and official scorers f
Show me the money: Wealth-flaunting meme goes viral in China, China News,SHANGHAI – Chinese social media users have seized on a viral meme in which people are pictured literally rolling in their own wealth, spawning a range of cheeky counter-posts poking fun at the country's nouveau riche. Post
Temples underwater as floods hit historic Thai city, Asia News,AYUTTHAYA – Several temples in Thailand's historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday (Oct 6), as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country. More than 40 temples in Ayutthaya, home to ancient Buddhist temp
King Charles once 'breakdanced in Brazil with topless ladies', Entertainment News,King Charles reportedly once breakdanced in Brazil with topless women. The 74-year-old monarch – who was known as Prince Charles before he acceded to the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in September
Hanoi urges residents to stop eating dog meat, Asia News,Hanoi officials urged residents on Tuesday to ease off eating dog meat, saying the popular dish is tarnishing the city's image and risks spreading rabies. Roasted, boiled or steamed, dog meat can be found in markets and food shops across
Parliament: To protect local jobs, Government has to cut foreign worker quota, says Chee Hong Tat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Jobs for Singaporeans will be lost and socio-political problems could flare up if the country does not control the number of foreign workers, said Senior Minister of State fo
Get active for 150 minutes a week? Make that 300, say SportSG and HPB, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – A revised set of Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines that focuses on encouraging people to do a variety of activities and reduce sedentarism was launched by Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the Health P
Apple worker says she was fired after leading movement against harassment, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – An Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they called harassment and discrimination at the company said on Thursday that she had been fired. Janneke Parrish, a
Thai opposition files no-confidence motion against 'flawed' PM, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's opposition parties on Wednesday (June 15) filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and 10 cabinet ministers, accusing them of graft, economic mismanagement and o
SGH employee praised for helping elderly man who was stranded on overhead bridge for 3 hours, Singapore News,An elderly man was stuck on an overhead bridge in Chinatown for three hours after losing strength in his legs — and his ordeal would have persisted if not for a woman who came to the rescue.
Sheng Siong apologises after loose trolley seen crashing into 2 shoppers, Singapore News,A loose trolley and a travelator — sounds like a recipe for disaster. In a video uploaded to TikTok on Tuesday night (April 19), a goods trolley smashed into a woman going down a travelator in a Sheng Siong outl
Online view swap offers a window on a world in lockdown, World News,Bored of seeing the same view day after day under lockdown? Why not try swapping it for one on the other side of the world? That is the idea behind a website that allows people to travel the world virtually by sharing videos from th
Newspaper says Alibaba has fired employee who accused former co-worker of sexual assault, China News,BEIJING – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding has dismissed a female employee who accused a former co-worker of sexual assault earlier this year, government-backed newspaper Dahe Daily rep
Facebook's Zuckerberg promises a review of content policies after backlash, Digital News,Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said he would consider changes to the policy that led the company to leave up controversial posts by President Donald Trump during recent demonstrations protesting the
Thai hospital tycoon who promised Pfizer vaccine says deal now unlikely, Asia News,BANGKOK – The chair of Thailand's Thonburi Healthcare Group said on Wednesday (Aug 4) that a deal to import 20 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Covid-19 vaccine was unlikely to happen, despite his earlier cl
India court sentences 16 policemen to life for killing 42 Muslims in 'Hashimpura massacre', Asia News,NEW DELHI – An Indian court on Wednesday (Oct 31) sentenced 16 police officers to life imprisonment for rounding up and massacring dozens of unarmed Muslims during historic riots in the co
Homemade 'Nikes' give Filipino athlete a golden edge, Asia News,MANILA – To some athletes, brands count for everything when it comes to performance. Filipino schoolgirl Rhea Bullos bagged three gold medals at an athletics competition this week without wearing shoes, opting instead to wrap
Banksy, please tell Tokyo if you really did this rat painting, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo on Thursday (April 25) displayed a drawing thought to be the work of Banksy, as the city's mayor urged the famous and mysterious street artist to get in touch. Curious Tokyo residents, tourists and art lovers
3 years in the making: Naomi Neo shares update on long-awaited house with swimming pool, Lifestyle News,Naomi Neo gave her followers a sneak peek at her new house and we are envious. In a TikTok post uploaded yesterday (July 31), the 26-year-old brought her four-year-old son Kyzo for a tour of their
British surgeon fined $18,000 for branding initials on patients' livers, World News,LONDON – A surgeon who admitted branding his initials on the livers of two patients undergoing transplants at a British hospital was fined Friday (Jan 12) and sentenced to carry out unpaid community work. Simon
Stefanie Sun gives birth to second child – a baby girl weighing 2.79kg, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Homegrown Mandopop singer Stefanie Sun has given birth to her second child, a girl. On Instagram and Facebook, she shared a photo on Monday (July 30) of herself holding her infant daughter with the
Australian volunteer firefighter charged with lighting bush fires, World News,SYDNEY – Police in fire-ravaged Australia on Wednesday (Nov 27) charged a volunteer firefighter with arson, alleging he lit seven blazes before returning to help colleagues extinguish them. Authorities allege the 19-year-o
Air Canada flight makes emergency landing in Hawaii, World News,MONTREAL – Shocked passengers described being tossed around an Air Canada passenger jet as it hit a pocket of turbulence on its way to Australia on Thursday (July 11) and was forced to make an emergency landing. Flight AC33 from Vancouv
Brendan Fraser suffered bouts of vertigo after removing prosthetic suit worn on The Whale, Entertainment News,Brendan Fraser suffered bouts of vertigo when he removed the prosthetic suit he wore for new movie The Whale. The Mummy star plays an overweight man who weighs around 600 pounds in Darren Ar
'Buy as much as possible': Taiwan sees boon to coronavirus panic buying, Asia News,TAIPEI – People in Taiwan were told to buy as much as possible during the coronavirus outbreak, as the island's premier struck a distinctly different approach to panic buying by advising them there was
Oxford finds Covid-19 shot 76% effective for 3 months after single dose, World News,LONDON – Oxford University and AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine showed in a study it had 76 per cent efficacy against symptomatic infection for three months after a single dose, which increased if the second shot
Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British Covid-19 vaccine developer, World News,LONDON, Aug 4 – British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert has many science accolades to her credit but now shares an honor with Beyonce, Marilyn Monroe and Eleanor Roosevelt: a Barbie doll in her likeness. Gil
Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to remain in custody, World News,WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into President Donald Trump's Florida resort will remain in custody at least another week, a federal magistrate ruled on Monday. The wo
South Korea Covid-19 vaccine rollout grinds to halt as new cases hit record high, Asia News,SEOUL, July 13 – South Korea's rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations to people aged 55-59 has stuttered to a week-long halt after a record high number of new cases sparked a rush for shots, exhausting availab
Hong Kong's government broadcaster ordered to support national security mission, China News,HONG KONG – Staff of Hong Kong's embattled public broadcaster were ordered on Wednesday (Sept 29) to support national security and the interests of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments, the broadca
Geylang is lit, as Ramadan bazaar 2021 goes virtual, Lifestyle News,Every year, the month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims in Singapore and around the world who fast from dawn till dusk. This year, it starts from this Tuesday (April 13) and ends on May 12. A big staple of the festivities is the ann
Websites of airlines, banks, tech companies back online after brief global outage, Digital News,NEW YORK – Several airlines, banks and technology websites were coming back online on Thursday afternoon (July 22) after a brief outage, the third such widespread incident noted in just a span of two mont
Kurt Cobain's blue guitar in Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit video to be sold at auction, World News,BEVERLY HILLS — The iconic blue guitar Kurt Cobain rocked out with in Nirvana's seminal 90s Smells Like Teen Spirit music video is expected to fetch up to $800,000 (S$1 million) when
Canada says China has granted consular access to second detainee, World News,OTTAWA – Canadian diplomats received consular access on Sunday (Dec 16) to the second of two men detained by China over the past week, Canada's foreign ministry said in a statement that gave few details. Mr John McCall
Britain's Prince William contracted Covid-19 in April: Media, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince William contracted Covid-19 in April at a similar time to his father Prince Charles, British media reported late on Sunday (Nov 1), citing Kensington Palace sources. Prince William, grandson
China conducts first sea-based space rocket launch, Digital News,BEIJING – China launched a space rocket from sea for the first time on Wednesday, its space agency announced, the latest step in Beijing's push to become a major space power. The Asian giant now spends more than Russia and Japan o
Malaysia to scrap subsidies for some cooking oil products, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will abolish subsidies for certain cooking oil products from July 1, its government announced on Tuesday (June 21), in what it said was a move to ensure domestic supply and stabilise prices. The world&#x
Kimly voluntarily suspends trading amid disclosure gaps, Business Wires News,Barely a week after Kimly Limited sought a halt in the trading of its shares pending an announcement, Singapore's largest traditional coffee shop operator voluntarily suspended trading on Tuesday, amid speculation of d
Ibiza seeks detectives to crash parties as Covid-19 surges, World News,MADRID, Spain – Wanted: Private detectives who can pass as tourists to help stop illegal raves on the Spanish party island of Ibiza. Successful applicants will be aged from 30 to 40, and able to blend in with party-goers. Their t
Ho Ching clarifies her reaction to Taiwan donating masks to Singapore, Singapore News,Singaporeans and Taiwanese alike have been kicking up a fuss over Ho Ching's take on Taiwan's mask donations. But was it 'mask' ado about nothing? Personal remarks will not affect ongoing talks
Oslo gay bar shooting won't stop fight for equal rights, Norway's prime minister says, World News,OSLO — The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday (June 25) will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals to live a free and
Sri Lanka's new president says non-violent protests can continue after crackdown, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's new President Ranil Wickremesinghe told diplomats this week that non-violent protests against his government will be allowed to continue, including in the commercial capital Co
Victoria's Secret hires first transgender model after criticism, World News,Victoria's Secret has hired Valentina Sampaio as its first transgender model, her agent said on Tuesday, as the struggling lingerie brand seeks to modernize its image. Daniel Robson at Premier Model Management in L
Losing 42kg in under 2 years: Singapore woman achieves feat mostly by walking, Lifestyle News,Jasmin Ting knew it was time to take action when climbing up a flight of stairs proved too much of a struggle for her. The 35-year-old administrative executive barely made it up five steps before needing to
Warm smiles, cold comfort from North Korea's Olympic 'army of beauties', Asia News,GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – Roaming the Olympic venues in their red winter suits and white woolly hats, North Korea's cheerleaders have been on a mission to show the human side of the nuclear-armed st
Lawyer struck off rolls for forging degree results, Singapore News,A young lawyer hoping to improve her chances of getting a job in the Singapore Legal Service submitted a forged transcript that reflected better grades in 2013. The 25-year-old did not land the job. When Ms Jaya Anil Kumar applied a
Brie Larson wants all-female Marvel blockbuster, Entertainment News,Brie Larson and all the actresses from the Marvel Cinematic Universe have approached Kevin Feige about making an all-female focused film. The 30-year-old Hollywood star appeared in the first female-led MCU movie when she played Caro
Many populations fear big job loss from automation: survey, Business Wires News,The public is broadly fearful that automation will lead to significant job losses, with many populations sceptical the technologies will boost economic efficiency, according to a survey of 10 countries released Thursday.
The Galaxy Note20+ may not have the 100X zoom feature of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Digital News,The 100X Space Zoom feature could remain exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra according to tipster Ice Universe. Ice Universe tweeted that the Galaxy Note20 series will not have the 100X Space Zoom featu
Rapper Mac Miller died of drug overdose: Coroner, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Rapper Mac Miller was killed by a deadly mix of drugs and alcohol, the Los Angeles medical examiner's office said on Monday (Nov 5). The 26-year-old performer, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was found dea
Goldman Sachs CEO says 'no gender bias' in Apple Card, Digital News,Goldman Sachs chief executive David Solomon on Thursday (Nov 21) denied allegations of gender discrimination against an artificial intelligence programme used for setting credit limits for a new card from tech giant Apple.
Facebook developing Instagram companion app to take on Snapchat, Digital News,On Monday, The Verge reported that Facebook is working on a standalone messaging app designed to work with Instagram. Like Snapchat, Threads will let users constantly share intimate content like their current location, mov
Ukrainian foreign minister says ready to negotiate, but will not surrender, World News,WASHINGTON – Ukraine was ready to negotiate to end the war started by Russia's invasion more than two weeks ago, but would not surrender or accept any ultimatums, the country's foreign minister Dmytro Ku
16 injured from a tourist boat explosion in Krabi, Asia News,BANGKOK – A tourist speedboat carrying 31 passengers exploded in front of Phi Phi Le island in the southern Thailand province of Krabi on Sunday, injuring 16, mostly tourists from China, the Phi Phi police told Reuters. The speedboat, name
Take a look in the original Top Gun house, Entertainment News,In Oceanside, California, a tiny pastel blue bungalow is nestled between lofty hotels and apartment blocks. It is the Top Gun house. The house was owned by Maverick's love interest, Charlie, in the 1986 original film. Now restored an
Kim Jong Un haircut not free in Singapore: SM Ong, Singapore News,In January ,when it was reported that Singapore and Vietnam were shortlisted for the second US-North Korea summit, I was low-key hoping that we would get it again. While some have complained that Singapore wasted too much money hostin
'Everyone needs fresh air': Seniors say it's hard to stay at home despite latest Covid-19 advisory, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After a long day at work, Mr Ismail, 65, usually unwinds at an open-air plaza in Lorong 4 Toa Payoh before going home at about 10pm. There, he grabs a cup of
Bring your own egg to this hawker stall and get char kway teow for 50 cents on National Day, Food News,SINGAPORE – You can get a plate of char kway teow for only 50 cents at this hawker stall, but there's a catch – you need to bring your own egg. The bargain is being offered by Mr Dominic Neo,
South Korean MPs demand execution of North's Olympic delegate, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean lawmakers protested Friday over a visit by a top North Korean general for the Pyeongchang Olympics, labelling him a war criminal over the 2010 sinking of a warship and calling for his execution. Kim Yo
Online article on digital currency trading passing off as ST report is fake, Digital News,SINGAPORE – A fake news article on digital currency trading passing off as a report by The Straits Times has been making its round online. The page, which mirrors ST's website, displays a story about local
Aretha Franklin's granddaughter auditioned for American Idol but didn't make it through, Entertainment News,Aretha Franklin's granddaughter auditioned for American Idol. Unfortunately, Grace Franklin, 16, whose father is the late music icon's son Kecalf Cunningham, failed to make
Pete Davidson will not appear in first season of The Kardashians, Entertainment News,Pete Davidson will not appear in the first season of The Kardashians. The 28-year-old comedian made his first official appearance with girlfriend Kim Kardashian at the premiere of the new Hulu show in Los Angeles th
Serena Williams withdraws injured from French Open before Maria Sharapova clash, World News,Serena Williams announced her shock withdrawal from the French Open on Monday with injury just minutes before her scheduled fourth-round clash against long-time rival Maria Sharapova. The 36-year-old said she
GE2020: Goh Chok Tong says certain familiar faces 'fall short' of standards set by past opposition leaders, doesn't name names, Singapore News,Last night's lively televised political debate involving politicians from four different parties saw the country tuning in to hear what t
Chinese director claims Jet Li's the next star on the chopping board after Vicki Zhao, Entertainment News,BEIJING – Rumours are swirling online that the next star to be blacklisted by the Chinese authorities is martial arts actor Jet Li. A list of seven names has been circulating online in the
Daily roundup: Malaysian man dives into sea to escape arrest for ignoring lockdown orders – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Malaysian man dives into sea to escape arrest for ignoring lockdown orders The man, who's in his 20s, ha
Former Chinese official extradited to US on money laundering, fraud charges, World News,WASHINGTON – A former Chinese official and fugitive has been extradited from Sweden to Los Angeles to face charges of money laundering and immigration fraud, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday (Jun
Quan Yi Fong says David Gan talked her out of quitting showbiz, Entertainment News,The life of an artiste is often a hard one, masked by what they feel is a need to put on a brave front to the public so people think that everything is fine. In an intimate chat with Golden Horse winner Yeo Yann Yann
'I am beyond devastated': Asia Argento mourns boyfriend Anthony Bourdain, World News,LOS ANGELES – Anthony Bourdain's girlfriend, Italian actress Asia Argento, has released a statement after the television chef died by suicide at age 61 on Friday (Jun 8). Following official confirmati
North Korea, South Korea discuss joint teams at Asian Games, Asia News,The two Koreas on Monday discussed forming unified teams for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia to extend the burgeoning diplomacy on the peninsula that took off at the Winter Olympics. At their historic summit in April, North
Samsung heir says he will not hand over management rights to children, Asia News,SEOUL – Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee, embroiled in a bribery scandal, on Wednesday (May 6) apologised over controversial succession plans and said he will not hand over management rights to his children at the family-c
Instagram aims to launch chronological feed option in 2022, Digital News,The head of Instagram said on Wednesday (Dec 8) he aims to launch next year a version of the app with a chronological feed, rather than one ranked algorithmically, in his first appearance before Congress where he was grilled ab
Scientists hope to revive near-extinct northern white rhino in Kenya, World News,Scientists working to save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction plan to implant its artificially developed embryos in another, more abundant rhino subspecies in Kenya later this year, researchers and government
Largest study yet offers no clear talc link to ovarian cancer, Lifestyle News,CHICAGO – US researchers who conducted the largest study yet into whether applying powder to the genitals increases a woman's risk of ovarian cancer were unable to definitively put to rest the issue that has prompted
A few good women: Female filmmakers at Cannes, Entertainment News,In a year dominated by the #MeToo movement, the Cannes film festival – which starts Tuesday – is feeling the heat to address glaring gender imbalances in the competition for its top prize, the Palme d'Or. But the numbers show the
5,000 feral camels culled in drought-hit Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Helicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia, officials said Tuesday (Jan 14). Aboriginal
UN climate agreement clinched after late drama over coal, 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. GLASGOW, Nov 14 – U.N. climate talks ended Saturday with a deal that
Trump says no president has been as 'tough' on Russia, World News,US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that no president has been as \”tough\” on Russia as him but appeared to contradict his intelligence agencies when asked if Russia was still targeting the United States. Trump, fa
Recycling plastic in packaging obsessed Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – At a recycling plant outside Tokyo, workers in face masks pick through an unending torrent of plastic rubbish, fuelled by a national obsession with pristine packaging – and famously strict rules that ensure much of it is reclaimed and
Accused of theft, then acquitted: Police report by CAG chief's family was to stop maid from complaining to MOM, says judge, Singapore News,For the nine years from 2007 that she worked for Changi Airport Group chairman Liew Mun Leong and his family, Indonesian Parti Liyani had a relatively harmo
Blood test may predict premature birth, Health News,US and Danish researchers said Thursday they have developed an inexpensive blood test that may predict with up to 80 per cent accuracy whether a pregnant woman will give birth prematurely. While more research is needed before the test is ready for
Thomas Ong leaves car door open for 2 hours – and other times his forgetfulness almost got him in trouble , Entertainment News,Low crime doesn't mean no crime, but it does mean that you might get away with leaving your car unlocked in Singapore. That is, if you're very very lucky — like l
Vietnam shuts airports, imposes curfews as Typhoon Noru nears, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam closed airports, announced curfews and urged thousands more people evacuate on Tuesday (Sept 27) as intensifying Typhoon Noru barrelled towards the country, two days after causing at least eight deaths and wides
Former Bros singer Matt Goss treated for PTSD after mum's 'very violent' death, Entertainment News,Matt's mother Carol died in 2014 after battling cancer and he has revealed that he sought treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as he struggled to cope with the loss.
Singapore files declaration under Unclos to ensure no party unilaterally starts third-party action against Republic, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has filed a declaration under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) to ensure that no signatory of the international treaty
Budget 2021: GST to be imposed on goods bought online imported by air or post, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Low-value goods bought online and imported by air or post will be subject to the goods and services tax (GST) from Jan 1, 2023. GST will also be extended to imported non-digital services for con
Instagram removes Following tab in move toward app simplicity, Digital News,Instagram has confirmed the removal of the Following tab, thus taking away users' ability to view the activity of other accounts. On Monday, Instagram confirmed to Buzzfeed that the Following Tab has been removed in the
Bhutan orders first coronavirus lockdown as cases hit 113, Asia News,THIMPU – Bhutan ordered its first nationwide lockdown on Tuesday (Aug 11) after a returning resident tested positive for coronavirus after being discharged from quarantine and coming into close contact with people in the capital Th
Felicia Chin felt 'useless', couldn't deal with the stress after joining Mediacorp and developed eating disorder, Entertainment News,It's quite common to hear of people dealing with work stress by snacking. But for local actress Felicia Chin, it developed into an eating disorder.
Ka-Soh is closing its flagship outlet at Outram after 20 years, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE — After 20 years in Outram, the flagship Ka-Soh restaurant will close on June 26. The brand is best known for its traditional Cantonese-style fish soup with a rich, milky broth achieved by hours of boiling. This
Singapore's miracle man: He returns to rock climbing just 4 months after being told he'd never walk again, Singapore News,Let it be known that in life, the only obstacle is yourself. In a glorious feat of mind over matter, Chua Chee Beng got to his feet a mere two months after he was told
Licence mix-up at pop-up fair CMYK costs vendors thousands of dollars, Singapore News,It was marketed as a bigger, hipper version of popular outdoor flea market Artbox. But behind the picture-perfect decor at pop-up event Creative Millennials Youth Karnival (CMYK) last week, things turned ugly after
Facebook starts 'read before sharing' trial for Android users, Digital News,Do you have a habit of sharing articles you see on Facebook without reading them beyond the headline? Facebook's latest beta feature is about to change that. Today, Facebook is rolling out a News Feed feature
Rockstar loses its rock star GTA game producer, Digital News,The creative force behind the Grand Theft Auto video games, Dan Houser, will leave next month the Rockstar Games firm he cofounded, its parent company said. Houser produced and helped write the GTA games, one of the most lucrative video ga
Australia relaxes Covid-19 testing rules amid Omicron surge, World News,SYDNEY – Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun Covid-19 testing facilities on Thursday by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements for tests, as daily cases topped 20,000
Boeing 737 goes into Florida river with 136 on board, no fatalities, World News,JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – A chartered Boeing 737 jetliner with 143 people on board slid off a runway and into the St Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday while attempting to land at a military base in a thunders
Fann Wong: I forgot Christopher Lee was in jail, Entertainment News,Scandals in local showbiz are few and far between, but who can forget when Christopher Lee served time in 2007 for a hit-and-run? At that time, all eyes were on local actress Fann Wong as the other half of Singapore's celebrity
Lexus launches the new ES in Singapore, prices start at $270,800, Lifestyle News,The all-new Lexus ES makes its debut in Singapore in three different variants — the ES 250, the ES 300h, and for the first time in Singapore, the ES 250 F SPORT. A cornerstone in the Lexus model lineup, the Lexus ES fir
French doctor charged with killing nine patients in resuscitation scam, World News,STRASBOURG, France – An anaesthetist in the French eastern city of Besancon is suspected of poisoning patients during surgery to trigger heart failures and then heroically bring them back from the brink of death. On n
Ex-USC gynaecologist arrested in Los Angeles on sexual assault charges, World News,LOS ANGELES – A former University of Southern California gynaecologist accused by hundreds of patients of molestation and other misconduct over the past three decades was arrested on Wednesday on charges of sexually a
On navy day, Putin says United States is main threat to Russia, World News,ST PETERSBURG, Russia – President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (July 31) signed a new naval doctrine which cast the United States as Russia's main rival and set out Russia's global maritime ambitions for crucial areas s
Motor racing: Vietnam to host Formula One race from 2020, organisers confirm, Asia News,Vietnam will join the Formula One calendar in 2020 with a street race in the capital city Hanoi, the organisers said on Wednesday (Nov 7). The Vietnamese Grand Prix is the first new race announced since Liberty M
In broad daylight: Man steals bag containing over $1,000 in cash at Woodlands food court, Singapore News,He looked around to see if anyone would see him stealing, but his actions were caught on camera. CCTV footage shared on Facebook last Thursday (Jan 27) showed a man walking past a food court at V
Drew Barrymore mistakenly sent a racy video clip to 16-year-old boy, Entertainment News,Drew Barrymore mistakenly sent a racy video clip to a teenage boy. The 46-year-old actress intended to send a video of herself getting dressed to close pal Cameron Diaz but it ended up going to a 16-year-old boy.
Shopee opens new regional HQ in line with Singapore's push into digital economy, Digital News,Home-grown shopping platform Shopee opened its new six-storey regional headquarters in Kent Ridge on Tuesday (Sept 3) in a move that bodes well for Singapore's push into the digital economy sector
Nanny flamed for taking on 5 children at once, even roped in own maid to help, Singapore News,Parents want the best for their kids. So understandably one father got pretty furious when he found out that the nanny he employed was taking care of other children besides his own, reported Shin Min Daily
Singaporean claims his passport was torn at Malaysian checkpoint, Singapore News,After he got married in February last year, it has been his daily routine to ride his motorcycle from his home in Johor, where he lives with his wife and in-laws, to work in Singapore, and back. The Singaporean man, who
Mekong villagers land heaviest ever freshwater fish, Asia News,Cambodian villagers on the Mekong River have caught what researchers say is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded, a stingray that weighed in at 300kg and took around a dozen men to haul to shore. Christened Boramy — mea
In Coachella debut, Japan megastars try anew to conquer US, Entertainment News,More than 25 years after X Japan first attempted to conquer the US market, the metalheads are trying again — and recent events, at first glance, would not appear auspicious. Yoshiki, the fiercely energetic drummer and pr
Youth sits on counter and shouts at minimart staff after being rejected sale of cigarettes, Singapore News,A youth was caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage causing a commotion at a minimart in Woodlands after he was rejected from buying cigarettes. Angel Supermart, a community-owned co
Group plays badminton 'during wee hours daily' in Sengkang, Singapore News,Stomp contributor Rebecca was frustrated after being constantly kept awake by the slamming of shuttlecocks against rackets at 2am. And, according to Rebecca, this is not a one-off incident — it has been happening d
Coronavirus woes force famous Hong Kong snake restaurant to shut, Asia News,A famous Hong Kong snake meat restaurant, She Wong Yee, will shut its doors this month after more than three decades in business, as the coronavirus keeps customers away. Located in the usually bustling Causeway Bay shopping
Some KFC stores to close all week in UK chicken crisis, Food News,LONDON – Some KFC outlets in Britain are to remain shut for the rest of the week, the fast-food operator said Tuesday (Feb 20) as a supply crisis rumbled on, leaving fans craving a fix of deep-fried chicken. About 450 of the chain
South Korea's Krafton, maker of hit game PUBG, tumbles on debut, Money News,SEOUL/HONG KONG – Shares in Krafton Inc, the Tencent Holdings-backed South Korean company behind blockbuster video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), fell as much as 20 per cent on their trading debut on Tu
Ed Sheeran sued for copying Marvin Gaye hit, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran was sued on Thursday (Jun 28) for at least US$100 million (S$136.7 million) for allegedly copying large parts of Marvin Gaye's classic Let's Get It On for his smash hit Think
Disney to revamp Splash Mountain to feature company's first Black princess, World News,LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney Co said on Thursday it will renovate its Splash Mountain theme park ride to feature Tiana, the entertainment company's first Black princess and the star of 2009 animated film Th
Man City fans to sport high-tech scarves next season, Digital News,Select supporters of Manchester City will sport the latest in wearable technology next season as the humble soccer scarf gets an upgrade, complete with a biometric sensor integrated into the fabric to monitor emotional, physiological
Apple recalls older three-prong wall plug adapters due to risk of electric shock, Digital News,SINGAPORE – Apple has announced the voluntary recall of its older three-prong wall plug adapters designed for use in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Thursday (April
Pink Dot rally shines light on discrimination, Section 377A, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hong Lim Park was awash in shades of pink on Saturday (June 29) as the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community gathered for the annual Pink Dot SG event to highlight discrimination a
North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un elected as general secretary of ruling party: State media, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been elected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party, state media KCNA said on Monday (Jan 11), taking over the title from his late fath
'I fainted after using the washroom': Zheng Wanling menstruated for 3 weeks because of menopause, Entertainment News,Local actress Zheng Wanling, who rose to popularity in the 1980s, recently explained why she didn't accept any acting jobs since returning to Singapore in 2018. She had
Seoul city seeks $5m in damages from church over new Covid-19 outbreak, Asia News,SEOUL – The metropolitan government in South Korea's capital Seoul said on Friday (Sept 18) it would seek 4.6 billion won (S$5.3 million) in damages against a church for causing the spread of the coronavirus by di
Thailand on high alert for China virus ahead of Lunar Near Year, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai health officials are stepping up monitoring and inspection at its airports for the new mystery virus from China ahead of Lunar New Year, when Chinese visitors flock to the South-east Asian country, a health off
Ilo Ilo director Anthony Chen triggers minor bomb scare at Changi Airport, Entertainment News,Acclaimed Singaporean film-maker Anthony Chen caused a minor bomb scare on Wednesday evening (Jan 9), when he absent-mindedly left a bag unattended at Changi Airport's arrival hall for a few hours. In
'We try to avoid walking past that area': Residents of HDB block steered clear of woman who harassed next-door neighbour, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – While a woman who threw eggs at her next-door neighbour and destroyed a surveillance camera did not target residents of other units in her bl
Putin greets Saudi crown prince with high-five at G20 summit, World News,BUENOS AIRES – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman exchanged a high-five and laughed heartily together on Friday as they took seats next to each other at a plenary session o
Indonesia president backs amnesty for professor jailed for WhatsApp message, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has agreed to pardon an academic jailed last month for defamation under a controversial internet law, a minister said, following an outcry from human rights groups who sa
Harry Styles helps pregnant fan do a gender reveal at his concert, Entertainment News,Harry Styles helped a pregnant fan do a gender reveal at his concert. The 28-year-old pop megastar was headlining a gig at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Friday (Nov 11) and revealed to the 17,000-seat arena that
It's a girl for Mark Chao and Gao Yuanyuan, Entertainment News,After five years of marriage, Mark Chao and Gao Yuanyuan have welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday (May 21). Weibo was abuzz with excitement after a hospital staff in Beijing took to the microblogging platform to reveal that the Chinese
GE2020: PAP stands behind candidate Ivan Lim amidst elitist attitude allegations, Singapore News,Keppel Offshore & Marine general manager Ivan Lim was revealed to be one of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) new candidates for the upcoming general election on June 24. [embed]https://www.facebook.
Sumatran elephant found decapitated in Indonesia, Asia News,PEKANBARU, Indonesia – A Sumatran elephant was found decapitated with its tusks ripped off in an apparent poaching of the critically endangered subspecies, an Indonesian conservation official has said. The rotting corpse of the 40-year-old
Coronavirus: World braces for condom shortage after Malaysia lockdown shuts top producer, Malaysia News,A global shortage of condoms is looming, the world's biggest producer said, after a coronavirus lockdown forced it to shut down production. Malaysia's Karex Bhd makes one in every five c
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles after series of recent launches, Asia News,TOKYO – North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early on Sunday (Oct 9), authorities in neighbouring countries said, the seventh such launch by Pyongyang in recent days that added to widespread alarm in Washington and
Spaniard lives with dead mother's body to collect pension, World News,MADRID – A Spanish man who allegedly lived with the body of his dead mother for up to a year to continue to collect her pension has been arrested, police said Thursday (Dec 13). Officers found the woman's \”badly decompos
Taiwan promises quick fix to Covid-19 testing issue after criticism, Asia News,Taiwan's health minister promised on Sunday (May 23) to resolve a logjam with reporting positive Covid-19 tests after abruptly raising case numbers, a move that prompted criticisms from opposition politicians and jok
Train and truck collide in Japan's Yokohama, 30 injured, Asia News,TOKYO – An express train and a truck collided in Japan’s second-largest city of Yokohama on Thursday (Sept 5), train operator Keikyu Corp said, with fire officials confirming that about 30 people were injured. The collision on a
Japan's Uniqlo pulls ad after South Korean fury, Asia News,SEOUL – Japanese retail giant Uniqlo has pulled a commercial featuring a 98-year-old US fashion figure from South Korean screens, it said Monday (Oct 21) after it was accused of whitewashing colonial history. South Korea and Japan are b
Universal Pictures will make movies available at home and in theatres on the same day, Entertainment News,Universal Pictures, a division of Comcast Corp-owned NBCUniversal, will make its movies available at home on the same day they are released in theatres worldwide, beginning with the DreamWorks A
Britain's Duchess Meghan returns to work to launch new charity fashion range, World News,LONDON – Britain's Duchess Meghan returned to work on Thursday (Sept 12) for the first time following the birth of her first child with husband Prince Harry to launch a new fashion range whose sales wi
Saudi restaurants no longer need to segregate women and men, World News,RIYADH – Women in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to use separate entrances from men or sit behind partitions at restaurants in the latest measure announced by the government that upends a major hallmark of conservative restric
R. Kelly pays $43,000 in child support debts, Entertainment News,R. Kelly has paid another US$32,000 (S$43,400) of his child support debts. The 52-year-old singer spent a short spell in Cook County Jail in March for failing to pay more than US$161,000 in child support to his ex-wife Andrea Lee, and
Aid agencies rush to help survivors of deadly Lombok quakes, Asia News,SUGIAN, INDONESIA – Indonesian aid agencies and government officials rushed Tuesday (Aug 21) to help survivors after another series of powerful quakes rattled Lombok island, killing at least 10 people and leaving hundreds of thou
Here are the trade-in prices for Huawei phones at Singtel, Starhub, M1, and Samsung stores, Digital News,If you haven't heard the news about Huawei, you've either been living under a rock, or you're a hardcore iPhone user. (No difference? lol) The background is that Huawei has been on
Pope mistakenly tweets support for US Saints football team, Digital News,VATICAN CITY – Some saints wear halos, other saints wear helmets. The Vatican employees who manage Pope Francis' official Twitter account in English confused the two on Sunday when Tweeting about five new saints he canonis
Rare political protest banners removed in Chinese capital, China News,BEIJING – Beijing authorities removed rare banners of political protest from an overpass in the Chinese capital, according to images circulated widely on social media on Thursday (Oct 13), just days before the start of a twice-in-
Young lured to tobacco addiction via e-cigarettes: WHO, World News,GENEVA – The tobacco industry's sleek marketing is attracting youngsters to e-cigarettes which can lead to tobacco addiction, despite claims by some executives that they aim to solve the smoking epidemic, the World Health Organi
Netflix dismisses lawsuit against creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, Entertainment News,Netflix Inc dropped its lawsuit against the creators of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical after reaching a settlement, according to person familiar with the matter. The streaming service filed a copyr
Trump plays golf in Florida with Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, World News,JUPITER, United States – President Donald Trump spent Saturday (Jan 2) enjoying his favourite outdoor sport in the company of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, two of the world's greatest golfers. Trump tweeted a picture of hi
Back to the beach: Spain welcomes all vaccinated tourists from June 7, World News,Tourist magnet Spain will let people from anywhere in the world who are vaccinated against Covid-19 enter the country from June 7, hoping to galvanise a recovery in the devastated tourism sector. The world's secon
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal, World News,MELBOURNE – World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday (Jan 6) after initially being granted a medical exemption from the country's Covid-19 vaccination re
3 taken to hospital after letter opened at US military base, World News,WASHINGTON – Eleven people fell ill and three were transported to a hospital on Tuesday after a letter was opened at a US military base in Arlington, Virginia, the fire department and a base spokeswoman said. \”Someone opened a l
Twitter prohibits sharing of personal photos, videos without consent, Digital News,Twitter Inc said on Tuesday (Nov 30) it will not allow sharing of personal media such as photos and videos on its platform without the consent of the person. The social media company's privacy policy already proh
Celine Dion announces first North American tour in over a decade, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Celine Dion will release new music and embark on her first North American tour in more than a decade this year, the French-Canadian superstar has announced. The tour will kick off in Quebec City in Septem
80 Malaysian churches unite online to sing 'The Blessing' in 7 languages in viral video, Malaysia News,120 members from 80 Malaysian churches and Christian ministries across the country virtually joined together for a YouTube video last Friday (May 15) to sing a song of blessing for their
Daily roundup: The best affordable omakase experiences under $90 in Singapore — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. The best affordable omakase experiences under $90 in Singapore Omakase experiences typically come with a hefty price tag.
No relief in sight as Australian drought fuels bushfires, World News,SYDNEY – The drought sweeping through large tracts of Australia is set to intensify over the next three months and is fuelling unseasonal winter bushfires, the leading meteorological agency and a fire official said on Thursday (Aug
Japan to buy $200 million island for US military drills, Asia News,Japan said Monday it had agreed to buy an uninhabited island off its southwest coast for US$146 million (S$200 million), eyeing it for US military drills. Tokyo and Washington agreed in 2011 to relocate a training site for US fighter
Bali reopens airport after volcano eruption strands thousands of tourists, Asia News,Bali opened its international airport Friday after a volcanic eruption temporarily grounded flights, stranding thousands of tourists on the Indonesian holiday island Ngurah Rai airport began operating around 2:30 pm
Landlord headache: Bedok condo tenants allegedly owe $60k in rent, refuse to move out, Singapore News,It's never pleasant when a guest overstays their welcome. What more when they're tenants who simply refuse to leave. One landlord's attempt to evict his tenants on Tuesday morning (Oc
North Korea fires artillery shells to send 'grave warning' to South Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea fired artillery shells off its east and west coasts late on Tuesday (Oct 18), South Korea's military said, after Seoul kicked off annual defence drills aimed at boosting its abilit
UV disinfecting robots to be deployed in fighting Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 200 locally made UV disinfecting mobile robots will be rolled out in shopping malls and the healthcare and transport sectors by the end of the year to help fight against Covid-19. These autonomous UV mob
Vogue magazine cuts ties with Kanye West, Entertainment News,Vogue will no longer work with Kanye West. The fashion bible has cut ties with the rapper, following a string of recent controversies including his anti-Semitic rants and his support for the White Lives Matter movement. Kanye also mocked o
Dad shares what's it like 'when your 3-year-old kena Covid-19', Singapore News,No parent wants to have their child fall ill, especially when it's something as serious as Covid-19. TikTok user Dodovanson experienced this first-hand when he found out his three-year-old son Aziel co
Two teens in SG Nasi Lemak case each get another charge, Singapore News,Two teenagers, who allegedly transmitted obscene materials in messaging application Telegram, were taken back to court yesterday and handed an additional charge each. Abdillah Sabaruddin, 17, and Justin Lee Han Shi, 19, are now
Gaming addiction classified as mental health disorder by WHO, Health News,LONDON – Many parents will have thought it for a long time, but they now have a new argument to limit their children's 'screen time' – addiction to video games has been recognized by World Health Organization as
Limo company operator in New York crash charged with homicide, World News,NEW YORK – The operator of a limousine company that owned the vehicle involved in a crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York was taken into custody and charged with criminally negligent homicide, New York State Police s
Singer Roy Kim booked for distribution of obscene photo, Entertainment News,K-pop singer Roy Kim was booked by police Thursday, charged with sharing an obscene photo in a group chat. According to Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Thursday, police told Kim to appear for a police investigation after
Destroy All Humans! publisher THQ Nordic eyes Southeast Asia expansion with Singapore office, Asia News,As Southeast Asia grows to become an attractive hub for global companies, more are setting up shop in Singapore, taking advantage of the small nation's location and proximity to other countri
CPF moves to make before 2020 ends: Enjoy tax relief and grow your retirement savings, Money News,2020 is ending. In exactly 11 days. Congratulations to all of us for making through this tumultuous year. As much as my year has been a mess, I decided to ensure that my financial health was not in a me
$10 off whole cakes at Secret Recipe, Lifestyle News,From now till the end of October, get $10 off whole cakes at Secret Recipe. This promotion is applicable for both takeaway and delivery orders. All you need to do is follow Secret Recipe on Facebook or Instagram and show it to the outlet to redeem
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech makes ice hockey switch, Entertainment News,Petr Cech is making the switch from football to ice hockey after the former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper signed for British fourth-tier outfit Guildford Phoenix. The 37-year-old former Czech international ended his pla
Dutch find 25 migrants alive in refrigerated truck on British ferry, World News,THE HAGUE – A Dutch ferry crew found 25 migrants in a refrigerated container on a boat sailing to Britain on Tuesday (Nov 19) and forced the vessel to return to port in the Netherlands, police and emergency services said
Natalia Dyer offered apology by cosmetic nurse who suggested plastic surgery procedures for her, Entertainment News,Natalia Dyer has been offered an apology by a cosmetic nurse who reeled off a list of plastic surgery procedures for the actress. TikTok regular Miranda Wilson, 28, went viral across s
Indiana middle schooler with two guns shoots teacher, student, World News,A student armed with two handguns shot a teacher and another student at a school in Indiana on Friday, and media reports said the teacher swatted away the shooter's guns and wrestled him to the ground, protecting others i
Princess Diana would be 'incredibly proud' of son Prince Harry: Royal expert, World News,The 36-year-old royal and his wife, Duchess Meghan, took part in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey this week where they discussed their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family
Vietnam to ease coronavirus lockdown in most areas – PM, Asia News,HANOI, April 22 – Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed on Wednesday to ease the nationwide coronavirus lockdown in most parts of the country, state media reported. No provinces in the Southeast Asian country are seen as
'My mistake': Key quotes in Senate grilling of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, World News,WASHINGTON – Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg appeared before US lawmakers on Tuesday (April 10) to apologise for how his company has handled the growing furore over online privacy, to promise change,
China offers Covid-19 vaccines, medical experts to Taiwan to fight pandemic, China News,BEIJING/TAIPEI – China on Monday (May 24) offered to urgently send Covid-19 vaccines to Taiwan to help it battle a sharp rise in coronavirus infections, drawing an angry response from Taipei and a swipe from Wash
Thousands take part in Seoul LGBT festival, protesters rally, Asia News,SEOUL — Thousands of South Koreans took part in an LGBT festival in downtown Seoul on Saturday (July 16), as Christian and conservative groups held a rally in protest across the road. Dubbed Seoul Queer Culture Festival, about 1
Big thaw hits Harbin ice sculptures in China, China News,BEIJING – Ice and snow sculptures carved by nearly 10,000 artists in the city of Harbin have melted during a sudden warm spell, forcing the earliest closure of the main venue at China's biggest winter festival. Daytime temperatures have p
US plans to give extra Covid-19 shots to at-risk Americans, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States is working to give additional Covid-19 booster shots to Americans with compromised immune systems as quickly as possible, as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise, top US infectious diseas
Kids ask Baey Yam Keng 'kor kor': Have you ever farted while receiving an award?, Entertainment News,Kids say the darndest things, especially when they are motivated by a reward. In the latest episode of Hello Big Shots! on Mediacorp Entertainment's YouTube page, six young children as
Dozens of US teens hospitalised with lung injuries after vaping, World News,WASHINGTON – United States health officials are investigating the cases of dozens of people, mainly teens, who were hospitalised with severe lung injuries in recent weeks after vaping, though the precise cause of their illne
Thousands protest against Covid-19 health pass in France, World News,PARIS – Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday (July 31) against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it battles a fourt
Google to wind down game streaming service Stadia, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google said on Thursday (Sept 29) it would wind down its consumer gaming service, Stadia, as it failed to attract enough interest from gamers after nearly three years of being launched. Gaming companies are facing a
'Please stay with me,' kidnapped Romanian girl begged police, World News,BUCHAREST – The family of a 15-year-old Romanian girl kidnapped earlier this month and now presumed dead has released recordings of her desperate calls for help to authorities whose handling of the case has caused pub
Diver killed in Australia shark attack, World News,SYDNEY – A man has been mauled to death by a suspected great white shark at a popular diving spot off Australia's south-western coast, officials said on Sunday (Jan 5). The man was attacked at Cull Island near the town of Esperance in Western A
Microsoft's AI editors confuse members of band Little Mix, Digital News,Microsoft's AI editors have got off to a bad start. Just last week, it was reported that Microsoft has laid off journalists in favour of its own AI code. Though Microsoft's journalists don't produce original
Malaysian police detain busking couple 'abusing' baby, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – A Russian couple accused of violently swinging their four-month-old baby during a street performance to fund their world tour have been detained, Malaysian police said on Monday (Feb 4). The buskers, a 28-y
The Wuhan coronavirus and its impact on the markets, Money News,US markets had its biggest drop since Oct as growing concerns over the corona virus hit investor sentiments. The disease has killed at least 82 people in China and infected more than 2,800 people around the world. Investors are starting
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely, dog walker is in stable condition, Entertainment News,Lady Gaga's dogs have been recovered safely. According to a report by Associated Press, her two French bulldogs were brought to the Los Angeles Police Department's Olympic Community Police Station
Prince Harry and Meghan's possible move could be costly for Canadian taxpayers, World News,TORONTO – Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses if Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan move there, even part time, as they step away from
Bavarian Nordic monkeypox vaccine wins EU approval, World News,OSLO – Danish biotechnology company Bavarian Nordic said on Monday (July 25) the European Commission had given permission for its Imvanex vaccine to be marketed as protection against monkeypox, as recommended last week by the European Me
Sylvester Stallone surprised students visiting the famous Rocky statue, Entertainment News,The 73-year-old movie star – who starred as the title character in the 'Rocky' franchise – shocked students from Eastside High School's Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism School when he show
India's approval of home-grown Covid-19 vaccine criticised over lack of data, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India on Sunday (Jan 3) granted emergency approval to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin but faced questions after taking the step without publishing efficacy data for the home-grown coronavirus vacci
Morning commute in Australian city disrupted after police operation, World News,SYDNEY – The morning commute for Australians in the country's second largest city was thrown into chaos on Thursday after armed police stormed a train station in response to an erroneous sighting of a gun. Trains at
EZ-Link cards lose $1 a month two years after expiry, Digital News,Commuters holding on to expired EZ-link cards will lose $1 every month from the stored value of the cards two years after it has expired, said travel card issuer EZ-Link on Thursday (Oct 17). The sum is to pay for the maintenance cos
Liverpool have to be 'angry' and 'greedy' against Manchester United, says Klopp, World News,Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has told his players to view their Premier League game against Manchester United later on Tuesday as the most important three points of their lives as they
Remains of missing Japanese hiker found on Matterhorn, World News,GENEVA – Bones discovered at the foot of the Matterhorn have been identified as the remains of a Japanese national who disappeared on the iconic mountain four years ago, Swiss police said Monday (Oct 1). Police in the canton of Valais
Hong Kong stars Grace Chan and Kevin Cheng tie the knot in Bali, Entertainment News,After months of speculation and online buzz, 27-year-old Hong Kong TVB actress Grace Chan finally tied the knot with fellow actor Kevin Cheng, 48, in a spectacular wedding on Sunday (Aug 12). The event took place in
Cannabis among top priorities for new Thai government, Asia News,Developing a medical cannabis industry is among top policy priorities for Thailand's new government, according to a document released before the formal announcement. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former junta leader who he
Van driven into front of Dutch daily De Telegraaf's head office, World News,AMSTERDAM – The head office of the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf was hit by a delivery van in the small hours of Tuesday in what police said was a deliberate act, but no one was injured. The building was almost empty at
Ipoh's Ho Ma Restaurant opens first outlet in Singapore, sells chicken rice with Instagram-worthy blue pea rice, Lifestyle News,If you've missed the food in Malaysia but are deterred from crossing the border thanks to the long queues at the checkpoint, we have some good news for you. Ho Ma
Exploding e-cigarette killed Florida man, coroner says, World News,An exploding e-cigarette killed a Florida man and set fire to his apartment, an autopsy has found. In what is believed to be the first death from a vaping pen explosion in the United States, 38-year-old Tallmadge D'Elia died whe
Google’s new Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Nest Mini available for pre-order in Singapore now, Digital News,Just minutes after this year’s Made by Google keynote ended, the Google Store in Singapore refreshed to offer just a portion of all the new gizmos and hardware the tech giant announced earlier today (O
Indonesia hopes to retrieve black boxes of crashed jet from Java Sea, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian divers on Monday (Jan 11) will try to retrieve the data recorders of a Sriwijaya Air jet that plunged into the sea two days ago with 62 people on board minutes after take off from Jakarta's main
No helmet, no fuel for Bangladesh bikers, Asia News,DHAKA – Motorcyclists without helmets will be barred from buying fuel at filling stations in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka, police said. The move is part of efforts to quell tensions after the city of nearly 20 million people was rocked by angry pro
At least 11 injured in shooting at a bar in California, World News,WASHINGTON – A gunman wounded at least 11 people at a large, crowded country music bar and dance hall in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday night (Nov 7), the sheriff's office said. Possibly several hundred people were in the Bor
Dual-antibody drugs effective against Covid-19 variants in animal study, World News,WASHINGTON – Covid-19 therapies made from a cocktail of two types of antibodies were effective against a wide range of variants of the coronavirus in a mice and hamster study, the Washington University School of Medi
Trousers caused fatal New Zealand chopper crash, probe shows, World News,WELLINGTON – A deadly helicopter crash in New Zealand occurred when a loose pair of trousers flew out of the cabin and wrapped around the tail rotor, an investigation found on Thursday (Dec 20). The bizarre circumstances around
5.7-magnitude quake hits off western Taiwan, tremors felt in Hong Kong, Asia News,TAIPEI – A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Taiwan on Monday (Nov 26), the US Geological Survey said, and was felt hundreds of kilometres away in Hong Kong. The quake hit around 100km off the is
CEA slaps $30,000 fine, 12 months' suspension on property agent for faking offers to get bigger commission, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A property agent has been fined $30,000 and suspended for 12 months for faking offers and counteroffers in a private property transaction in a bid to get a bigg
Lucky Plaza accident: Mount Elizabeth Hospital not activated as it is not on SCDF's list of medical providers, says CEO, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Mount Elizabeth Hospital's 24-hour accident and emergency (A&E) department is open to all patients, regardless of who they are, and th
Hair salon manager refuses $4,800 refund to elderly woman, says money paid out as wages, Singapore News,All she wanted was a simple hair wash. Yet somehow, one 82-year-old woman, who goes by the name Weng, ended up leaving a hair salon near Bedok MRT station with a scalp care package and $4,760 less
Hong Kong police hunt armed gang who stole toilet rolls amid panic-buying frenzy, China News,HONG KONG – Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls were being hunted by Hong Kong police on Monday (Feb 17), in a city wracked by shortages caused by coronavirus panic buying. Toilet rolls have bec
A stab in the backside: Singaporean arrested in Johor Bahru for attacking girlfriend, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singaporean couple have been arrested in Johor Baru, Malaysia, while on holiday, after the man allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in the buttocks. Both of them later tested positive for d
'I dreaded going home': Woman sells Bedok flat to escape from neighbour's noisy parrot, Singapore News,Fed up with her next-door neighbour's noisy pet, one woman took a rather drastic step to resolve that problem – by selling her HDB flat. Wu, 45, said that her family had been li
During deep sleep, the brain does housekeeping, Lifestyle News,During deep sleep, the brain may be tidying up the detritus that accumulates during a hard day of thinking, a recent study suggests. Researchers have found that during slow-wave sleep in particular – the type of slumber sandwiched betwee
Singapore Cabinet reshuffle: Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be promoted to Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, in a move that cements his standing as the successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The ann
Ofo's licence may be suspended if it fails to meet regulatory requirements: LTA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Chinese bicycle-sharing operator ofo has breached multiple regulatory requirements and must meet all requirements by Feb 13, failing which its licence may be suspended, said the Land Tran
Anger grows in India over slow relief after Cyclone Fani, with death toll rising, Asia News,NEW DELHI – The death toll from a major cyclone that hit eastern India and Bangladesh in early May rose to 77 on Monday (May 13) as anger grew over millions of people still without power and water. Cyclone Fa
Wuhan virus: China agrees to WHO sending experts to study virus, China News,GENEVA – China has agreed that the World Health Organisation (WHO) will send international experts there as soon as possible to increase understanding of a new coronavirus and guide the global response to the outbreak, the U
'Want to test your phone's waterproof power ah?': Mrbrown mocks handling of NUS peeping Tom scandal, Singapore News,Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Peeping Tom fiasco, which has left many Singaporeans enra
HDB BTO launches in 2021: Bidadari, Queenstown, Geylang and more, Money News,SINGAPORE – About 17,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will be launched in 2021, keeping the supply of new flats in line with what was launched this year. However, given the economic uncertainty due to Covid-19, the Housing Bo
WhatsApp to clamp down on 'sinister' messages in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India said Facebook-owned WhatsApp had pledged on Tuesday to develop tools that would combat fake messages, to help the country crack down on people whipping up public anger through mass message forwards on socia
At least 20 Muslim pilgrims die in Pakistan bus crash, Asia News,QUETTA, PAKISTAN – A bus crammed with pilgrims coming back from a religious festival crashed in southwest Pakistan on Friday (June 11) killing at least 20 and leaving 10 others critically injured, officials and a hospital doctor said.
First phase of Cross Island MRT line finalised; will have 12 stations, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The alignment of Phase 1 of the MRT Cross Island Line (CRL) has been finalised. Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Friday (Jan 25) that this first stretch will be 29km long. It will have 12 statio
Spice Girls in talks for a movie sequel, Entertainment News,The Spice Girls are in talks for a Spice World: The Movie sequel. Geri Horner – who is currently managing her band – has taken charge of the potential project and has been in talks with a renowned screenwriter about a possible script for a
Lady Gaga takes off the make-up for movie role, Entertainment News,VENICE, Italy – Lady Gaga, the pop singer rarely seen without strikingly coiffed hair and heavy makeup, said on Friday (Aug 31) she had to go natural for her first starring role in a movie. Gaga plays a girl-next-door character who a
Elva Hsiao, 40, wants to have kids with her 24-year-old beau, Entertainment News,Elva Hsiao wants to be a mum. And no, we're not referring to the 16-year age difference between herself and her boyfriend Justin Huang. Just a day after she made her relationship official with the 24-year-old, she
Nationwide probe after Tokyo med school excludes women, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan on Friday (Aug 10) launched an unprecedented probe into gender discrimination at all the nation's medical universities after a Tokyo medical school admitted altering the entrance test results of female applicants to
Prince Harry takes up new job at mental health charity, World News,The Duke of Sussex will become chief impact officer at the coaching and mental health group, the organisation has confirmed. As part of his new role, Prince Harry will advocate publicly on topics related to mental health and will als
Former South Korea presidential hopeful acquitted in sex abuse case, Asia News,SEOUL – A former South Korean presidential contender was cleared of all charges on Tuesday (Aug 14) in a trial stemming from allegations that he raped a female aide several times, prompting immediate controversy. The case
Workers' Party MPs receive nearly $500,000 in public donations to fund AHTC lawsuits, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Workers' Party (WP) town councillors embroiled in multimillion-dollar lawsuits over alleged improper payments have raised nearly half a million to fund their legal fees, a d
Hardware chain Home-Fix is closing all its retail stores in Singapore, Singapore News,Hot on the heels of Sasa's move to shut down all stores in Singapore, another well-loved brand is bowing out of local malls. Home-Fix has been quietly shuttering its stores in Singapore over the past year. Thi
This couple has a rock-solid plan for a community-focused bouldering gym, Lifestyle News,When we think of Esplanade, we tend to associate it with the performing and visual arts. Not Kenneth Ng and Sarah Chua, a married couple who thought out of the box – and, quite literally, off the wall – and deci
Singapore's architectural history under threat from redevelopment frenzy, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A rush to tear down and redevelop buildings in Singapore has prompted calls to conserve aging properties that symbolize the country's recent history and economic rise. The land-starved isla
Thai PM urges moviegoers to stand to respect king during anthem, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's prime minister on Thursday (Nov 11) exhorted moviegoers not to abandon a decades-old tradition of standing en masse to respect the country's powerful king during the royal anthem that is played
Man receives under-skin chip implant live at mobile show, Digital News,BARCELONA – A man volunteered to have a chip inserted under his skin live on stage at a trade fair in Barcelona on Monday, and another man who had already undergone the procedure showed off how he could make a payment with it usi
Vivian Hsu shares touching birthday messages from stepdaughters: 'I'll always be here to support you', Entertainment News,Vivian Hsu is killing it as a stepmother and she has the receipt to show for it. In an Instagram post published yesterday (Mar 3), the Taiwanese singer-actress sha
Cabin crew swap aircraft aisles for hospitals in UK's coronavirus fight, World News,LONDON – Britain's temporary hospitals are seeking volunteers from airlines, calling on cabin crew members who are currently grounded to use their first-aid skills and calm manner to help get the new Nighti
Govt would have done some things differently with hindsight: PM Lee on Covid-19 response, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore has done well in handling the coronavirus pandemic so far in terms of health outcomes, though its response was not without shortcomings, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Meet the hot millionaire who is willing to pay $50,000 for a personal assistant to travel the world with, World News,No, we are not reading a plot line from a rom-com movie. Meet 26-year-old Matthew Lepre, a millionaire who travels around the world to give educational talks on growing an online busi
Sri Lanka parliament speaker accepts Rajapaksa's resignation, Asia News,COLOMBO — The speaker of parliament in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has accepted a resignation letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, having verified its authenticity after it was flown from Singapore late on Thursday (July 14),
Asia Argento excluded from Italian 'X Factor' jury, Entertainment News,Italian actress Asia Argento, who accused Harvey Weinstein of rape and has been accused herself of sexual assaulting a minor, will quit the Italian reality show \”X Factor\”, producers said Wednesday. A statement said tha
Fallout 76 launch damaged franchise and Bethesda, reveals Todd Howard, Digital News,The Fallout 76 launch has damaged both Bethesda and the franchise's reputation. The studio's director and executive producer Todd Howard has spoken candidly to IGN about the problems facing the game since i
Jack Neo explains why he disbanded JTeam's stars including Mark Lee, Henry Thia, Patricia Mok, Entertainment News,The four of them were once the strongest team of local comedians on TV programmes like the variety show Comedy Nite as well as on the silver screen. But then JTeam Productions disba
Strong quake strikes north-west Japan, triggers small tsunami and power cuts, Asia News,TOKYO – A strong and shallow earthquake struck Japan's north-west coast around Niigata prefecture on Tuesday night (June 18), triggering a small tsunami, shaking buildings and cutting power to around 9,000 b
3 dead in graduation shooting at top Philippines university, Asia News,MANILA – Three people died in a shooting at a university graduation ceremony in the Philippines' capital region on Sunday (July 24), including a former mayor from the volatile south of the country, police said. Local Quezon
Flushed contact lenses are big source of microplastic pollution, World News,Contact lenses that are flushed down the toilet or dropped in sink drains contribute vastly to microplastic pollution in the oceans, researchers warned Monday. The amount of plastic waste created by lenses and their packagin
NUSS to scrap segregation of toilets at sports facilities by vaccination status, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) said it will stop segregating toilets and changing rooms at its sports facilities on the basis of the users' vaccination status. Its st
Henry Cavill doesn't want to give up on Superman, Entertainment News,Henry Cavill doesn't want to give up playing Superman. The 36-year-old actor has played Clarke Kent and his crime fighting alter-ego in three films – most recently in 2017's Justice League – but rumours about his fut
1917 wins Best Film and Best Director at BAFTA awards, Entertainment News,LONDON – First World War drama 1917 was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of div
Free ramen: PAP's Ivan Lim saga churns out internet memes and commentary, Singapore News,Barely a day since the People's Action Party (PAP) introduced its new candidate Ivan Lim on June 24, there was already a groundswell of doubt whether he would be fit to represent Singaporeans in Parlia
'Toxic Twitter' activists ramp up pressure on brands after Trump account reinstated, Digital News,A coalition of civil rights activists on Monday (Nov 21) were urging Twitter's advertisers to issue statements about pulling their ads off the social media platform after its owner Elon M
Dozens of civilians, at least 13 US troops killed in Kabul airport attack, World News,Islamic State struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport in a suicide bomb attack on Thursday (Aug 26) killing scores of civilians and at least 13 US troops, disrupting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans de
Extreme isolation: World's last coronavirus-free corners hold tight, World News,KOROR, Palau – A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect place to ride out a pandemic – but residents on Palau say life right now is far from idyllic. The microstate of
Toxic gas kills 6 in India after illegal chemical dump, Asia News,AHMEDABAD – Six workers at a dyeing and printing mill in India were killed and more than 20 were taken to hospital on Thursday (Jan 6) after inhaling toxic gas caused by an illegal dump of waste chemicals, officials said. The disaster
Finding a purpose: Johnny Depp plays a troubled genius in Minamata, Entertainment News,A broken, washed-up genius is roused from drink-sodden seclusion for one last flaring of creative brilliance: actor Johnny Depp hinted that at some level he was able to identify with legendary photographer W Eugen
Zoom forecasts upbeat revenue, expects boost from hybrid work, Money News,BENGALURU – Zoom Video Communications on Tuesday (June 1) forecast current-quarter revenue above estimates, as increased adoption of hybrid work models by companies is expected to drive steady demand for its video conferencing
Coronavirus: Catch Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Eva Longoria, Alanis Morissette, and others in 24-hour global livestream, Entertainment News,Julia Roberts and Eva Longoria are among the stars who will take part in a 24-hour global livestream to support people amid the coronavirus pandemic. More tha
Abortion leak exposes US Supreme Court in disarray, World News,WASHINGTON – The leak of a draft US Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision shows a once-staid body creaking under pressure as its increasingly assertive conservative majority looks to upend the
Take-Two confirms GTA VI leak, says game development unaffected, Digital News,Take-Two Interactive Software Inc on Monday (Sept 19) confirmed that a hacker had leaked the early footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, the next instalment of the best-selling video game. Dozens of development videos of the gam
Fans baffled as Liverpool star Mohamed Salah goes offline, World News,Fans were left baffled on Wednesday after Liverpool's star Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah appeared to have deleted all of his social media accounts where his followers number in the millions. The Facebook, Instagram and Twitt
Duterte says Philippines better off run by dictator if he were not around, Asia News,MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has said graft and illicit drugs were so entrenched in the Philippines that if he were not around, it would be better off run by a dictator such as late strongman Ferdinand Marcos.
N-level student overcomes pain from genetic disorder to succeed, Singapore News,When she was 14, doctors found that one of her kidneys was not functioning well. Jerlyn Loh, 16, was then diagnosed with mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes. As a result of this geneti
Hollywood agency slams Disney in heated dispute over Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – One of Hollywood's biggest talent agencies on Friday (July 30) hit out at the Disney movie studio in an escalating public dispute over claims by Scarlett Johansson that s
Swapping out eggs, white bread for oatmeal linked to lowered stroke risk, Lifestyle News,People who eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of eggs and white toast may be lowering their risk of stroke, a Danish study suggests. Consuming breakfast every day, and oatmeal in particular, has long been linked
Tom Hanks returns to Apple TV+ in new apocalyptic feature film Finch, Entertainment News,Unlike Netflix, Apple's content strategy is about being laser-focused on fishing out award-winning titles over churning out content on a wider scale, and the upcoming Finch is the second film starring Tom H
Taiwan offers condolences over China quake, ready to send rescuers, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's government expressed its condolences to China on Tuesday (Sept 6) for an earthquake in Sichuan province and said it was ready to send rescuers, in a sign of goodwill to Beijing despite weeks of milit
At least 13 killed in Russian nightclub fire, officials say, World News,Nov 5 – At least 13 people died in an overnight fire at a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma, officials said on Saturday. Kostroma is a city of around 270,000 people, 300km north-east of Moscow on the banks of the river V
Lucid's special-edition Air EV has over 1,200hp and can get from 0-60mph in under 2 seconds, Lifestyle News,It seems not a month goes by without someone releasing a new absurdly quick EV. The newest kid on the block is Lucid Air Sapphire Edition from Lucid Motors, which was just unveiled at the
Runaway pet? Woman spotted 'rescuing' endangered African Crowned Crane in Singapore, Singapore News,A video of a woman calmly carrying an exotic bird, the African Grey Crowned Crane, by its wings along a road in Singapore made its rounds on social media yesterday (April 4). From the video,
US renews Covid-19 public health emergency, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States on Wednesday (April 13) renewed the Covid-19 public health emergency, allowing millions of Americans to keep getting free tests, vaccines and treatments for at least three more months. The public health emergency w
Elderly man who tried to pick up girl from childcare centre had 'no malicious intent', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An elderly man who had been investigated for picking up a child who was not related to him from a childcare centre in Tiong Bahru was innocent. On Tuesday (Dec 18), Tiong Bahru
Porsche aims 80% of sales to be EVs by 2030, plans to build own charging network, Lifestyle News,Electric vehicles (EVs) will be a major focus for Porsche in the coming years. During its annual meeting a few days ago, Porsche revealed plans to build its own network of EV charging stations and have 8
Ukraine official: Russia captured 42 villages in Donetsk region on Thursday, World News,Russian forces captured 42 villages in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday (April 21), but Ukraine might take them back, an aide to the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told national television.
Naughty Dog puts The Last of Us Part II launch on hold indefinitely, Digital News,With how badly the Covid-19 outbreak has affected the entertainment industry, more delays of upcoming launches are only to be expected. That doesn't mean the news is necessarily easier to bear, however, as the gam
From wagyu beef to melons, Japan's $3 trillion coronavirus rescue comes under fire, Asia News,TOKYO – As the coronavirus jolts Japan, the government's huge stimulus package has come under fire from hard-hit restaurant owners for channelling funds for items like wagyu beef, melons and touri
Pritam Singh to receive double MP's salary as Leader of the Opposition – and more details on his new job, Singapore News,Yes, you read that right. As the newly minted Leader of the Opposition (LO), the Workers' Party's (WP) Pritam Singh will be getting double the pay of an elected MP
Cracking art: the Vietnam craftsman making World Cup mascots from eggshells, Asia News,Football scarves, shirts and… eggshell art? World Cup swag has taken a quirky turn in Vietnam where a retired schoolteacher is making mascot memorabilia from hollowed-out eggs, meticulously crafted by hand. Nguy
Economic crashes & stock market crashes, Money News,One of the most confusing things in the world of finance at the moment is the rapid recovery in many stock markets around the world after the sharp fall in February and March this year. For instance, in the US, the S&P 500 has bounced 28 per ce
Ed Sheeran doubles wealth, Andrew Lloyd Webber is richest British musician, Entertainment News,LONDON – Broadway giant Andrew Lloyd Webber has leapfrogged Beatles legend Paul McCartney to become Britain's wealthiest musician with an estimated fortune of £820 million (S$1.45 billion), according
India survey finds a quarter of children may have Covid-19 antibodies, more than average, Asia News,NEW DELHI – More than a quarter of Indian children aged between 10 and 17 may have already contracted Covid-19, according to a government serological survey released on Thursday (Feb 4), higher than t
Myanmar carries out air strikes after militia attacks: Witnesses, Asia News,Myanmar's military used artillery and helicopters on Monday (May 31) against anti-junta militias in the country's east, witnesses and rebels said, forcing residents to flee and join thousands of others displaced by
Australia mints its most valuable coin ever, World News,SYDNEY – Australia has minted a gold coin encrusted with rare pink diamonds worth A$2.48 million (S$2.45 million) to meet growing demand for high-end collectables from the ultra-rich. The two-kilogramme treasure, which depicts a sailing ship, a
Commemorative coin struck for Trump-Kim summit, World News,WASHINGTON – A commemorative coin featuring US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un has been struck by the White House Communications Agency ahead of their planned summit next month. The coin depicts Mr Trump and Mr Kim,
Hong Kong loses screen legends Lily Leung and Teresa Ha in the space of one week, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – The Hong Kong entertainment scene is mourning the loss of two veteran actresses – Lily Leung and Teresa Ha – whose deaths were separated by one week. The screen legends were known for the
Can magic help to protect nature? This woman thinks so, 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. LONDON — Megan Swann is a trail-blazing female magician whose tricks h
