Disney, Sony strike deal to keep Spider-Man in Marvel universe, Singapore News,Marvel Studios will continue to produce the Spider-Man Homecoming series, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios said on Friday (Sept 27), heading off fans' fears that the popular superhero would disappe
Sega drops 3 new Yakuza games as series lead Kazuma Kiryu returns, Digital News,The gaming industry sure loves its surprises, and with this week seeing the commencement of Tokyo Game Show, the Japanese side of things will surely deliver its fair share of excitement. Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hav
Xiaomi's 80W wireless charging tech can fill a 4,000mAh battery in 19 minutes, Digital News,The wireless charging war enters a whole new level with Xiaomi's 80W wireless charging technology. According to Xiaomi, its 80W wireless charging technology can fill up a 4,000mAh battery up to 50 p
Motion-sensing Pokeball replicas now available for pre-order, Digital News,Pokémon trainers everywhere rejoice! The Pokémon Company has teamed up with British prop makers The Wand Company to produce the first-ever die-cast Poké Ball replica with motion sensors that light up whenever it is near someo
Singapore will be first market globally to launch Disney+ with the Star brand that offers more mature content, Entertainment News,When Disney+ first launched in the US in November 2019, the streaming platform by the House of Mouse had five content brands — Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Disney, and Natio
Fan Bingbing movie co-starring Bruce Willis cancelled following actress' tax scandal, Entertainment News,BEIJING – China's most famous actress Fan Bingbing may have been spotted in public for the first time in more than three months, but a movie linked to her tax-evasion case may not see d
South African variant unlikely to 'completely negate' Covid vaccines, scientist says, World News,JOHANNESBURG – A variant of the coronavirus first detected in South Africa is unlikely to completely negate the immunising effects of vaccines, a researcher studying it told Reuters. British sc
Woman hits 9-year-old nephew, burns him with lighter and dangles him out of 3rd-floor window, Singapore News,Upset that she was spotted by her nephew while using drugs, a woman beat the child and even dangled him from the window of a 3rd-floor unit. The incident happened on Feb 4, 2017, and the 39-y
Jennifer Lawrence suffered 2 miscarriages, Entertainment News,Jennifer Lawrence suffered two miscarriages. The Oscar-winner, 32, made the admission in her cover interview for October issue of Vogue magazine. In the same chat, she revealed the gender and name of her new child publicly for the first t
German politicians' data published online in massive breach, World News,BERLIN – Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures including Chancellor Angela Merkel have been published online in what appears to be one of Germany's most far-reaching data br
Taiwan shoots down drone for first time off Chinese coast, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan's military for the first time shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an islet off the Chinese coast on Thursday (Sept 1), after the government vowed to take tough measures to de
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen team up for new Spotify podcast, Digital News,LOS ANGELES – Former US President Barack Obama and rock music legend Bruce Springsteen debuted a new podcast on Monday where the pair discuss topics ranging from fatherhood and marriage to race and the state of America.
Halle Berry says directing Bruised was 'one of hardest things I've ever done', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry moved into the director's chair for the first time for new drama Bruised, a film she also stars in as a washed-up mixed martial arts f
Amazon's pricey Lord of the Rings TV series to launch Sept 2022, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Amazon's multi-million dollar TV version of The Lord of the Rings will launch in September 2022, Amazon Studios said on Monday (Aug 2). The streaming platform said filming on the first season
Power of the Dog, West Side Story take top Golden Globes at off-screen ceremony, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Dark Western The Power of the Dog and a remake of West Side Story won the biggest awards on Sunday (Jan 9) at a diminished Golden Globes ceremony held privately without the usual glitzy
The Chainsmokers' Singapore concert cancelled, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Electronic dance music duo The Chainsmokers' upcoming Singapore Indoor Stadium concert has been cancelled. Concert promoters Live Nation SG posted on its website and social media pages that the Aug 21 show has be
Michael Buble finds a Higher calling on latest album, Entertainment News,After a 20-year career singer Michael Buble found a new focus for his 11th studio album, Higher. \”I was just so excited to, to try things to, to be things to not only to, to go to places where I might have feared to go earlier
WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on 'anywhere and everywhere' Covid-19, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organization on Tuesday urged travellers to wear masks on planes and keep themselves informed as Covid-19 cases surge again in some countries, prompting new restrictions in places lik
UK royals pay tribute to nurses across the world, World News,LONDON – Queen Elizabeth and other senior members of Britain's royal family joined together on Tuesday to thank nurses around the world for their efforts in the Covid-19 pandemic. Incalls to mark International Nurses' Day, the ro
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour, Asia News,Amnesty International on Monday stripped Aung San Suu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader's \”indifference\” to the atrocities committed by the military against Rohingya Muslims. It was the latest in a string of a
Paris auction house \”would love it\” if Banksy pulls another stunt, World News,PARIS – The first auction house to sell prints by Banksy since THAT auction two weeks ago does not anticipate another stunt like the one that shredded half a picture moments after the hammer fell. But, hey, if something we
Daily roundup: Former teen addict gave up drugs to be 'a better mother' to her 4 kids — and other top stories today, Singapore News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Former teen addict gave up drugs to be 'a better mother' to her 4 kids By the time Ms Han
Policeman accused of bullying elderly woman in Yishun speaks out, OP apologises, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A police officer who was accused of bullying an elderly woman in Yishun has spoken out, saying that while the accusations were upsetting at first, he will not stop helping members of the publi
Hong Kong democracy leader Joshua Wong sent back to jail, China News,HONG KONG – One of the young leaders of Hong Kong's 2014 \”Umbrella\” pro-democracy street protests was sent back to jail on Thursday (May 16) after losing an appeal against a prison term for contempt of court. Joshua Wong, 22,
PM Lee wins defamation suits against TOC editor Terry Xu and writer; awarded $210k in damages, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The High Court has awarded Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong a total of $210,000 in damages for two defamation suits he filed over an article published on The Online Citizen (TOC) w
International experts say quitting Hong Kong police protest probe, Asia News,HONG KONG – An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong’s police watchdog over its handling of huge pro-democracy protests announced Wednesday (Dec 11) they were quitting, in a major setback for the governme
Keep photos of our kids out of media, George Clooney pleads, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – George Clooney has appealed to news outlets to keep his children's faces out of the press, saying he fears that public photos would put their lives in jeopardy. Clooney, who has four-year-old twins wit
Thai election panel disqualifies Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Election Commission on Monday (Feb 11) disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister, ending a stunning, short-lived candidacy for a populist party after King Maha Vajiralo
Number of new Netflix shows to dwarf those from Disney, Apple at launch, Entertainment News,Streaming video leader Netflix Inc is planning to release around 62 new original productions, including films, series, documentaries, and comedy specials, from October to December as it braces for the debut o
‘Unreleased’ MacBook Pro seen in Canadian regulatory database,A recent Apple filing revealed an unreleased MacBook Pro model into the Canadian regulatory database. The MacBook Pro has the model ID number A2779 and …
Jian Xia Qing Yuan R's theme song will tug your '90s wuxia heartstrings, Entertainment News,Music is powerful. It can evoke strong emotions with just a few notes, and the songs we hear often in our childhood invariably become tunes that evoke a sense of nostalgia. For gamers, especially th
Mystery of poisoned babies deepens after German probe blunder, World News,FRANKFURT AM MAIN – Fresh questions emerged on Tuesday (Feb 4) in the mysterious case of five newborn babies who were drugged with morphine at a German hospital, after police said they made \”a mistake\” when they arrested a nur
2022 BMW 216i Gran Coupe review: Small wonders, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – BMW’s quest to place a car into every conceivable niche continues with its latest product, the 216i Gran Coupe. It’s essentially the same car as the 218i Gran Coupe that arrived in early 2020, but now with an even smaller eng
Parent flamed online after complaints of pre-school releasing child 5 to 10 minutes early, Singapore News,We have all heard Singaporean parents complaining about how early school starts for their children, with many expressing concerns about how this affects their physical development. The concern h
Megan Fox says criticism of her career forced her into 'self-imposed prison', Entertainment News,The 34-year-old actress – who has starred in franchises including Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – has had many of her performances maligned by critics in the past, but Megan has
China's Bilibili to hire more staff after employee death stokes overtime debate, China News,China's Bilibili Inc said late on Tuesday (Feb 8) it would hire 1,000 new content moderators and more closely monitor the health of its workers, after the death of an employee prompted accusations t
Death toll in Pakistan floods nears 1,500; hundreds of thousands sleep in open, Asia News,KARACHI/ISLAMABAD – Unprecedented floods that have submerged huge swathes of Pakistan have killed nearly 1,500 people, data showed on Thursday (Sept 15), as authorities said hundreds of thousands of people were
Ed Sheeran takes the stand in London's High Court, denies 'borrowing' music from other artists, Entertainment News,Ed Sheeran has denied \”borrowing\” music from other artists. The singer took to the stand at the High Court in London on Monday (March 7) as part of a copyright claim over
Dae Sung Park Showcases Dominant Ground Attack To Win ONE Championship Debut, Asia News,ONE Warrior Series produced another winner on Friday, 13 July as Dae Sung Park made a successful debut at ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER. In the first prelim bout, Park showcased a dominant grappling attack to ground Tan
Iran denies seized Korean ship and crew are being held as hostages, Asia News,Iran denied on Tuesday (Jan 5) it was using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $7 billion (S$9 billion) in funds frozen u
Pfizer says Covid-19 pill near 90% protective against hospitalisation, death, World News,NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc on Tuesday (Dec 14) said its antiviral Covid-19 pill showed near 90 per cent efficacy in preventing hospitalisations and deaths in high-risk patients, and recent lab data suggests the drug
Regulators knew before crashes that 737 MAX trim control was confusing in some conditions: Document, World News,SINGAPORE – US and European regulators knew at least two years before a Lion Air crash that the usual method for controlling the Boeing 737 MAX's nose angle might not work in conditio
Parents charged with torture of 13 children found chained and starving in California home, World News,CALIFORNIA – Thirteen malnourished siblings, ranging in age from 2 to 29, were rescued by police in California from a house where some of them had been chained to beds, and their parents have been c
Could prime CCR condos start surging in demand after Q3 2021?, Money News,Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind
The Witcher remake will be a massive open-world reimagination of classic RPG, Digital News,Having already confirmed that the upcoming remake of The Witcher will be done in Unreal Engine 5, CD Projekt Red has since provided fans with even more good news. Not only is everything going to look miles ahe
Coronavirus: Korean singer Chungha in quarantine after 2 staff test positive, sparking fears for Song Hye-kyo, Blackpink's Lisa , Entertainment News,As part of the precautionary measures against the coronavirus, people are advised to avoid large group activities. However, the Milan Fashion Week
Mariah Carey first to score number one hit in 4 different decades, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Pop diva Mariah Carey has had a long list of hits over the years, but her classic holiday song has helped her make history as the first artist to top the Billboard charts in four separate decades. All I
Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount, Asia News,HUALIEN, TAIWAN – Taiwan troops staged live-fire exercises Tuesday (Jan 30) to simulate fending off an invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President Tsai Ing-wen and a row over airline routes escalated
The Samsung Galaxy Note brand is officially dead, Digital News,The Samsung Galaxy Note brand is officially dead after a decade. Samsung's mobile chief Roh Tae-Moon shared with reporters at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 that the \”Galaxy Note will come out as Ultra\”. This is the first official
Japan's Shionogi says Covid-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus, Asia News,TOKYO – An experimental treatment from Shionogi & Co Ltd has shown rapid clearance of the virus that causes Covid-19, according to new data, the Japanese drug maker said on Sunday (April 24). The pill, S-217622, \”
South Korea's unification minister resigns over rising tensions with North Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday accepted the resignation of the minister responsible for relations with North Korea, as tensions with Pyongyang rise over the activities of defectors
Wrap your new iPad Mini 6 with this Smart Cover at 50% Off,Recently scored a cool iPad mini 6? You’ll need a sturdy case to protect your investment from everyday scratches and dings. But why just settle for a …
Shakira is 'never entirely satisfied' with her own music, Entertainment News,Shakira has admitted she is \”never entirely satisfied\” with her own music. The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker is her own worst critic and revealed whenever she listens back to her huge hits, she finds ways she could
Coronavirus: Stormzy rescheduled Asian leg of world tour, including Singapore stop, Entertainment News,Stormzy has rescheduled the Asian leg of his world tour due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 26-year-old British rapper was due to visit Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, and South Korea in March
North Korea's Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to improve their
Apple HomePod mini Set to Arrive in Denmark as Early as Spring 2023,Apple’s HomePod mini smart speaker is gearing up for launch in Denmark and other Nordic countries this coming spring.
Nintendo is releasing a 35th anniversary game & watch Super Mario Bros this November, Digital News,To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.,Nintendo is rolling out a modern take on the classic Game & Watch handheld on Nov 13. The new handheld will feed heavily on nostalgia, sportin
Anger grows as Spain court bails sexual abuse gang, World News,Protests were planned across Spain on Friday, after a court ordered the release on bail of five men sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually abusing a young woman at Pamplona's bull-running festival. The men, who called themse
Cannabis use investigation: Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim 'treated in the same way' as others, says Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In his first public comments on the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) investigation concerning national swimmers Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim for the con
Current-gen consoles allegedly the reason for Cyberpunk 2077 delay, Digital News,While the delay for Cyberpunk 2077 from its 16 April release to 17 September may have left many fans gutted, there may be a silver lining in the proverbial clouds for this. As it turns out, while CD Projekt Red has anno
