22-year-old gets 3 months' jail for opening bank account for stranger who turned out to be a scammer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – After being promised $500, a 22-year-old man opened a bank account for a stranger who then used it to receive money from people he scammed. In about five days, more t
Arrest warrant issued in Japan for Carlos Ghosn's wife, Asia News,TOKYO – Prosecutors in Japan have obtained an arrest warrant for Carole Ghosn, wife of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who last month jumped bail and fled the country, local media reported on Tuesday (Jan 7). The Kyodo and Jiji
Forest fire threatens California's fabled Yosemite, World News,LOS ANGELES – A vast fire in northern California has destroyed 50 sq km, left one person dead and is threatening Yosemite National Park, authorities said Tuesday (July 17). The Ferguson fire has been raging in the Sierra Nevada fore
15 more Covid-19 deaths, 3,383 new infections on Oct 24, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fifteen more people between the ages of 58 and 100 have died of complications linked to Covid-19. Eight of them were unvaccinated against the virus and one was partially vaccinated while six were vaccinated. All were
Apple to equip the 11-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED display next year?, Digital News,Apple is said to be bringing the mini-LED display to the 11-inch iPad Pro next year. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro will come with a mini-LED display in 2022. At the moment, the 12.9-inch
Thousands flee Myanmar industrial zone amid fears of more bloodshed, Asia News,Thousands of residents fled an industrial suburb of Myanmar’s commercial capital on Tuesday, after it was placed under martial law by the ruling junta following bloody anti-coup protests over the weekend. “Here is like a
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may arrive earlier than expected, Digital News,Samsung is said to be releasing the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in May according to Korean publication Bloter. The information appears to come from Samsung's recent earnings call where a senior company executive reportedly said that
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest, World News,WELLINGTON – Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday (May 27), rescue officials said. Ms Jessica O'Connor and Mr Dion Reynolds, both 23
SIA flight attendant suffers stroke, plane diverted to Moscow, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Copenhagen to Singapore was diverted to Moscow due to a medical emergency involving a cabin crew member. SQ351, which departed on Saturday (July 3) at 7.41pm (Singapore ti
Singapore in contact with Hong Kong on whether air travel bubble will proceed amid 'severe' Covid-19 situation there, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore and Hong Kong governments are in close contact on whether the Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble will proceed as planned, the Ci
Malaysia-Singapore VTL bus tickets in early Feb snapped up amid Chinese New Year rush, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All 6,480 tickets sold by bus operator Causeway Link under the Malaysia-Singapore land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) were snapped up within hours on Monday (Jan 10) as people made plans t
Trump lawyer arranged pre-election hush money for porn star: Report, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's personal attorney arranged a US$130,000 (S$170,000) payment to a former porn star before the 2016 election to keep her from going public about an alleged sexual encounter with T
Should Facebook shareholders be concerned over regulations?, Money News,Facebook has faced growing scrutiny among regulators. Here are my thoughts on what will happen if it is further regulated or forced to break up. Most of us don't go a day without using Facebook or Instagram. But despite its
Apple Maps cars are collecting Look Around imagery in Singapore now, Digital News,Apple is currently collecting imagery around Singapore to support its Look Around feature, which means the feature could soon be available for Apple Maps users in Singapore. To recap, Look Around was a new feature intr
Ten people confirmed killed when small plane crashes into Texas hangar, World News,Ten people were killed on Sunday when their private turboprop airplane crashed into a hangar during takeoff and burst into flames at the municipal airport in Addison, Texas, outside Dallas, an airport official said. T
Japanese farmers embrace automated coin-operated lockers to sell produce, Digital News,When it comes to weaving the old world with the new age, Japan has much ingenuity to offer. Amidst a serious labour shortage, numerous businesses in Japan are implementing measures to incorporate automation into t
Singapore High Court freezes sale and transfer of rare NFT, Digital News,SINGAPORE – In a first, a Singaporean man has won a court injunction to stop any potential sale and ownership transfer of a non-fungible token (NFT) that was previously owned by him. The injunction, issued by the Singapore High
Malaysian glove maker Kossan to cut capacity after Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian glove maker Kossan Rubber Industries will see production capacity reduced by nearly 25 per cent for two weeks after 427 workers tested positive for Covid-19, media reports and analysts said.
AirPods Pro rumoured to launch in end Oct with new in-ear design, Digital News,The Apple AirPods with noise cancellation technology are likely to debut at the end of this month. China Economic Daily claims the new AirPods will have a \”Pro\” moniker and come with a new in-ear design to support the noi
Trump to fire Homeland Security boss, replace chief of staff: Source, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is expected to remove Department of Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen and is considering replacing chief of staff John Kelly in another shakeup of his administration, a sour
Father of Saudi sisters, found bound and dead in New York, rejects suicide scenario, World News,RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The father of two young Saudi women whose bodies were found bound together in New York last October has dismissed a police assessment that they committed suicide and said marks he s
South Korea to raise Covid-19 curbs to highest level in Seoul, says PM, Asia News,SEOUL- South Korea will raise coronavirus restrictions to the highest level in capital Seoul and some neighbouring regions from Monday, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Friday (July 9). The announcement comes after
Multiple people reported hurt in Syracuse, New York shooting, World News,Police in Syracuse, New York said on Thursday they were responding to reports of a shooting with as many as five victims. A spokesman for the Syracuse Police Department said no other information was immediately available on the
Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter will revise its user verification process, billionaire Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday (Oct 30), just days after he took over one of the world’s most influential social media platforms. “Whole verifica
Australian teen sparks FBI action after hacking Apple: Reports, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian teenager has pleaded guilty to hacking into the main computer network of technology giant Apple Inc , downloading big internal files and accessing customer accounts, because he was a fan of the company,
Chinese woman sneezes out cotton ball 6 months after nose job; claims it was accidentally left by surgeons , China News,A woman from southeastern China is seeking 100,000 yuan ($20,000) in compensation from a beauty clinic in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. The reason for her grievance? A wad of cotton
Japan town draws ire on social media for building a giant squid statue with Covid-19 relief funds, Asia News,A Japanese costal town in the western part of the country has drawn ire on social media for using some of the coronavirus relief funds it was given by the government to build a statue of a gi
Princess Diana 1995 BBC interview report expected, World News,An inquiry into how the BBC secured a 1995 interview with Britain's Princess Diana, in which she disclosed details of her failed marriage, is expected to release its report on Thursday (May 20) into accusations she had been tricked i
Woman suspected of drink driving arrested after Mercedes-Benz crashes at Fairmont Hotel, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing a Mercedes-Benz sports car into Fairmont Hotel on Saturday night (May 14). The impact knocked down the hot
Veteran rapper Dr Dre says he is 'doing great' after being hospitalised, Entertainment News,Jan 5 – Veteran rapper and record producer Dr. Dre said on Tuesday he was admitted to hospital and was getting care from his medical team after media reports claimed that he suffered a brain aneurys
Thank you and goodbye: Orchard Road's famous 'giant beads' busking uncle dies at age 80, Singapore News,As a busker, he used to draw in the crowds along Orchard Road not with his voice or guitar skills, but with wooden balls instead. One of the more well-known icons along Orchard road
First conviction in K-pop scandal, with Park Yoo-chun getting two-year probation, Entertainment News,The K-pop scandal, which broke in January, is moving into the punishment stage. On Tuesday (July 2), actor-singer Park Yoo-chun, 33, was sentenced to two years of probation and fined US$1,200 (S$1,62
Geylang murder case: 8-year-old victim was nice, would greet him when they met in lift, says neighbour, Singapore News,A 35-year-old woman will be charged with the murder of her eight-year-old daughter today. The biological mother was arrested on Tuesday after the police were alerted to an incident
Malaysia says allegations of forced labour in palm plantations is 'old issue', Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia said on Thursday it viewed US allegations of forced labour in palm oil plantations as an “old issue” but it was willing to take appropriate action if needed. Last month, the
'Untrue': MOH responds after Facebook post suggesting 3-year-old girl died of Covid-19 at KKH went viral, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Facebook post circulating online suggesting that a three-year-old pre-schooler had died of Covid-19 at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KK
3 boys suspected of stealing cash, headphones from Tampines school arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three boys who are suspected to have made off with valuables from a school in Tampines have been arrested. The youths aged between 15 and 16 are currently assisting with investigations, said polic
China to close industrial park where deadly blast killed 78, China News,The Chinese chemical industry park where an explosion last month killed 78 people and left hundreds injured will be closed, authorities have said. The blast in Yancheng city, eastern Jiangsu province, was one of the worst indust
Lonely Chinese man buys pet 'puppy', only to realise later it is a bamboo rat, China News,Lonely and looking for companionship, a Chinese man bought what he thought was a small, black puppy at a cheap price from a dealer. But the man soon noticed that his chubby pet had features that were
Chinatown Complex shop owner and son among 3 new Covid-19 community cases on Feb 11, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 66-year-old sundry shop owner who works at Chinatown Complex was among the three coronavirus cases in the community announced on Thursday (Feb 11). The man and his son, who tested positi
Mercedes car bursts into flames at Sin Ming Avenue carpark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A silver Mercedes-Benz parked at a Housing Board carpark in Sin Ming Avenue burst into flames on Thursday night (June 13), taking residents by surprise. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a v
Police make grisly find at Bangkok vegetarian eatery, Asia News,[Update, Nov 2]: Thai police have clarified in a statement that the flesh of a murdered man was not served in the food at a vegetarian eatery in Bangkok – information which had been circulating in foreign media reports. According to Tha
'Chief Twit' Elon Musk visits Twitter headquarters ahead of deal close deadline, Digital News,Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday (Oct 26) he was entering Twitter Inc's San Francisco office, days ahead of a court-ordered deadline to close his $44 billion (S$62 billion) deal for th
Rescuers try to reach 22 trapped after Chinese gold mine blast, China News,Rescue teams were on Tuesday (Jan 12) racing to save 22 workers trapped underground for over two days after an explosion at a gold mine under construction in eastern China, as state media criticised a 30-hour delay in reporti
Quan Yi Fong's daughter Eleanor Lee named one of Chinese web dramas' rising stars, Entertainment News,She may be better known as Quan Yi Fong's daughter in Singapore, but Eleanor Lee's much more famous than her TV host mum in China. Eleanor, who turns 20 this year, is now making
34-year-old seaman from Ukraine dies from Covid-19 complications in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A seaman with Covid-19 died of complications from the virus on Sunday (Aug 1), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its update on Monday night. The 34-year-old man from Ukraine was a sea crew me
Ukraine mayor describes 'hard' interrogation by Russian captors, World News,ROME – A Ukrainian mayor described hours of \”hard\” interrogations when held for almost a week by Russian forces last month and said he had appealed to the pope for help to stop a war that had wrecked swathes of his
At least 8 dead in Malaysia floods as rescue effort stumbles, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – At least eight people have died in floods that have ravaged Malaysia, authorities said on Monday, as the government faced criticism from the public and opposition lawmakers over its rescue efforts. Floods are
Matthew McConaughey 'never felt like a victim' after being sexually assaulted as a teenager, Entertainment News,The 51-year-old actor revealed in his new memoir Greenlights that he suffered sexual abuse in his teens, first when he was \”blackmailed\” into having sex for the first time when h
Vietnam quarantines area with 10,000 residents over coronavirus fears, Asia News,BINH XUYEN, VIETNAM – Villages in Vietnam with 10,000 people close to the nation's capital were placed under quarantine on Thursday (Feb 13) after six cases of the deadly new coronavirus were discovered there, auth
Grab tells staff it's 'in a position to acquire' after Gojek merger report, Money News,SINGAPORE -The chief executive of Singapore ride-hailer Grab told employees in an internal note on Thursday (Dec 3) that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is clos
Hyflux CEO Olivia Lum volunteers to contribute her entire stake of shares and securities as part of restructuring, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – Hyflux chief executive Olivia Lum has volunteered to contribute her entire stake of 267 million Hyflux shares and securities as part of a proposed restru
16,870 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, 3 deaths reported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There were 16,870 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Singapore on Wednesday (July 13), almost triple the 5,979 cases on Tuesday. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on its website that this increase was due to the spike
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
How China turned the tide on the coronavirus, China News,BEIJING – As the rest of the world is engulfed in the coronavirus pandemic, China says it has turned the tide against the disease that has killed thousands of people. From initial attempts to cover up the outbreak to later locking down cities
Singapore coronavirus cases cross 4,000 with 728 cases in new daily record, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For a second day running, Singapore recorded another daily high of new coronavirus cases, 728, with the total number of people infected crossing the 4,000 mark. Like in the past two weeks, foreign
Apple sends invites for Sept 7 event, analysts expect new iPhones, Digital News,CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Apple on Wednesday (Aug 24) sent media invitations to a Sept 7 event when analysts expect the company to unveil new iPhones, a week earlier than its traditional autumn event. If Apple follows its
This made my day: Muslim man uses 80% of his salary to take care of stray dogs and cats, Malaysia News,To some, he's Dr Roslee Abbas, a devout Muslim well-versed with both the Quran and the Hadith, as well as a full-time senior lecturer at University Malaysia Sabah with a doctorate in social ps
Trump reveals direct North Korea contacts, OKs peace talks, World News,President Donald Trump Tuesday confirmed direct contacts between the United States and North Korea and gave his blessing to talks aimed at formally ending the Korean War in a series of diplomatic revelations. Raising expectations
China urges faster Covid-19 testing amid latest outbreak, China News,BEIJING – China is demanding faster and more accessible Covid-19 testing services in its latest effort to reinforce a zero-tolerance policy against the virus, even when cities have already scrambled to test millions in just a few d
Man hacked to death by worker in Sungei Kadut murder, Singapore News,A man was arrested yesterday after allegedly hacking his boss to death in a rampage at Sungei Kadut. The 23-year-old Malaysian suspect is believed to have used a chopper to attack his Singaporean employer, Mr Lin Xinjie, 30, at the
North Korea's fever cases under 200,000 for second day amid silence on aid offer, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea's daily fever cases stayed below 200,000 for a second day in a row, state media said on Monday (May 23), as Pyongyang remained silent on South Korean and US offers to help fight
Five US residents arrested for helping Chinese students take English test, World News,Several California residents were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a scheme to help Chinese nationals obtain student visas by hiring people to take English proficiency exams for the foreign students. Federal
South Korea launches panel to debate 'living with Covid-19', Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea established a panel on Wednesday (Oct 13) to debate a strategy on how to \”live with Covid-19\” in the long-term, as the country seeks to phase out coronavirus restrictions and reopen the economy amid
Sharon Osbourne slams Kanye West for bragging about Kim Kardashian West's billionaire status, Entertainment News,Sharon Osbourne has slammed Kanye West for bragging about Kim Kardashian West's billionaire status. The 67-year-old TV star has hit out at Kanye for boasting about his wife'
Former UN chief and Nobel laureate Kofi Annan dies at 80, World News,Former UN chief and Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday at the age of 80, prompting a barrage of tributes and condolences from around the world for the \”diplomatic rock star\”. The Ghanaian national, who lived in Switzerla
Coronavirus: Vietnam says contagion 'under control' in virus epicentre but has spread elsewhere, Asia News,HANOI – A new coronavirus outbreak in Vietnam spread to two more provinces on Wednesday (Aug 5), the country's Health Minister said, as the Covid-19 task force declared the conta
3 arrested for slashing 2 women with penknife, robbing them of 5 phones in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three men, aged between 37 and 50, have been arrested for allegedly robbing two women of their mobile phones and hurting them with a penknife. Police received a report at about 3pm on Mo
Ex-matinee idol Patrick Tse, 83, spotted with former girlfriend who is 49 years younger, Entertainment News,Patrick Tse had a reunion with relatives at a dinner, and fans are wondering if he is also rekindling ties with an old flame. The 83-year-old former matinee idol was spotted hosting a meal at
150 evacuated after rubbish bin in Sim Lim Square catches fire, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than a hundred people were evacuated from Sim Lim Square on Monday (June 17) after the contents of a rubbish bin on the fifth floor caught fire and set off the building's sprinkler system. The Singap
Chinese social media see red over explicit college exam questions, China News,BEIJING – A Chinese college has been slammed for its explicit and irrelevant questions in an examination paper. Among the questions were: \”Have you had sex with the opposite sex?\”, \”What is the advantage of having Aids?\” a
Spike in bacterial infections: Food stalls visited by patients did not sell raw fish dishes, say authorities, Singapore News,None of the food stalls visited by patients who recently contracted an infectious strain of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) had sold raw fish dishes, said the authorities on Sunda
Iran's only female Olympic medallist says she has defected, World News,DUBAI – Iran's only female Olympic medallist has said on social media she had left her homeland because she had had enough of being used by its authorities as a propaganda tool. Taekwondo champion Kimia Alizadeh, who wo
Man, 80, dies after scuffle at Singapore Pools outlet in Marine Parade Central, Singapore News,An elderly man visited a Singapore Pools outlet at a Fairprice branch hoping to strike it big, but all he gained were criminal charges and possibly a fine and jail time for allegedly causing the death of a
Passengers evacuate Qantas plane via emergency slides at Sydney airport, World News,SYDNEY (REUTERS) – Passengers on a Qantas Airways flight evacuated their plane via emergency slides at Australia's Sydney airport on Sunday (Dec 15) after the flight was forced to turn around. In a statement, Qa
Is a 4-day work week better for employers or the employees?, Lifestyle News,There is a new trend sweeping across some of the largest companies around the world: the four day workweek. While a four day work week may seem like something out of reach for the notoriously overworked Singaporeans, Parliam
Man slapped with $10k repair fee after stranger 'helps' him to park BlueSG car, Singapore News,A little help goes a long way, they always say. But in this case, that 'little help' went quite the wrong way. A man, who goes by the name YP Alex on Facebook, shared how he allegedly w
What's up, croc? Escaped pet drops by Indonesia vaccination centre, Asia News,As Indonesia steps up its vaccination efforts, it seems like the local animals want in on inoculation too. On Thursday (Sept 2), a one-metre long crocodile emerged out of a nearby sewage drain near a vaccination centr
AVA recalls 'kok zai' peanut snack after metal fragment found in Malaysian product, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Chinese New Year snack has been recalled following a report that a metal fragment was found in the pastry. On Saturday (Jan 19), the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) sai
Samsung reportedly confirms date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, Digital News,Samsung has apparently confirmed the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event according to Korean media. Korean site Ddaily claims that Samsung will hold its Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11, 10am EST (SGT, 10pm). Asi
The dummy's guide to Singapore's political parties: The DPP edition, Singapore News,Unless you've been living under a rock, you should have some inkling of the People's Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party (WP). But what about RP? Or PSP? Or SDP? If these acronyms mean
Next pandemic could be more lethal than Covid-19, Oxford vaccine creator says, World News,LONDON – Future pandemics could be even more lethal than Covid-19 so the lessons learned from the pandemic must not be squandered, one of the creators of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine said. \”This will not be t
Dog owner in China pays $9,000 in compensation – to Lamborghini driver who hit her dog, China News,A dog owner from Suzhou, China, agreed to pay a Lamborghini driver 45,000 yuan (S$9,000) in compensation after her golden retriever broke free from its leash and ran onto the road on July 17, Chinese m
Office cluster pushes Tokyo coronavirus cases to 1-1/2-month high, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo’s new coronavirus cases climbed to 55 on Wednesday (June 24), public broadcaster NHK said, the highest tally in 1 ½ months after a cluster of infections was found at an unnamed office in the Japanese capital.
Chinese man survives 22-storey fall after stepping into 'floorless lift', China News,The lift doors opened, he took a step in, and plunged from the 30th floor. Police officers in Guizhou, China, were alerted to a case of a man stranded in a lift shaft on Sunday evening (Dec 22). When they
Car renter gets slapped with $2,200 fine but others say he should've checked condition from the GetGo, Singapore News,All he wanted was to get to his appointment on time. But this man got more than what he bargained for after realising that the car he had rented from local car-sharing service G
What we know about the Boeing 737 Max crashes and what comes next, World News,WASHINGTON – More than 300 Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 passenger jets around the world have been taken out of service following two fatal crashes over the past five months in Ethiopia and Indonesia that killed over 350 peop
Myanmar security forces kill 15 protesters, junta leader says opposition aims to 'destroy' country, Asia News,Troops in Myanmar opened fire on pro-democracy protesters on Wednesday (April 7), killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, the latest victims of a campaign to crush oppositi
Bloodshed in Ang Mo Kio flat: Jealous man allegedly attacks ex-girlfriend's new flame with knife, Singapore News,A 38-year-old Malaysian man who reportedly slashed his ex-girlfriend's new flame in the head with a vegetable knife this morning (Aug 28) has been arrested, the police confirmed
Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes AirAsia's bank loan, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun an investigation into a 300 million ringgit (S$99 million) loan from Sabah Development Bank Bhd (SDB) to budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd, an offi
16-year-old girl arrested for setting 3 fires at Circuit Road, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 16-year-old girl has been arrested for her suspected involvement in mischief by fire, the police said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 30). The authorities were alerted to the fire at the void deck of Block 34 C
Singaporeans hit by dating app leak, data of 6 million users for sale on dark web, Singapore News,Millions of people looking for love received a rude Valentine's Day gift yesterday in the form of an e-mail from Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB). The users of the popular dating platform were informed tha
Photos of worker sitting on air compressor outside top-floor HDB flat spark concern, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Facebook users have expressed concern after seeing photos of a technician servicing an air-conditioning compressor on the highest floor of an HDB block without using a safety harness. The
Singtel to offload US digital marketing unit for $331 million, Money News,Singapore Telecommunications said on Tuesday (July 26) it would sell its loss-making digital marketing arm Amobee to London-listed Tremor International for $239 million in a bid to sharpen its focus on core businesses. Singtel
Death toll in Mexico gasoline pipeline blast climbs to 96, World News,MEXICO CITY – The number of people who died in a gasoline pipeline explosion in central Mexico late last week has risen to 96, government officials said on Tuesday, from 91 reported a day earlier. The explosion last Friday occurre
Baby's intestines pushed out of belly button after parents make incision to 'let the air out', China News,A baby in China was left with his intestines hanging outside his body, after his parents took a knife to his belly to 'let the wind out'. The child's 26-year-old pa
2 US movie theatre chains ban masks at screenings of Joker, Entertainment News,DENVER, U.S. – The Landmark Theatres chain will ban costumes and masks for moviegoers during screenings of the film \”Joker\”, it said on Thursday, following concerns expressed by families involved in a 2012 mass shooting d
Floods kill 17 people in central Vietnam, next storm due soon, Asia News,HANOI – At least 17 people have been killed by floods in Vietnam's central provinces in the past week and 13 are still missing, state media said on Sunday (Oct 11) as the country braced for another tropical storm. In the n
Credit Suisse looking at cutting around 5,000 jobs: Source, World News,ZURICH — Credit Suisse is considering cutting around 5,000 jobs, about one position in 10, as part of a cost reduction drive at Switzerland's second-biggest bank, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Th
Japanese police refer wrestler to prosecutors over indecent assault: Kyodo, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese police have referred a sumo wrestler to prosecutors on suspicion of indecent assault, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, the latest scandal to hit the country's ancient sport. The incide
South Korea murder accused dies in custody in Hong Kong , Asia News,Hong Kong, China – A South Korean man charged with murdering his wife and young son at the luxury Ritz-Carlton hotel in Hong Kong earlier this year has died in custody, police said Monday. Kim Min-ho, 42, was found unconscious at th
First school-based Covid-19 transmission in Singapore after 2nd ACS (Junior) student tests positive, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A second Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) pupil was among the community cases announced on Friday (May 21), making him the first case of school-based Covid-19 transmission in
Selina Jen celebrates CNY with family trip but ends up in tears instead, Entertainment News,Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. And Selina Jen, 38, learnt an emotional lesson in Murphy's Law when she went on a Chinese New Year trip recently with her family. The member of Taiwanese girl gr
FBI seeks woman 'infatuated with Columbine' in Colorado schools threat, World News,DENVER – A woman described as \”infatuated\” with the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, who bought a pump-action shotgun and ammunition after she flew into Colorado on Monday, was an extreme threat the FBI
China prosecutors to arrest former China Huarong Asset Management chairman, China News,BEIJING – Chinese prosecutors will arrest former China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd chairman Lai Xiaomin, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday (Nov 7). The report did not provide further detail
'I don't think I can take it anymore': Wife of Buangkok slasher now considering divorce but worries about their 4 kids, Singapore News,He had a prior criminal record of violence and had promised his wife that he would no longer reoffend after being released from prison in July 2020. B
8 things HDB homeowners must know to ensure a smooth defects checking experience, Lifestyle News,A photo of Tampines GreenVerge with a wrongly assembled precast went viral last year. This is a classical example of what will go (embarrassingly) wrong if the defect inspection was not done correctly an
Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's first Covid-19 infection, Asia News,TOKYO – A police officer helping with Japan’s Olympic Torch relay has become the first participant in the event to be diagnosed with Covid-19, organisers said on Thursday (April 22). A man in his 30s tested positive
Focus turns to safety fears before New Mexico movie shooting tragedy, World News,SANTA FE, NM – The movie director who was wounded on set when Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun said on Saturday (Oct 23) he was \”gutted\” by the death of the film's cinematographer, as more details emerged suggest
Germany's Merkel turns down UN job offer, World News,BERLIN – Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has turned down the offer of a job at the United Nations, her office said on Wednesday (Jan 19), a month after she stepped down as Europe's most powerful politician after 16 years at the he
Parliament: No 'free passes' for sexual misconduct offenders, says Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Whether the perpetrators in sexual misconduct cases are university students or anyone else, there are no \”free passes\” for them, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam. Speakin
Robinson Road crash: Video shows how accident happened after cabby suddenly changed lanes, Singapore News,Video footage has emerged showing how an accident between a taxi and car occurred along Robinson Road on Wednesday (Nov 6), causing the car to turn onto its side. Several Stompers alerted Stomp
BTS’ J-Hope announces debut solo album Jack In The Box, Entertainment News,BTS' J-Hope has announced his debut solo album Jack In The Box. After the K-pop septet – also comprising Jin, 29, Suga, 29, RM, 27, V, 26, Jimin, 26, and Jungkook, 24 – confirmed they are focusing on solo ventures for
ATM makers warn of 'jackpotting' hacks that make machines spit out cash, Business Wires News,Diebold Nixdorf and NCR Corp, two of the world's largest ATM makers, have warned that cyber criminals are targeting US cash machines with tools that force them to spit out cash in hacking sche
Nike learned from their pregnancy mistake, says Serena Williams, World News,PARIS – Serena Williams says Nike has learned from its mistake after the sporstwear giant changed its policy having faced criticism for freezing sponsorship payments to several pregnant athletes. Nike said on Friday that it
PCF Sparkletots food poisoning: Reported cases rise to 184, children from three more centres affected, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children from three more PCF Sparkletots pre-schools have displayed symptoms of food poisoning, a PCF spokesman said on Thursday (March 28), just one day after the author
Presidential test alert sets US phones buzzing, World News,WASHINGTON – Millions of US cell phones buzzed and beeped on Wednesday during the first test of a presidential alert system that would warn the public of a national emergency, such as an imminent attack. The test message from the Federal Eme
Queen Elizabeth returns to royal duties 4 days after her husband's death , World News,Britain’s Queen Elizabeth returned to royal duties on Tuesday (April 13), four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to mark the retirement of her household’s most senior official, PA
At least 27 people feared dead in Osaka fire , Asia News,TOKYO – At least 27 people are feared dead after a fire on Friday (Dec 17) in a busy shopping district in the Japanese city of Osaka. Police were investigating the fire in a building for suspected arson, Kyodo News reported, citing investigati
British woman suffers burns after microwaved eggs explode in her face, World News,All she wanted were some eggs for breakfast, but Bethany Rosser ended up with burns on her face in the morning. The 22-year-old woman from England had microwaved the eggs on Aug 6 while following instructions she found
Tax evasion: Zheng Shuang fined $62m, permanently banned from Weibo and Chinese programmes, Entertainment News,It's been said that two things in life are constant: death and taxes. You can try to evade your taxes, but justice always comes collecting on its bill. And that's what happened to
$500,000 worth of Apple products stolen at Apple Store Alderwood Mall,An Apple Store in Washington was the latest store to be robbed by thieves. Apple Store at the Alderwood Mall was ransacked, as reported by King 5 News. …
Tax man will be all over the British royal baby, World News,Talk about being born with a silver spoon in your mouth: the royal baby of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a particularly glittery one. And US tax authorities will be keen to know how much that utensil is worth. That's because
Malaysia's national airline group offers early retirement scheme, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has offered employees early retirement as the company continues negotiations with creditors and lessors, state news agency Ber
Singapore Idol Hady Mirza arrested for suspected drug offences, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Singapore Idol to entrepreneur to Grab driver. Hady Mirza, whose voice captivated local audiences in 2006, was also reportedly involved in youth work in 2013, having co-founded local group FRHM Youth, an
Samsung Note 10 will reportedly launch on August 7, Digital News,According to the sources of tech publication CNET, Samsung will launch the next Galaxy Note at an Unpacked event on August 7 at the Barclays Center in New York — the same place that the Note 9 was revealed last year. On Tuesday, CNET
China Evergrande shares halted, set to release 'inside information', Money News,HONG KONG – China Evergrande Group shares have been suspended from trading on Monday (Jan 3) pending the release of \”inside information\”, the embattled property developer said without elaborating. Evergrande, t
Japanese town deploys 'Monster Wolf' robots to deter wild bears, Digital News,TOKYO – A Japanese town has deployed robot wolves in an effort to scare away bears that have become an increasingly dangerous nuisance in the countryside. The town of Takikawa on the northern island of Hokkaido p
Days before Grammys, academy shakes up leadership over 'allegation of misconduct', Entertainment News,The organizers of the Grammy Awards have removed their new president and chief executive after an allegation of misconduct, leaving the organisation in disarray 10 days before the annual m
Baby and mother struck by falling durian in Pahang, Malaysia News,A woman was taking a stroll with her baby around their home in Jengka, Pahang when they were struck by nature's killer litter — a falling durian. Norfarahan Baharuddin was carrying her four-month-old son, Megat Muhammad Kays, on
Passersby form human wall to shield injured men after car crash in Tanjong Pagar, Singapore News,When you witness an accident, what would you do to help? Nearly 10 passersby formed a human wall to shield two injured men after a car accident along Cantonment Road on March 24 at 8.55pm, Shin Min Daily
Retrenchments go online as more work from home, Singapore News,With many working from home, firms have been laying off workers over videoconferencing, making a painful process seem more callous After working at a multi-national corporation for more than 20 years, a man was terminated over e-mail in
Drunk Russian man detained after failed attempt to hijack plane, World News,MOSCOW – A drunk Russian man who unsuccessfully tried to hijack an Aeroflot passenger flight was detained by police on Tuesday after the plane made an emergency landing in Siberia, Russian investigators said. The passenger,
Apple rumoured to unveil the iPhone 9 in mid-April, Digital News,A new report suggests that the iPhone 9 will be launched in mid April. According to @jon_prosser, Apple is preparing for an announcement on 15 April with shipments starting a week later on 22 April. Due to the Covid-19 situation, it is
Thai PM asks rich for help with coronavirus fallout, Asia News,Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha called on the country's 20 richest people on Friday (April 17) to help in addressing the damaging economic fall-out from the coronavirus epidemic. In a televised address that swiftly drew social
Vaping may boost pneumonia risk: Study, Health News,Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria stick to cells lining the airways, likely boosting disease risk, researchers said Thursday. A study published in the European Respiratory Journal did not directly compare vaping's effect to that of sm
Has Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung given birth to a baby with a 65-year-old Singaporean businessman?, Entertainment News,Is Cecilia Cheung a mother of three now? The Hong Kong actress has reportedly given birth to a baby boy in Hong Kong on Nov 25, with the father said to be a 65-year-old wealthy
Teen siblings steal grandmother's ATM card, spend $28,000 on branded goods, Singapore News,He swiped the ATM card and his sister knew the PIN. Working together, a pair of teenage siblings withdrew $28,600 from their grandmother's bank account within a week this March, Lianhe Zaobao reporte
Catherine Zeta-Jones to launch own lifestyle brand, Entertainment News,Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to launch her own lifestyle brand. The 50-year-old actress has announced plans to launch her Casa Zeta-Jones range of vegan shoes, coffee, love spoons, and make-up within the next week. Speaking to the
Bonfire explosion in London injures up to 30, World News,LONDON – About 30 people were injured following a bonfire explosion during Lag BaOmer Jewish celebrations in London, the British daily Express reported on Thursday (May 3). It is unclear what caused the blast, although there are reports fuel w
14 missing as cargo ship and tanker collide off Shanghai, China News,BEIJING – An oil tanker carrying 3,000 tonnes of gasoline collided with a cargo ship near Shanghai on Thursday (Aug 20), leaving 14 people missing, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV showed footage of the oil tanker burni
AirPods Pro 2 and new iPhone SE model could arrive in April, Digital News,Macotakara released a new supply chain report detailing the likely launch of the AirPods Pro 2 and iPhone SE model. Chinese supply chain sources claim that both devices are slated for release in April. The AirPods Pro 2 is exp
British inventor James Dyson denies inappropriate conduct over texts to PM Boris Johnson, World News,LONDON – The British billionaire James Dyson denied acting inappropriately for seeking tax assurances from Prime Minister Boris Johnson to work on a project to manufacture ventilators in the early da
Study finds Singapore companies are the slowest in reacting to security breaches, Digital News,An Infoblox study of 100 local companies found that despite being among the highest to be targeted by cyberattacks, Singapore businesses have the slowest times when it comes to responding to security breac
Malaysia to work with UNICEF on polio vaccination in Sabah state, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's health authorities on Sunday said they are working with UNICEF to bring polio vaccines to the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, where the country's first polio case in nearly three d
Apple’s main manufacturing partner assures that iPhone production can be moved out of China if needed, Digital News,Should the current US-China trade war continue to escalate, Apple’s primary manufacturing partner Foxconn assured that it is able to produce all US-bound iPhones outside of China. Youn
WHO plans to rename monkeypox to MPOX, World News,The World Health Organisation (WHO) is planning to rename monkeypox, designating it as MPOX in an effort to destigmatise the virus that gained a foothold in US earlier this year, Politico reported on Tuesday (Nov 22), citing people with knowledge of
Jack Ma's disappearing act fuels speculation about billionaire's whereabouts, China News,BEIJING – Alibaba founder Jack Ma’s absence from public view in the past two months, including missing the final episode of a TV show on which he was to appear as a judge, has fueled social media specu
Body temperature detection said to be coming to Apple Watch Series 8, Digital News,Apple is likely to introduce body-temperature detection feature to the Apple Watch this year. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the body-temperature detection feature has passed internal testing and is slated to
6 new coronavirus cases found on Japan cruise ship, Asia News,TOKYO – Six more people on a cruise ship off Japan are found to have the new coronavirus, the government said Sunday (Feb 9), bringing the number who have tested positive on board to 70. Test results are still coming in as passengers on t
1 imported case of Covid-19 Delta Plus variant reported in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One imported Covid-19 case in Singapore of the AY.4.2 Delta subvariant has been confirmed as of Tuesday (Oct 26), said the Ministry of Health on Thursday night. The subvariant is a mutation of the Covid-
Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks, China News,BEIJING – Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas, as the first bout of summer rains reached the peak of their power. Streets
Japan police question US man after finding severed head, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese police are questioning an American man in custody after a decapitated head was found in an Osaka apartment he was renting, local media reported Sunday. Police believe the head, found in a suitcase, is likely to belon
