Philippines urges coronavirus vigilance as shoppers ignore safety protocols, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippine government on Sunday (May 17) called for vigilance against the coronavirus, a day after hordes of people trooped to shopping malls and ignored safety protocols, as authorities began looseni
China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine proves effective in Brazil trials: Media, World News,SAO PAOLO – Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech Ltd's Covid-19 vaccine has shown to be effective in late-stage trials in Brazil, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday (Dec 21), citing people involv
Meet Elon Tusk: Tesla chief changes Twitter display name, Business Wires News,Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk changed his Twitter display name to \”Elon Tusk\” and promised news from his electric carmaker later this week in another late-night flurry of tweets between Tuesday evening and We
Australia braces for new prime minister after bitter coup, World News,Australia was bracing for yet another change of prime minister Friday after a revolt against Malcolm Turnbull by hardline conservatives in his Liberal party, with his near three-year reign hanging by a thread. Former home affairs
Power bank catches fire on a train, all commuters disembark at Somerset MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A power bank caught fire in an MRT train on Tuesday (May 24), resulting in commuters having to disembark at Somerset station as a precaution. In a statement on Wednesday, operator SMRT sai
North Korea to release Japanese detainee: KCNA, Asia News,SEOUL – A Japanese tourist detained in North Korea will be released \”on the principle of humanitarianism\”, Pyongyang's state media reported as Tokyo seeks a summit with the North amid a diplomatic thaw on the peninsula. \”Tomoyuki Sugimot
Harry Styles allegedly robbed at knifepoint in London, Entertainment News,Harry Styles was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in London on Valentine's Day (Feb 14). The singer was allegedly approached by a man in Hampstead in London last week, who pulled out a knife and demanded cash from the star.
My brother from another father: DNA test for twins reveal mother's infidelity, China News,Seeing double? Not for this Chinese couple. In an extremely rare case of heteropaternal superfecundation (where twins are born with different fathers), a woman's one-night stand was exposed. The irony
Samsung to launch new 30W charger alongside the Galaxy S21?, Digital News,A new report from South Korea claims that Samsung may be launching a new fast charger alongside the Galaxy S21 in January 2021. Korean blog site Naver shared that Samsung is working on a new 30W fast charger for the Galaxy S21
Daily Covid-19 cases in dorms likely to fall below 100 soon, Singapore News,The number of daily confirmed Covid-19 cases in dormitories is likely to fall below 100 in three to four weeks' time, Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Saw Swee Hock Schoo
Gordon Lam injured protecting child during stunt, taken to hospital, Entertainment News,They may be playing a part most of the time, but actors sometimes become real-life heroes. Hong Kong actor Gordon Lam sustained an injury yesterday (July 13) while protecting a child on the set of Andy Lau's
Colombian vet charged in US with smuggling heroin in puppies' bellies, World News,A veterinarian from Colombia was charged with illegally smuggling narcotics into the United States by surgically implanting packets of liquid heroin into the bellies of puppies, US prosecutors said on Tuesday. And
WHO looks into reports of monkeypox virus in semen, World News,Many cases in the current monkeypox outbreak, largely centred on Europe, are among sexual partners who have had close contact, and the agency reiterated that virus is mainly transmitted via close interpersonal contact. In recent days, sc
Police warn bank customers not to fall for bank cards, accounts reactivation scam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A new variant of a scam targeting bank customers has emerged, the police warned on Monday (Nov 25). In this scam, the bank customers received SMS messages claiming that their bank cards were
India warns of 'extremely grave' crisis as flood toll rises, Asia News,Hundreds of troops led a desperate operation to rescue families trapped by mounting floods in India's Kerala state Thursday as the death toll reached 106 with nearly 150,000 left homeless. Helicopters airlifted str
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes off east Indonesian island, Asia News,A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday (Aug 28), the US Geological Survey said, but there was no tsunami warning or immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 8km, about 100
North Korea's Kim says Covid-19 'great turmoil' as 21 new deaths reported, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Saturday (May 14) that the spread of Covid-19 had put the country in \”great turmoil\” and called for an all-out battle to overcome the epidemic, while 21
5 children killed in US daycare fire; owner crashes her car while driving herself to hospital, World News,Authorities on Monday (Aug 12) were investigating the cause of a fire that swept through a home daycare in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing five children trapped inside. Erie fire chief Guy Santone s
Woman loses baby after doctor prescribes abortion pills by mistake, China News,A woman in China lost her unborn child after a doctor wrongly prescribed abortion pills instead of medicine to stabilise the pregnancy. The tragic incident occurred last month in China's Nanchang city, located in the
9-year-old son unable to serve home quarantine order as family of 4 share 1 bedroom: Singapore dad, Singapore News,A Singaporean dad spent two worry-filled nights after his 9-year-old son was issued with a quarantine order, but there was only one hitch — their home has just one bedroom shared by the
Woman who killed daughter acquitted of murder due to schizophrenia, but to be confined indefinitely, Singapore News,A woman who stabbed her elder daughter 76 times after hearing voices telling her the eight-year-old was an evil spirit will be confined indefinitely. The High Court on Tuesday (Sept 20
Insulin 101: How it works, types, delivery & more, Lifestyle News,For people who have or are at risk of diabetes, understanding what insulin is and how it functions is crucial. This article will talk about insulin, its purpose, and how it is used to manage diabetes. What is insulin? Hormones are che
Apple iPhone 14 rumoured to have a 'complete redesign', Digital News,The Apple iPhone 14 is likely to sport a new design according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman claims that the lack of major changes for the iPhone 13 suggests that Apple has bigg
US puts new warning on J&J coronavirus vaccine for autoimmune disorder, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday (July 12) added a warning to the fact sheet for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine saying that data suggests there is an increased risk of a rare neurol
Additional considerations to getting your edge infrastructure right, Business Wires News,Schneider Electric – As noted in an earlier post, digital transformation is projected to reach US$2.3 trillion by 2023. Despite the challenging year to date, businesses are turning to digital transformation init
6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off south Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off south Japan on Tuesday (Jan 8), the US Geological Survey said. [embed]https://twitter.com/USGSBigQuakes/status/1082622665075023872[/embed] There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties
6-year-old Chinese girl left paralysed after dance teacher forced her into splits, China News,For one mother, her daughter's dancing dream turned into her worst nightmare after an injury during class left the six-year-old girl paralysed. The girl, known only as Tongtong, sustained an injury dur
DC now wants Man of Steel sequel with Henry Cavill, writer sought, Entertainment News,If there’s anything DC fans wanted more than the Snyder Cut, is for Henry Cavill to reprise his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe. Well, fans are not alone, and it seems like their wish may come true aft
Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng's divorce reportedly caused by his mum, Entertainment News,Chinese actress Zhao Liying and actor Feng Shaofeng announced their divorce earlier in April after almost three years of marriage. While the former couple has maintained that their split was \”amicable,\” the
Hong Kong police arrest 8 in building raid, seize bomb-making materials, weapons, Asia News,HONG KONG – Eight people have been arrested after a raid on an industrial building in Hong Kong, prompting about 100 anti-government protesters to gather outside nearby police stations, local media reported.
Aspiring Korean actress Cho Ha-na commits suicide, allegedly after being scammed of $2,400 savings, Entertainment News,After a particularly difficult youth, things didn't seem to get better in adulthood for aspiring South Korean actress Cho Ha-na. On April 15, an Instagram user by the name of p
Hong Kong protester in serious condition after being shot by police in the chest, Asia News,HONG KONG – A Hong Kong protester has been shot by a live round amid the ongoing demonstrations, Sing Tao Daily on Tuesday (Oct 1) cited police as saying. South China Morning Post, another Hong Kong newspaper
Why don't you die?': Australian's fight with a spider sparks police, World News,SYDNEY – An Australian man triggered an emergency police response after a noisy exchange with a spider startled a passerby into reporting what sounded like a violent disturbance to the authorities, media r
Indonesian girl, 11, jumps off motorcycle to escape from sexually abusive stepfather, Asia News,Desperate to escape from sexual abuse, an 11-year-old girl in Samarinda, Indonesia, recently took a leap of faith and jumped off the back of her stepfather's motorcycle. According to initial reports,
Ex-Liverpool defender Carragher sorry for spitting at girl in car , World News,London – TV pundit and ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher apologised and admitted he was \”totally out of order\” after he was caught on camera spitting towards a 14-year-old girl in a moving car. In footage which was wi
iPad mini 6 renders reveal slimmer bezels, USB-C and no home button, Digital News,Purported renders of the upcoming Apple iPad mini 6 suggest a major design revamp. Based on leaked schematics, CAD files and real hands-on photos of the new iPad mini 6, tipster Jon Prosser and RendersbyIan published r
Japan's NHK to retrain staff after criticism of cartoon about black Americans, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday it would train staff on human rights, after a cartoon it broadcast last week to explain race relations in the United States was criticised for d
Patrick Tse, 81, breaks up with model girlfriend, 32, after 13 years: 'It's worse than death', Entertainment News,Hong Kong celebrity Patrick Tse has parted ways with Chinese model Coco, his long-time girlfriend of 13 years. The 81-year-old singer-actor confirmed reports about the spl
Football: Singapore national coach Tatsuma Yoshida quits after recent controversy-riddled match with Indonesia, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Lions head coach Tatsuma Yoshida has resigned and will be leaving his post a year before his contract is up in December 2022, the Football Association of Singapo
Bruce Willis admits not wearing face mask in public was 'an error in judgement', Entertainment News,Bruce Willis has admitted not wearing a face mask was \”an error in judgement\”. The Die Hard actor was spotted without a face covering in a Rite Aid pharmacy in Los Angeles, California on Mon
Police discover first cannabis farm in London financial district, World News,LONDON – The first cannabis farm has been found in London’s historic financial district, where office buildings have been emptied because of lockdowns to contain the spread of Covid-19, British police said on Wednesday (Jan
Ways to cope with cabin fever if you've been staying home more often, Lifestyle News,No one could have predicted 2020 would be a year marked by social distancing and travel bans. But here we are and with the developing number of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Singapore it looks like life
'Totally unacceptable': Man pees in grass near bus stop, public toilet only metres away, Singapore News,A man was seen peeing n the grass near a Commonwealth Avenue bus stop on Thursday (July 28) even though a public toilet was nearby. Sharing a photo of the incident with Stomp, Stomp cont
Some 17 children, 9 adults being treated after plane dumps fuel on Los Angeles school, World News,LOS ANGELES – Firefighters were treating 17 children and nine adults for minor injuries on Tuesday (Jan 14) after a commercial airliner landing at Los Angeles International airport (LAX) apparently dump
Jussie Smollett 'angered by claims he's familiar with attackers', Entertainment News,Jussie Smollett is \”angered and devastated\” by suggestions he's familiar with his alleged attackers. The 36-year-old actor – who required hospital treatment after he was attacked last month – has
Human remains found at Vatican property could crack 1983 mysteries, World News,VATICAN CITY – Human remains have been discovered at a Rome property owned by the Vatican, the Holy See said on Tuesday (Oct 29), in a potential breakthrough for police investigating one of Italy's darkest mysteries.
'I'm from Singapore': Coco Lee riles up Chinese netizens in social media video, Entertainment News,When Coco Lee made her dance video and mouthed \”I'm from Singapore\”, she probably didn't expect people to get butthurt about it. However, with the internet being what it is, th
Japan's oracle octopus turned into sashimi, Asia News,SAMARA, Russia – An octopus who successfully predicted all of Japan's World Cup group stage matches has been killed and turned into sashimi, according to local media reports. The mollusc, named Rabio, chose the winners of Japan's m
StarHub customers experience Internet outage on Tuesday evening; other telcos say they aren't affected, Digital News,Telco StarHub said that its mobile data services were fully restored about four hours after customers began experiencing disruptions on Tuesday evening (Sept 17). Most fixed Inte
Hyundai revises statement on Apple car production, Digital News,Automaker Hyundai revised its statement twice in several hours on a tie-up with Apple for developing self-driving cars. Following a report by Bloomberg that Apple will take at least five years to launch a self-driving car, Hyundai relea
Quanta spends $120M for MacBook order production in Vietnam,Quanta is the latest Apple supplier to invest in a production facility in Vietnam. There were reports saying that Apple was moving some of its MacBook Pro …
Pop star Show Lo dropped by Chinese shows after cheating scandal, Entertainment News,The repercussions for Taiwanese pop star Show Lo continue as he has been dropped by more shows in China. His ex-girlfriend Grace Chow, 31, wrote an explosive post on Weibo last Thursday (April 23), announcing that s
HSA says cough syrups found to cause kidney injury and death in kids not found in Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Syrup and liquid-based medications associated with kidney injuries and deaths in children overseas are not registered and sold in Singapore, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA
Ellen DeGeneres to end TV show after 19 years, says she needs 'break from talking', Entertainment News,Ellen DeGeneres, one of America's best-known talk show hosts, said on Wednesday she will end her daytime show in 2022, saying that after 19 years it was time to do something differen
Over 206 reports of social media impersonation scams last month, Digital News,He received a message from an Instagram account he thought was his friend's, as the username and picture were similar. Wanting to be known only as Mr Meng, 21, he said in an interview with the police that the \”friend\”
Chinese girl suffers constipation for 5 days. The cause? Bubble tea pearls, China News,Consider this fair warning for the bubble tea-obsessed. A 14-year-old girl in China landed herself in hospital, after not being able to move her bowels for five days. The girl, who lived in Zhejiang province, comp
These states could decide the US presidential election, World News,The US presidential election will be decided by about a dozen states that could swing to either President Donald Trump, a Republican, or Democratic challenger Joe Biden. These states will play a critical role in delivering the 270 El
UK newspaper publishes photo of PM Johnson at alleged garden gathering, World News,LONDON – Britain's Guardian newspaper on Sunday (Dec 19) published a photograph of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and more than a dozen other people drinking wine in the garden of his Downing Street residence which
