Singaporean mover, 23, dies after falling 7 storeys at condominium, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 23-year-old Singaporean mover died after he fell backwards from a ladder over a parapet wall at a 10th floor unit of a condominium. He fell seven storeys and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedic
Trumpet trees, Singapore's sakura, flowering out of season in October due to rain after dry weather, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Republic's version of Japan's famed cherry blossoms made a surprise return this month after the usual flowering season ended in September. The trumpet tr
'His life's work captures the atmosphere of the changing times': PM Lee celebrates pioneer artist Lim Tze Peng at book, art exhibition launch, Singapore News,Some say that age is just a number. Singapore's oldest living pioneer artist, who turns 100 in September, is still paintin
From fish and chips to beef Wellington: Where to go for British food in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Discovering new cuisines is one of the reasons why we travel as the dishes reflect local cultures, customs and tastes. And while we still can’t travel , we are blessed by being in Singapore, which means
US bride finds groom 'sexually assaulting' bridesmaid 2 days before wedding, decides to marry him anyway, World News,This bride-to-be clearly took \”Till death do us part\” seriously as she married her fiance even after she found him sexually assaulting one of her bridesmaids. American TV st
Dam collapse in China could point to a 'black swan' disaster, China News,YANGSHUO, CHINA – The dam at a small reservoir in China's Guangxi region gave way last month after days of heavy rain in a collapse that could be a harbinger of sterner tests for many of the country's 94,000
In Syria desert, hundreds flee crumbling ISIS holdout, World News,OMAR OIL FIELD, Syria – Red-and-white scarves tied around their eyes, men suspected of belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group sit in the back of a pickup truck in the desert of eastern Syria. US-backed forces ha
Mekong group urges better water management collaboration as record drought persists, Asia News,BANGKOK – The inter-governmental Mekong River Commission (MRC) on Thursday (Jan 13) called on China and mainland Southeast Asian countries to better coordinate management of Mekong hydropower dams and rese
Thais asked to shower less as drought worsens, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday (Jan 7) urged people to turn off their taps and shower less to cope with a drought afflicting northern and central Thailand. Last week, Bangkok's water authority said the capital&
What to do this weekend (Aug 5 to 7), Lifestyle News,Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. My Community Festival [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CgOFht6vwJB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] Ground-up community event My Community Festival is back for its th
Jewel Changi Airport's family camping experience returns this June, Lifestyle News,Changi Experience Studio's 'A Night at the Airport' Family Camp is back at Jewel Changi Airport for the June holidays. And it's jam-packed with fun activities that both the kids and grownups w
Mic drop: Alicia Keys left voiceless at Thai mall launch, Entertainment News,BANGKOK – A three day, US$30 million (S$41.4 million) launch party for Bangkok's biggest and flashiest mall got off to a rocky start on Friday night (Nov 9) when its star guest Alicia Keys was briefly left voiceless by
Number of people hospitalised after eating food from Spize rises to 46, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The number of people hospitalised after eating food from Spize has more than doubled since the news broke last Friday (Nov 9). As of noon on Tuesday, 69 people have been affected, with 46 of them havin
A list of 50 trendy walk-up apartments for alternative home buys, Money News,Walk-up apartments are getting increasingly popular right now, with larger condos being too pricey. It’s usually quite a niche choice, as they are a lot older in age and typically do not come with any facilities, to begin w
13 feared dead in flooded Indian 'rat hole' mine, Asia News,NEW DELHI – At least 13 miners were feared dead after being trapped by flooding in an illegal \”rat hole\” coal mine site in remote north-eastern India, police said on Friday (Dec 14). Dozens of emergency workers were pumping water
Lighter exam load for national and year-end school exams due to disruptions caused by Covid-19: Chan Chun Sing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Students sitting for the O, N and A level examinations this year will not be tested on some topics covered towards the end of the syllabus, Education Minister Ch
