Parti Liyani case: WP's Sylvia Lim calls for reforms to address shortcomings in criminal justice system, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Workers' Party (WP) chairman Sylvia Lim (Aljunied GRC) has called on the Government to adopt a two-prong approach to tackle shortcomings in Singapore's c
How long will Jeff Goldblum survive in a world of dinosaurs?, Entertainment News,If dinosaurs were to live among us, how long do you think you can survive? It's one of those fun hypothetical questions that we toss around, but as Jurassic World Dominion premieres this week, it could be food for
This made my day: Selfless rider helps disabled elderly in stalled personal mobility vehicle across the road, Singapore News,Helping an elderly across the street isn't an act that's limited to boy scouts – a young rider recently won hearts all across Singapore when a clip of him helping a
Nicolas Cage claims a horse ‘wanted to kill’ him, Entertainment News,Nicolas Cage has claimed a horse \”wanted to kill\” him. The 57-year-old actor shared the screen with an equine named Rain Man while shooting Butcher's Crossing and he has never had such a difficult experience with an animal bec
Final season of Game Of Thrones to premiere in April, says HBO, in new trailer, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – HBO's hit Emmy-winning drama Game Of Thrones will debut its eighth and final season starting in April, the network announced in a trailer released online on Tuesday (Nov 13). The vid
Some Republicans criticise Trump for meeting with white supremacist, World News,WASHINGTON — Some Republicans on Sunday (Nov 27) criticised Donald Trump for dining with white supremacist Nick Fuentes at the former president's Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida, even as Trump said the encounter was in
Your first look at Estee Lauder's 'Magic of Mickey' makeup collection, Lifestyle News,Disney fans rejoice! Luxury beauty brand Estee Lauder recently teamed up with Disney to release a new limited-edition “Magic of Mickey” makeup collection featuring Hollywood’s original power couple —
Cheap gyms in Singapore: 10 gym memberships under $100/month (Sept 2022), Lifestyle News,These days, spending upwards of $200/month on fancy gyms like Fitness First and Virgin Active is the norm. But after a certain point, you'll realise you're actually paying more for the lifestyle and br
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
UK PM Boris Johnson faces backlash for comparing Ukraine war to Brexit, World News,LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that Brexit showed British people loved freedom in the same way as Ukrainians fighting Russia's invasion, comments that were branded tasteless by opposition
Coronavirus: Govt agencies to suspend activities for seniors for 14 days to cut risk of transmission , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – All social activities for seniors organised by government agencies will be suspended for 14 days from Wednesday (March 11), as Singapore ramps up measures to protect the
Myanmar opposition party says it will not recognise election, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar’s military-backed opposition party said on Wednesday it would not recognise an election held earlier this week and urged authorities to hold another vote. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) said a
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka, south India kill at least 25, Asia News,COLOMBO/CHENNAI – Heavy rains on Sri Lanka's coast and in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu have killed at least 25 people, destroyed thousands of homes and snarled traffic, authorities said. In Sri Lanka, 20 people have died
Clinical trial in Singapore for Lianhua Qingwen to treat Covid-19 under way, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A clinical trial is currently under way here to see if traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Lianhua Qingwen Jiao Nang capsules can help in the treatment of some Covid-19 patients. The Health Science
Coronavirus: Facebook scrambles as usage soars in time of isolation, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Facebook said on Wednesday (March 18) it would place \”authoritative\” coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on i
Volcano erupts on Indonesia's Bali causing flight cancellations, Asia News,JAKARTA – A volcano erupted on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali, causing some overnight flight cancellations to and from Australia as an ash cloud rose into the sky, officials said on Saturday. Mount Agung volcano s
5 ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, Lifestyle News,Although older people are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, children and young adults can also fall prey to this condition. In fact, there are things about diabetes that many still aren't aware of. Meanwhile, here are five
No foul play: Elderly man with bloody nose at Whampoa was not knocked down by e-scooter, say police, Singapore News,When Facebook user Sam GK saw an elderly man sitting on the ground of a void deck at Block 17 Jalan Tenteram with blood soaking through his mask on Tuesday (May 18), he thought the wor
South Korean Naver's robotics ambitions challenged by 5G on-the-ground realities, Asia News,SEONGNAM — On weekdays, South Korean tech company Naver Corp's new headquarters near Seoul resembles a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, with some 40 robots ambling across floors and de
Toyota scrambles for EV reboot with eye on Tesla, 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. Toyota is considering a reboot of its electric-car strategy to better compet
Singaporean killed, several injured in bus accident in Mecca, World News,A Singaporean man was killed and several others were injured in a bus accident in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, while they were carrying out their minor pilgrimage (umrah). The man who was killed has been identified as Ustaz Haji Mohamm
GE2020: Even PSP's Tanjong Pagar candidate Terence Soon didn't know if Lee Hsien Yang was contesting, Singapore News,With DPM Heng Swee Keat's surprise move to East Coast GRC and Lee Hsien Yang's appearance near a nomination centre, there was plenty that went down during GE2020&#
Coronavirus: Man runs ultra-marathon in apartment as China fights virus with exercise, China News,HONG KONG – A fanatical runner jogged the equivalent of an ultra-marathon inside his small apartment as people in virus-hit China desperately try to keep fit while cooped up indoors. The country is at t
George Clooney isn't interested to go into politics, Entertainment News,George Clooney has no \”interest\” in going into politics. The 58-year-old actor has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump since the businessman was voted into the White House and his active participation in poli
Coronavirus: Postponed Tokyo Olympics to start on July 23, 2021, Asia News,TOKYO – The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday (March 30), after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021. The announcement comes less than a week af
Woman gets 3 years' jail for prostituting 16-year-old runaway girl, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 16-year-old girl turned to her for shelter after running away from a children's home, but the woman took advantage of the girl's vulnerability by prostituting her and pocketing the earning
Junk to gold: Woman shares ingenious hack to turn leftover tiles into personalised coasters, Lifestyle News,It's an Asian thing to always overprepare and it's inevitable that there will be surplus. This is common when it comes to food, but strangely enough it happens in other situations as
’90s makeup trends that are popular now, as seen on Emma Chamberlain and Doja Cat, Lifestyle News,The power of the '90s cannot be denied, with so many of us still sporting garments and trends from or inspired by that era. But the most iconic part of the 1990's is, without a doubt, the make
After viral post, minimart finds customer who was accidentally charged $1,397 instead of $13.97, Digital News,An unfortunate mistake left a man unknowingly paying $1,383 more than what he was supposed to for his purchases at a minimart in Ang Mo Kio. And since it was paid with a credit card, it was
Tokyo school swaps fresh fruit for jelly as food prices soar, Asia News,TOKYO – For months, Kazumi Sato, a nutritionist at a middle school in eastern Tokyo, has received notices about hikes in ingredient prices. Mindful of the economic hardships many of the students' families face, local author
F1 car bursts into flames in bizarre pitstop incident; driver in cockpit says he had 'barbecue feeling', Singapore News,The Formula One (F1) drivers might have prepared themselves for a gruelling and sweaty Singapore Grand Prix, but this fiery incident yesterday (Sept 30) showed that even
Marvel's Eternals shows us The Flash vs Superman fight that Justice League failed to deliver, Entertainment News,Marvel Studios' Eternals has been in the hot seat for some time. Critics are split in the middle on how they feel about Chloe Zhao's superhero movie, but one thing for sure
Phase 1 of post-Covid-19 circuit breaker: A guide to what you can do from June 2, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As Singapore enters Phase 1 of the post-circuit breaker period from June 2, many are wondering what can and cannot be done under the new regulations. While more businesses and activities will
Chinese hackers stole Mekong data from Cambodian foreign ministry: Sources, Digital News,PHNOM PENH/HANOI -Buried in a long US indictment accusing China of a global cyberespionage campaign was a curious detail: Among the governments targeted by Chinese hackers was Cambodia, one of Beijing’s most loy
Indian study finds big drop in Covid-19 antibodies within 4 months of vaccination, Asia News,BHUBANESWAR, INDIA – A study of 614 fully vaccinated health workers in India found a\”significant\” drop in their Covid-19-fighting antibodies within four months of the first shot. The findings could help the
Blinding Lights dethrones The Twist as all-time No.1 Billboard single, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd's hit single Blinding Lights has ousted Chubby Checkers 1960s hit The Twist as the all-time No 1 song on the Billboard single charts. Billboard said on Tuesday (Nov 24) that the Ca
One does not feel old, says 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth, World News,LONDON – Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth, who has reigned over her nation for almost seven decades, says she feels too young at heart be awarded the title \”Oldie of the Year\”, an aide has revealed. Organisers of the annua
Indonesian maid who stabbed Singapore employer more than 90 times gets life imprisonment, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A domestic worker from Indonesia who stabbed her employer more than 90 times at her Telok Kurau house nearly five years ago was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder on Friday (Ap
Masagos: PAP won't speculate whether PSP's Lee Hsien Yang will be running in GE2020, Singapore News,Singapore's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli has responded on behalf of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) to the news that Lee Hsien Yang — Prime M
Indonesian province declares state of emergency over forest fires, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's third-largest province declared a state of emergency from Wednesday (July 1) after identifying more than 700 fires, as the South-east Asian nation braces itself for its annual fire season. The dec
Ian McKellen hopes to bring some laughs with pantomime Mother Goose, Entertainment News,LONDON – Veteran actor Ian McKellen hopes to bring some laughs to audiences around Britain with a new extended pantomime production of Mother Goose. The 83-year-old will play the titular character, who together w
PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: What you need to know and what matters, Digital News,In the wee hours of the morning, Sony and PlayStation finally pulled back the curtain on the hardware specs of the incoming PlayStation 5. With Microsoft showing their hand first, the full specs comparison has plent
Does your teenager really need a credit card?, Money News,Whether you’re thinking about issuing a supplementary card or applying for a student credit card, letting your teenager have their first credit card is certainly safer than carrying cash. On the other hand, leaving a credit card in the hands
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says ISIS recruit to remain citizen, may face charges, World News,WELLINGTON – A New Zealand man detained in Syria after joining the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group will not be stripped of citizenship but could face criminal charges if he returns,
Singaporeans express concern over 'complicated' redemption of SingapoRediscovers Vouchers, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Consumers have expressed concerns that the scheme to give Singaporeans $100 worth of tourism vouchers to spend on the island may be too inconvenient for some to use. From n
India's capital New Delhi gasps under choking smog, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India's capital New Delhi was enveloped in heavy, toxic smog yesterday – the worst levels in recent years – with flights diverted or delayed as politicians blamed each other for failing to tackle the crisis. Every wi
Don't try this at home: Sword swallower and fire eater Heather Holliday shares the secrets behind her act, Lifestyle News,Ever wondered what it's like to have a sword (or six) down your throat? Or whether it hurts to eat fire? It goes without saying that you shouldn't try these yourse
