Boy, 9, shoots dead sister over video game controller, World News,WASHINGTON – A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern US state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refuse
Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev Stops Timofey Nastyukhin With Explosive First-Round TKO, Asia News,In one of the most anticipated match-ups of ONE: CONQUEST OF HEROES, Saygid Dagi Guseyn Arslanaliev burst into the ONE Lightweight World Title picture with a stunning knockout of Timofey Nastyukhin. Both exc
China state TV sorry for 12 minutes of adverts before education programme, China News,BEIJING – China's state broadcaster issued an apology on Sunday after parents complained that a compulsory television programme targeted at millions of school children was preceded by almost a quarter of an ho
China cuts international flights, bars foreign residents, China News,China will drastically cut its international flight routes and bar entry to returning foreigners based in the country to stem the spread of the coronavirus, authorities said Thursday. The country has not reported any new domestic C
Photo of officers leading black man by a rope in Texas sparks outrage, World News,WASHINGTON – A police chief in Texas has apologised after a photo went viral of two officers mounted on horseback walking a handcuffed black man by a rope, as if on a leash. The image caused outrage, serving as a painf
Changi Village Hawker Centre to close in August to get spruced up, Lifestyle News,Despite its remote location at the eastern tip of the island, Changi Village Hawker Centre has long been a favourite among Singaporeans. If you happen to be an avid fan, do note that Changi Village Hawker Centre will b
Andy Hui booed as Sammi Cheng kicks off her concerts, Entertainment News,Is it really water under the bridge for Hong Kong superstar Sammi Cheng and her husband, singer Andy Hui? Hui, 51, was caught in a cheating scandal in April with TVB actress Jacqueline Wong, 30. Two days later, Cheng said she h
Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo will close till March 17 to prevent spread of coronavirus, Lifestyle News,If you're heading to Japan, here's one popular attraction to skip in Tokyo, at least till the coronavirus spread shows signs of waning. The Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo's Mitaka Ci
Waffles for dinner: Waffletown is back, but it's only open in the evenings for now, Lifestyle News,When decades-old Waffletown announced that it would be shuttering its restaurant at Balmoral Plaza, fans of the old-school eatery were distraught. If you were one of them, you'd be thrilled t
$29 for 1-day ticket to S.E.A. Aquarium, Lifestyle News,S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa is offering one-day tickets priced at $29 from now till July 31. The attraction is open from 10am to 5pm every Saturday through Tuesday and all shows, public feeding and character meet-and-greet sessions
Missing man's body found a day after he fell into water near Punggol Point Jetty, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The body of a man was found on Sunday (Aug 18) afternoon, a day after he was reported missing near Punggol Point Jetty. The body of the 56-year-old man was located by Singapore Civil Def
World Meteorological Day: Craziest, extreme weather recorded in Singapore, Lifestyle News,Singapore may be well-known for being the tropical city-state with only one sunny season all year-long. But this Little Red Dot that lies one degree north of the equator has had some pretty far-out weather mome
Mercedes driver caught on CCTV stealing $18 box of Milo from wholesaler, Singapore News,It was a 'pick up and pay later' service that did not exist. A man was caught on CCTV cameras removing a box of Milo from a wholesaler's warehouse and driving away with it in his Mercedes. The inci
Trump says summit with North Korea's Kim 'better than anybody expected', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – US President Donald Trump said a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday had gone \”better than anybody could have expected\”, and they would sign a document follo
Boy shoots grandma, self, after told to clean his room, World News,LOS ANGELES, United States – An 11-year-old boy in Arizona reportedly shot his grandmother in the back of the head and then turned the gun on himself, apparently because he was upset at being asked to clean his room. Yvonne Woodard,
Typhoon Haishen heads toward Korea after battering Japan, Asia News,SEOUL/TOKYO – South Korea hunkered down for the arrival of Typhoon Haishen on Monday, after the powerful storm battered Japan’s southern islands but appeared to pass through without major damage or casualties. The storm, carrying to
2 dead after worker tries to rescue supervisor from ship's tank, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A supervisor and another worker died after they entered a ship’s ballast tank and collapsed in the confined space. The supervisor had entered the ballast tank of a dredging vessel last Wednesday (May 19)
Thousands of Thai protesters demand monarchy reform, release of jailed leaders, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thousands of protesters gathered in the Thai capital Bangkok on Wednesday (March 24) to demand reform of the monarchy and the release of jailed leaders, days after one of the most violent demonstratio
Indonesia retrieves crashed Sriwijaya Air plane's flight data recorder, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian divers on Tuesday retrieved from the sea bed the flight data recorder (FDR) of a Sriwijaya Air plane that crashed into the Java Sea with 62 people on board at the weekend, officials said. Dive
Confusion after Czech officials seize China-donated masks bound for Italy, World News,ROME – Thousands of facemasks sent by China for Italy's beleaguered hospitals have ended up in the Czech Republic in an apparent cross-border imbroglio as Europe, now the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic,
'Extreme' weather warning in force in Britain as new heatwave hits, 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. LONDON – A four-day \”extreme heat\” warning came
Quarantine-free travel to countries including Britain, Canada and US from Oct 19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to fly to nine more countries and return without quarantine in the coming weeks, in the Republic's biggest move to reopen its borders
Ong Ye Kung's reassurance that missing graduation ceremonies is okay sparks unhappiness among graduates, Singapore News,For many, a graduation ceremony is a milestone that marks the end of their journey as a student, and the beginning of another as a working adult. Unfortunately, some 32,500 st
Coronavirus: 23 new cases in Singapore including 18 imported; 4 recovered, Singapore News,Twenty-three new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday night (March 22) by the Ministry of Health (MOH), bringing the total number in Singapore to 455. Of these cases, 18 were imported cases that had trave
Cleanup operation underway as Hong Kong reels from violent protests, Asia News,Hong Kong awoke to what is expected to be a day of relative calm on Sunday (Nov 3) following a violent night in which protesters set fire to metro stations and vandalised buildings, including an office of China's off
Doctor investigated for allegedly posting anti-Islam, Muslim comments online , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A police report has been made against a doctor for allegedly making comments online against Islam and Muslims. The doctor, Dr Kho Kwang Po, was recently in the news for co-authoring an open lett
Things to do this #StayHome weekend: Visit Japan's poo museum, watch local and Asian movies online & more, Lifestyle News,Being cooped up at home during the circuit breaker can be unsettling but we all have a part to play to keep Singapore safe! Not sure how to pass time during this period? We&
Subway outlets officially certified halal by Muis, Food News,SINGAPORE – Fast-food chain Subway announced in a Facebook post on Friday (Aug 31) that its Singapore outlets had been officially certified halal by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. Subwa
Hot-headed: Uncle and security guards clash over temperature screening at Serangoon, Singapore News,Temperature scanners are pretty much a (semi) permanent fixture at mall entrances now, but when a machine is in charge of deciding whether or not someone can enter a building, there's bound to be
Ronaldinho under investigation for more crimes, World News,ASUNCION, Paraguay – Ronaldinho Gaucho, the former Brazil and Barcelona soccer star being held in a Paraguayan jail for using a falsified passport, is being investigated for additional crimes, the prosecutor leading the case said on Sunday (
London firefighters douse blaze at building containing gas cylinders, World News,LONDON – Firefighters brought a blaze at a building in central London under control on Saturday, the fire service said, and said there were no injuries in the incident. London Fire Brigade said more than 50 firefighters
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
'Wonder Woman' urges calm in Israeli civil rights fight, World News,Hollywood star Gal Gadot has leapt to defend a fellow actress who was chided by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for challenging his party's treatment of Arab citizens. Netanyahu and his Likud party have been
Fortnite champion Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf 'swatted' at home while live-streaming, Digital News,The 16-year-old American video gamer who won the Fortnite world championship was a victim over the weekend of \”swatting\” when police are dispatched to a home by a hoax call, ESPN reporte
Car crashes into drain after collision with van at Yishun, 2 taken to hospital, Singapore News,A 55-year-old man and 51-year-old woman were taken to hospital after the car they were in crashed into a drain following a collision with a van in Yishun on Saturday evening (July 20). Stomp contributors S
Biden's message for North Korea's Kim Jong Un: 'Hello… period.', Asia News,SEOUL – US President Joe Biden, in Seoul before heading to Japan as part of his first Asia trip as president, had a simple message for North Korea's Kim Jong Un: \”Hello… period,\” he told reporters
North Korea's foreign ministry denies Trump's claim about letter from Kim Jong Un, World News,SEOUL – North Korea on Sunday (April 19) denied a letter was sent to US President Donald Trump, North Korean state news agency KCNA said, citing a foreign ministry press chief. The denial comes af
China's Guangzhou city brings back mass testing to fight worst Covid outbreak, China News,BEIJING – Millions of residents of China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou will be required to have Covid-19 tests on Wednesday (Nov 9), authorities said, in an effort to control the city'
8 affordable places to get high tea under $25 per pax in Singapore, Lifestyle News,1. Strait Place 1819 by d’Good Café Take a trip to London town at d’Good Café, which boasts an impressive London Tube station interior and an English Garden outdoor setting. Here, you can pretend you’re at a quintesse
'It's scary to watch': Woman climbs and kneels on parapet to clean windows at apartment near River Valley Rd, Singapore News,A Stomp contributor was concerned to see a woman climbing onto a parapet to clean windows at Leonie Towers on Saturday morning (Mar 26). Stomp contributor Hanee
Alvarez says he got carried away, apologises to Messi after threat, World News,Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez apologised for publicly threatening Lionel Messi after he took offence to a dressing-room video that appeared to show the Argentine striker nudging away a Mexican jersey on the floor with his
At least 36 killed, 36 hurt in China road crash, China News,At least 36 people died and 36 others were injured in east China when a packed coach with a flat tyre collided with a truck, authorities said Sunday. The bus was carrying 69 people — its maximum capacity — when it crossed into oncoming tr
Faceplanting to fame: New Zealand livestream catches albatross in awkward landing, World News,A livestream camera at a New Zealand nature reserve has caught a Royal Albatross making an awkward landing, with the video of the faceplanting now propelling the bird to fame. The video, shot at the Taiaroa
Mercedes driver says flyer pasted on bonnet cost him $500 in repairs, Singapore News,A flyer advertisement left a deep impression on Stomp contributor Tan and his Mercedes — literally. Stomp contributor Tan said his car had been parked at the Dawson area in Queenstown on Saturday (May 8) when he not
Liverpool fans on Facebook help scam-hit Singapore couple get tickets, Digital News,When a Singaporean couple visited Britain to fulfil their lifelong dream of catching their beloved Liverpool in action earlier this week, little did they know that it would almost become a nightmare. Through Facebook
Floods, landslides in northern Vietnam kill 7, leave 12 missing, Asia News,HANOI – Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains have killed at least seven people and left 12 missing in northern Vietnam since Saturday, the government's Disaster Management Authority said on Monday. A
Harry and Meghan release Lilibet's first birthday photo, World News,LONDON – A new photo released on Monday (June 6) by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed their daughter Lilibet celebrating her first birthday in a backyard picnic over the weekend. Wearing a light blue frock and white bow on
Chopra, Jonas set for India's 'wedding of the year', Entertainment News,Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas landed in Jodhpur on Thursday as excitement over their impending nuptials, dubbed India's \”wedding of the year\”, reached fever pitch. The super
Football: England fined $48,000 for use of laser pointer, booing Denmark anthem, Sports News,UEFA have fined England's Football Association (FA) 30,000 euros ($48,000) after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during what proved to be the deciding moment of their E
Veteran Hong Kong actor Jimmy Wong hospitalised after cancer spread to lungs, Entertainment News,Many of us grew up watching the Hong Kong dramas and movies that they acted in. Sadly, some of these familiar faces are in the news recently not because of their latest show but for their ill health. Aft
Australia reports first 2021 local Covid-19 death, highest case number, World News,MELBOURNE – Australia reported its first locally contracted Covid-19 death of the year on Sunday (July 11) and a 2021 record 77 new cases of the virus in the state of New South Wales, which is battling an outbreak of
McDonald's Singapore suspends all restaurant operations including delivery and takeaway until May 4, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – All McDonald's branches in Singapore will be closed from 11am on Sunday (April 19) until May 4, after seven of its employees tested positive for Covid-19. Announc
9 cars spotted participating in 'Formula 1 race' in KPE tunnel: TP investigating, Singapore News,Nine vehicles were spotted seemingly 'racing' one another along the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) tunnel towards the Tampines Expressway (TPE) in the early hours of Saturday mor
218 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore on Monday, including 1 in community, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There are 218 new coronavirus cases confirmed as of Monday noon (June 22), taking Singapore's total to 42,313. They include a community case who is a work pass holder, said the Ministry of Health
South Korea Halloween crush victims' belongings fill quiet lost-and-found centre, Asia News,SEOUL – A temporary morgue for some of the people killed in South Korea's Halloween party crush is now a huge lost-and-found, where hundreds of items such as a Happy Halloween backpack and a Minnie
SIA to launch world's longest commercial flight to New York in Oct, Singapore News,Going to New York from Singapore is usually a long-drawn affair with at least one stop-over, but the journey will be made more straightforward, soon. Come Oct 11, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be launching the wo
