World's oldest nun dies at 110 in Poland, World News,WARSAW – The world's oldest nun, a Pole who hid Jews from the Nazis during the war, has died at the age of 110 in Krakow, according to the southern city's archdiocese. Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak was already well past 100 when she s
US aims for 'major' North Korea disarmament in 2.5 years: Pompeo, World News,SEOUL – The United States hopes to achieve \”major disarmament\” by North Korea within the next 2.5 years, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday (June 13), speaking a day after President Donald Trump m
In wink to Ukraine, Britain, Macron suggests new European entity, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (May 9) that he was in favour of a new type of \”political European community\” that would allow countries outside the European Union, including Ukraine and Britain, to
Russia, US fail to save missile treaty, Washington to pull out, World News,BRUSSELS – The United States on Wednesday rejected a Russian offer to save a landmark treaty that keeps nuclear missiles out of Europe because it could not be properly verified, setting the stage for Washington to withdraw fr
Pompeo says US considering welcoming Hong Kong people, entrepreneurs, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States is considering the option of welcoming people from Hong Kong in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony, US Secretary of State Mike Po
Fortune favours the bold: 10 SMEs that rose above the Covid pandemic, Money News,Even as Covid-19 continues to batter Singapore’s economy, some homegrown companies have bloomed in the adversity. Ten towkays talk about how their firms navigated the crisis with a combination of luck, persistence and f
Tales of Arise features update reveals new relationship mechanics and mini-games, Digital News,Bandai Namco‘s upcoming Tales of Arise is one of the more highly anticipated games to come out later this year, and fans have been getting quite excited over its potential. From the Ufotable opening movie
Best gyms and fitness studios near hospitals for nurses and healthcare workers, Lifestyle News,Healthcare workers often face long days at work and erratic working hours, which have become even more exhausting during the Covid-19 pandemic. The demanding work of seeing patients every day and constantl
Pineapples on pizzas, Game of Thrones and other revelations in quickfire Tan Chuan-Jin Q&A, Singapore News,The last time we checked in, Tan Chuan-Jin had become the new \”Tweeter of Parliament\” after his humorously candid replies to a rando landed him in the spotlight. But beyond his official role as
Gossip mill: Doctor tells Zheng Geping to stop working out – and other entertainment news this week, Entertainment News,DOCTOR TELLS ZHENG GEPING TO STOP WORKING OUT Always listen to your doctor. But then, we always knew Singapore's resident shirt-less hunkle Zheng Geping has a bit of a rebel i
BYD e6 Advance Edition review: Practicality with quirks and charm, Lifestyle News,Everyone has words that stir up thoughts and feelings, and I like to think that the term \”Advance\” in the BYD e6 Advance Edition signifies the progress of electric mobility in the coming years. If you think you've
Man arrested after Chinatown dispute: He was chased by police, tried hitting officer with glass bottle, Singapore News,A violent dispute broke out at People's Park Complex in Chinatown on Sunday night (Feb 25), after which a 29-year-old man was arrested for using criminal force against a public
Global coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, cases over 1.6 million, World News,The number of deaths linked to the novel coronavirus reached 100,000 on Friday, as the tally of cases passed 1.6 million, according to a Reuters tally. The first death came in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Jan. 9.
Why methane emissions are threatening climate stability, 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. Methane emissions have emerged as a top threat to the global climate,
Sleeping too much or too little linked with increased heart attack risk, Lifestyle News,New research has found that getting the right amount of sleep may help reduce your risk of a heart attack, even if you have a genetic predisposition to heart disease. Carried out by researchers at the University
Flood-hit Venice to face another exceptional high tide on Sunday, World News,MILAN (Reuters) – Venice will face another exceptional high tide on Sunday, after its worst flooding in 50 years on Tuesday caused more than $1 billion worth of damage and submerged St Mark's Square under a metre of wa
BTS to release new album with 4 million pre-orders, Entertainment News,K-pop superstars BTS were releasing their new album Friday, breaking records even before it came out as the country's most pre-ordered album of all time, with its lead single the first track to make its debut on video app Ti
'My heart is shattered': Family grieves teacher killed in Texas school massacre, World News,UVALDE, TEXAS – Ms Eva Mireles on Tuesday (May 24) went to a job she seemed to love, teaching fourth grade in the small Texas town of Uvalde, but she never came home, murdered along with 19 pupils a
5 cheap house movers in Singapore & other DIY moving services, Lifestyle News,Moving is an exhausting affair. It’s a massive project as you have to pack your possessions in boxes and luggage (or garbage bags), track, move from A to B and finally, unpack. The cost of hiring a house mover is not insig
What's next for Singapore's hospitality REITS?, Money News,For many investors, REITs are seen as a stable and predictable income-generating asset class. But that has changed in the era of Covid-19. Income-seeking investors have relied on REITs as a stable source of dividends for many years
Oscars draws bigger US audience after record-low 2018, Entertainment News,The US television audience for the first hostless Academy Awards broadcast in 30 years was roughly 12 per cent bigger than last year's record-low crowd of viewers, Walt Disney Co's ABC said on Monday (Feb 25). The te
I tried tackling my stress with free apps: Here are the ones you should check out, Digital News,It has been a really trying period for many of us. Now, don’t get me wrong. I fully appreciate the fact that we have the flexibility to work from home today. And I am grateful that I can roll out of bed a
Aung La N Sang chasing two-division glory at ONE: QUEST FOR GOLD, Asia News, Aung La “The Burmese Python” N Sang is constantly chasing new challenges, and he’ll face exactly that when he steps back into the ONE Championship cage on Friday, 23 February in Yangon, Myanmar. The ONE Middleweight World C
Iran unveils a new fighter jet, World News,LONDON – Iran unveiled a new fighter jet on Tuesday, state media reported, as tensions rise between Tehran and regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East. The fighter jet called Kowsar was fully domestic made, capable of carrying various weapons, and
Google locks Afghan government accounts as Taliban seek emails, Asia News,WASHINGTON – Google has temporarily locked down an unspecified number of Afghan government email accounts, according to a person familiar with the matter, as fears grow over the digital paper trail left by former officials and
Spanish baby gets pioneering intestine transplant, World News,MADRID – A one-year-old Spanish girl has become the world's first recipient of a successful intestine transplant from a donor who died of heart failure, Madrid's La Paz hospital said on Tuesday (Oct 11). \”The child has now been
A father's message to other parents: Counting kicks is important, Lifestyle News,Ah, the final trimester… You’re in the home stretch. The hospital bag is packed. The baby names have been chosen. You’re just about to pop. Mothers-to-be know what to do: Count kicks, eat healthily, go for walks an
How Jennie, Jisoo & other celebs wear Very Peri, Pantone's 2022 colour of the year, Lifestyle News,Long before Pantone revealed Very Peri as the Colour of the Year for 2022, our favourite celebs have been sporting the pleasing periwinkle blue hue in their #OOTDs. According to Pantone, the unive
Red and white items to wear while watching NDP at home, Lifestyle News,You might be chilling at home this year with your friends and loved ones instead, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show off your patriotic side! If you’re still planning to throw a mini party (but remember to stick to the stipulat
5 simple stretches to keep a good posture when you're sitting at your desk all day, Lifestyle News,Working from home has become the new normal for those who can afford to continue their work on a remote and digital scale. Dining rooms have become work offices, and couches double-duty as makeshi
Indian hospital fire kills 10, injures 7, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Fire swept through the intensive care unit (ICU) of a government hospital in India's western city of Ahmednagar on Saturday (Nov 6), killing at least 10 people and injuring several, a health official said. The incident is the lates
Quan Yi Fong to take break from social media for health reasons, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Host Quan Yi Fong will be taking a break from social media for a minor health complaint, but did not disclose further details in her Instagram post on Thursday (Aug 4). In fact, she later edited the capti
2-year-old S'porean girl among 18 new community cases; Boon Lay Place, Fengshan markets visited by patients, Singapore News,Infections in the community have increased with a two-year-old Singaporean girl among the 18 new community cases announced yesterday by the Ministry of Health (MOH). The 1
John Legend calls President Donald Trump an idiot, Entertainment News,John Legend has branded President Donald Trump an \”idiot\”. The singer hit out at the US leader's \”dumb\” suggestions, such as his recent musings that disinfectant injections could help coronavirus patients, and admitted he doe
Take this before you go: A must-read guide for budding investors, Money News,Investing is an essential skill to have, allowing you to manage your finances better and achieve life goals quicker. Here’s all you need to know before you take the plunge. It’s no secret that folks young and old alike enjo
Amid complaints about unwanted touching, Joe Biden jokes he got 'permission' to hug union president, World News,Former US vice-president Joe Biden, facing a growing swell of allegations that he has made women uncomfortable with his use of physical contact, made light of the controversy on
Army women who survived Tekong share how they handled their period in the jungle, Lifestyle News,Think you have it bad when Aunt Flo decides to pay a visit? Before complaining about typical menstrual maladies like cramps, backaches or breakouts, you might want to spare a thought for women who probab
Indonesia urges tech platforms to sign up to new licensing rules or risk being blocked, Digital News,JAKARTA – Indonesia urged tech companies on Monday (July 18) to register under new licensing rules, or run the risk of having their platforms blocked, with data showing many big tech firms such as Go
Pocky unveils their first global esports partnership with Street Fighter, Digital News,First, there were esports athletes and energy drinks. Then it was MOBA games and luxury fashion houses. Now it's Pocky and Street Fighter? My word, esports partnerships are getting quirkier and quirkier indee
Designs on Asia: Growing wealth in a garden at Citibank's largest Wealth Hub in Singapore, Money News,Money doesn’t grow on trees, so the old adage goes – yet Citibank’s latest wealth hub is making flora and fortunes flourish in tandem. The bank’s largest wealth advisory centre to date and its
Good class bungalow in Bukit Panjang up for auction with $9m asking price, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A good class bungalow (GCB) at 7 Chestnut Crescent will be put for sale via auction by its owner next month with an asking price of $9 million, real estate firm Colliers International said on Monday
Trump may target more Chinese companies in wake of TikTok dispute, Digital News,US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he could exert pressure on more Chinese companies such as technology giant Alibaba, the owner of the South China Morning Post, after he moved to ban TikTok. Asked at a news conf
Netflix and shop: Online store offers limited-edition merchandise, Digital News,Netflix Inc will launch an online store to sell limited-edition apparel, lifestyle merchandise and collectibles based on Stranger Things, Lupin and other popular shows, the streaming giant said on Thursday (June 10). Net
Why counting the kicks is so important: A first-time dad's story, Lifestyle News,The day I found out my wife was pregnant, I had just landed back from a business trip to Singapore. My phone was turned off during the flight and when I turned it back on, it was to about a dozen missed calls from
Movie munchies: Mouth-watering recipes inspired by 10 of our favourite movies, Lifestyle News,Have you ever watched a movie and felt the strong urge to devour the food shown on screen? You are not alone. Movies have the ability to portray even the simplest of dishes as irresistible, bringing our att
CAAS investigating incident of drone flying in Punggol HDB estate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A drone spotted flying around a Punggol Housing Board estate is the subject of an investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). The authority told The Straits Times on Wednesday (Sept 2
