US calls for end to Myanmar Internet shutdown, Asia News,WASHINGTON – The United States on Saturday (June 29) called for an end to a mobile internet shutdown in two strife-torn states in Myanmar, saying the cutoff undermines transparency amid clashes between the military and insurgents. Myanmar'
And Just Like That… 8 style lessons to steal from Sex And The City's sequel, Lifestyle News,December has been a busy month for all of us, with Christmas gifting, dinner gatherings, and all kinds of festive fun. And for all Sex And The City fans, this is also a month worth raising your champagne
Sunseap to build $2.7b floating solar farm in Indonesia, world's largest, Asia 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. SINGAPORE, July 22 – Singapore's Sunseap Gr
Kanye West sparks new outrage in calling slavery 'choice', World News,Rapper Kanye West, on the receiving end in the music world after backing President Donald Trump, sparked fresh outrage Tuesday when he called slavery \”a choice.\” The rapper, never shy about expressing himself, made the c
Malaysia PM Mahathir named chairman of sovereign wealth fund Khazanah, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been appointed chairman of sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional, the Prime Minister's office said in a statement on Monday (July 30). The statement also
Twitter may tag rule-breaking Trump tweets, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter said on Thursday (March 28) it could start tagging tweets from newsworthy figures such as US President Donald that break its rules, while stopping short of deleting them. The one-to-many messaging platform used extensiv
Philippines' Duterte backs smacking kids, vetoes ban, Asia News,MANILA – A draft law that would have made it illegal for parents to smack their children in the Philippines has been vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the presidential palace said on Thursday (Feb 28). The Bill would have banned
Russia warns media: Don't report interview with Ukrainian president, World News,LONDON — Russia's communications watchdog told Russian media on Sunday (March 27) to refrain from reporting an interview done with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and said it had started a probe into th
Ex-Grab driver fined for using passenger's phone to give himself five stars, Digital News,Alvin Ng Liang Dong, 32, was convicted of one charge each for dishonest misappropriation of property, committing a rash act and communicating threatening and insulting words. Another two charges, for haras
Burger & Lobster at Jewel Changi Airport suspended after 17 people down with gastroenteritis, Singapore News,A Burger & Lobster restaurant located at Jewel Changi Airport has been suspended from Monday (May 16) till further notice. This comes after 17 people fell ill after consuming food at the
7 times K-actress Park Min Young looked flawless on IG, Lifestyle News,Before enthralling audiences as the beautiful and talented secretary Kim Mi-so in the 2018 hit show, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Park Min Young played roles in various dramas before scoring a breakthrough in coming-of-age dr
Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean movie has been grounded, Entertainment News,Margot Robbie will no longer be leading a band of lady pirates, as the Birds of Prey star has confirmed that her female-led Pirates of the Caribbean movie is no longer happening. The actress shared in an interv
Benedict Cumberbatch to star in 'eye-opening' Brexit thriller, Entertainment News,Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will play Brexit mastermind Dominic Cummings in a new TV drama airing in Britain next month that will focus on the controversial tactics used ahead of the 2016 referendum. The two-h
Umno backs Malaysia PM Muhyiddin amid turmoil, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance on Wednesday pledged its support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a boost for the premier as he faces a leadership challenge. The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May, World News,LONDON – Britain's King Charles III will be crowned at London's Westminster Abbey next May in a ceremony set to follow the traditional pageantry used for anointing monarchs over the last 1,000 years, Buckingham Palac
Japanese owner of container ship stuck in Suez Canal apologises, Asia News,TOKYO – Shoei Kisen, the Japanese owner of a container ship stuck in the Suez Canal that is holding up potentially billions of dollars of traded goods, apologised on Thursday (March 25) and added that it was working towards a
GE2020: PPP likely to field only Goh Meng Seng after potential candidate unable to contest because of Covid-19, Singapore News,It seems like only one candidate from the People's Power Party (PPP) – its secretary-general Goh Meng Seng – will contest in the 2020 general election. In a June 21 Fac
'Stop hurting others': Li Jinglei hits back after Wang Leehom files court motion against her, Entertainment News,TAIPEI – After about two weeks of silence between singer Wang Leehom and his estranged wife Li Jinglei, both sides have once again exchanged words and accusations in their divor
Cathay Pacific flags data breach affecting 9.4 million passengers, World News,Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Wednesday that data of about 9.4 million passengers of Cathay and its unit Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited had been accessed without authorisation. Cathay said 860,000 passport numbers,
Apartment fire in Switzerland kills 6 people, including children: Police, World News,ZURICH – Six people were killed in an apartment fire in Switzerland early on Monday morning, police said, while an unspecified number of others caught in the blaze were taken to the hospital. Children were among the
Apple closes New York City stores to shoppers as Covid-19 cases rise, Digital News,Apple Inc said on Monday (Dec 27) it has closed all of its 12 New York City stores to indoor shopping as cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant surged across the United States. Customers will be able to pick up onli
Australia scientists develop 'world first' melanoma blood test, Health News,Australian researchers said Wednesday they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a \”world first\” breakthrough that could save many lives. The scientists, from Edith Cowan Universi
South Korea's LG becomes first major smartphone brand to withdraw from market, Digital News,SEOUL – South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer, a move that is set to make it the first major smartphone brand to completely withdra
Australia's drug regulator approves Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's drug regulator has approved Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for use with 12- to 15-year-olds, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Friday (July 23), as the country fight
$270 for hand sanitiser? You must be joking, World News,Britain's competition watchdog has warned retailers against price gouging on highly sought after goods in the coronavirus outbreak, as prices of disinfectants and hand sanitisers online soared to as much as 40 times normal rates. \”We urge
South Korea to send K-pop singers to Pyongyang in late March, Asia News,SEOUL – A group of South Korea's K-pop singers will visit Pyongyang from March 31, the South said on Tuesday, a reciprocal visit after North Korea sent performers to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The South Koreans, numbe
US F-15 fighter jet crashes into sea off Japan's Okinawa, Asia News,TOKYO – A US F-15 fighter jet crashed off the southern coast of Japan on Monday (June 11), local media reported, adding that the jet's pilot ejected and was rescued by Japanese forces. US Forces Japan confirmed the inciden
Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells US, China News,HONG KONG — Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday (April 20) during a rare phone call with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing. \”If the Tai
Coronavirus: Mainland China reports 99 new cases, a jump from previous day, China News,SHANGHAI (REUTERS) – Mainland China reported 99 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday (April 11), including 97 travellers from overseas, up from a total of 46 new cases a day earlier, China's National H
Capcom removes Esports Festival Hong Kong from Capcom Pro Tour, Digital News,As the recent civic unrest continues in Hong Kong. Capcom has announced that Esports Festival Hong Kong 2019 will not be a part of the Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) this year. In a Capcom's statement, the company made it clear
China vows retaliation after Trump ends preferential status for Hong Kong, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to Hong Kong’s special status under US law to punish China for what he called “oppressive actions” against the former British colony, prompting Beijing
Gamers left reeling as India pulls plug on PUBG in China spat, Digital News,NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – For tens of millions of Indian gamers, Tencent’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) videogame was a welcome distraction from the coronavirus pandemic. Then the Indian government said it was pulling the
Facebook says it uploaded email contacts of up to 1.5 million users, Digital News,Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it may have \”unintentionally uploaded\” email contacts of 1.5 million new users since May 2016, in what seems to be the latest privacy-related issue faced by the social media company. In M
Aussie swimmer Horton warned over Sun podium protest, World News,Australian swimmer Mack Horton has been warned by FINA after he snubbed his Chinese rival Sun Yang on the podium after the world 400 metres freestyle final. Horton refused to step onto the top step of the podium for photos after the me
Jussie Smollett hoax charge dropped by Chicago prosecutors, prompting mayor's rebuke, Entertainment News,CHICAGO – Chicago prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges accusing \”Empire\” actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime, a stunning move that drew the fury of the city's police s
Norwegian Air plane evacuated in Stockholm after bomb threat, World News,STOCKHOLM – All 169 passengers and the crew of a Norwegian Air Shuttle plane that returned to Arlanda airport outside Stockholm after receiving a bomb threat on Thursday have been evacuated, Swedish police said. \”The national b
Saudi law punishes snooping through spouse's phone with jail, World News,DUBAI – Spying on your spouse's phone in Saudi Arabia now carries a hefty fine and up to a year in prison, under a new law that aims to \”protect morals of individuals and society and protect privacy\”. The punishment w
Student with Covid-19 allegedly dined at airport foodcourt after returning from UK, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A student who returned to Singapore from Britain with flu-like symptoms allegedly breached her stay-home notice (SHN) to dine at a foodcourt at Terminal 1 of Changi Airport. Esther Tan Ling
Axiata, Telenor seal $20b deal to form Malaysia's biggest mobile operator, Malaysia News,OSLO, June 21 – Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group Bhd and Norway’s Telenor ASA will merge their mobile operations in Malaysia in a US$15 billion (S$20 billion) deal, forming a new market leader in the co
Prince Harry seeks right to pay for UK police protection, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry is challenging a government decision that he should not receive police protection when on British soil even if he covers the cost himself, his legal representatives said. Harry, Queen Elizabeth&
2 small planes collide in midair near Denver, 3 dead, World News,DENVER – Three people were killed on Saturday when two small planes collided in midair over Boulder County, Colorado, crashing into an open field and leaving two separate crash sites, local authorities said. Shortly before 9am local ti
Netizens take pity on woman spotted pushing Personal Mobility Aid along footpath , Digital News,Amidst the hilarious gags about the e-scooter ban hammer yesterday, there was one particular scene that anyone with a heart would find pretty forlorn. In a video clip that has since gone viral on the Hell
Cockroach invasion: Hundreds swarm Bukit Batok flat after fumigation, town council explains, Singapore News,With hundreds of cockroaches writhing on her floor, one Bukit Batok resident’s flat practically became the set of a horror movie — all because she had not sealed her rubbish chute before fumig
Tiger King star Jeff Lowe ordered to surrender cubs in animal welfare case, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – “Tiger King” star Jeff Lowe, the former business partner at the private wildcat zoo featured in the hit Netflix series, has been ordered to surrender his cubs and their mothers after the deat
New Zealand supermarkets take knives off shelves after 'extremist' stabbing, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand supermarket group Countdown said on Saturday (Sept 4) it has removed knives and scissors from its shelves, a day after a man the authorities called an Islamist extremist stabbed
Release of Christopher Nolan's Tenet delayed indefinitely, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Warner Bros. on Monday said it was delaying indefinitely the release of Christopher Nolan’s movie Tenet, in a further blow to the nation’s movie theatre chains that were hoping to get back to business de
China to launch new campaign to regulate social media news sites, Digital News,HONG KONG – China's top Internet watchdog will launch a new campaign to crack down on the social media accounts of independent news providers, it said on Thursday (July 23). The Cyberspace Administration of China (CA
Brazilian football icon Pele calls on Putin to stop 'wicked' Ukraine invasion, World News,Brazilian soccer legend Pele made a public plea on Wednesday (June 2) to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his \”wicked\” and \”unjustifiable\” invasion of Ukraine, minutes before Ukraine's nat
Actress Lori Loughlin, husband to plead guilty to US college admissions scam, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Full House actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have agreed to plead guilty to US charges they conspired to fraudulently secure their daughters admission to the University of Southern Califor
As Japanese scepticism grows, organisers say they could hold Olympics without spectators, Asia News,Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics rolled out stricter coronavirus countermeasures on Wednesday (April 28), including a plan to test athletes daily, as they try to reassure a Japanese public made i
Disney again makes history with takings above $9.5b for 2018, Entertainment News,Walt Disney Studios is again ending the year on a high note, posting more than US$7 billion (S$9.5 billion) in global box office earnings, thanks to hits such as \”Black Panther\” and \”Avengers: Infinity War.\” \”This is on
Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out airstrikes in Kashmir, Asia News,ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – Pakistan carried out airstrikes and shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, Pakistani officials said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971,
New protocol for Omicron cases: Recover at home or community care facilities instead of dedicated facilities from Dec 27, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Omicron cases from Monday (Dec 27) will be allowed to recover under the home recovery programme, or be managed at community care facilities and hospita
India's first Covid-19 vaccine candidate approved for human trials, Asia News,BANGALORE – Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for human trials, making it India's first domestic candidate to get the green light from the government's drug regulator as cases surge in
Coronavirus: China warns against travel to US, citing unfair treatment in virus control, China News,BEIJING – Beijing on Monday (Feb 24) warned its citizens against travelling to the United States, saying that Chinese tourists have been treated unfairly in the country due to excessive prevention mea
G7 tell Taliban: Stop restricting women's rights, World News,PARIS — The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers on Thursday (May 12) said the increasing restrictions imposed by the Taliban on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan were isolating the country. \”With these measures, the Talib
Restaurant collapse in China's Shanxi kills 29, China News,Twenty-nine people were killed and seven seriously injured when a restaurant collapsed in northern China’s Shanxi province, the country’s emergencies ministry media said on Sunday. The building collapsed at 9.40am on Saturday in Xiangfe
US Olympic medalist Kelly Catlin dies at age 23, World News,Olympian Kelly Catlin, who helped the United States win the women's pursuit team silver medal at the 2016 Rio Games, has died, USA Cycling said on Sunday. The three-time world champion was 23. \”The US cycling community suffered a devas
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim says police probe into list of backers for PM bid 'malicious', Malaysia News,Malaysia ’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said a police investigation into a list that purports to show lawmakers backing his bid for the premiership was a “malicious” attempt to pr
AVA issues alert on batch of Australia's Chobani yoghurt due to almond allergen, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) on Saturday (March 30) issued an alert on Australia's Chobani brand Almond Coco Loco Yoghurt for containing an undeclared al
US expert panel backs Covid-19 boosters for children 5 to 11, World News,WASHINGTON – An advisory panel to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday (May 19) voted to recommend Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for children ages 5 to 11, at least five months after completing t
Child's body washes up on Greek island of Lesbos, World News,LESBOS ISLAND, Greece – The body of a child believed to have drowned in a migrant boat accident washed up on a beach on the Greek island of Lesbos on Sunday (March 10), the Greek coastguard said. The body of the girl, between four and
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in upcoming series, Entertainment News,The 53-year-old actor has landed the lead role in the upcoming autobiographical series about Iron Mike, which is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Colin Preston has penned the script for the
In climate push, Microsoft to erase its carbon footprint from atmosphere, Digital News,Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) on Thursday set a new ambition among Fortune 500 companies in addressing climate change, pledging to remove as much carbon as it has emitted in its 45-year history. The focus on clearing ca
PSA: Do not remove the adhesive film from the screen of the Nintendo Switch OLED, Digital News,Nintendo Switch OLED owners are highly recommended not to remove the default screen protector on their devices. The user manual states that users \”should not peel off the anti-scattering adhesive film from
Bling Empire's Kelly Mi Li splits from boyfriend Andrew Gray — for real this time, Entertainment News,Bling Empire's Kelly Mi Li has split from her actor boyfriend Andrew Gray. In an Instagram post on March 9, the 35-year-old entrepreneur broke the news about the breakup along with a photo
Novak Djokovic travelled across Europe before Australia trip, at odds with declaration, World News,BELGRADE – Novak Djokovic was in Serbia in the two weeks before flying to the Australian Open from Spain, according to three Belgrade residents, whose accounts to Reuters backed social media posts that
Myanmar pardons more than 9,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar began releasing more than 9,000 prisoners from jails on Wednesday (April 17), after the president announced an amnesty on the first day of the traditional New Year. President Win Myint said 9,353 prisoners, inc
Trump Organisation now under criminal investigation in New York, World News,The New York state attorney general’s office said on Tuesday (May 18) it has told the Trump Organisation its investigation of the company run by former President Donald Trump is now a criminal probe, not purely civil. Manhat
Philippines Supreme Court rejects last bid to thwart incoming president Marcos, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 28) rejected a final bid to disqualify President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr from last month's election, clearing the way for his inauguration later th
Mastercard to investigate allegations against Pornhub, Digital News,Mastercard Inc said on Sunday (Dec 6) it was investigating allegations against Pornhub.com following a newspaper column which said many videos posted on the adult website depicted child abuse. The New York Times column, written by N
California woman accused of collecting benefits in infamous killers' names, World News,LOS ANGELES – A Californian woman has been charged with obtaining more than US$145,000 (S$207,000) in fraudulent unemployment benefits, some of that money under the names of notorious killers Scott Peterson a
Police to take action against all involved in fake news article: Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam on Friday (Nov 9) said the allegations made in an online article against Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the Government were \”absurd\”, and that the pol
Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang rebuts allegations of cosmetic surgery, Entertainment News,Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang has rebutted allegations that she has gone for cosmetic surgery after the questions were raised when she attended a music awards ceremony on Tuesday (March 26). Some netizens said that
Philippines supports Australia nuclear sub pact to counter China, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines is backing a new defence partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia, hoping it can maintain the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region, a view that contrasts sharply with some
Applause as Indonesia pardons woman jailed after reporting harassment, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's Parliament approved on Thursday (July 25) an amnesty for a woman who was jailed after recording lewd phone calls from her boss in a case that has caused outrage and warnings that it could disc
Sparked by passing cars, Egyptian oil pipeline burst into flames, injuring 17, World News,CAIRO – A major fire broke out after a leak of oil from the Shuqair-Mostorod pipeline next to a busy highway in a Cairo suburb on Tuesday (July 14) and 17 people were injured, authorities said. The pipeline run
Temasek's 'disappointing' $377 million loss in FTX caused reputational damage, says Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,Temasek Holdings writing off their investment in crypto exchange FTX is not just a financial loss, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 30
Philippine president's daughter withdraws from mayor re-election, Asia News,MANILA – The daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (Nov 9) withdrew her candidacy to run again for mayor of Davao City, just days ahead of a deadline for changes to be made in entries for a preside
Philippine news website's licence revoked after Duterte threat, Asia News,The Philippine government has revoked the operating license of leading news website Rappler, officials said Monday in a ruling denounced by President Rodrigo Duterte's critics as the latest blow to press freedom. Rap
Tokyo braces for direct hit from Typhoon Faxai, Asia News,TOKYO – A strong typhoon that could bring \”historic\” winds and rain was poised to make a direct hit on Tokyo later on Sunday (Sept 8), as authorities warned of high waves, landslides and flooding. Typhoon Faxai, packing winds of up to 216km p
10 million population? Vivian Balakrishnan accuses Chee Soon Juan of spreading falsehoods in live debate, Singapore News,The People's Action Party's (PAP) Vivian Balakrishnan and Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan crossed swords in a live political debate today (July 1)
North Korea boasts of 'shaking the world' by testing missiles that can strike US, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea boasted on Tuesday (Feb 8) that it was one of only a handful of countries in the world to field nuclear weapons and advanced missiles and the only one standing up to the United S
The Joshua Tree Tour: U2 concert to be at National Stadium on Nov 30, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Iconic Irish rock quartet U2's first concert in Singapore will be at the National Stadium on Nov 30. Prices range from $98 for seated tickets to $1,228 for VIP packages that include a cocktail p
Philippines foreign minister issues expletive-laced tweet over China sea dispute, Asia News,The Philippine foreign minister on Monday demanded in an expletive-laced Twitter message that China’s vessels get out of disputed waters, the latest exchange in a war of words with Beijing over the South Chin
4 Facebook pages, 1 website issued Pofma correction directions, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Facebook pages of two political parties contesting the general election have received correction directions under Singapore's fake news law, along with two other Facebook pages and a website. The page
Parents charged with torture of 13 children found chained and starving in California home, World News,CALIFORNIA – Thirteen malnourished siblings, ranging in age from 2 to 29, were rescued by police in California from a house where some of them had been chained to beds, and their parents have been c
Jennifer Lopez is now chief entertainment and lifestyle officer at adult-only cruise line, Entertainment News,Jennifer Lopez has landed a new role at Virgin Voyages. The entertainer has announced she is now serving in Sir Richard Branson's adult-only cruise line's as its chief entertainmen
Indonesia bus carrying school children plunges into ravine, killing 27, Asia News,JAKARTA – A bus carrying school children and some parents returning from an excursion plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday (March 10) night, killing 27 people, the country’s transportatio
China calls for 'basic etiquette' after outburst by Philippine minister, China News,BEIJING – China urged the Philippines on Tuesday (April 4) to observe \”basic etiquette\” and eschew megaphone diplomacy after the South-east Asian nation's foreign minister used an expletive-laced Twitt
Abused Russian sisters who killed father face murder charge, World News,MOSCOW – Investigators said on Tuesday (Dec 3) that two sisters who killed their father after years of abuse should face murder charges in a case highlighting Russia's dire record on domestic violence. Three Russian sisters
Citadel Securities, hedge fund Citadel to open new office in Singapore, Singapore News,Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel and Citadel Securities, which provides trading services to asset managers, banks, broker-dealers and hedge funds, will open a new office in Singapore, Citadel said on Monday. The t
S'pore singer Tay Kewei delivers second boy, Entertainment News,Local singers Tay Kewei, 36, and Alfred Sim, 38, are now proud parents of two boys! Taking to her social media to share the happy news, Kewei said they welcomed their new bundle of joy on June 28. The couple also has Momo, who was
AirAsia X gets shareholder go-ahead for restructuring plan, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – AirAsia X shareholders have approved the Malaysian budget airline's debt restructuring, it said on Tuesday, allowing it to pursue a scheme it viewed as key to survival. Shareholders of the long-haul affiliate
Sulawesi quake death toll at 81 as Indonesia battles series of disasters, Asia News,JAKARTA – A powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island last week has killed at least 81 people and displaced more than 19,000, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said, as search and rescue effo
Paul Pelosi attack suspect sought to take speaker hostage, prosecutors say, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – The man accused of bludgeoning US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer after breaking into the couple's home threatened to take her hostage and break her kneecaps if she lie
Wuhan virus: Beijing drug store fined for hiking price of masks, China News,BEIJING – A drug store in Beijing will be fined three million yuan (S$590,000) for hiking the price of face masks by almost six times the online price amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Beijing municipal market regulator sai
Pet cloning is not just for celebrities anymore, World News,After photographer Monni Must's 28-year-old daughter Miya committed suicide while in the midst of an abusive relationship, the grieving mother adopted Miya's spunky black Labrador, Billy Bean. Last year, as the 10th anniversary of
China's Pinduoduo reports theft of online discount vouchers to police, China News,BEIJING – Chinese online group discounter Pinduoduo Inc (PDD.O) said on Sunday that an online collective exploited a loophole on its platform to \”steal\” tens of millions of yuan worth of discount vouchers. In a st
'He said my nipples weren't sexy': The real reason for Ku Hye-Sun's divorce?, Entertainment News,The divorce drama between Korean actors Ku Hye-Sun and Ahn Jae-Hyun has just gotten even messier. News of the couple's impending divorce first broke on Aug 18 when Hye-Sun, 34, p
'Appalling belligerence': Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh denied bail for alleged vaccine fraud, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Iris Koh, the founder of anti-vaccine group Healing the Divide, will spend the Chinese New Year holiday in remand after the High Court on Monday (Jan 31) denied h
Video of cop pulling gun on Hong Kong protesters after being attacked goes viral, China News,A video of a Hong Kong police officer pulling his gun on protesters after they surrounded him, taking his baton and beating him with it, has gone viral on Twitter. The video, filmed by Wall Street Journal re
Catholic Church in Germany admits 'shameful' legacy of abuse after study leaked, World News,BERLIN – The Catholic Church in Germany acknowledged a \”depressing and shameful\” legacy of sexual abuse on Wednesday after a leaked study said clerics had abused thousands of children over a 70-year
South Africa seizes 342kg of lion bones bound for Malaysia, World News,JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African officials have seized 342kg of lion bones – prized in Asia for their supposed medicinal values and to make jewellery – at Johannesburg airport and arrested three people, the environment
South Korea scrambles jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes north of border amid tensions, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets after detecting about 180 North Korean warplanes flying north of the military border over four hours on Friday (Nov 4). Th
Indonesia rights body condemns plans for LGBT raids ordered by mayor after UK rape case, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia's human rights commission on Tuesday (Jan 14) condemned plans by a mayor to launch raids targeting the LGBT community in his city after a local man was convicted in Britain of
China bans financial, payment institutions from cryptocurrency business, Money News,China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against speculative crypto trading. It was China's latest attemp
2 South Korean media personnel arrested for criminal trespass in Singapore: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two South Korean men from the Korean Broadcasting System News (KBS) have been arrested for trespassing into the residence of the Ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Malaysia leaving it up to Indonesia to take stern action against haze culprits, Malaysia News,PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia said it is leaving it to Indonesia to investigate and prosecute companies that have contributed to the ongoing agricultural fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, even if those companies are
Instagram, PlayStation hit with outages, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – An Instagram outage on Thursday (June 13) left users of the Facebook-owned social network flocking to Twitter to vent frustration. The website DownDetector.com showed a spike in reports of Instagram being unavailable in the aftern
Philippines condemns Chinese coast guard's action in South China Sea, Asia News,MANILA – The Philippines condemned \”in strongest terms\” the actions of three Chinese Coast Guard vessels which blocked and used water cannons on two Manila supply boats on their way to a Philippine-occupied atoll in
3 dead, 24 injured after strong quake in Indonesia's Sulawesi, Asia News,JAKARTA – At least three people have died and 24 been injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said in a statement on Friday (Jan 15). The epicen
Samsung unveils new smartwatch interface, Digital News,BARCELONA, June 28 – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Monday (June 28) unveiled its new smartwatch interface at the Mobile World conference, for the operating system it co-developed with Alphabet Inc's Google. The One UI Watch interface will c
Banksy balloon girl painting self-destructs after $1.9 million sale, World News,LONDON – A painting by mysterious British artist Banksy shred itself into pieces at the moment it sold for more than £1 million at a London auction on Friday. \”Girl with Balloon\”, one of Banksy's best-known works,
Blackpink's Lisa, Fan Bingbing and other Asian celebs with striking lookalikes – can you tell them apart?, Entertainment News,Recently, the Chinese media discovered a live streamer who looks eerily similar to actress Fan Bing Bing. In fact, the former even goes by the username “Fan Yebing.” “Fa
Diver killed in Australia shark attack, World News,SYDNEY – A man has been mauled to death by a suspected great white shark at a popular diving spot off Australia's south-western coast, officials said on Sunday (Jan 5). The man was attacked at Cull Island near the town of Esperance in Western A
Nikki McKibbin, finalist in inaugural season of American Idol, dies aged 42, Entertainment News,Nikki McKibbin, a singer-songwriter from Texas and finalist in the inaugural season of American Idol, has died at the age of 42, her husband said on Facebook. McKibbin secured a third-place finish in the
Be wary of fake $50 and $100 portrait series notes: Police, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Be wary of receiving counterfeit $50 and $100 Singapore currency notes, the police advised the public on Tuesday (June 11). This comes after they received several reports between March and May of fake portrait ser
Kindergarten responds to incident about bruises found on 3-year-old girl's ear, Singapore News,Update at 2.25pm: The kindergarten involved has provided more details regarding the incident. According to The Straits Times, a teacher who carried out daily health checks on the children on the morni
Hong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business after Covid cull, Asia News,HONG KONG – Dozens of pet stores that sold hamsters in Hong Kong may resume business from Sunday, Hong Kong's government said, after being shuttered last week and thousands culled over coronavirus fears. Authorit
SDP complies with correction directions initiated by MOM under fake news law, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) complied on Sunday (Dec 15) with correction orders mandated by the Government on three of its online posts which dealt with the issue of local employment of p
Singapore's Pine Labs acquires Malaysia-based e-commerce platform Fave in $60m deal, Money News,KUALA LUMPUR – Singapore-incorporated merchant commerce platform Pine Labs has acquired e-commerce and fintech firm Fave in a cash and equity deal valued at over $45 million (S$60.3 million), for joi
YouTube pares back Logan Paul partnership after suicide video post , Digital News,LOS ANGELES – YouTube said Wednesday it is removing popular American vlogger Logan Paul from its Google Preferred platform and putting future projects with him on hold, after Paul posted a video on the platform of a su
Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism: Police, World News,WELLINGTON – The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terrorism for the first time on Tuesday (May 21), New Zealand police said. In addition to the terror charg
Bodies of two children found in suitcases bought at auction in New Zealand, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand police are investigating the suspected murder of two children whose remains were found in suitcases bought at an online auction for an unclaimed locker last week. Police launched a homicid
Malaysia to implement vehicle entry permit for foreign vehicles entering from Singapore from October, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will enforce mandatory registration for foreign vehicles entering from Singapore from October, the government announced on Thursday (April 25). The long-debated
Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun now legally divorced, Entertainment News,South Korean celebrities Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun have finalised their divorce. Their divorce mediation session was held at Seoul Family Court yesterday (July 15) but both stars were not in attendance for the hearing. It comes 1
Cannabis use investigation: Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim 'treated in the same way' as others, says Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In his first public comments on the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) investigation concerning national swimmers Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim for the con
Illumina launches multiple-gene test to spot rare treatable cancers, Lifestyle News,Genome sequencing group Illumina on Tuesday (March 15), launched a cancer test in Europe that checks for a wide range of tumour genes in one tissue sample, potentially helping patients with rare diseases to be matche
Qantas customers request exercise bikes, virtual reality for 20-hour flights, World News,SINGAPORE – Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd on Monday said customers were requesting in-flight innovations such as exercise bikes and virtual reality relaxation to pass the time on proposed 20-hour non-stop
Australia wants international probe into coronavirus origins, prompting backlash from China, World News,Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sought support for an international investigation into the coronavirus pandemic in phone calls with US President Donald Trump, and the German and Frenc
