Huawei planning major job cuts in US: WSJ, Digital News,WASHINGTON – Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, which is subject to US sanctions over concerns about its ties to the government in Beijing, is planning to make major job cuts at its US operations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The lay
Facebook launches new chat app for couples, Digital News,Facebook Inc on Tuesday launched a new messaging app for couples called \”Tuned\” that allows them to chat, share photos and music as well as have a timeline of shared memories. The app is currently available only on Apple's App Store in th
Some HBO GO users face issues ahead of GoT final season: downdetector.com, Entertainment News,Some HBO GO users were facing issues with the streaming service late on April 14, according to outages monitoring website Downdetector.com, as the first episode of the much-anticipated final season of Game
Biden sends troops to Baltics, F-35s to Nato's eastern flank: US official, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden's Tuesday (Feb 22) announcement of a redistribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to eight F-35 fighter jets to
iPhone 13 supply to be affected by chip shortage,The global chip shortage has affected all major tech companies. Apple was not majorly impacted by the shortage because it has a good hold on the market. …
Global crash in fertility rate, more Singaporeans delaying pregnancy, Lifestyle News,The world is experiencing a global crash in the number of children being born and by 2100, it is projected that 183 out of 195 countries have a fertility rate below the replacement level (when the number falls below
PepsiCo joins Coca-Cola in exploring cannabis drinks, Food News,PepsiCo on Tuesday joined the growing list of big companies to confirm potential interest in making drinks with cannabis. Hugh Johnston, chief financial officer of the soda and snacks giant, acknowledged the company's interest in a
Electric scooters: Not so eco-friendly after all?, World News,E-scooters touted as zero-carbon urban transport are flooding city streets worldwide, but just how green they are remains an open question. The companies – from multinationals to local startups – distributing them insist the omnipresent t
Youth admits to cheating Microsoft into sending him laptops worth $193k, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He was just 16 when he cheated tech company Microsoft into sending him 56 laptops worth around $193,000 by submitting false warranty claims. The Singaporean teen had conspired with an American to run
Finland is world's happiest country, US discontent grows: UN report, World News,VATICAN CITY – Finland is the world's happiest country, according to an annual survey issued on Wednesday that found Americans were getting less happy even as their country became richer. Burundi came bottom in
As India swelters under extreme heat, Modi warns of fire risk, 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. NEW DELHI – India is getting too hot too early, raising the risk
Indian border policeman guns down 5 colleagues, Asia News,RAIPUR – A policeman from India's armed border force opened fire on his colleagues on Wednesday (Dec 4), killing five of them before turning the gun on himself, police said. Constable Musudul Rehman of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITB
Huawei to match Google's mobile services by 2020 to support more Android apps on its phones, Digital News,Huawei may soon be able to offer Android developers a full range of the essential mobile services required for their apps like the ones provided by Google. This would allow more Android app
Myanmar photographer arrested at protest dies in custody, Asia News,YANGON – A photographer detained after an anti-coup protest in Myanmar's biggest city last week has died while in custody, according to accounts from his friends, media reports and an advocacy group. Mr Soe Naing, who trained a
'Credible evidence' linking Saudi crown prince to Khashoggi murder: UN expert, World News,There is \”credible evidence\” linking Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder, a UN expert said Wednesday, calling for sanctions on the prince's foreign
Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong, Asia News,Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China’s push to impose national security legislation in the former Bri
That puppy in the window could make you sick as a dog, US health agency warns, Lifestyle News,NEW YORK – Beware of dog, especially the cute puppies in pet store windows, US health officials warn. A bacteria resistant to common antibiotics has sickened 30 people this year, sending four of them to hos
Alibaba takes in record $114.4 billion in Singles' Day sales, China News,BEIJING – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding had a record 540.3 billion yuan (S$114.4 billion) in orders, or \”gross merchandise value\” (GMV), over its 11-day Singles' Day sales event, marking a roughly 14
Google launches Google TV and new Chromecast, Digital News,Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday launched Google TV, which would show content from streaming services including Netflix Inc and Walt Disney Co's Disney+. The tech giant also unveiled a new Chromecast streaming device that will no
UN moves to unblock humanitarian aid to North Korea, Asia News,United Nations, United States – The UN Security Council is poised to back a US proposal aimed at removing some of the hurdles that tough sanctions on North Korea have thrown up in the way of delivering humanitarian aid, according to docu
Cystic fibrosis in babies could cause stomach ailments, says new study, Lifestyle News,Babies are sensitive to changes in their first few months of life. And parents need to be extra careful when it comes to every little detail, right from diapers, clothes, soap, to even their own food choices. You&
UK PM Johnson urges Trump to waive immunity of US diplomat's wife, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday urged President Donald Trump to reconsider a decision to let a US diplomat's wife use diplomatic immunity after she was involved in a fatal car crash in
Chinese discouraged from Lunar New Year travel go to movies instead, China News,Chinese cinemas racked up record box-office revenues during the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, as coronavirus travel curbs compelled millions to forego visits home during what is usually the world’s biggest annual dom
US FBI director says TikTok poses national security concerns, World News,WASHINGTON – The US operations of Chinese-owned TikTok raise national security concerns, FBI Director Chris Wray said on Tuesday (Nov 15), flagging the risk that the Chinese government could harness the video-sharing app to inf
Hair-straightening products linked with uterine cancer risk: Study, Lifestyle News,Hair-straightening products may significantly increase the risk of developing uterine cancer among those who use them frequently, a large study published on Monday (Oct 17) suggests. \”We estimated that 1.64 per cent o
Ghost in the Shell's producer reveals original 1995 budget, Entertainment News,Ghost in the Shell, released in 1995, is a seminal anime film that has inspired films such as The Matrix and James Cameron’s Avatar. Directed by Mamoru Oshii, it is a neo-noir cyberpunk thriller that was considered h
Philippine military grounds Black Hawk helicopters after crash kills 6, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Thursday (June 24) ordered the grounding of the military's fleet of Black Hawk helicopters after a crash during a training mission in a province north of t
Conditions met for Assange to leave Ecuador embassy in London: president, World News,Ecuador's president said Thursday that conditions have been met for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the country's embassy in London, which would end a six-year standoff with British authorities.
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19, Asia News,SEOUL – Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wedn
2nd Abbott milk product possibly contaminated, 9 hospitals used them, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Batches of a product to fortify breast milk that is made by Abbott Laboratories have been recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) due to the possibility of bacterial contamination, making it the seco
Should you modify your steering wheel? Here are the pros and cons, Lifestyle News,Aftermarket steering wheels have been a rising trend among new and seasoned drivers over the past few years. This performance modification provides drivers with the freedom to display their personalities and styles whi
China forms new economic team as President Xi kicks off second term, China News,BEIJING – China elevated a key confidante of President Xi Jinping to one of the top positions in government on Monday as Beijing cracks down on riskier financing and a debt build-up that may pose systemic risks to the wo
Mei Yamaguchi opens up on losing her mother, Asia News,Mei “V.V.” Yamaguchi faces a tough battle against ONE Women’s Atomweight World Champion “Unstoppable” Angela Lee on Friday at ONE: UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS, but the Japanese martial arts pioneer has had to deal with battles and struggles throughout he
US court orders North Korea to pay US$501 million in death of US student, World News,WASHINGTON – A US court on Monday (Dec 24) ordered Pyongyang to pay US$501 million (S$689 million) in damages for the torture and death US college student Otto Warmbier, who died shortly in 2017 after being released
McLaren to join in on NFTs and the metaverse , Digital News,McLaren Automotive has announced that it has selected InfiniteWorld, a leading metaverse infrastructure platform, as its first metaverse partner. The InfiniteWorld platform enables brands to create, monetise and drive consumer engagement wi
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez split because 'we are better as friends', Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK – Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez called off their engagement because \”we are better as friends,\” announcing the br
In Bangladesh, some 60 babies a day born in Rohingya camps: UN, Asia News,UNITED NATIONS – Around 60 babies a day are being born in vast refugee camps in Bangladesh, sheltering hundreds of thousands of mainly Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar, the United Nations children's agency UNICEF sa
Police free 19 women and girls from 'baby factory' in Nigeria: Statement, World News,LAGOS, Nigeria – Police in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, have freed 19 women and girls who had mostly been abducted and impregnated by captors planning to sell their babies. The girls and women, aged
India suffers highest daily coronavirus infections in 5 months, Asia News,NEW DELHI – India reported the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases in five months on Monday (March 29), with the second wave of the disease driven by surging infections in the country's richest state Maharastra. A
Hong Kong's government broadcaster ordered to support national security mission, China News,HONG KONG – Staff of Hong Kong's embattled public broadcaster were ordered on Wednesday (Sept 29) to support national security and the interests of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments, the broadca
Suu Kyi aide among new wave of arrests in Myanmar, Asia News,BANGKOK – A close aide to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained in a new wave of arrests following last week’s military coup, a party official said on Thursday (Feb 11), as Washington moved a step closer to imposing sanctions
Patient dies in US from lung disease after vaping, World News,WASHINGTON – A patient who had recently been vaping has died in hospital in the Midwestern US state of Illinois after developing severe respiratory illness, the local health authority said Friday. The adult, whose age and gender have not
Brazil president removes mask in public after coronavirus recovery, World News,Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday took off his mask in public as he greeted supporters in Brasilia, days after saying he had recovered from the coronavirus, which he said had not had a serious impact on his health
Alphabet CEO backs temporary ban on facial-recognition, Microsoft disagrees, Digital News,BRUSSELS – The EU's proposal for a temporary ban on facial-recognition technology won backing from Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai on Monday but got a cool response from Microsoft President Brad Smi
Southeast Asia, Australia 'gravely' concerned by North Korean weapons, World News,SYDNEY – Southeast Asian countries and Australia said on Sunday they held \”grave concerns\” about escalating tension caused by North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and urged \”irreversible\” denuclear
Dozens of corpses believed to be Covid-19 victims wash up along India's Ganges River, Asia News,On Monday (May 10), Indian officials said dozens of dead bodies – washed ashore on the banks of the Ganges River in Northern India – are suspected to be Covid-19 victims. The pandemic is spreading fa
Rare dinosaur skeleton sells for S$3 million, World News,PARIS – The skeleton of an extremely rare form of dinosaur sold for more than 2 million euros (S$3.1 million) at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Monday (June 4). The bones of what scientists believe to be \”probably a new species\” of the carnivoro
US Senate to hold crash hearing as lawmakers urge grounding Boeing 737 Max 8, World News,WASHINGTON – The US Senate Commerce Committee plans to hold a hearing on the fatal crashes of two Boeing Co 737 Max 8 jets since October as a growing number of lawmakers called on US regulators to ground the air
KKH recruiting kids aged 5 to 11 for Covid-19 vaccine trial, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A Covid-19 vaccination trial to be conducted among younger Singapore children to roll out the Pfizer vaccine has started recruiting recipients. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 16), KK Women's and Children
US House impeaches Trump for a second time, World News,WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives on Wednesday made Donald Trump the first US president ever to be impeached twice, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection just a week after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol
Bill passed to pave way for Singapore GE during pandemic if Covid-19 persists, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Parliament passed a law on Monday (May 4) to allow special, temporary arrangements to be implemented should the next General Election take place amid the coronavirus pandemic, so that voters, ca
Pope denies prior knowledge of now expelled US cardinal McCarrick's sexual misconduct, World News,VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has denied he knew about sexual misconduct by former US cardinal Theodore McCarrick before the start of Church investigations that found him guilty. McCarrick, once one
Hong Kong AmCham president resigns over city's quarantine rules, China News,HONG KONG – The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong said on Tuesday (Nov 16) that she is resigning, as she cannot appeal to the city's government to ease Covid-19 restrictions at the same tim
Thousands of flights cancelled globally as Omicron mars Christmas weekend, World News,NEW YORK – Commercial airlines around the world cancelled more than 4,500 flights over the Christmas weekend, as a mounting wave of Covid-19 infections driven by the Omicron variant created greater uncertainty and
Facebook, Twitter dismantle global array of disinformation networks, Digital News,LONDON/WASHINGTON – Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc said on Thursday they had taken down more than a dozen disinformation networks used by political and state-backed groups in multiple countries to deceive users on their
Russia plans new missile systems to counter US by 2021, World News,MOSCOW – Russia will race to develop two new land-based missile launch systems before 2021 to respond to Washington's planned exit from a landmark nuclear arms control pact, it said on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin said at t
Hundreds arrested globally in online child abuse investigation, World News,WELLINGTON – A New Zealand-led global investigation into online child sexual abuse material identified more than 90,000 accounts, resulted in the arrest of hundreds of offenders worldwide and safeguarded 146 children, the aut
Trump to OPEC: 'Reduce pricing now!': Twitter, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump again accused the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries of driving gas prices higher on Twitter on Wednesday and urged the oil cartel's members to do more. \”The OPEC Monopoly must
You shouldn't believe viral tweets that claim hand sanitisers do nothing against coronavirus, Digital News,Someone who claimed to be a scientist recently tweeted that hand sanitisers are useless against the coronavirus outbreak. On March 1, California-based Twitter user @jasminjoestar posited t
Iran says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner, World News,TEHERAN (AP, REUTERS, AFP) – Iran announced Saturday (Jan 11) that its military “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeat
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WWII, says UN chief Guterres, World News,UNITED NATIONS – The coronavirus pandemic is the worst global crisis since World War II, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday (March 31), expressing concern that it could trigger conflicts
There Is No Place Like Home For Brazil’s Adriano Moraes, Asia News,Adriano Moraes may have been abandoned on the streets of Brasilia as a newborn, but the ONE Flyweight World Champion still calls the city home. He was rescued from the streets and put into an orphanage, where he was eventually rescue
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says China protects human rights, China News,BEIJING – Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday (May 24) China's constitution protects human rights after he was asked about Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel Peace Prize-winner Liu Xiaobo, with concern growing that Beijing will no
Facebook to unveil new versions of Portal video chat devices this fall, Digital News,SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Facebook Inc plans to release new versions of its Portal video chatting devices this autumn, the company's vice president of AR/VR, Andrew Bosworth, said during an interview at the Code Conf
Taiwan says donating 2 million face masks to virus-hit Japan, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will donate two million face masks to its former colonial master Japan, which has been hard hit by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as part of the island's efforts to show it can help the world combat th
8-year-old boy injured in Wisconsin attack dies, bail for suspect set at $6.8m, World News,WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN — The man accused of driving his vehicle into a traditional Christmas parade near Milwaukee made his first court appearance on Tuesday (Nov 23) since the weekend rampage and was charged wit
India gives out record 5 million with free Covid shots in a day, Asia News,NEW DELHI India gave out a record five million vaccine doses yesterday under a federal campaign to inoculate all adults for free after weeks of criticism that a chaotic roll-out had worsened a second wave that killed hundreds
K-pop's BTS scores another first as tour microphones head to auction, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – They've conquered the world and released three best-selling albums in 2019. Now K-Pop band BTS is making its debut on the celebrity auction circuit. Seven signed microphones used by the s
Trump ex-fundraiser to plead guilty in 1MDB foreign lobbying case, World News,WASHINGTON – A former fundraiser for US President Donald Trump is expected to plead guilty next week to charges of illegally lobbying Trump to drop an investigation into a massive Malaysian embezzlement scandal, according
Coronavirus: What is virus reproduction rate and its implications as lockdowns ease, World News,Global alarm was sounded on Monday (May 11) over a potential second wave of coronavirus infections after Germany reported that the reproduction rate of the pathogen had risen above 1, indicating the disea
WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak, World News,The World Health Organisation reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, with the total rising by 338,779 in 24 hours led by a surge of infections in Europe. Europe reporte
