Hong Kong protesters gather for 'laser show' rally, Asia News,HONG KONG – As Hong Kong buckles under increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police in a deepening political crisis, hundreds gathered at the harbourfront on Wednesday night (Aug 7) for a markedly different kind of
Thai netizens slam British man caught punching a local for making him drop his iPhone 11, Digital News,Look, we get it — your smartphone might as well be an electronic extension of your physical body. Still, it’s no reason to act like a roughneck yahoo when someone accidentally causes you to drop it
10 best halal buffet restaurants in Singapore for Iftar this Ramadan 2019!, Singapore News,Singapore is a multi-cultural country and decadent buffet spreads for Muslims are actually not that difficult to find if you know where to look. This Ramadan, perhaps you can try out these halal restaurants in
Former 1980s actresses Chen Bifeng, Ye Sumei pay last respects to late veteran actor Bai Yan, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Leading 1980s television actresses Chen Bifeng, Zeng Huifen and Ye Sumei were among the artists who paid their last respects to veteran local actor Bai Yan, who died early on Mond
Spitting at LRT lift buttons 'more than mischief': SBS Transit, Singapore News,Lift buttons — we've been pushing them using our house keys, pens or chopsticks during the coronavirus outbreak. While Singaporeans are taking care of each other by hanging bottles of hand sanitisers in the
Taliban supporters hold mock funeral with coffins draped in US, UK and Nato flags in Afghanistan, Asia News,Taliban supporters paraded coffins draped with American and Nato flags in the eastern city of Khost on Tuesday (Aug 31), part of celebrations across the country following the withdrawal of the
Jade Seah shares her advice on conquering life transitions, Lifestyle News,“What do you do?” This is a question I quite dread, not for a lack of pride in my work, but due to the tedium of explaining the many facets of my life in response to what is usually intended as small talk. Depending on who as
Belgian police shoot man armed with knife at railway station, World News,BRUSSELS – Belgian police shot a man armed with a knife at the main railway station in the western city of Ghent on Tuesday (Jan 23) and the man was taken to hospital, state broadcaster VRT said. Belgium reduced its national th
Around 5,000 HDB flats to be built in Mount Pleasant: National Development Minister , Money News,SINGAPORE – Around 5,000 new Housing Board (HDB) flats will be built on the Old Police Academy site in the Mount Pleasant area, with the first Build-To-Order (BTO) project to be launched within the next
Mother and son found dead on Bukit Batok Hill; police investigating unnatural deaths, Singapore News,Two bodies were found yesterday in a secluded spot on the hilltop in Bukit Batok. The pair, believed to be a mother and son, were pronounced dead by paramedics on scene. The New Paper understands tha
Gojek driver allowed to drive pending LTA decision, says interview over 'kidnap' video 'went well', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Gojek driver involved in an investigation over a viral dispute will be allowed to drive – for now. Speaking to The Straits Times on Thursday (Feb 7),
Body found floating under Sengkang bridge, Singapore News,The body of a man in a blue T-shirt was found floating face-down in the canal under the Sengkang West Avenue bridge yesterday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told The New Paper that upon receiving a call for assistance, SCDF rescue
Best hiking trails in Singapore: 4 must-try walks to start your fitness resolutions, Lifestyle News,Here are highlights of 4 unique walks around SG, as featured in The Book of Walks from the Netherlands Charity Association. Looking for new inspiration to start your 2021 fitness goals? Why not try ou
Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in Seoul, Asia News,SEOUL – At least seven people died in and around the South Korean capital of Seoul overnight, authorities said on Tuesday (Aug 9), after torrential rain knocked out power, caused slips and left roads and subways submerged. The southern part of S
Police find 41 migrants alive in truck in northern Greece, World News,ATHENS – Greek police found 41 migrants, mostly Afghans, hiding in a refrigerated truck at a motorway in northern Greece on Monday (Nov 4), officials said. The discovery came 10 days after 39 bodies, all believed to be Vietnamese
In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack, World News,HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – As Karen Britten relaxed and enjoyed the annual Independence Day parade in the upscale Chicago suburb where she has lived for nearly 40 years, about 10 gunshots suddenly rang out, shatte
Raeesah Khan should not have shared account that contained untruths in Parliament: Pritam Singh, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Ms Raeesah Khan (Sengkang GRC) should not have shared in Parliament an account that contained untruths, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said on Monday (Nov 1). In a state
Perennial acquires Big Box mall for $118m, plans to convert it into business park, Money News,SINGAPORE – Former Big Box shopping mall in Jurong East has been acquired by Perennial Real Estate Holdings for $118 million, said the developer on Friday (Dec 4). Over $70 million is expected to be investe
Sound Of Music star Christopher Plummer dies at age 91, Entertainment News,WASHINGTON – Christopher Plummer, a patrician Canadian who starred as widower Captain von Trapp opposite Julie Andrews in the blockbuster 1965 musical The Sound Of Music and in 2012 became the oldest actor to win an Oscar, ha
Meadows at Peirce, Thomson Grand or Thomson Impressions: Which is the better 2-bedroom apartment in Thomson?, Money News,Hi, I’m a big fan of your articles and analysis. I’m currently looking for a 2BR apartment in the Upp Thomson area for my own stay and I’ve taken an interest in Meadows at Peirce,
Taiwan police deploys Animal Crossing in-game mail to reunite lost switch console with owner, Digital News,Receiving and sending mail in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is just one of the few ways to communicate and show your love for your fellow islanders. Or maybe even filing a few police reports. A
15 million watch Stefanie Sun's second online concert, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Home-grown singer Stefanie Sun celebrates her 20th anniversary in the music industry this year (2020). While plans for a concert tour have been scuppered by the coronavirus pandemic, she has been marking the o
Chinatown's Chinese New Year bazaar cancelled due to Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There will be no Chinese New Year Bazaar at Chinatown next year because of the ongoing pandemic. The decision to halt the bazaar for the first time in its history was a result of concerns over crowd contro
Video shows moment lorry fatally hits 3 pedestrians near Yio Chu Kang MRT station, Singapore News,Stomper Lee was driving along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 when she saw a lorry suddenly mount a pavement and crash into three pedestrians near Yio Chu Kang MRT Stationtoday (Apr 23) at around 9.36am. Stomp repo
'Wrestling champion' Kurt Tay accepts stranger's challenge to fight at void deck, now under police probe, Singapore News,After getting into a 'brawl' with Steven Lim over a bowl of ramen last October, online personality and self-proclaimed 'wrestling champion' Kurt
50 bodies recovered from horrific Peru bus crash , World News,Lima – Peruvian emergency workers on Wednesday said they had recovered 50 bodies – six of them children – from a horrific bus crash over a cliff north of the capital Lima. The coach had plunged around 100 meters (330 feet) over a seaside
Indian actress Dutta takes #MeToo claims to police, Entertainment News,The Indian actress whose public allegations of sexual harassment by a Bollywood star is sparking a string of similar #MeToo claims has filed a formal complaint, police told AFP Sunday. Former Miss Universe contestant Tanushree Du
3 toddlers among dead in Perth mass killing, World News,PERTH – The bodies of three pre-school girls were among five people found dead at an Australian suburban home, authorities confirmed Monday (Sept 10) – as new details emerged of a grizzly multiple killing that has shocked the country. Police fo
Chinese metro apologises after demanding woman remove goth makeup before boarding, China News,China's goth community posted selfies wearing black lipstick and sombre white makeup in an online protest over a peer who was forced to remove her makeup before boarding a subway car. The social media
Arctic heatwave hits world's northernmost settlement, World News,MONTREAL – Temperatures hit a record high of 69.8 deg F (21 deg C) in Alert, the northernmost permanently inhabited spot on the planet less than 966km from the North Pole, the Canadian meteorology service said. \”It's quite ph
A first look at Rails, Tanjong Pagar’s newest bar that’s perfect as a hideout from reality, Lifestyle News,Step into Rails and you will immediately get whisked away from normalcy. With its old-world vibes, eccentric decor, well-curated house music and adventurous cocktails, it's easy to lose tr
Woman admits to putting used sanitary pad in kettle at 5-star hotel in China, China News,It's bad enough that some people boil their underwear in hotel kettles. If that hasn't put you off hotel kettles yet, this might do the trick — staff at one 5-star hotel in China reported finding a use
SMRT files police report after man forces his way onto train with bicycle, Singapore News,With his bicycle hanging on the railings, a man spouted expletives at commuters onboard a train on Tuesday (Dec 15) evening. A video clip of the incident soon made its way on social media where netizens critici
Some Russians happy to holiday in sunny Crimea despite blasts, World News,Russian tourists took advantage of the heat and sun on Wednesday (Aug 17) to enjoy a summer vacation in Crimea, saying they were not worried by blasts that rocked military bases earlier in the week. Crimea, annexed by Russia i
Daily roundup: Indian doctors warn against cow dung as Covid-19 cure — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Indian doctors warn against cow dung as Covid-19 cure Some believers have been going to cow shelters once a week to cover their bod
How to earn rewards points while shopping sustainably at Ion Orchard, Lifestyle 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. Can shopping be more eco-friendly? Of course, it can
Vietnam says police arrest 7 more from group accused of June police station bombing, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnamese state media reported that police have arrested seven more people they say belong to an exile group based in Canada that aims to overthrow the ruling Communist party. The arrests were the
