Two teenagers arrested for cheating victims of more than $9,800 in face mask and USS tickets scams on Carousell, Digital News,Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly cheating victims of more than $9,800 in e-commerce scams involving the sale of face masks and Universal Studios Singapore (USS)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail, papers say, China News,HONG KONG – Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been arrested again, on suspicion of assisting one of 12 fugitives China captured at sea last year, his Apple Daily tabloid and Oriental Daily said on Wednesday (Fe
S.H.E's Selina makes peace with ex-husband on psychologist's advice, Entertainment News,It's been three years since S.H.E's Selina Jen finalised her divorce from lawyer Richard Chang. While it was a tumultuous time for both parties then, it seems that the dust has settled. In a r
Indonesia seizes notorious fishing vessel wanted by Interpol, Asia News,JAKARTA – A notorious Panama-flagged vessel wanted by Interpol for illegal fishing has been seized by Indonesia, the authorities said on Tuesday (July 16). The MV NIKA – a vessel with an extensive maritime rap sheet – was interc
K-Pop girl group LAYSHA reportedly victims of spy cameras, Entertainment News,K-pop girl group LAYSHA are reportedly victims of the hidden camera. Leader Go Eun posted on Instagram yesterday (Aug 29), claiming photos and videos of her taken without permission in private areas were leaked without her
Singaporean family arrested at Selangor bungalow for growing and selling cannabis, Singapore News,On June 25, a Singaporean family was arrested in Selangor, Malaysia for allegedly growing and selling cannabis. Kajang district police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan said on June 28 that the suspects consisted
Hong Kong security chief warns of rising risk of 'home-grown terrorism', Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's Security Secretary John Lee said on Wednesday (April 22) the Chinese-ruled city was facing the risk of \”home-grown terrorism\” after several police reports of finding explosive ma
Father-son paediatricians: Same genes, same calling, same hospital, same voice!, Lifestyle News,Seen on the internet: A father said to his son, \”Be carfeul where you walk.\” The son responded, \”You be careful, remember that I follow in your footsteps.\” There's no better father-son duo to illustr
Aetos officer found dead with gunshot wound to head at Woodlands Checkpoint; no foul play suspected, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 48-year-old Aetos auxiliary police officer was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Thursday (Jan 10). He was found alone at a staff
'Felt like a riot': Fan stampede at Travis Scott's Astroworld concert leaves 8 dead and more injured, Entertainment News,HOUSTON — A stampede of fans surging toward the stage during rap star Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in Houston killed at least eight people and inju
Dead cat found at Yishun void deck, abuse suspected, Singapore News,A dead cat was found at the void deck of Block 430B, Yishun Avenue 11, yesterday morning. The cat had been partially shaved and there were bloodstains on the floor and walls. Community cat group Yishun 326 Tabby Cat was informed by
Bulgaria busts counterfeit gang that used fake passport of Sylvester Stallone as sample, World News,SOFIA – Bulgarian authorities have busted a counterfeit gang that promoted the quality of its illegal documents and banknotes by showing a fake Bulgarian passport bearing the picture of US actor Sylve
Taiwan reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in a month, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan on Tuesday (April 14) reported no new cases of the coronavirus for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island's early and effective prevention methods have paid off. Taiwan
Indonesia reports first case of Omicron variant, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has identified its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the country’s health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said on Thursday (Dec 16). The variant was detected on Wednesday evening in an employee at the Wisma Atle
Vietnam says 2 Chinese citizens in Vietnam confirmed to have coronavirus, Asia News,HANOI – Two Chinese citizens in Vietnam have tested positive for coronavirus but are in \”good condition, Vietnam's health ministry said on Thursday. The outbreak has killed 17 people and infected more than 630 i
Two teens in SG Nasi Lemak case each get another charge, Singapore News,Two teenagers, who allegedly transmitted obscene materials in messaging application Telegram, were taken back to court yesterday and handed an additional charge each. Abdillah Sabaruddin, 17, and Justin Lee Han Shi, 19, are now
3rd suspected Wuhan virus case detected in Singapore, man isolated as precaution, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 69-year-old man who travelled to Wuhan has been diagnosed with pneumonia, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday evening (Jan 16). \”He has been admitted for further assessment and tr
Suspected car bomb explodes in Northern Ireland, World News,A suspected car bomb exploded in the Northern Irish city of Londonderry on Saturday, police said, with leading politicians alleging the blast was terror-related. The Police Service of Northern Ireland tweeted a photograph of the scene outsi
Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants dressed in uniforms, Asia News,COLOMBO – Sri Lankan security officials have warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's suicide bombings are planning imminent attacks and could be dressed in military uniforms. The militants were targeting fi
