3 teens arrested after video shows male spitting from 4th floor of shopping mall, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three teenagers have been arrested over an alleged spitting incident in a shopping mall in central Singapore. The two males and one female are aged between 17 and 19, the police said in a sta
Turkey blames Istanbul blast on Kurdish militants, arrests 22, including bomber, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkey's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu blamed Kurdish militants on Monday (Nov 14) for a blast that killed six people in Istanbul's main shopping street, and said police had detained 2
Brazil 'miracle' healer, who appeared on Oprah, faces arrest in sex probe, World News,BRASILIA – Police are investigating accusations by over 200 women that a self-proclaimed Brazilian faith healer, who became a celebrity after appearing on a show hosted by Oprah Winfrey, sexually abused t
'She vented her anger on the victim': Maid jailed for assaulting 76-year-old bedridden woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A domestic worker who was stressed by her workload took it out on the elderly bedridden woman she was employed to care for by abusing her. On one occasion, the Myanmar n
Japanese American footballer makes public apology after dangerous late tackle goes viral, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese university player of American football, who injured an opponent with a dangerous late tackle that has become front-page news, apologised in a televised press conference Tuesday (May
Shoppers seek to save money on Black Friday amid impending GST hike, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Shoppers were out in full force on Black Friday to snap up deals at department stores, in order to better stretch their dollar amid inflation and the impending hike in goods and services tax (GST) in 2023
Things we never knew about our family members (pets included) before the circuit breaker, Lifestyle News,It's been mere days into the \”circuit breaker\” month and things are already starting to feel different, especially since we're being made to stay at home as much as possible to stop the
Hong Kong actress Shirley Yeung confirms pregnancy after keeping her marriage under wraps, Entertainment News,Actress Shirley Yeung, the 2001 Miss Hong Kong winner, confirmed on Sunday (Oct 13) that she is pregnant with her second child, after earlier speculation in the media about her slightly bulg
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
Japan's 'Jo Baiden' feels affinity to US president-elect, Asia News,TOKYO – Meet Japan’s Joe Biden – the mayor of a remote town who’s become an internet sensation for having a name that can be pronounced the same as that of the US president-elect. Yutaka Umeda, the 73-year-old mayor o
Gunman targeting Jews kills 11 in US synagogue, World News,PITTSBURGH – A gunman yelling, \”All Jews must die,\” stormed a Pittsburgh synagogue during Saturday services, killing 11 worshippers and wounding six other people including four police officers, before he was arrested. US attorney for western
Kitchen floor tiles suddenly crack inside 16-year-old HDB flat in Toa Payoh, Lifestyle News,A Singaporean woman and her mother were shocked when the kitchen floor tiles of their Housing and Development Board (HBD) flat started to make popping noises out of the blue. In the shocking video, it can be
Florida man jokingly tries to pawn baby, shop owner not amused, World News,MIAMI – A man walked into a pawn shop in Florida, put his baby on the counter and, according to police, asked how much he could get for the kid. \”This is what I got,\” the father, Brian Slocum, said as he placed the infant bef
Ex-host Mike Richards out as executive producer of Jeopardy!, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Mike Richards, who earlier this month stepped down as the new host of Jeopardy! after a backlash over past offensive comments, will no longer serve as executive producer of the long-running quiz show, Sony
At least 3 people dead after explosion brings down building in central Madrid, World News,A powerful explosion apparently caused by a gas leak ripped the facade off a residential building in central Madrid on Wednesday (Jan 20), killing three people and injuring at least 11 more, according to the ci
Robbie Williams accuses Noel and Liam Gallagher of driving him out of the UK with abusive jibes, Entertainment News,The singer had a long-running feud with the two brothers which began in the mid-90s and escalated to a point where Robbie challenged Liam to have a boxing match with a £100,000 (S$160,
Lions returned to enclosure at Sydney Zoo after escaping, World News,SYDNEY – Five lions have been returned to their enclosures at Sydney Zoo after escaping early on Wednesday (Nov 2) prior to opening to the public, according to a statement from the zoo. “An emergency situation occurred this morning
Netflix deletes suicide scene from popular youth show, 13 Reasons Why, Entertainment News,Netflix Inc. is removing a controversial graphic scene from its popular young adult drama 13 Reasons Why, which depicts a youth suicide, following advice from medical experts, the company said on its Twitter ac
'Olympic Destroyer' malware targeted Pyeongchang Games: firms, Digital News,Several US cyber security firms said on Monday that they had uncovered a computer virus dubbed \”Olympic Destroyer\” that was likely used in an attack on Friday's opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Games
No drugs, no alcohol in US celebrity chef Bourdain's body when he died: prosecutor, World News,PARIS – US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who killed himself in a French hotel room earlier this month, had no narcotics or alcohol in his body when he died, a local prosecutor said on Friday. Bourd
Harrison Ford to star in first major television series on AppleTV+'s Shrinking, Entertainment News,Harrison Ford will star in his first major television series in Shrinking. The Star Wars star will take top billing in the next AppleTV+ series along with Jason Segel, who will executive produce t
Tanker ablaze, 32 missing after collision off China, China News,A tanker carrying oil from Iran to South Korea was ablaze and spilling its cargo off eastern China Sunday after a collision with a cargo ship which left 32 tanker crew members missing. The vessel, carrying 136,000 tonnes of oil condensa
EU tightens Russian sanctions and buys weapons for Ukraine, World News,BRUSSELS – The European Union will tighten sanctions on Russia, target Russian ally Belarus with measures and fund weapons for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's invasion, top EU officials said on Sunday (Feb
Man suspected of stealing cash cards, valuables from vehicles in Choa Chu Kang arrested, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man, who is suspected to have stolen from several vehicles parked in Choa Chu Kang, has been arrested. In a statement on Sunday (May 12), police said that a 26-year-old man was arres
From luxury to life behind bars: What Bill Cosby faces in prison, World News,Bill Cosby, used to the high life as one of America's biggest stars, will likely see his entourage of aides replaced by an inmate paid pennies to help the legally blind comedian navigate life behind bars after he is se
Pakistan PM Khan tests positive for Covid-19, urges people to vaccinate, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, two days after receiving his first vaccine dose, government officials said, urging people not to be deterred from getting vacci
Philippines' Duterte reappears in public, dismisses rumours of health problems, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reappeared in public on Monday after an absence of nearly two weeks which had fuelled concerns about his health that the government insists are unfounded. The
Rihanna to perform at Super Bowl halftime show in Arizona, Entertainment News,Rihanna will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February in Glendale, Arizona, the National Football League announced on Sunday (Sept 26). The Grammy-winning Barbadian singer is filling one of the most coveted slot
Injured South Korean fighter back from Ukraine faces investigation, Asia News,SEOUL – A South Korean volunteer fighter returned home from Ukraine on Friday (May 27) saying he had to recover from injuries and was ready to face a police investigation on suspicion of breaking the law by defying a gover
Star Wars series Andor explores dark days in the galaxy's revolution, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – The newest Star Wars television series will tell the story of a dark period in the life of future Rogue One hero Cassian Andor as he decides how far to go in his lifelong battle against oppres
Football: England fined $48,000 for use of laser pointer, booing Denmark anthem, Sports News,UEFA have fined England's Football Association (FA) 30,000 euros ($48,000) after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during what proved to be the deciding moment of their E
Philippine mayor on Duterte 'narco' list shot dead, Asia News,MANILA – A Philippine mayor tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte as a \”narco-politician\” was ambushed while in police custody and killed on Friday (Oct 25), police said, the latest official on the leader's blacklist to be ta
White House economic adviser Kudlow suffers heart attack: Trump, World News,WASHINGTON – Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow, a staunch defender of President Donald Trump's tough stance on global trade, suffered a heart attack and was being treated on Monday at a Washington-area hospi
Ukraine official: Russia captured 42 villages in Donetsk region on Thursday, World News,Russian forces captured 42 villages in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday (April 21), but Ukraine might take them back, an aide to the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told national television.
