'Not the last movie': Sony confirms more Spider-Man movies with Tom Holland and Marvel, Entertainment News,Tom Holland will remain as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man. The 25-year-old actor has played the iconic superhero for the last five years, and producer Amy Pascal has
Sandra Oh shares how Grey's Anatomy fame made her 'very sick', Entertainment News,Sandra Oh's Grey's Anatomy fame caused her to become \”very, very sick\”. The 50-year-old actress starred as Dr. Cristina Yang for ten seasons in the medical drama, and Sandra admits that fame ha
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt want to assemble an Avengers D&D group, Digital News,Marvel Studios certainly took the world by storm with the Infinity Saga, which culminated in last year's Avengers: Endgame to great effect. But imagine if the cast of the now-iconic film franchise all assembled to
Malaysia's Najib: Scandal-plagued PM toppled by his mentor , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's administration was rocked by claims he was involved in a campaign to plunder state investment fund 1MDB, slammed by the US as \”kleptocracy at its worst\”. But for
New Asean chair Cambodia to keep pressure on Myanmar junta, Asia News,PHNOM PENH – Cambodia, the incoming chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), will push Myanmar's military rulers to open dialogue with its opponents, its foreign minister said on Thursday (Oct 28). Warning
Snowkyo 2020: Tokyo organisers to test fake snow to cool Olympics, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo 2020 Olympic chiefs have already rolled out everything from misting stations to flowerbeds to beat the heat at next year's games, and now they want to let it snow. Organisers confirmed on Thursday (Sept 5
Philippine Catholics swarm Black Nazarene statue hoping for miracle, Asia News,MANILA – Swarms of barefoot believers thronged a revered icon of Jesus Christ on Thursday (Jan 9) in Manila for a slow-moving and raucous procession considered one of the world's largest shows of Catholic fervour. As
UK PM May reaches out to rivals after winning confidence vote, World News,British Prime Minister Theresa May reached out to her opponents on Wednesday after narrowly surviving a confidence vote sparked by the crushing defeat in parliament of her Brexit deal. After a tumultuous 24 hours which she adm
Malaysia fights international criticism with new slogan: 'Palm oil is God's gift' , Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer and exporter, has said it will fight growing anti-palm oil sentiment around the world with a new slogan: \”Palm o
Russia expels Japanese journalist in military espionage row, World News,MOSCOW/TOKYO – Russia said on Monday (Jan 27) it expelled a Japanese journalist last month for trying to obtain secret information related to Russian military capabilities in the Russian Far East, Russia's RIA news agency r
Chinese man reunites with air stewardess he met 15 years ago, but as her colleague, China News,Xu was just a five-year-old boy, taking his first flight when he met Fang — an air stewardess who was working on the flight — and they took a photo together. Who would have thought that 15 years later, it
Taiwan unveils F-16 maintenance hub as China tensions build, Asia News,TAICHUNG, Taiwan – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Friday to defend the island with a “solid” air force as she launched a US-backed maintenance centre for the island’s fleet of upgraded F-16 fighters amid rising tensions b
House on fire: Girl left in Toa Payoh flat alone heard crying for help, Singapore News,What was supposed to be a quick errand turned into a close shave for a mother after a fire broke out while one of her daughters was home alone. The fire happened at Block 154 Toa Payoh Lorong 2 at 3.25pm yesterday
China willing to 'recalibrate' ties with Australia: Wang Yi, China News,BEIJING – China-Australia relations are facing both challenges and opportunities at the present, and China is willing to \”recalibrate\” ties in the spirit of mutual respect, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. \”The C
Taiwanese celeb reveals her family owns two-thirds of Mao Shan Wang durian trees in Malaysia, Entertainment News,Taiwanese model Yvonne Liu has laid a claim to 'durian princess' — her family owns two-thirds of the Mao Shan Wang durian trees in Malaysia. Appearing as a guest on a Taiwanese
‘Friends were bribed to turn against me’: Kris Wu rape victim makes moving post in wake of his jailing, Entertainment News,She may have influenced the Girls Help Girls trend, China’s own version of the #MeToo movement, but Du Meizhu found her own friends turning against her in the fight against her
Liam Payne moves into yet another haunted house, Entertainment News,Liam Payne is living in a haunted house, after moving out of one. The former One Direction singer was convinced there was a ghost in his old west London home, but it seems the spooky comings and goings have followed him to his new p
Indonesia gets United Nations funds to fight climate change, deforestation, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has received an injection of cash from the United Nation’s Green Climate Fund to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle forest fires at a time when the country has had to scale back spending in
Man finds 'extra topping' in bubble tea from The Alley at Jewel: A plastic cap, Singapore News,Bubble tea chain The Alley has responded to feedback from a customer who said he found a plastic cap in his drink at its Jewel Changi Airport outlet on Nov 9. Stomp contributor Andrew said he had
South Korea prosecutors raid crypto exchanges, offices for Luna investigation, Asia News,SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors carried out search and seizure operations at local cryptocurrency exchanges and related offices, looking for evidence of illegal practice involved in the collapse of cryptocurren
Thai cave rescuers at 'war with water and time' to free trapped boys, Asia News,CHIANG RAI, Thailand – A rescue mission for a young Thai soccer team and their coach trapped for two weeks in a flooded cave is at \”war with water and time\”, its leader said on Saturday, but was eyeing its best
Beijing warns of 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak, Shanghai conducts mass testing, China News,SHANGHAI – China's capital Beijing is experiencing an \”explosive\” Covid-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a government spokesman said on Saturday, as the commercial hub, Shanghai, conducted mass t
A new type of black gold in Nigeria: Used car tyres, World 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. IBADAN, Nigeria – In Nigeria, a country heavily reliant on revenues from
Kristin Davis thinks Sex and the City revival series speaks to the modern world, Entertainment News,Kristin Davis thinks And Just Like That… \”speaks to\” the modern world. The 56-year-old actress has reprised the role of Charlotte Goldenblatt for the Sex and the City revival series, and she's
Singaporeans experience tremors from Indonesia earthquake, Singapore News,Saw things shaking or felt giddy this morning? Many people in Singapore reported a rare experience with tremors on Friday (Feb 25). This is likely due to an earthquake that struck nearby Indonesia. Meteorological Service Singa
'I have other s*** to do!' Michael Keaton has never watched an entire Marvel or DC superhero film, Entertainment News,Michael Keaton hasn't seen a full DC or Marvel superhero movie. The Batman star – who was replaced by Val Kilmer in the last film of the 90s comic book adaptation tril
Thirst aid: Singapore pubs mix new cocktails for Trump-Kim summit, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – As Singapore prepares for a much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, its bars are offering cocktails featuring the Korean spirit, soju, to mark the even
Foreigners seen partying noisily on rooftop, throwing bags of rubbish down the block: Neighbouring restaurant employee, Singapore News,Singapore is currently still under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) as of writing with social gathering group sizes capped at two since July 20, but that hasn't stopp
Iconic bakery Tan Hock Seng delays closure indefinitely; get your hands on their signature beh teh saw while you still can, Lifestyle News,Just two days ago, well-loved traditional bakery Tan Hock Seng announced in a Facebook post that it would be shuttering today (Nov 3). But here's some good
Asia's rising appetite for meat, seafood will strain environment: Researchers, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Asia's growing appetite for meat and seafood over the next three decades will cause huge increases in greenhouse gas emissions and antibiotics used in foods, researchers said on Tuesday
Nigeria says it suspends Twitter days after president's post removed, World News,Nigeria said on Friday (June 4) it had indefinitely suspended Twitter's activities, two days after the social media giant removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional seces
Thailand to resume quarantine waiver for arrivals from February, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand will resume its 'Test & Go' quarantine waiver for vaccinated arrivals from Feb 1, its coronavirus task force said on Thursday (Jan 20), in response to slowing Covid-19 infections. The scheme w
'Don't panic' says US woman who recovered from coronavirus, World News,An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don't panic — but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill. Elizabeth
Can you catch Covid-19 from delivered packages?, Asia News,SEOUL – An outbreak of Covid-19 at a logistics centre run by one of South Korea's largest online shopping companies has raised concerns over whether the virus can be transmitted by package deliveries. Who has been infected? More than 11
'I don't know where to go': NTU international students surprised and confused by prospect of hall eviction from July 15, Singapore News,[UPDATE: July 2, 7pm] After “careful review”, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) said on Friday (July 2) that it has opened up more hall places a
Richard Donner, Superman and Lethal Weapon director, dies aged 91, Entertainment News,It’s a sad day for the geek community and film industry, as prolific director-producer Richard Donner, whose most iconic works include the original Superman film, The Goonies, and buddy cop series Lethal Weapon, ha
Sign of the times: Mumbai green lights women figures on traffic signals, Asia News,MUMBAI – Mumbai has become the first Indian city to introduce female figures on its traffic lights, a move welcomed by women's rights campaigners as a step towards greater inclusiveness. Authorities are swapping
Informal caregiving linked to sleep problems, Health News,For people who are in the workforce already, the added burden of unpaid caregiving for a family member or loved one may lead to insomnia and other sleep issues, according to a large study from Sweden. Researchers found that the likelihood of
Hong Kong's strict quarantine rules threaten to erode allure of financial hub, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's government is facing growing pressure from business lobby groups to open borders or risk losing executives and investment as it shows no sign of easing one of the world's
His favourite parking spot was taken by another car – so he scratched it, Singapore News,After discovering the carpark that he usually used was full, a crane operator scratched a car that was parked in his favourite spot. The damage amounted to $428, and Pang Kok Wai was fined $2,000 on Monday (Sept
Fans urge Kenneth Ma to date actress Natalie Tong after his break-up with Jacqueline Wong, Entertainment News,Fans have lost no time in urging Hong Kong actor Kenneth Ma to find a new love after he broke off with actress Jacqueline Wong over her cheating scandal with singer Andy Hui. Ma plays a doct
Spize Restaurant in River Valley suspended after 49 cases of gastroenteritis reported, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – At least 49 people have fallen ill with gastroenteritis after eating food prepared at Spize Restaurant, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday (Nov 9). Of the 49 cases, 21
Indonesia finds new Covid-19 cluster after cargo ship infections, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia reported a new cluster of 42 coronavirus infections among medical workers who treated 13 Filipino ship crew who were sick with Covid-19, and is tracing dozens of others, a government official said on Sund
Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence, but in vain, Asia News,A nun went down on her knees in front of policemen in a northern Myanmar town and pleaded with them to stop shooting protesters agitating against last month’s coup. Ultimately, however, she did not succeed. A video showed
Indian woman chops off stalker's penis, then rushes him to hospital, Asia News,An Indian woman cut off the penis of a man who had been stalking her, before rushing him to hospital to save his life, police said Thursday. The 47-year-old woman and two men lured her neighbour to an isolated spot i
Kanye West has to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before any concert tour, Australian PM warns, Entertainment News,MELBOURNE – Hip-hop artist Kanye West will have to be fully vaccinated if he wants to play concerts in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday (Jan 29), after med
Lights out around the globe for Earth Hour environmental campaign, World News,SYDNEY – The Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House and even the ancient Acropolis in Athens were plunged into darkness for an hour on Saturday (March 30) as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about climate change
Flying lemur impaled by razor wire fence outside Swiss Club Singapore, the 3rd such incident on this fence, Singapore News,Flying lemurs are known to be adaptable creatures which have learned to survive in semi-urban environments such as Singapore. Sadly, they aren't always so lucky. A passerby
Malaysia in suspense ahead of Najib's visit to anti-graft agency, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Amid mounting suspense in Malaysia, former leader Najib Razak is expected to give a statement to an anti-graft agency on Tuesday explaining what he knew about $10.6 million transferred into his bank a
Kevin Belingon says more rounded game makes him world-title ready, Asia News,Filipino star Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon is ready to position himself for another shot at the ONE Bantamweight World Title. The 17-5 wushu striker from Baguio City is chasing a second world title opportunity, and hopes a
'He's nuts mom': Amber Heard shared fears about Johnny Depp in 2013, Entertainment News,LONDON – American actress Amber Heard likened Johnny Depp to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in a series of texts to her mother in 2013, saying she was heartbroken to discover her then-boyfriend became viole
Japanese biotech firm uses tiny worms in test for pancreatic cancer, Asia News,TOKYO — A Japanese biotech firm says it has developed the world's first early screening test for pancreatic cancer, using the powerful noses of tiny worms. Hirotsu Bio Science this month launched its N-Nose plus Panc
Facebook reveals how it ranks items in the news feed, World News,LONDON – Facebook is lifting the lid on the algorithm that decides which posts appear in its news feed, as part of a drive to be more transparent and offer greater control to users. The feature \”Why am I seeing this post?\”, being rolle
China rolls out first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine, China News,SHANGHAI – In what is believed to be a world first, China's commerical capital of Shanghai this week introduced a new type of Covid-19 vaccine that is inhaled rather than administered via injection. Chinese regulators approved the vac
Advertising firm owner charged with assaulting security supervisor at Roxy Square, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who allegedly punched a security supervisor at Roxy Square shopping centre in East Coast Road earlier this month was taken to court on Wednesday (April 24). The incident was caught on
Two killed in Mandalay city in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests, Asia News,Two people were killed in Myanmar’s second city Mandalay on Saturday (Feb 20) when police and soldiers fired to disperse protests against a Feb 1 military coup, emergency workers said, the bloodiest day in more than two week
Man, 22, scratches BMW in China showroom to make dad buy it for him, China News,With a new driving licence in hand, a young man in China tried to score himself a new ride but ended up in the police station instead. The 22-year-old was browsing in a BMW showroom in Jiangxi on Nov 25 when the thought,
Fake Colombian priest unmasked after 18 years, World News,MADRID – A Colombian man who pretended to be a Roman Catholic priest for 18 years hearing confessions and celebrating weddings, was exposed just before Christmas, the diocese in Spain where he was preaching said Monday (Dec 24). Marriages and
Entire Singapore gets Go-Jek today: Here's how my ride with them went, Singapore News,If you, like me, woke up this morning to a message from ride-hailing service Go-Jek saying they're \”open for all\”, you might be understandably confused. After all, haven't they been operating in Sing
US Uighur Bill's threat to surveillance economy puts China on offensive, World News,WASHINGTON – China reacted angrily to President Donald Trump's approval of legislation supporting Hong Kong protesters last month, but movement on another congressional Bill, backing Uighur Muslims in China
Hong Lim hawker Ah Meng dies of heart attack, was famous for his traditional kueh , Lifestyle News,Well-known hawker Lee Ah Meng, who ran a handmade traditional kueh stall at the bustling Hong Lim Food Centre for over 20 years, died on Jan 11 of a heart attack, 8days.sg reported. He was 78. His daug
Trump calls Jussie Smollett case 'embarrassment,' announces review, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (March 28) that the Department of Justice will \”review\” the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with staging a fake hate crime in Chicago before
Trump-Kim summit inspires latest Miss Universe S'pore national costume, Women News,Miss Universe S'pore costume designer happy to play on pageant stereotype When Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2018 Zahra Khanum appears on stage in Bangkok for the Miss Universe parade of national costumes ne
Businesses in Bangkok tourist hotspot anxiously waiting for visitors' return, Asia News,BANGKOK – Bangkok's once bustling Khaosan Road has been a shadow of its former self since the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, but business owners are hoping Thailand's reopening to tour
Alec Baldwin calls for police on film sets to monitor gun safety, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – As Hollywood considers new safety measures following the fatal shooting during filming of Western movie Rust, actor Alec Baldwin said on Monday (Nov 8) he believed film and TV productions should hire p
Rob Kardashian didn't attend sister's wedding because he doesn't like a spectacle, Entertainment News,Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker recently tied the knot in Portofino, Italy, but Rob Kardashian opted not to attend the star-studded ceremony in the picturesque location as he&#x
New contractors roped in to finish 5 BTO projects after Greatearth went bust, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four contractors have taken over the job of finishing five Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects that their former main contractors Greatearth Construction and Greatearth Corporation could not co
'What injustice': Motorcyclist upset insurance company can't help with claims after hit-and-run accident, Singapore News,Generally, the purpose of buying insurance is to be protected from unforeseen situations. Motorist Julie Goh however, got quite a rude shock when she was involved i
Rainie Yang's 'forced separation' from husband Li Ronghao drags to 6 months, posts this joke to him, Entertainment News,The last few months have been turbulent for Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang, to say the least. Since Covid-19 hit, she has not seen her husband Chinese singer Li Rongha
Xi Jinping allowed to remain 'president for life' as China abolishes term limits, China News,BEIJING – China's Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a path to rule indefinitely as parliament abolished presidential term limits, handing him almost total authority to pursue a vision of transformi
16-year-old arrested for criminal intimidation, drug-related offence at Havelock Road, Singapore News,A 16-year-old male teenager was arrested for criminal intimidation and suspected drug-related offence at Block 50 Havelock Road on Friday afternoon (Apr 26). The police told Stomp that they received
4-year-old girl in US shot in the head by 2-year-old brother, World News,A four-year-old girl in Indiana, United States, was left in a critical condition after her two-year-old brother shot her in the head on Thursday morning (Nov 29). The incident comes about two years after a four-year-old shot hi
'Miracle from Allah': Bangladesh mother has twins one month after first birth, Health News,DHAKA – A Bangladeshi mother has stunned doctors by giving birth to healthy twins 26 days after a first child was born prematurely. Arifa Sultana, 20, gave birth to a baby boy last month through norm
Second India teen raped, set on fire: Police, Asia News,A 17-year-old battled for her life Monday after being raped, doused in kerosene and set on fire, the second such case to shake India as it battles an increase in sexual crimes. The teenager was attacked on the same day and in the same eastern s
'He's very pitiful': People offer meals to man rummaging through trash for food at Northpoint City, Singapore News,Dressed in a red polo T-shirt and carrying a backpack, one middle-aged man has become a familiar face to some of the fast food chain employees at Northpoint City. The rea
David Beckham queues over 13 hours to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth, World News,LONDON – Former England football captain David Beckham queued for more than 13 hours alongside thousands of other mourners to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state in London on Friday (Sept 16). The 47-year-old former Man
Woman who died in Bedok North flat fire was an actress and producer who battled cancer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The woman who died in the Bedok North flat which went up in flames was Ms Aileen Chan, a 56-year-old film producer and actress who had fought cancer until she died in the tragedy on Fri
Woman warned after tending to plants on 10th-storey ledge, Singapore News,When an Ang Mo Kio resident looked out of his window last week, he was shocked. On the 10th storey of Block 207 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, he saw a woman on a ledge outside a window attending to potted plants. It was raining then, w
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand, Asia News,PHUKET, Thailand – In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the Covid-19 vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass ino
Australian NSW state premier apologises for cruise ship failures after Covid-19 spike, World News,SYDNEY – The leader of Australia's New South Wales state apologised on Monday (Aug 17) for failing to stop people carrying the novel coronavirus from disembarking from a cruise ship in Sydney in Ma
Hong Kong robots help autistic children boost social skills, China News,A Hong Kong professor has developed an educational programme using role-playing robots to help children with autism improve their social skills, part of an initiative adopted by non-profit groups and schools. The programme, Robo
No outside food: Diner shocked by $50 fee for bringing cake to birthday dinner at Fort Canning Park restaurant, Singapore News,What was supposed to be a birthday celebration turned sour for a group of friends when they showed up at a restaurant for their dinner reservation, only to be informed that
Stall owners at Bedok hawker centre spend thousands in 6 months to replace missing cutlery, Singapore News,Stallholders at Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre say that their cutlery have been going missing for the past few months, causing a few of them to switch to disposable ones. Among those affected,
$3 extra: Surcharge hike for taxi rides from Changi Airport extended by 6 months until end-2022, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Passengers taking a taxi from Changi Airport will continue to pay an additional $3 per trip until the end of the year, as the increase in the location surcharge will be extende
Design to turn Hitler's birthplace into police station presented, World News,VIENNA – Austria presented an architectural plan on Tuesday to turn the house where Adolf Hitler was born into a police station in the hope of \”neutralising\” the space and ensuring it does not attract neo-Nazis. After
75-year-old man gets slapped by son for using the toilet at home , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – He attacked his 75-year-old father because the older man used the toilet in their home. Mohammed Ariffin Tajuddin, 42, was sentenced to three weeks' jail for the offence, which occurred on Nov 10. The
Indonesia ends mine collapse search as death toll reaches 27, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia ended the search on Thursday (March 7) for victims of last week's mine collapse on the island of Sulawesi as the death toll climbed to 27, an official said, even as dozens are still feared missing. Rescu
Brad Pitt recalls defending Gwyneth Paltrow from Harvey Weinstein, Entertainment News,Brad Pitt \”just wanted to make sure nothing was going to happen further\” when he threatened to kill Harvey Weinstein after he allegedly made unwanted sexual advances towards Gwyneth Paltrow. The Ad Astra star was i
Using Face ID? Get iOS 13.5 now to unlock your iPhone faster while wearing a mask, Digital News,Apple's iOS 13.5 is on its way out. The mobile operating system update comes with a host of minor upgrades and two key health-related features to help with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. When wearing
Cannabis pizza? South African eatery can oblige, Lifestyle News,If you're keen on pizza but Regina, Margherita or Hawaiian isn't your bag you can aim higher with a South African eatery proud to unveil one featuring cannabis. \”We love to stay ahead of the curve and are extremely proud to be
Foreign sex worker got herself 'arrested' in order to extend stay in Singapore, bribed ICA officer, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A foreign sex worker came up with a strange way to extend her stay in Singapore after her visa expired. Chinese national Liang Qinglan got herself arrested in orde
Crows around fallen fledgling attack passers-by in Toa Payoh, Singapore News,A flock of around 10 crows sent people scurrying for cover in Toa Payoh on Sunday. The birds were believed to be trying to protect a young crow that had fallen. At least 50 passers-by were reported to have been attacked by
Touring MacPherson Garden Estate: Possibly the cheapest freehold landed estate in Singapore (under $2.5 million), Money News,MacPherson Garden Estate is a small cluster of landed houses whose claim to fame is being amongst the cheapest freehold landed enclaves in Singapore. This is, of course, why I
Is it awkward? Wang Yuqing and ex-girlfriend Chen Xiuhuan play married couple in new drama, Entertainment News,Some of us cannot even imagine being friends with exes but local actor Wang Yuqing is acting opposite his. In the local long-form English drama Sunny Side Up, the 59-year-old plays an old m
Famed Tokyo sushi restaurant Jiro dropped from Michelin gourmet guide, Lifestyle News,TOKYO – A famed Tokyo sushi restaurant where Barack Obama is said to have enjoyed the best sushi of his life has been dropped from the latest Michelin gourmet guide after it stopped accepting reservations from the
7 things to know about Netflix's new K-drama darling Song Kang of Love Alarm and Sweet Home fame, Entertainment News,Aspiring South Korean actors come and go, and few become stars even for a brief moment. But for those who do, they ascend to such dizzying heights of fame that you can't hel
You look familiar: Humans recognise 5,000 faces, study says , World News,From family and friends to strangers on the subway and public figures on 24-hour news cycles, humans recognise an astonishing 5,000 faces, scientists said Wednesday in the first study of its kind. Through most of history humans
Indian state offers free breast implants to poor women, Asia News,Thousands of poor women in India's Tamil Nadu state have been offered free cosmetic breast surgery, including implants, its health minister said Friday, because \”poor people also have a right to look beautiful.\” The southern Indi
Art of living: How these 9 homeowners in Singapore showcase an extension of themselves through their living spaces, Lifestyle News,In the past year or so, many have made their homes the new place to see and be seen. For the nine individuals in this story, their abodes have always been an expression
Nine deer died in Japan's Nara Park after eating plastic, Asia News,TOKYO – Nine deer have died after swallowing plastic bags in Japan's Nara Park, a wildlife group said on Wednesday (July 10), warning that a surge in tourism may be to blame. The Nara Deer Preservation Foundation said that
Migrant worker clocked in the head while clocking out of construction site near Orchard Towers, Singapore News,Seeing the clock tick down to the end of your working day is a liberating feeling, but the end of this worker's day probably had him seeing stars. A migrant worker at a construction si
Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan will fight to the end if China attacks, its foreign minister said on Wednesday (April 7), adding that the United States saw a danger that this could happen amid mounting Chinese military pressure, including aircraft carrie
Duterte's daughter stays top in poll on Philippine president candidates, Asia News,The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has topped the latest opinion poll on preferred presidential candidates for an election next year, a contest she insists she has no interest in joining. The surve
Robot probes radioactive fuel at Japan's quake-hit Fukushima plant, Asia News,TOKYO – A robot will attempt to examine radioactive fuel at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant on Wednesday (Feb 13) in a complex operation seen as key to clean-up efforts after the 2011 meltdown. The operation is i
Amanda Seyfried and family sleep in barn after huge ice storm cut power to house, Entertainment News,Amanda Seyfried had her family sleep in a barn after a 'huge' ice storm hit her farm. The Dropout star reminisced about how due to bad weather she had to get her kids – four-year-old daught
Nintendo keeping an eye on streaming tech, Digital News,Nintendo is \”certainly\” interested in streaming technology. The video game giant is the latest company to comment on the possibility of investing in the new tech — which could be gaming's next big evolution — and while the current focus is
Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui: The highs and lows of Cantopop's golden couple, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Cantopop's golden couple Sammi Cheng, 46, and Andy Hui, 51, have had a roller-coaster relationship, full of twists and turns and highs and lows. When they finally got together and tied
Lasalle student, 22, falls to her death from dormitory in Selegie, Singapore News,A 22-year-old student from Hong Kong fell to her death from the 10th storey of her dormitory on Monday morning (Sept 14). She was found lying motionless at the foot of dwell Selegie at about 5.04am and was pronounced d
Apple sends invites for Sept 7 event, analysts expect new iPhones, Digital News,CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Apple on Wednesday (Aug 24) sent media invitations to a Sept 7 event when analysts expect the company to unveil new iPhones, a week earlier than its traditional autumn event. If Apple follows its
Malaysia police kill kidnappers and rescue Johor businessman in $10m ransom case, Malaysia News,JOHOR BARU – Malaysia police have killed two kidnappers in a shootout in Johor and rescued a businessman held captive since last week for a $10 million ransom. The shootout happened at an oil palm plantat
Philippine police draw flak for plan to monitor social media on quarantine, Digital News,MANILA – Philippine police drew criticism from netizens and activists on Sunday for a plan to monitor social media to enforce quarantine rules, with critics accusing the authorities of authoritarianism and doubl
Keanu Reeves wants to settle down, Entertainment News,Keanu Reeves hopes to get married and have children one day. The 54-year-old actor – whose daughter Ava was tragically stillborn in 1999, two years before the tot's mother, Jennifer Syme, was killed in a car accident – wants to \”get lucky\” o
Vietnam opts for containment over 'high risk' rush for costly Covid-19 vaccine, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam will stick to its strategy of containing Covid-19 rather than rush to secure a supply of a vaccine that could be expensive and potentially risky, the head of the country's coronav
Mum with toddler shames Scoot for leaving them to sleep at Changi Airport after cancelled flight, Singapore News,\”No way home\” is a common phrase nowadays but it also sums up the predicament of a mum and her toddler in Singapore. After their Scoot flight to Athens was cancelled over a snowstorm, the
UK's Boris Johnson says 59% backing is a 'decisive' win, World News,LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday (June 6) that his victory in a confidence vote, when 41 per cent of his lawmakers voted against him, was a convincing and decisive win that would enable the
South Korea looks to bar citizens from sharing files over internet with anyone in North Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's government on Monday (April 19) said it has proposed a law to require its citizens to get official permission before using the Internet to exchange digital material suc
UK PM Johnson says Ukraine peace talks are doomed because of 'crocodile' Putin, World News,LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said any peace talks over Ukraine are likely to fail, as he compared holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiating with a crocodile.
Seoul earmarks more than US$260 million for rail, roads in North Korea, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea has earmarked more than US$260 million to build new railways and roads in the North, an official said Thursday (Nov 8), as Seoul pushes ahead with cross-border projects despite international sanctio
Indonesia warns unemployment to spike due to coronavirus pandemic, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia expects its unemployment rate to spike to 8.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent this year due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, from 5.28 per cent in 2019, according to presentations by cabinet
Gone overboard? Couple yell at youths visiting Tampines block during circuit breaker, Singapore News,We're halfway into a month-long circuit breaker and being stuck at home has left many of us with frayed nerves. So much so that some people have taken the task of 'disciplining' others
Afghanistan evacuations speed up as Taliban takes steps to form government, Asia News,About 5,000 diplomats, security staff, aid workers and local residents have been evacuated from Afghanistan on military flights, a Western security official said on Wednesday, as the Taliban made first efforts to s
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen warns Malaysian vessels to stay out of Singapore waters, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen on Friday (Dec 7) warned Malaysian errant vessels to stay out of the Republic's territorial waters, saying their intrusions are \”serious v
Teachers cheer up student recovering from Covid-19 with heartwarming messages and meals, Singapore News,It's been a challenging time for all of us since the pandemic started. But through everything, our children have probably been the most confused and alarmed by the current situation with Covi
'Let Mama eat dinner first': 2 couples welcome Tiger babies after labour pains interrupt CNY reunion dinner plans , Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Madam Ong Ai Juan, 34, and Mr Shi Zhi Sheng, 39, were getting ready to visit Mr Shi's parents at their house on Monday (Jan 31) night for thei
Live Your Dream Season 2: I'll get better, Mum, Singapore News,Alex Ten, 45, suffered a stroke at the age of 43. While he struggled to nurse himself back to health, he was unwilling to inform his closest family members about his condition. Circumstances left Alex with little choice. Before the
Entire Singapore gets Gojek today: Here's how my ride with them went, Singapore News,If you, like me, woke up this morning to a message from ride-hailing service Gojek saying they're \”open for all\”, you might be understandably confused. After all, haven't they been operating in Singap
Male nurse allegedly molests male patient at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A male nurse from a clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre is accused of molesting a male patient while he was recovering from a day procedure. Ivan Lee Yi Wang, now 32, is said to ha
'I'm Singaporean, don't talk about mask': Man hurls insults at supermart cashier, Singapore News,A man who was not wearing a mask caused a scene at Angel Supermart on Sunday (Jan 3) after his request to exchange two bottles of alcohol for another brand of liquor was denied. The i
No deadline for decision on Tokyo Olympics, Asia News,SYDNEY – The International Olympic Committee's point man for the Tokyo Games has insisted there's no deadline to call off the event and that it was still going ahead as planned. John Coates, chairman of the Tokyo coordination commission
China demands proof from US senator for Covid-19 accusation, China News,BEIJING – China on Monday challenged US Senator Rick Scott to show evidence supporting his accusation that Beijing is trying to slow down or sabotage the development of a Covid-19 vaccine by Western countries. \”Since this lawmak
Singapore Prisons refutes claims of officers 'placing impossible obstacles' for court application by death row inmates, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) on Thursday (Aug 4) rebutted claims by the sister of a death row inmate scheduled to be hanged on Friday tha
Brad Pitt says space epic Ad Astra his 'most challenging film', Entertainment News,VENICE, Italy – Brad Pitt has fought in wars, pulled off robbery heists and confronted rivals in the boxing ring during his career, but the Hollywood star says his most challenging film yet is playing an ast
'A fearless talent': Andrea Teo, producer of Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, dies at 56, Entertainment News,Ms Andrea Teo, the producer behind the ground-breaking and popular Channel 5 sitcoms Under One Roof and Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, died on Thursday (Aug 25) following a two-year struggle with can
Indian boy shot dead in police crossfire, Asia News,LUCKNOW, India – An eight-year-old boy was shot and killed in police crossfire in northern India, an officer said on Thursday (Jan 18). Madhav Bharadwaj was playing with friends in Uttar Pradesh state when he was shot dead in front of his grandfath
'We're unable to cover the cost': Millennials who left e-commerce scene to sell claypot rice announce closure of hawker stall, Lifestyle News,The life of a hawker is undeniably a hard one and usually, sacrifices have to be made. That was the case for Damien Foo, 31, and Will Chua, 33,
American singer rescued by police after getting lost on his own property, Entertainment News,Kane Brown had to be rescued by the police after getting lost on his own property. The 26-year-old singer admitted via social media that his efforts to explore his 30-acre home with some friends turned into
Man threatened girlfriend with sex video after boozy spending spree with lost debit card, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who prevented his girlfriend from returning a debit card she had found went on a $1,000 spending spree with the plastic and then threatened to release a sex video featuring the
Pakistan names pilots it says shot down Indian warplanes, Asia News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Wednesday (March 6) for the first time named the pilots it says shot down two Indian warplanes last week, in a rare aerial engagement which had ignited fears of an all-out conflict with its nuclear rival. The
Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional, but holds out hope, Asia News,TOKYO – A Tokyo court ruled on Wednesday that a ban on same-sex marriage was constitutional but said the lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights, which plaintiffs welcomed as a st
SAF paramedic who assisted child with breathing difficulties on Scoot flight praised by passenger, Singapore News,Tension was high when a young boy suffered from breathing difficulties during a Scoot flight, around 45 minutes before it was scheduled to land at Changi Airport. However, a paramedic fr
Singapore GE: Singapore Democratic Alliance member taken to hospital after feeling faint during walkabout, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) had a scare during a walkabout in Pasir Ris on Monday night (June 22) when one of its members felt faint and had to be taken t
1 dead as building collapses at Curtin University campus in Australia: Media, World News,SYDNEY – One person died on Tuesday (Oct 13) after part of a building collapsed at a Curtin University campus in Western Australia, with images online also showing a glass ceiling under construction had crashed.
Proportion of youth with Covid-19 triples in 5 months, says WHO, World News,GENEVA – Young people who are hitting nightclubs and beaches are leading a rise in fresh coronavirus cases across the world, with the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 who are infected rising three-fold in about five months,
Massive genome study unlocks secrets of how cancers form, Lifestyle News,A massive, decade-long study sequencing the genomes of dozens of cancers has revealed the secrets of how tumours form and may pave the way for better and more targeted treatment. The Pan-Cancer Project brought together over 1,3
Sons ill from unknown virus before Star Awards, Zoe Tay barely got any sleep, Entertainment News,No one does it like Zoe Tay, truly. She looked like a million bucks at Star Awards last Sunday (April 24), despite barely getting any sleep that week. The reason? Her eldest and youngest sons, Brayden, 1
Rescuers dig for survivors as anger mounts over Italy bridge collapse, World News,Rescuers used diggers to claw through mountains of rubble, calling out in the hope of finding survivors as a desperate search for victims of the viaduct collapse entered its fourth day Friday with up to 20 people still
Meghan says she doesn't do social media for 'self-preservation', World News,Meghan, Britain’s Duchess of Sussex, said on Tuesday she has no social media accounts “for her own self-preservation” and has no idea what is being said about her online. Meghan, who with her husband Prince Ha
Ronaldo says he was close to joining Man City, World News,Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he was close to signing for bitter rivals Manchester City last year but former manager Alex Ferguson asked him not to. Ronaldo said Ferguson persuaded him to re-join United for a second spell a
Captain America protester jailed for almost 6 years under Hong Kong security law, China News,HONG KONG – A Hong Kong activist dubbed Captain America 2.0 for wielding the superhero’s shield at pro-democracy protests was jailed for nearly six years on Thursday (Nov 11) under a national security law, a
Indonesia busts komodo dragon trafficking ring, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian police on Wednesday (March 27) arrested nine men suspected of trafficking komodo dragons as well as other endangered birds and wild cats destined for use in traditional medicines. An Environment Ministry official said it
3 climbers on K2 feared dead, 3 days after they went missing, World News,ISLAMABAD – Pakistani military helicopters continued to search for three missing climbers on the world’s second highest mountain K2 on Monday, as hope of their survival faded rapidly. Muhammad Ali Sadpara, 45, of Pakistan, John
Eternals movie, boasting a diverse cast and Marvel's first deaf role, premieres, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Actors Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek brought Hollywood glamour to the world premiere of Marvel Studios' latest comic book adaptation, Eternals, on Monday (Oct 18). Directed by
Australia may open borders to Asia as it records third day without local Covid-19 case, World News,SYDNEY – Australia is considering opening its borders to Asian countries, including parts of China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday (Nov 10), as Canberra seeks to revive an economy ravage
South Korea to lift most Covid-19 curbs from next week as Omicron wanes, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea said on Friday (April 15) it will drop most Covid-19 pandemic-related restrictions next week, including a midnight curfew on eateries, as the Omicron surge in cases shows signs of waning, although
Football-mad French parents barred from naming baby 'Griezmann Mbappe', Entertainment News,A football-mad couple in south-west France have been barred from naming their son \”Griezmann Mbappe\” after two of the stars of France's World Cup-winning team. A family judge in the central town
Jobless man's mischief caused six vehicles to be destroyed by fire and over $103,000 in damage, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A jobless man, intoxicated after downing several cans of beer, felt the urge to set something on fire, a court heard. Loh Hsien Aik, 33, set the seat of a motorcycle on fir
At least 13 tourists found dead after boat capsizes off central Vietnam, Asia News,HANOI, Feb 26 – At least 13 tourists were found dead and four remained missing after a boat capsized off Vietnam's central coast of Hoi An on Saturday, a city official said. \”We are searching for the missing,\” Ng
Calculative landlord? Tenant moves out after 'contract' demands additional $400 rent during lockdown, Singapore News,The idea of forking out an extra $400 for rent during a lockdown might sound absurd, but for a tenant, it was just one of the many rules his landlord laid out for him after
Say it with sheep? Flock forms syringe shape in Covid-19 jab push, World News,BERLIN – A German campaigner is hoping the emotional appeal of 700 sheep forming the shape of a giant syringe will reach the hearts and minds of people hesitating to take a Covid-19 injection. Germany has lower vaccination
Heart attack risk high with one cigarette a day: study , Health News,Paris – Just one cigarette a day carries nearly half the risk for heart attack and stroke as smoking a full pack of 20, according to a large-scale study published Thursday. \”If someone smokes one cigarette instead of 20 per day, in
Chinese woman loses battle with cancer, husband sends her off with wedding at her funeral, China News,It was a wedding that left guests brimming with tears. A man from Dalian, China, turned a funeral parlour into a wedding venue on Oct 20 to fulfil his wife's final wish. As a montage of the cou
Italy, UK explore possible Covid-19 link to child inflammatory disease, World News,MILAN/LONDON – Italian and British medical experts are investigating a possible link between the coronavirus pandemic and clusters of severe inflammatory disease among infants who are arriving in hospital with high fe
Inter-Korea summit: 2 Koreas aim for agreement to unlock nuclear talks, Asia News,SEOUL – Leaders of South and North Korea plan to announce steps aimed at rekindling stalled nuclear talks and deepening bilateral ties after they meet for a second day of summit talks on Wednesday (Sept 19) in the Nort
Singapore, Malaysia to discuss reopening of border during Muhyiddin's visit on May 4, Singapore News,Political leaders from both sides of the Causeway are expected to discuss the reopening of the border at a meeting in early May, Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said on Monday (A
Putin says no Iron Curtain will close off Russia's economy, World News,LONDON – President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 9) that no Iron Curtain would fall over the Russian economy despite the sanctions imposed by the West because Moscow would not close itself off from the world like the
Paris Jackson slams reports of suicide attempt, Entertainment News,Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael, struck down rumours that she attempted suicide Saturday, assailing \”liars\” in an expletive-laden tweet. Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-y
Not cool: Former delivery man lost $16,900 investing in aircon company, now taken to small claims court, Singapore News,A man is being taken to small claims court after his partner in an air-conditioning company \”disappeared\” after receiving a client’s money. Stomp contributor Lee met his future bus
Quan Yifeng hospitalised for infection after getting stung by bug while filming, Singapore News,Local celebrity Quan Yifeng posted up two photos of her swollen right leg on her Facebook page on Friday night (Feb 9) at around 8pm. In her post, she wrote that her limb had became swollen to the point i
Mother and daughter found dead at foot of block on second day of CNY, Singapore News,A woman and her five-year-old daughter were found dead at the foot of a block in Toh Guan estate in Jurong East on Wednesday. Ms Siivashinni Johanan, 29, a private nurse, and her daughter Chiryllanyaa Ganesan, who h
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 harder to identify, found in 5 African nations: WHO , World News,JOHANNESBURG — The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron has been found in five African countries, a World Health Organisation scientist said on Thursday (Feb 3), adding she was concerned about the development because sa
'Closed loop' Olympians celebrate unusual Valentine's Day at Beijing Games, China News,YANQING, China – Valentine's Day is normally about personally delivered romantic gestures and passionate kisses but Olympians at the \”closed-loop\” Beijing Games have had to be creative to expre
Bendemeer coffee shop tables set alight; man, 72, arrested, Singapore News,Hawkers in a coffee shop in Bendemeer were shocked to find burnt tables when they turned up for work yesterday morning. The police said they were alerted to a case of mischief by fire at Block 27 Bendemeer Road at about 3.30a
Japan finance minister declines to say whether government intervened to prop up yen, Money News,TOKYO – Japanese currency authorities declined on Monday (Oct 24) to confirm whether the government had intervened in the currency market on Friday, signalling their determination to engage in a war of ne
Brazil loses 'one million football pitches' worth of forest, World News,SAO PAULO – Deforestation in Brazil has reached such epic proportions that an area equivalent to one million football pitches was lost in just one year, Greenpeace said. Between August 2017 and July 2018, deforestation
Sumatran tiger kills Indonesian farmer, injures tourist, Asia News,JAKARTA – An endangered Sumatran Tiger has mauled to death an Indonesian farmer and seriously injured a domestic tourist, a conservation official said on Monday (Nov 18). The fatal attack happened Sunday at the farmer's coffee p
Boy in Malaysia dies after getting run over and dragged for 10m by mum in car, Malaysia News,A three-year-old boy was killed after his mother allegedly ran him over, and dragged him for about 10 metres during an accident. The incident happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday (Feb 14) outside the woma
WHO: More than 6,000 monkeypox cases reported, emergency meeting set, World News,LONDON – More than 6,000 cases of monkeypox have now been reported from 58 countries in the current outbreak, the World Health Organisation said. The UN agency will reconvene a meeting of the committee that will advise
A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible, World News,This year's Nobel Peace Prize could go to green campaigner Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement to highlight the link between environmental damage and the threat to peace and security, experts
Student shot by Hong Kong police urges voter turnout at Sunday elections, Asia News,HONG KONG – A 21-year-old Hong Kong student shot by police during street protests called Saturday (Nov 23) on voters to come out in force to cast their ballots in weekend elections to \”earn more democracy\”. The semi-
What Led Mohammed “Jordan Boy” Bin Mahmoud To A Martial Arts Career, Asia News,Mohammed “Jordan Boy” Bin Mahmoud has a big goal for his ONE Championship debut. On Friday, 7 December, the Malaysian will square off against Stergos “Greek Dynamite” Mikkios in a Muay Thai bantamweight match-up on the pr
Kukubird, the fashion brand, rides on Singapore interest by offering 'special', Singapore News,We wish we could spare you the slang generally considered crude in Singapore, but the saga seems to have wings. Kukubird, the fashion brand from the UK that shares an unfortunate name with our lo
Sleeping on the floor – SEA Games off to horror-show start for football players, Asia News,MANILA – Football players sleeping on the floor or stranded at the airport, transport hiccups and handwritten fixture lists, not enough drinking water and food unfit for athletes – the Philippines' hostin
Disease that killed millions of China's pigs poses global threat, World News,CHICAGO – Bettie the beagle, a detector dog for US Customs and Border Protection, picked up the scent of pork on a woman arriving from China at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Soon the dog's hand
Mexican authorities find 29 bodies in a hundred plastic bags, World News,MEXICO CITY – Mexican authorities said on Tuesday they had found 29 bodies, packed in more than a hundred plastic bags, dumped in a clandestine grave in the violent western state of Jalisco. Murders in Mexico jumped to the high
Australia tells Singtel-owned Optus to pay cost of replacing hacked ID documents, World News,SYDNEY – Australian telecoms giant Optus must pay the cost of replacing the passports and drivers licences of millions of customers whose personal information was stolen in one of the country's biggest
Thailand volunteers to host Trump-Kim summit, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Tuesday (April 24) volunteered to host the hotly-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as speculation swirls about the venue. \”Thailand is ready to facilitate and host th
'Captain Marvel' stars roll out female-led action flick in London, Entertainment News,LONDON – Marvel Studios brought its first female-led superhero movie to London on Wednesday, where the stars of Captain Marvel said they hoped to inspire with a different kind of action flick. Oscar winne
US lead others in walkout of Apec talks over Russia's Ukraine invasion, Asia News,BANGKOK – Representatives of the United States and several other nations walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok on Saturday (May 21) to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials sai
Fears of rapist working in New Zealand Parliament, World News,WELLINGTON – The lawmaker in charge of New Zealand's Parliament said he fears that a rapist is stalking the building's corridors, after an inquiry exposed the toxic work culture that staffers endure. Speaker Trevor Mallard on We
Orangutans saved as Malaysia foils high-seas smuggling bid, Malaysia News,A pair of young orangutans, baby crocodiles and rare birds were among over 400 animals rescued from a boat off Malaysia as they were being smuggled from neighbouring Indonesia, officials said Monday. Three suspected Indonesian
Upper East Coast landed property launched for sale with $26 million asking price, Business Wires News,A freehold landed residential site in Upper East Coast has gone on the market with an asking price of S$26 million, the sole marketing agent said on Monday. The land price works out to S$914 per squ
'Not enough time to get out': Laos village caught in burst dam deluge, Asia News,KOKHONG, Laos – The first warning came at 4.00 p.m., one hour later the water started to flow through the village, and by late evening it was a torrent. Inpon Sivatan was at home on Monday afternoon when the v
Spectators may attend Beijing 2022 test events, organisers say, China News,BEIJING – Spectators may be invited to attend Beijing 2022 Olympic test events, organisers said on Monday (Oct 4), in a possible indication of what to expect at next year's Winter Games. Beijing 2022 officials, however,
13-year-old drove pickup that collided with van killing 9 in Texas: NTSB, World News,A 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that collided with a van in Texas, killing nine people, including six members of a New Mexico college's men's and women's golf team and a coach, the US Natio
Is James Corden replacing Ellen as host of the scandal-plagued Ellen DeGeneres show?, Entertainment News,As The Ellen DeGeneres Show becomes increasingly embroiled in scandal, James Corden, host of CBS' Late Late Show, is reportedly in talks to replace her. Citing an insider, The Sun reported o
Woman and son locked out of Yishun flat by landlord, forced to spend night in stairwell, Singapore News,A woman and her son allegedly spent the night in a stairwell on Wednesday (April 6) after they were locked out of the house by their landlord. They had just moved in on March 20. Yu, a 51-year-old
Maryland man denied bail in newsroom rampage that killed 5, World News,ANNAPOLIS – A Maryland man charged with rampaging through a newsroom in Annapolis with a pump-action shotgun and killing five people was denied bail on Friday (June 29) after one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in US hist
MOE to take action against Instagram account targeting JC girls, Singapore News,The Ministry of Education (MOE) has said it will take action against an Instagram account which targets girls from junior colleges. The account in question, SgJCBabes, was created last year and posts pictures of female s
Winterwear brand Canada Goose under fresh fire in China over no-return policies, China News,BEIJING – China's top consumer protection organisation has warned Canada Goose Holdings against \”bullying\” customers in China with its return policies, just three months after the winterwear brand was fi
Keith Richards sorry for recommending Mick Jagger vasectomy, Entertainment News,The Rolling Stones have been rocking together for a half century but the legendary tensions between Keith Richards and Mick Jagger look to be very much alive. Richards apologised Wednesday to his bandmate after the guita
Rebel Wilson's life changed dramatically since 35kg weight loss, Entertainment News,Rebel Wilson's life has changed \”dramatically\” since she lost weight. The 41-year-old actress has admitted to feeling much better about life since her 77-pound (35kg) weight loss. Rebel shared: \”It's c
Indonesians urged to defy Valentine's Day celebrations as love police carry out raids, Asia News,Valentine's Day wasn't getting much love in the world's biggest Muslim majority nation Thursday as Indonesian authorities urged amorous couples to call it quits and carried out raids
Kim Kardashian West: I have a good relationship with Donald Trump, Entertainment News,Kim Kardashian West has a \”good relationship\” with US President Donald Trump. The 39-year-old reality TV star has recently been campaigning for prison reforms in the United States, and Kim has revealed she is curre
'We need to get married': More Kim Seon-ho messages to ex-girlfriend leaked, showing his love and commitment to her, Entertainment News,They're known for tailing celebrities and exposing their romances, but Korean media outlet Dispatch is now intent on revealing the truth behind one K
Ryan Reynolds has been seeking advice from David Beckham about his football team, Entertainment News,The 45-year-old actor co-owns Wrexham AFC with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, and Ryan admits that he's been trying to tap-in to David's football knowledge sinc
Bentley driver, 26, arrested for crashing into motorcycle while overtaking vehicles on CTE, Singapore News,In mere seconds, a Bentley switching lanes on the Central Expressway (CTE) got into an accident on April 18. Dashcam footage showed the luxury car speeding up as it overtook a lorry in the midd
'Shouldn't depend on Singaporeans': Viral post of empty KSL City in JB sparks online debate, Lifestyle News,Thanks to the pandemic, it has been over a year since many of us have stepped foot into Malaysia and many of us Singaporeans definitely miss visiting our next-door neighbour. Un
Sonia of Jayesslee posts touching tribute video to late grandpa who was Korean war veteran , Entertainment News,Since admitting to splitting with her ex-husband Andy Yang in May, Korean-Australian singer Sonia Lee has refrained from posting much about her family on Instagram, until yesterday (Aug 26
Australia pilots hit by lasers during South China Sea flights: Media report, World News,SYDNEY – Australian navy pilots were hit by lasers during flights in the hotly contested South China Sea, the national broadcaster reported on Wednesday (May 29), with informal Chinese militia vessels believed to
Philippines hunts for dozens missing after its deadliest typhoon this year, Asia News,MANILA – Police and soldiers in the Philippines searched for dozens of people still missing on Thursday (Nov 12) after Typhoon Vamco killed at least 39 people and caused some of the worst flooding in years in the c
A whale with words: Orca mimics human speech, World News,Her head above water, Wikie the killer whale looks at the human trainer next to her pool, listens, then loudly vocalises: \”Hello.\” It is not a perfect imitation, but, astonishingly, recognisable. It is the first scientific demonstration of an
Dining in would have to wait, here's why, Singapore News,Singapore might be exiting the circuit breaker on June 2, but the country's three-phase reopening would mean those planning to dine in at eateries would have to wait for at least another month. Maintaining a degree of restrictions on
Huawei's US research arm sends workers packing, World News,SANTA CLARA – Futurewei Technologies Inc, the US research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, began laying off workers on Monday (July 22), according to employees including one who spoke to Reuters as he left the company
Facial recognition push at India airports raises privacy concerns, Digital News,The launch of facial recognition technology at two Indian airports and plans to place it in police stations have stoked fears over privacy and increased surveillance among human rights groups in the country. The \”paperle
Fire breaks out at Defu Lane workshop; man says spray-painting motor exploded, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A fire broke out at a vehicle workshop along Defu Lane 12, near Bartley Road East, on Friday evening. No injuries were reported. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said in a Facebook post
Men exit Audi to attack driver of Malaysia-registered car near Tuas Checkpoint, Singapore News,Two men on a Singapore-registered Audi got into an altercation with the driver of a Malaysia-registered Hyundai during a road dispute near Tuas Checkpoint on Thursday (July 12). The Hyundai driver was \”phy
Secondary school student admits to placing pinhole camera in toilet, recording female schoolmate, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Hoping to film his schoolmates using the toilet, he entered one of the female toilets in his secondary school and placed a black pen fixed with a pinhole camera on the door of
Rui En is relieved she finally contracted Covid-19, Entertainment News,SINGAPORE – Actress Rui En said she tested positive for Covid-19 last week but that her symptoms \”were incredibly mild\”. In an Instagram post on Sunday (Feb 13) evening, she said she was \”blessed that it's Omicron and not De
Man arrested for series of underwear theft in Tampines: 2,500 undergarments seized by police, Singapore News,A 41-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of theft of undergarments in Tampines. Stomp earlier reported on an incident where a man, who is believed to be a
More than half of stallholders at Toa Payoh kopitiam pull out after rent doubles, Singapore News,Faced with a doubling of their rental fees under a new management, more than half the stalls at a coffeeshop in Toa Payoh decided not to renew their contracts. According to Shin Min Daily News on Saturda
12 workers killed by wall collapse at India salt factory, Asia News,NEW DELHI — 12 workers at an Indian salt factory were killed on Wednesday (May 18) when a 3-metre high wall collapsed on them, government officials said. The incident took place in the town of Morbi in the western state of Gujarat.
Michelle Yeoh: I had to learn to fall before I could fly, Entertainment News,Michelle Yeoh says she had to learn to \”fall\” before she could \”fly\”. The 60-year-old actress studied at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and had hoped to become a ballet dancer until an injury scuppered her plans \”pers
Pussycat Dolls announce reunion tour 10 years after split, Entertainment News,LONDON – The Pussycat Dolls are reforming for a reunion tour kicking off in Dublin next year, the American girl band said on Thursday. A decade after they split, the group – originally formed as a burlesque dance troupe an
TikTok user says salon charged her $88 to trim her fringe after offering her free hair services, Singapore News,Sponsorships don't always mean free. TikTok user Amanda01wong found this out during a recent trip to a hair salon that had reached out to her to offer her \”hair services\” in exchange
Auxiliary police officer jailed 9 months for stealing $23,000 meant for ATMs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Instead of safeguarding the monies meant for automated teller machines (ATMs), an auxiliary police officer stole $23,000, hiding most of the stash under his bed. Former Aetos Security Management
South Korean police chief apologises amid outrage over death of adopted child, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea’s police chief apologised on Wednesday amid an outpouring of grief and anger over the death of an adopted child in a country with a long history of adoption both domestically and abroad. The
NFT marketplace Cent suspends most sales, citing 'rampant' fakes and plagiarism, Digital News,LONDON – The platform which sold an NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet for US$2.9 million (S$3.91 million) has halted most transactions because people were selling tokens of content that did no
Wounded NSF who went AWOL and fled from police arrested in Woodlands, Singapore News,A full-time national serviceman (NSF) who is wanted by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and fled from police while bleeding from his left thigh on Sunday (Jan 20) has been arrested. The police told Stomp that the 22
Singapore coronavirus cases could burst hopes for Hong Kong travel bubble, Singapore News,A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore set to open on May 26 has a \”high chance\” of being postponed, a Hong Kong official said on Friday (May 14), which would be the second time the plan to allow visit
'I want to spread positivity': Meet the SAF officer who volunteered to document migrant workers' fight against Covid-19, Singapore News,While \”not in my backyard\” syndrome is sadly still common in Singapore, this career soldier is countering the vitriol against migrant workers, one Fa
For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors, World News,At least one running argument among cat lovers is now over: Whiskers, Lucy and Tigger are definitely better off staying indoors, scientists reported Wednesday. Pet cats allowed outdoors, in fact, are nearly three times as likely to become in
Thai PM says coronavirus impact may last another 9 months, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand may see the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic spread over another nine months, the country's prime minister said on Tuesday (May 5), as disruption from the global crisis drags on tourism and dome
Faltering voice, head down, Korean Air daughter appears for police questioning, Asia News,SEOUL – With a faltering voice and her head down, the youngest daughter of Korean Air Lines' chairman apologised on Tuesday for a recent angry outburst as she made her first appearance for questioning by p
'It was time': Lindsay Lohan returns to Hollywood with first major movie role in almost 10 years, Entertainment News,Lindsay Lohan felt \”it was time\” to return to Hollywood. The 36-year-old actress stars in Netflix's Falling for Christmas – which marks her first major movie role in al
Britney Spears' father petitioning to end her conservatorship after 13 years, Entertainment News,Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, is petitioning to end her conservatorship after 13 years. The Lucky hitmaker is edging nearer to claiming a major legal victory in her lengthy legal battle
Former HDB director gets jail, fine after secretly filming nude men in locker rooms, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former director with the Housing Board (HDB) was on Friday (Sept 9) sentenced to two weeks' jail and a fine of $31,600 after he unlawfully used his mobile phone to record videos of
4 killed in California backyard shooting: Police , World News,Four people were shot dead and six others wounded while watching a football game in the backyard of a central California home on Sunday, police said. Police were called to the scene after at least one person opened fire into a crowd of ab
Man kills supermarket cashier over Covid-19 mask-wearing dispute in US, World News,DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA – A supermarket cashier in the state of Georgia in the United States was shot and killed by a customer on Monday (June 14) in a dispute over the wearing of a face mask before the gunman was woun
Bomb kills 3 Vietnamese tourists, guide near Giza pyramids, World News,Three Vietnamese holidaymakers and an Egyptian tour guide were killed Friday when a roadside bomb blast hit their bus as it travelled close to the Giza pyramids outside Cairo, officials said. A statement by the public prosecutor&
Australia enlists NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal on Indigenous reform, World News,SYDNEY – Former US basketball star Shaquille O'Neal will help Australia's new government implement reforms for an Indigenous voice to parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday (Aug 27) sa
Jenna Ortega felt pressure playing Wednesday Addams, Entertainment News,Jenna Ortega felt under pressure playing Wednesday Addams. The 20-year-old actress plays the central character in Wednesday, Netflix's new comedy-horror series, and Jenna has admitted that she felt under some pressure playi
United Airlines pilot makes mayday call, lands safely in Sydney, World News,SYDNEY – A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles landed safely in Sydney on Thursday morning (Sept 4) after its pilot made a mayday call due to low fuel reserves. \”No passengers were at risk at any time,\” a spokeswoman for
Coronavirus patients in Wuhan keep spirits up with dancing, China News,WUHAN – With elaborate hand movements and swinging steps, medical staff in full protective body suits, gloves and masks led coronavirus patients at a makeshift hospital in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in a dance earlier this
Tokyo to further relax coronavirus curbs on Monday, governor says, Asia News,TOKYO – Curbs in Japan's capital of Tokyo to contain the coronavirus are to be eased further from Monday (June 1), Governor Yuriko Koike said, citing the recommendation of an advisory panel. Cram schools, gyms, and the
Poop at hand, Bill Gates backs China's toilet revolution, China News,BEIJING – As one of the world's richest men and most active philanthropists, Bill Gates usually has his hands full. Just not with poop. So it came as a surprise when the founder of Microsoft brandished a jar of human wast
Ethiopian Airlines CEO lists many nationalities killed in crash; pilot reported 'difficulties', World News,ADDIS ABABA – An Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed on Sunday was carrying passengers from more than 30 countries, the airline's chief executive officer Tewolde GebreMariam to
Indonesia official says Covid-19 vaccines help Jakarta reach 'herd immunity', Asia News,JAKARTA – Weeks after the Delta variant of the coronavirus ripped through Jakarta, the Indonesian capital has reached 'herd immunity', the city's deputy governor said, ahead of an expecte
Two injured as elderly Japanese driver ploughs into kids, Asia News,TOKYO – An elderly driver drove her vehicle into a group of children in western Japan on Thursday (June 13), police said, the latest in a string of similar, often fatal, car accidents caused by old drivers. Two children were injured
Wife of North Korea's Kim makes first public appearance in a year, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s wife, Ri Sol Ju, appeared in state media for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday (Feb 17), joining her husband at a concert on one of the country’s biggest holidays
Malaysian emergency services, volunteers rescue 21,000 from flooding, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Hard-pressed Malaysian emergency services, reinforced by civilian volunteers, on Sunday (Dec 19) rescued 21,000 people displaced by flooding from torrential rain in seven states, officials and voluntee
'She told him to go back to his country': Woman curses man for not wearing mask properly, rages at other MRT train passengers, Singapore News,A woman went on an angry tirade and shouted at commuters on a train. The trigger? She was upset at a man for not wearing his mask properly. Stomp co
Courtney Love recalls how Johnny Depp saved her and her daughter's life, Entertainment News,Courtney Love has recalled how Johnny Depp once saved her life. The Hole frontwoman insisted she didn't want to make \”judgements\” amid the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's ongoing defamation ca
Instagram takes on YouTube with IGTV, its new long-form video feature, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Instagram said Wednesday (June 20) it now has more than one billion active users, as it unveiled a new long-form video feature in a bid to attract \”creators\” like those on YouTube. It becomes the four
Male teacher admits to molesting several teenage boys from uniformed group CCA, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A male secondary school teacher in charge of a uniformed group CCA molested one of its teenage members in 2015 before telling the 14-year-old boy: \”Play play only. Don't tell any teacher.\”
A Chinese farmer couldn't fly a plane, so he built one, China News,BEIJING – When a Chinese garlic farmer's dream of flying an airplane didn't pan out, he decided to build one instead. The full-scale replica of the Airbus A320 built by farmer Zhu Yue is now nearly finished, permanentl
Justin Bieber claims Kanye West 'crossed a line' with recent comments about wife Hailey, Entertainment News,Justin Bieber thinks Kanye West 'crossed a line' with his recent comments about his wife Hailey. The 28-year-old pop star is said to be angry with Kanye, 45, after he recen
Tight squeeze for Hong Kong's young professionals, Asia News,As housing prices spiral in Hong Kong, young professionals are living in ever-shrinking spaces, with box-like \”nano-flats\” and co-shares touted as fashionable solutions. Blocks of sleek miniature apartments packed with mod cons are sp
Nicholas Tse's sister has a baby girl, but who's the father?, Entertainment News,Guess what? Jennifer Tse's now a mum. The Hong Kong model-actress announced on Instagram that her daughter has turned 100 days old by posting a photo of the baby grasping her finger. In the post, the 36-y
Crypto and gaming collide in high-risk 'play-to-earn' economies, Digital News,Jarindr Thitadilaka says he made as much as USD$2,000 (S$2,730) a month last year from his collection of digital pets, which he would breed and send into battle to win cryptocurrencies. The 28-year-old from Bangk
Arnold Schwarzenegger described seeing his son Patrick's sex scene as 'an experience and a half', Entertainment News,The 'Terminator' legend's ex-wife Maria Shriver warned him about the steamy scene, but the Hollywood legend – who also has Katherine, 30, Christina, 28,
'Funny, but a little disturbing': Dr Tan Cheng Bock on being the subject of deepfake videos, Digital News,By now, you might have been tickled (or horrified) by a video making its rounds on local social media: 16 prominent Singaporean political figures seemingly singing in unison to a Japan
5 teens dead in Polish escape room fire, World News,WARSAW – Five teenage girls died and one man was seriously injured on Friday (Jan 4) after a fire broke out in a room where they playing an escape game, in the northern Polish city of Koszalin, officials said. \”The victims of this tragedy are 15-ye
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study, Health News,A few hours a week of light exercise — walking the dog, puttering about in the garden — lower the risk of death in older men, even if workouts are brief, researchers said Tuesday. Their findings, reported in the British Journal
Taliban order Afghan women to cover faces again, Asia News,KABUL – Afghanistan's Taliban government ordered women on Saturday to cover their faces in public, a return to a signature policy of their past hardline rule and an escalation of restrictions that are causing anger at home and abroad. A
South Korea's Yoon suggests 'audacious' economic plan if North Korea abandons nukes, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's new president, Yoon Suk-yeol, said on Tuesday (May 10) that North Korea's weapons programmes pose a threat but that he is ready to provide an \”audacious\” econ
Chinese movie star pleads not guilty to sexual assault in Australia, World News,SYDNEY – Chinese movie actor Gao Yunxiang and a producer pleaded not guilty in an Australian court on Friday (Jan 25) to charges of sexual assault, setting the course for a trial later this year, a court official said. G
Russia thanks 'real friend' Jack Ma for gift of a million masks, World News,MOSCOW – Russia has received more than a million masks and 200,000 coronavirus testing kits as a gift from Chinese billionaire businessman Jack Ma, its Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Calling Ma \”a real friend\”,
US tourist killed on remote Indian island barred to visitors, Asia News,PORT BLAIR – An American visitor to one of the islands in India's remote Andaman and Nicobar chain has been killed by a community of hunter-gatherers who live there isolated from the outside world, two police officials said
Liam Payne's mother hit him for his 'soft-core porn' photos, Entertainment News,Liam Payne's mother gave him \”a clip around the ear\” when she saw his racy underwear campaign. The 26-year-old singer stars in the Hugo Boss ads with Victoria's Secret model Stella Maxwell but Li
Thanks for the memories: Bus enthusiasts gather in Bukit Panjang, waving farewell to bus 971 on its last legs, Singapore News,While some Singaporeans gather in line to buy a new watch, others do so, albeit in smaller numbers and under less rowdy circumstances, to bid and wave farewell to a bus servi
Pierre Cardin, father of fashion branding, dies at 98, World News,PARIS – French couturier Pierre Cardin, who made his name by selling designer clothes to the masses, and his fortune by being the first to exploit that name as a brand for selling everything from cars to perfume, died on Tuesday (Dec
Stephanie Beatriz hates how bisexual people are sometimes portrayed on TV, Entertainment News,Stephanie Beatriz came out as bisexual in 2016, but she resents how various shows have peddled myths about the community over the years. Reflecting on her experience of watching one particular episode of Se
WHO says global rise in Covid-19 cases is 'tip of the iceberg', World News,Figures showing a global rise in Covid-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday (March 15), warning natio
ABB's robots to meet post pandemic demand for workforce that never gets sick, Digital News,ZURICH – ABB unveiled two additions to its robot family on Wednesday (Feb 24) which the Swiss engineering company expects will tap into increased demand for automated production after the Covid-19 crisis.
Hong Kong's financial sector faces talent crunch as expats head for the exit, China News,HONG KONG – Late last year, Tania Sibree quit her well-paid job as a financial services lawyer in Hong Kong and returned to Australia rather than live a moment longer with the city's strict coronavirus
Taiwan's Covid-19 cases reach plateau: Government, Asia News,TAIPEI – The Covid-19 pandemic in Taiwan has reached a plateau, with cases at a high but stable level, the government said on Friday, as it maintained a policy of gradually easing restrictions and letting the island live with the viru
WHO begins shipping Chinese vaccines Sinovac and Sinopharm despite some misgivings, World News,The World Health Organisation's pandemic programme plans to ship 100 million doses of the Sinovac and Sinopharm Covid-19 shots by the end of next month, mostly to Africa and Asia, in its first deliver
Ex-student kills 17 in shooting spree at Florida high school, World News,PARKLAND, Florida – A 19-year-old gunman returned to a Florida high school where he had once been expelled for disciplinary reasons and opened fire with an assault-style rifle on Wednesday, killing 17 people before he was arres
Man who had penis on arm for 6 years asks Kate Beckinsale out on date, Entertainment News,A man who had a penis on his arm for six years has asked Kate Beckinsale out on a date. Malcolm McDonald's member fell off after he contracted an infection in 2010 and a replacement crafted by doctors had
Co-producer Lewis Hamilton says he will not appear in Brad Pitt F1 film, Entertainment News,BAKU- Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on Friday said he would not appear in a film starring Brad Pitt based on Formula One that the Mercedes racer is co-producing as he does not want it to flop. Appl
Marina Bay beckons as Singapore gears up for 'Davos in Asia', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Once part of daily life for Singapore, conferences in the era of Covid-19 are a meticulously planned operation in the global business hub, which is due to host ‘Davos in Asia” in May. After safety mars
Ang Mo Kio family endures leaky ceiling for 3 years despite numerous repairs, Singapore News,When it rains, it pours. For one long-suffering family in Ang Mo Kio, what started out as a ceiling leak in their kitchen soon took over the rest of their home. Three years and numerous repairs later, the ce
Stefer Rahardian is inspired daily by the memory of his late brother, Asia News,Stefer Rahardian lost his father when he was just 5 years of age. An argument ensued between his father and his mother, leading to his father walking out. He never returned. “He just left, and never came back. He did not
Facebook rejects co-founder's call for breakup, Digital News,Facebook Inc quickly rejected a call from co-founder Chris Hughes on Thursday to split the world’s largest social media company in three, while lawmakers urged the U.S. Justice Department to launch an antitrust investigation. Facebook
Malaysia says it won't compromise on demands for Myanmar progress, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia does not want Myanmar's junta chief to attend an upcoming Southeast Asian leaders' summit if he fails to honour his commitment to a peace plan, its foreign minister said on Friday
32-year-old man snags 5-room Bishan flat for $1.07m, Money News,It took just three days, after viewing what would be his future home, for Wong Jing Yean, 32, to place a bid of $1.07 million — the highest bid for the Bishan HDB flat — on April 7. The unit is one of the 480 in Natura Loft, a Design, B
New York to welcome back fully vaccinated revellers for New Year's Eve, World News,NEW YORK – New York City's Times Square will once again fill with revellers ringing in the new year on Dec 31, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday (Nov 16), but only if they are fully vaccinated agains
Parents in Singapore shocked by preschool workbook depicting animal cruelty, Singapore News,A preschool assignment with a depiction of animal cruelty has shocked parents in Singapore. But even though the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) is aware of this, there is not much they can do about
Crocs were once vegetarians, but it was just a phase, World News,Crocodiles are sometimes described as living fossils for their close resemblance to their forebears who roamed the Earth during the age of the dinosaurs. But if you happened to find yourself a time machine that sent you back to the Mes
High-tech Japan uses AI in composing song to welcome Pope Francis, Digital News,Few aspects of life escape the high-tech touch in cutting-edge Japan, including an official song written to welcome Pope Francis when he visits the country from Saturday (Nov 23). Written by Mr Jun Inoue, the song, \”Prot
Morning exercise, short breaks from sitting lower high blood pressure, Health News,Combining 30 minutes of morning exercise with short walking breaks throughout the day may help control blood pressure, an Australian study suggests. Adding three-minute walking breaks to disrupt prolonged periods of s
Jo Nattawut on the man who kick-started his career, Asia News,Striking ace “Smokin” Jo Nattawut is preparing to play a starring role in the co-main event of ONE: HEROES OF HONOR on Friday, 20 April in Manila. But things could have worked out very differently. Nattawut first took up Muay Thai as a 10
