Malaysian student's accident in Woodlands leaves him with multiple fractures and an exorbitant hospital bill, Singapore News,Just days after arriving in Singapore, a Malaysian student met with an accident in Woodlands, leaving him with multiple fractures and an exorbitant hospital bill. Mr Luo
Kanye West claims he will one day be US president, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Rapper Kanye West on Thursday (Oct 24) said he one day would helm the Oval Office, a left-field suggestion made during a lengthy interview that touched on subjects from porn to Donald Trump. Hours before the long-antici
China blacklists former AC Milan owner over unpaid debt, China News,The former Chinese owner of AC Milan has been added to China's blacklist of untrustworthy individuals over millions of dollars in unpaid debt, according to a local court, which ordered that his passport be confiscated. Li Yongh
Man in India bites snake that bit him, Asia News,An Indian man who was bitten by a snake got his revenge on the reptile by biting it back and killing it, the man's father said on Monday. The man, Raj Kumar, was relaxing at home, enjoying a drink on Sunday, when a snake slithered into his house
What is De Quervain's Syndrome? | Health Plus, Health News,De Quervain's syndrome is an inflammation of the tendons that join your thumb and wrist. Pain in the thumb side of the wrist is the primary symptom, as this is where the tendons pass through a constrictive tunnel known in medical t
'My life is boring now': Raybe Oh on recovery after Tanjong Pagar crash, Singapore News,These days, Raybe Oh spends her time indoors as much as possible. After suffering burns to about 80 per cent of her body in a fiery crash last year, the 26-year-old told CNA in an interview yesterday (J
Twitter sues Elon Musk to make him complete $62 billion deal, Digital News,Twitter Inc sued Elon Musk on Tuesday (July 13) for violating the US$44 billion (S$62 billion) deal to buy the social media platform and asked a Delaware court to order the world’s richest person to complete the merger at the
What's it like as head chef of Singapore's trendiest F&B chain, PS Cafe?, Lifestyle News,If you’re into Sunday brunches, you would probably be familiar with PS Cafe. They’re most known for their swanky (and very Instagram-able) outlet at Harding Road, Dempsey, and for popularising truffle
Gatekeeper at Japan's 'Suicide Forest' hopes music can save lives, Asia News,From his hut on the edge of Japan's \”Suicide Forest\”, Kyochi Watanabe blasts John Lennon's \”Imagine\” into the night — hoping that music can lift people from their despair before it's too late.
Unhappy homebuyer uses brand-new KL condo unit as rage room, trashes it for not being luxurious enough, Malaysia News,Much rage, very drama. A man unhappy with the alleged sub-standard quality of his brand-new serviced apartment vented his frustration the only way he knew how – by taking a sledgeham
Keyboard warriors criticise fireman for fumbling with fire hydrant in Bedok fire, other netizens defend him, Singapore News,It's much easier to talk the talk behind the veil of anonymity and the confines of a keyboard. That much was clear when a firefighter received criticism online for seeming
Teacher asks boy, 6, to 'keep his camera off' after his disability drew hurtful remarks during online class, Lifestyle News,Children can be outspoken and curious by nature as they try to understand the world. Unfortunately, there are times when their unfiltered honesty can end up hurting s
Kraven The Hunter casts West Side Story's Ariana DeBose as Calypso, Entertainment News,West Side Story star Ariana DeBose has joined the cast of Sony’s Kraven the Hunter movie. DeBose will play Calypso in the upcoming superhero action-adventure starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Calypso is a voodoo
Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile launches Aug 4 in Japan, global release pending, Digital News,Fans of the Elric brothers, take note, the smartphone game that is Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile finally has a release date. Square Enix has set an Aug 4 launch for the game in Japan, which follows after a round of
'Very strong' typhoon Trami churns towards Japan, Asia News,TOKYO – A large, very strong typhoon churned towards Japan on Friday (Sept 28), with the weather agency warning the storm would rip through the nation over the weekend, bringing violent winds and torrential rain. Typhoon Trami, pa
Jet Li's daughter Jada reveals long history of anxiety and depression, suffering relapse now, Entertainment News,Can Covid-19 impact one's mental health? According to Jet Li's daughter Jada, the answer is 'yes' and it's something she hopes people can ruminate on, especi
Children in Singapore more anxious about exams than Covid-19, survey reveals, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Children in Singapore are more anxious about examinations than they are about Covid-19, a survey has found. Seven in 10 children feel negatively about upcoming school exams – \”angry\”, \”worried\” o
Liposuction, breast augmentation and Botox use up in US, World News,The number of surgical or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are up in the United States, but trends are changing towards scalpel-free techniques such as the use of Botox, according to figures out Monday. There were more than 17
Singapore's first smart carpark at NTU automatically captures plate numbers and bills users, Digital News,SINGAPORE – After registering on an app, visitors to Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Jurong campus will no longer have to think about where or how to pay their parking fees. E
8 unique places to visit in Malaysia that'll make you forget about Kuala Lumpur, Lifestyle News,You don't have to go far to get away. Just across the causeway, these Malaysian cities make for unconventional vacays. 1. GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xyAHhoRs3
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers arrested as tensions soar, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong police said Saturday (Nov 9) they have arrested three pro-democracy lawmakers over a brawl in parliament, deepening the city's crisis a day after the death of a student sent tensions soaring. The intern
Unexpected and sneaky things that can make you gain weight, Lifestyle News,You know that eating junk food and not exercising are obvious causes of weight gain. You might be very conscious about your diet, skip supper, and even manage to work out a few times each week. Yet, in spite of all your consc
Netflix's Bling Empire star Jaime Xie: Fashion influencer, champion equestrian, and reality-TV newbie, Entertainment News,If you haven’t already heard, Netflix ‘s new reality series Bling Empire — dubbed Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl — drops today. The eight-part series follows a group of
'Sometimes when I see blood I'm a little queasy': First-timer Rui En donates blood with fan club to celebrate milestone, Entertainment News,Rui En has found a way to give back to the community amid her Instagram milestone celebrations. In three separate Instagram posts yesterday (Oct
How engineers are straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa, World News,PISA, ITALY – \”It's still straightening,\” said engineer Roberto Cela, gazing at the Leaning Tower of Pisa gleaming in the autumn sunshine of northern Italy. \”And many years will have to pass before it stops.\” The gravitationa
Tips to create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, Lifestyle News,June is internationally recognised as Global Pride Month. But beyond rainbow coloured designs and virtual festivals to celebrate the LGBTQ movement, it is also a reminder to embrace diversity in the workplace. There are several
Zelenskiy says no ceasefire without recovering land lost to Russia, World News,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said a ceasefire with Russia without reclaiming lost territories would only prolong the war, according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Friday (July 22) He warned tha
Turkey's Erdogan emerges victorious from elections, wins new powers, World News,ISTANBUL – Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Monday from his biggest electoral challenge in a decade and a half, giving him the sweeping, executive powers he has long sought and extending his grip o
'Quarantine Diaries' sitcom makes fun of Spanish women's coronavirus struggles, World News,A new Spanish sitcom about life under coronavirus lockdown shows how women are juggling parenting, work and housekeeping in one of the worst-hit countries – with a humorous twist. \”Quarantine Di
Gunman opens fire during Seattle rush hour; two killed, two wounded, World News,Two people in Seattle were killed and two others critically injured when a gunman opened fire on two motorists and a Metro bus, then caused a collision as he tried to flee in a stolen car during the afternoon rush hour,
What should I do with my Sembcorp Marine shares that are loss-making?, Money News,I participate in Seedly's community forums by answering investing-related questions. Recently, there was a question along the lines of \”What should I do with my Sembcorp Marine shares that are in the red?\” I thoug
4 reasons the falling yen won’t lead to cheaper cars, Lifestyle News,The Japanese yen may have hit a 24-year low, but don’t expect Japanese cars to see reduced prices too. With a global recession potentially on the horizon, the Japanese yen has also taken a dip and has hit lows not seen in 24 years.
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination now available for those above 60, Singapore News,Those aged 60 and above can now walk in to any vaccination centre and get their Covid-19 jab without booking an appointment slot in advance, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on May 31. The move is intended to make the v
Thousands of twins, multiples headed for Twinsburg in August, World News,The world's largest gathering of twins returns this summer, with thousands of siblings – all coming with carbon copies of each other – expected to descend on a city called Twinsburg. The 2019 Twins Day Festival is official
Tipper truck driver dies in hospital after accident involving trailer in Tuas, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 62-year-old man died after an accident between a tipper truck and a trailer in Tuas on Friday (June 28). The police were alerted to the accident in Tuas South Avenue 3 at 2.11pm. The 62-year-o
Social taboos hinder Indonesia's fight against coronavirus, Asia News,Indonesian authorities complained on Wednesday that hundreds of people had refused testing for the new coronavirus as social taboos emerge as another obstacle to stopping its spread in the world's fourth-most populous na
China's farmers reap rich harvest through video-sharing apps, Digital News,\”Do you want a piece?\” beekeeper Ma Gongzuo says, looking into the camera of a friend's smartphone before biting into the dripping comb of amber-coloured honey. The clip goes out to his 737,000 followers on Douyin,
Couple tried to lift tree that fell on woman in Marsiling Park but failed, Singapore News,A couple out for a morning run were the first people to rush to the aid of a woman who died after a tree fell on her in Marsiling Park in February 2021. They attempted to lift the tree off Ms Loke Xiao Li, 38,
Hong Kong disqualifies 4 legislators for 'endangering security', China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong disqualified four opposition members of its legislature on Wednesday shortly after the Chinese parliament adopted a resolution allowing the city’s executive to expel legislators without having
Beyblade live-action movie in the works with Jerry Bruckheimer, Entertainment News,Let it rip! Beyblade is getting the live-action treatment after years of being a popular animated series, based on the toys made by Japanese firm Takara. The series' core concept involves taking the idea of spinn
Psychiatrist tells us exactly why people cheat, and it's more than just biology, Lifestyle News,When you ask the question of \”why do people cheat?\” you'll get a lot of mixed answers. Some might say that it's just human nature, while others might say that some people are influenced by
Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo appears in court via video call, says he's in a 'decent hotel room', Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo, who absconded four months ago, appeared in a High Court hearing on Tuesday (Nov 29) via video call. Yeo, 32, was convicted of contem
Nurul Aini has own toilet, 'getaway room' and walk-in closet in 3-storey terrace home, Entertainment News,Despite being a working mother of three, local actress Nurul Aini still manages to find time for herself. In fact, she's even accounted for it in her Scandinavian-minimalist three
Paragliders collide in midair, fall to death in San Diego, World News,Two paragliders collided in midair above one of the most popular paraglider ports in the United States, falling about 75 feet (23 m) to their deaths before horrified witnesses, media reports said, citing witnesses and San Diego of
Meta removes Facebook accounts to tackle misinformation ahead of Philippines polls, Digital News,Meta Platforms Inc on Wednesday (April 6) suspended a network of over 400 accounts, pages and groups ahead of general elections in the Philippines as the Facebook parent moves to crack down hate speech a
Kirby's Dream Buffet is a cute Fall Guys-like party game for Nintendo Switch, Digital News,Challenge friends in a four-player food race to become the chubbiest Kirby in the upcoming Kirby’s Dream Buffet for the Nintendo Switch. It will be out this Summer. The game has you out-rolling your compe
How to lead the atas lifestyle even if you're not rich AF, Lifestyle News,After watching Crazy Rich Asians or The Wolf of Wall Street, you might have dreamed of leading that high life. You're not alone. But your bank account reminds you that your financial situation is nowhere near Nick Yo
77-year-old man dies after being knocked down by SMRT double-decker bus at Yishun junction, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 77-year-old man died in a road accident involving an SMRT bus in Yishun on Tuesday (Oct 29). The bus driver involved has been arrested. The police said on Friday that the accident
