Biden says Russia committing genocide in Ukraine, World News,US President Joe Biden said for the first time that Moscow's invasion of Ukraine amounts to genocide, as President Vladimir Putin said Russia would \”rhythmically and calmly\” continue its operation and achieve its goals. Biden used the
'Revenge porn': Facebook to compensate Northern Irish teen, World News,BELFAST – Facebook has settled a legal case involving naked photos posted on the social media platform of a Northern Irish teenager, the lawyer for the victim confirmed to AFP on Wednesday (Jan 10). Pearse McDermott, wh
As bubble tea shops hog limelight, pet groomer asks what about grooming services, Singapore News,Following the Ministry of Trade and Industry's announcement on April 21 that the list of essential services has been tightened, standalone food and beverage outlets, such as shops offering bubble te
Israel cuts Covid-19 isolation to 5 days, World News,JERUSALEM – Israel's Health Ministry on Monday (Jan 17) said that it would shorten the mandatory isolation period for those who tested positive for Covid-19 to five days from seven days, following an initial cut last week, provided they are a
Two Koreas agree to hold summit on April 27, Asia News,Seoul – The two Koreas on Thursday set a date for a rare inter-Korean summit, following a high-level meeting that was held days after the nuclear-armed North's leader Kim Jong Un made his international debut with a surprise trip to China. \”
Hong Kong to ban all restaurant dining, mandate masks outdoors: Media, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong on Monday will announce further restrictions to curb the surge in coronavirus cases, including a total ban on restaurant dining and mandated facemasks outdoors, media reported. The new rules will
No goodwill yet from Myanmar junta to implement Asean peace plan: Indonesia foreign minister, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has not seen any commitment or \”goodwill\” from the Myanmar military junta to implement a peace plan that it agreed on with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), i
Daily roundup: Ella Chen works out while watching Crash Landing On You – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Ella Chen shows off unorthodox workout routine while watching K-drama Crash Landing On You Showing her obsession with the hit K-d
Southeast Asia flood deaths near 40 as new storm approaches, Asia News,HANOI/PHNOM PENH – Nearly 40 people have died in Vietnam and Cambodia and scores more were missing, including rescuers, due to prolonged heavy rain and flash flooding as tropical storm Nangka edged towards the Vietnamese coast on
Australia, Japan to sign security co-operation treaty, World News,MELBOURNE – Australia and Japan are set to sign a treaty to beef up defence and security cooperation at a virtual summit on Thursday (Jan 6), in the latest move to strengthen ties amid China's rising military power and economic c
Tesla faces US criminal probe over self-driving claims, World News,Tesla Inc is under criminal investigation in the US over claims that the company's electric vehicles can drive themselves, three people familiar with the matter said. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the previously un
Japan social media furore over prospect of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan is thinking of prioritising Covid-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday, sparking a furore on social media as the country's inoculation drive significantl
'Enough of your template replies': Canberra resident furious after Foodpanda rider makes detour to Yishun, ends up 45 minutes late, Singapore News,A Foodpanda customer was frustrated after what he felt should have been a quick 1km food delivery ended up being 45 minutes late. Stomp contrib
Man tries to escape via roof after police bust gathering of 15 people, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The police are investigating 15 people who were found at a North Bridge Road shophouse on Dec 20 for breaching safe distancing measures. A 29-year-old man, who was part of the group of Singaporeans, was
Search for boar to continue until it is caught or till Yishun Park is safe: Faishal, Singapore News,The search for the wild boar will continue until it is caught or until Yishun Park is deemed safe, said MP for Nee Soon GRC Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. He told AsiaOne that the search operations team ha
Auckland locked down after 3 local Covid-19 infections detected, World News,WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday (Feb 14) announced a three-day lockdown in the country's biggest city Auckland, after three Covid-19 cases emerged, the first local infections since
Minister of State Tan Kiat How and MP Eric Chua test positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,Two MPs spent Chinese New Year in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19. In a Facebook post shared on Thursday (Feb 3), Minister of State for National Development and Communications and Information Tan
Thailand reports first domestic coronavirus case in 100 days, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand on Thursday reported its first local coronavirus transmission in more than 100 days, officials said, after a man who was recently imprisoned failed a routine test at a Bangkok jail. The man, 37, tested positiv
A quiet start for the new Margaret Drive Hawker Centre, but here are the stalls you should check out, Lifestyle News,Queenstown residents can now look forward to some new food options over at the new Margaret Drive Hawker Centre. The two-storey hawker centre opened to the public on Monday (Aug 1) to
Grab tells staff it's 'in a position to acquire' after Gojek merger report, Money News,SINGAPORE -The chief executive of Singapore ride-hailer Grab told employees in an internal note on Thursday (Dec 3) that the firm is in a position to make acquisitions, following a report it is clos
Indonesian police identify first Lion Air crash victim, Asia News,JAKARTA – Police have identified the first victim of Monday's Lion Air crash: 24-year-old Jannatun Cintya Dewi, an Indonesian civil servant who was headed to Pangkal Pinang for work. All 189 passengers aboard Lion Air Flight JT61
Police raid France's Lactalis after salmonella scandal, Health News,Laval, France – French police raided the headquarters of dairy giant Lactalis on Wednesday in a salmonella scare that has sickened dozens of children and led to a major international recall. An AFP reporter on the scene at Lact
Man arrested for allegedly cheating Carousell users in at least 20 e-scooter scams, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 27-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Nov 18) for his suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving e-scooters that were listed at discounted prices on online marketpl
Los Angeles-bound flight returns to Newark after flames seen by wing, World News,NEWARK, New Jersey – Maintenance crews on Thursday (Jan 16) were inspecting a United Airlines jetliner that returned to New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport after it experienced engine trouble and flam
PM Lee wins defamation suits against TOC editor Terry Xu and writer; awarded $210k in damages, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The High Court has awarded Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong a total of $210,000 in damages for two defamation suits he filed over an article published on The Online Citizen (TOC) w
US welcomes Marcos victory in Philippines: Blinken, World News,WASHINGTON – The United States welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidential victory in the Philippines and looked forward to working with his administration, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Wednesday (May
Man fined $4,500 for displaying toy grenade at Istana Park, sparking police operation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A cleaner found a toy grenade while working at Istana Park and decided to display the object in an upright manner to see how people would react when they saw it. Elankovan Marimuthu got
Canada says bear poaching network is broken up, World News,MONTREAL – A major black bear poaching ring has been broken up in Quebec, as demand for their gallbladders from enthusiasts of traditional medicine remains high, authorities said Wednesday (July 19). The network has illegally sold several hu
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job, continues to undergo treatment at the National Heart Institute but has been allowed to go t
Matt Reeves confirms the casting of Andy Serkis in the next Batman, Entertainment News,The actor who brought us the voice of Gollum will be the new Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's legendary valet, confirmed the director on Twitter. Production of \”The Batman\” is set to begin before the end of the ye
California's largest wildfire leaves historic town in ashes, World News,GREENVILLE, CALIFORNIA – The main thoroughfare in a historic California gold-rush town was in smoldering ruins on Thursday (Aug 5), hours after the state's largest wildfire engulfed the hamlet of Greenville in the Sier
Singaporean family found unconscious from gas leak in Thailand resort, Singapore News,A Singaporean family of three has been found unconscious at a resort in Thailand after gas leakage in their room. According to the Bangkok Post, the incident occurred at a resort on Phu Thap Boek in tambon Wang Ban
Multiple people dead in Virginia Walmart shooting, including gunman, World News,Several people were killed and others were injured in a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday (Nov 22) night, and the shooter is dead, Chesapeake police said. At 10.12pm, police responded to a report
Engine failure, not missile, caused crash of airliner in Iran: Ukrainian embassy, World News,KIEV – Engine failure caused the crash of a Ukrainian airliner in Iran, rather than a missile attack or act of terrorism, the Ukrainian embassy to Iran said on Wednesday, citing preliminary information. In a
Women should wear high heels in workplace, says Japan's labour minister, Asia News,Japan's health and labour minister has defended workplaces that require women to wear high heels to work, arguing it is \”necessary and appropriate\” after a petition was filed against the practice. The remark
Russia to bid to host Euro 2028 or 2032 despite ban, World News,Russia will launch a bid to host the European Championship in 2028 or 2032, a board member from the country's football federation (RFU) said, even though the nation is banned from international competitions following its invasion o
Linda Evangelista files $50m lawsuit over disfiguring cosmetic treatment, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Former supermodel Linda Evangelista has filed a $50 million (S$67 million) lawsuit over cosmetic procedures that she says left her \”brutally disfigured\” and turned her into a recluse. The Canad
Japan toddler, 2, found alive and well after missing for 3 days in forest, Asia News,TOKYO – A two-year-old boy who went missing in the woods in western Japan has been found unharmed after three days, apparently having survived on river water. Yoshiki Fujimoto disappeared on Sunday morning (Aug 12)
China reports highest daily local Covid-19 cases in nearly a month, China News,BEIJING – China detected 91 domestically transmitted Covid-19 cases with confirmed symptoms on Tuesday (Nov 30), marking the highest daily count since Nov 2 and a significant jump from 21 cases a day earlier, as the count
North Korea conducts experiment in preparation for possible nuclear test, South Korea says, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea appears to have conducted an experiment with a detonation device in preparation for its seventh nuclear test, South Korea's deputy national security adviser Kim Tae-hyo said
'Crazy Rich Asians' sparkles at N.America box office, Entertainment News,Highly anticipated rom-com \”Crazy Rich Asians\” — the first Hollywood film with a mainly Asian cast in a generation — dazzled the North American box office in its debut weekend, claiming the top spot, industry estima
Chinese plan to boost 'masculinity' with PE classes sparks debate, China News,BEIJING – A plan in China to get boys to do more sports as a way of making them more manly has reopened a debate between those who urge more diversity and those backing a more masculine society. The education min
Cholera scare on Algeria-France flight, Health News,A sick eight-year-old triggered a cholera scare onboard a flight from the Algerian city of Oran to Perpignan in southern France on Wednesday. The child was among 147 passengers on the ASL Airlines flight who were kept on the plane for about an hour
Tesla names Telstra exec Robyn Denholm as chair, Business Wires News,Electric carmaker Tesla Incsaid Robyn Denholm, currently CFO at Australian telecoms operator Telstra Corp Ltd, will replace Elon Musk as its chair. Denholm will leave her role as CFO and head of strategy of Telstra once her six-mon
Housewife punched maid, used meat pounder to hit her in the mouth, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Unhappy that fingerprints were found on her kitchen windows, a housewife forced her domestic worker to hit her own teeth with a meat pounder about 50 times as she wanted the maid to lose her teeth. Ms Yuni
New Japan PM Kishida off to rocky start in polling, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is struggling to find his footing with voters just two days after he took the top job and launched his new government, multiple polls by local media showed on Tuesday (Oct 5). On the
Man in India mauled to death after trying to take selfie with bear, Asia News,How far would you go for a selfie with an animal? For a man in Odisha, India, it meant creeping up on a bear in a forest with his mobile phone. The encounter, however, did not end up well for Prabhu Bhatara. He was mauled
Japanese police refer wrestler to prosecutors over indecent assault: Kyodo, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese police have referred a sumo wrestler to prosecutors on suspicion of indecent assault, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, the latest scandal to hit the country's ancient sport. The incide
Malaysia's top anti-graft official to cooperate with regulator after share trading allegations, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's top anti-graft official said on Thursday (Jan 6) he will co-operate with the country's securities regulator after it asked him for an explanation on
'Imbecile': Venice fines tourists, confiscates their surfboards worth $35k for surfing down the Grand Canal , World News,ROME – Two foreign tourists who sped down Venice's famous Grand Canal on motorised surf boards have been identified and fined, city authorities said. Venice Mayor L
'I don't think I can take it anymore': Wife of Buangkok slasher now considering divorce but worries about their 4 kids, Singapore News,He had a prior criminal record of violence and had promised his wife that he would no longer reoffend after being released from prison in July 2020. B
Chinese findings on Mars suggest water existed for longer on planet's surface, China News,BEIJING — Hydrated minerals discovered by China's robotic rover on Mars in a vast basin believed to be the site of an ancient ocean suggest water was present on the planet's surface for longer th
India detains mother for leaving dead baby in plane toilet, Asia News,A 19-year-old woman was detained after a dead newborn baby was found in the toilet of an Indian passenger plane, police told AFP Thursday. Cabin crew on the domestic AirAsia flight on Wednesday found the dead foetus minutes before
Malaysia and Indonesia to start phased travel corridor, Asia News,Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to introduce a travel corridor between them on a gradual basis, starting with key areas like capital cities and the holiday island of Bali, the two countries’ leaders said on Wednesday (Nov 10). Spea
Singapore passengers cleared to board Scoot flight to Guangzhou after Covid-19 test scramble, Singapore News,Passengers headed to Guangzhou early Sunday morning (Aug 30) appeared to have no issues boarding Scoot Flight TR100 despite having had to scramble to undergo last-minute Covid-19 tests after
Woman slams social media firms for baby ads after stillbirth, Digital News,A woman whose child was stillborn has slammed the targeted advertising of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram after she returned home from the hospital and kept getting baby-related sales pitches. Gillian Brockell, a journalist w
Bangladesh building fire kills at least 56, toll could rise further, Asia News,DHAKA – The death toll from a fire in a centuries-old area of the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, jumped dramatically to 56 people on Thursday, a fire official said, and could keep climbing as fire fighters combed the wreckage
Hit by an arrow, mobile phone dies saving Australian man, World News,MELBOURNE – An Australian man had a lucky escape while confronting a man armed with a bow outside his home, as a loosed arrow pierced the mobile telephone he was holding to take a photograph of the incident, Australian police said
Rapper Cardi B gives birth to girl with husband Offset, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Rapper Cardi B has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, with her rapper husband Offset, according to an announcement she posted to Instagram on Wednesday (July 11). The parents named the child Kulture Ki
Aussie gangsters eye freedom amid police informant scandal, World News,Some of Australia's most dangerous criminals could have their convictions overturned after revelations their defence lawyer was secretly feeding information to police. For a decade before the turn of the millennium, Melbourn
'I am sorry I didn't protect him well': Sheila Sim says Mother's Day post made her and husband stronger, Entertainment News,After expressing her disappointment on her Instagram account about how her husband didn't plan a Mother's Day celebration for her, local actress S
NUS student allegedly exposed himself in front of woman in university's science library, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A National University of Singapore (NUS) student allegedly exposed his private parts and sexually stimulated himself in front of a woman at the university's science library o
Hong Kong imposes 21-day quarantine for visitors, adds South Africa to banned list, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong extended a compulsory quarantine by an extra seven days to 21 days for all visitors outside China, effective Friday, in stepped-up efforts to prevent a new variant of the novel corona
China's DJI halts Russia, Ukraine sales to prevent use of its drones in combat, World News,SHENZHEN – Drone giant DJI Technology Co said it will temporarily suspend business in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used in combat, making it the first major Chinese firm to cite the c
Celine Dion announces first North American tour in over a decade, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Celine Dion will release new music and embark on her first North American tour in more than a decade this year, the French-Canadian superstar has announced. The tour will kick off in Quebec City in Septem
Aung San Suu Kyi won't be stripped of Nobel Peace Prize, says committee, Asia News,The Nobel Peace Prize to Aung San Suu Kyi will not be withdrawn in the light of a United Nations report that said Myanmar's military carried out mass killings of Muslim Rohingya, the Norwegian Nobel Committe
Dispenser meter continues running after customer stops pumping petrol at Upper Serangoon station: Caltex investigating, Singapore News,A Caltex fuel dispenser has been put under maintenance after a customer reported the meter continued running even after he had stopped pumping petrol into his motorb
'Tough 24 hours ahead' as rains drench Sydney, forcing snap evacuations, World News,SYDNEY – Flood warnings stretched across Australia's east coast on Tuesday (March 8) and tens of thousands of Sydney residents fled their homes as torrential rains again pummelled the country's la
Australian thief caught on CCTV reeling in Versace gold necklace with fishing rod, World News,SYDNEY – A thief has been caught on camera hooking a gold necklace with a fishing rod in a brazen night-time theft from an Australian designer store. The thief, captured on closed-circuit television camera,
3 people suffered anaphylaxis after receiving Covid-19 vaccine: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More than 113,000 people have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Thursday (Jan 28). Among them, there were 432 \”adverse event reports\”
Bali's 'Day of Silence' hit by coronavirus fears, Asia News,BALI – Bali's \”Day of Silence\” was even quieter than usual this year as coronavirus fears prompted authorities to scale back an annual celebration that sees the Hindu-majority island in Indonesia come to a near standstil
PM Lee warns that circuit breaker measures will be strictly enforced; still too many gatherings taking place, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Any group seen gathering in public will immediately be issued a written warning by enforcement officers, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He warned that the au
Model Kate Upton accuses Guess co-founder of sexual harassment , Entertainment News,WASHINGTON Supermodel Kate Upton has accused fashion giant Guess's co-founder Paul Marciano of sexually harassing women. Upton, 25, did not cite a specific incident in her criticism Wednesday of Guess co-founder
Louis Koo trending after China's 'number 1 paparazzo' makes accusations against him, Entertainment News,For years, Hong Kong actor Louis Koo has been hailed a role model by the public and media for his humility and generosity. Since 2009, he and his charity have funded hospitals, well
Singapore travellers can hop on 'cruises to nowhere' from November, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – Two cruise lines have been given the green light to offer \”cruises to nowhere\” from Singapore starting in November, following the development of a set of safety guidelines to prevent the on-board
Royal Caribbean cruise to nowhere turns back due to suspected Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Royal Caribbean cruise ship Quantum of the Seas has turned back on day three of a four-day cruise to nowhere due to a suspected Covid-19 case on board. The ship’s captain made an announcement over the
No visitors allowed at Tan Tock Seng Hospital after discovery of possible Covid-19 cluster, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will not allow visitors into its wards until further notice, following the discovery of a possible Covid-19 cluster at the hospital where a nurse, doct
Kanye West animates decapitation and burying of Pete Davidson in shocking music video for Eazy, Entertainment News,Kanye West decapitates and buries Pete Davidson in his shocking music video for Eazy. The controversial rapper, 44, unleashed the horrific promo just hours after a judge declared his es
British billionaire interested in buying Man United, says source, World News,LONDON – British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, after Elon Musk said his plan to buy the Premier League club was all part of \”a long-runn
