US Covid-19 cases reach six-month high, Florida grapples with surge, World News,Aug 5 – Daily new Covid-19 cases have climbed to a six-month high in the United States, with more than 100,000 infections reported nationwide as the Delta variant ravaged Florida and other states with lower vaccination r
Sony announcing a 'compelling lineup' of PS5 games sooner than you think, Digital News,It appears we might be able to feast our eyes on the initial games lineup of the long-awaited PlayStation 5 very soon. And by that, we mean in a couple of weeks, as a lot of signs indicate the announceme
Ronaldo to leave Manchester United after criticism of club, World News,Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the Premier League team said on Tuesday (Nov 22), marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he fel
No room for a Christmas tree? Order these festive wreaths and arrangements instead, Lifestyle News,We might not have snow in Singapore, but you know it's the festive season when florists start selling Christmas wreaths. Here's where to get one of your own: [embed]https://www.instagram.com/
Tree symbolising Trump-Macron friendship has died, World News,WASHINGTON – The photo of United States President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron planting an oak tree in the garden of the White House symbolised the friendship shown by the two leaders. But relations between them
6 in 10 dads did not take paternity leave last year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two-thirds of eligible fathers did not take any paternity leave last year, despite the Government's ongoing efforts to get men more involved in raising their children. The vast majority of fathers also did not take
Chinese woman seeking to freeze her eggs loses court case, China News,BEIJING – An unmarried woman in China has lost a court challenge seeking to freeze her eggs, highlighting concerns about a lack of technology options for Chinese people who consider delaying parenthood. Teresa Xu, now 34, sued a B
Unhappy fans cannot sue over Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, says US court, World News,NEW YORK – A US appeals court on Thursday (Nov 21) said boxing fans who felt cheated after learning that Manny Pacquiao had been injured before fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr cannot pursue class-action litigation because
Join singer Tay Kexin for a free HIIT yoga session this Saturday for your #StayHome workout, Lifestyle News,[UPDATED, May 9]: Join local singer Tay Kexin in her HIIT Yoga session on AsiaOne's Facebook Live, happening now at 11am! Facebook Live session 4 When: May 9, Saturday, 11am 5 minutes: Se
Debunking 6 popular myths about stillbirth, Lifestyle News,Stillbirth is a hard topic to read about, but in awareness comes the comfort of being better prepared. In Asia, stillbirth is still a topic that is almost taboo to talk about. Oftentimes, no one really knows what has happened to the baby or
Stranger Things 4 pushes Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill up iTunes & Spotify charts, Entertainment News,As soon as Stranger Things: Season 4 dropped on Netflix, English singer-songwriter Kate Bush's 1985 hit, Running Up That Hill (Deal With God) started sprinting up the iTunes and Spotify
$3,100 for 4-day work week? Malaysian ad for retail job at Changi Airport is real deal, Singapore News,With the growing strength of the Singapore dollar versus the Malaysian ringgit, more Malaysians are looking to cross the border to pursue a career here. But is this job advertisement promising gene
George Clooney's eyelids 'froze shut' while filming new movie and he had to use a blow dryer, Entertainment News,George Clooney's eyelids \”froze shut\” while shooting The Midnight Sky. The 59-year-old star plays a scientist who tries to warn astronauts away from an Earth that is n
I had to go home for my meds, says cabby who was fired for kicking passengers out at Toa Payoh, Singapore News,Three weeks after kicking a pregnant woman and her two toddlers out of his taxi, the driver has shared his side of the story. The cabby surnamed Lin was fired by ComfortDelGro in late Augus
2,000 new daily Covid-19 cases in a month's time if current rate of spread continues: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – If Covid-19 continues to spread in the community at the current rate, there could be 2,000 new daily cases in a month's time, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said
Chinese province bordering North Korea, Russia in 'last ditch' Covid battle, China News,SHANGHAI – China's Jilin province was \”in a last ditch battle\” against Covid-19, according to a senior Communist Party official, as the northeastern region bordering North Korea and Russia accounte
Coronavirus: China asks recovered patients to donate blood for plasma treatment, China News,BEIJING – Chinese health officials on Monday (Feb 17) urged patients who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate blood so that plasma can be extracted to treat others who are critically ill. Drugmakers
Britain warns people with serious allergies to avoid Pfizer vaccine, World News,LONDON: Britain's medicine regulator has advised that people with a history of significant allergic reactions do not get Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine after two people reported adverse effects on the first
In Indonesia, hopes rising for long-awaited sexual violence bill, Asia News,JAKARTA — Two years ago in Indonesia, sexual harassment victim Baiq Nuril Maknun received a presidential amnesty, and she is now hoping parliament passes a new law on sexual violence, a decade after activists first proposed
Man quits $20k Singapore job to build own startup, matches previous salary after 3-year grind, Lifestyle News,In this series, AsiaOne speaks to individuals who find themselves changing careers and steering their lives in a new direction, whether by choice or circumstance. Jon Yongfook Cockle did wha
Hong Kong reports first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in weeks, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong reported its first two coronavirus cases in three weeks not linked to anyone who travelled overseas, with authorities scrambling to trace the origin of the infections. The Asian financial hub has
Vietnam's resort island welcomes first tourists after nearly 2 years, Asia News,HANOI – Two hundred vaccinated foreign tourists arrived in Vietnam's beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc on Saturday (Nov 20), the first wave of visitors to the country in nearly two years as it seeks to resurrect
Best pole dancing studios in Singapore to flip, twirl, and spin your way to sexy, Lifestyle News,Have you ever seen a pole dancer do some amazing flips and spins, and wished you could do the same? Well, Singapore has a number of pole studios for you to be the dancing queen of your dreams. And you’ll
Lights out for Indonesia's LRT just days before Asian Games, Asia News,JAKRTA – Indonesia is investigating a series of malfunctions that have plagued its first light rapid transit (LRT) system just days out from the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, the transport ministry said on Monday (Aug
White House cites 'active threat', urges action despite Microsoft patch, Digital News,WASHINGTON – The White House on Sunday (March 7) urged computer network operators to take further steps to gauge whether their systems were targeted amid a hack of Microsoft Corp's Outlook e-mail pro
Thousands of British homes without water as snow thaw bursts pipes, World News,LONDON – Tens of thousands of households across Britain suffered water supply problems on Monday (Mar 5) after pipes burst when snow thawed and normal weather conditions returned to the country. The worst snowstorms in ne
Singapore to see 45,600 retrenchments this year, GDP to contract 5.7 per cent: DBS economist, Singapore News,Retrenchments in Singapore could hit 45,600 this year with the economy in a \”deep and protracted recession\”, as the country toils at containing the spread of the novel coronavirus with an ext
Office Tea episode 1: New Job New Life, Singapore News,[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozNrVS0ckfY[/embed] Waking up on time? Check. Make up? Check. Getting on the right bus? Check. Battling her nerves, will everything go right for our newest colleague Le En as she starts her first week at As
Tokyo weighs use of Olympic venues as temporary medical facilities amid soaring Covid-19 cases, Asia News,TOKYO – The authorities in the Japanese capital are considering plans to convert some of the city's Olympics and Paralympics venues into temporary medical facilities as they combat soaring
Navy officer in South Korea found dead after alleged sexual abuse by superior, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday ordered an investigation into the apparent suicide of a navy sergeant who had reported being sexually harassed by her supervisor, the second such case involvi
North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles over weekend, say US officials, Asia News,WASHINGTON – North Korea fired two short-range missiles at the weekend, US officials said on Tuesday, but Washington played down the first such tests under the Biden administration and said the United States was still
Social media firms put profit above principle on fake news: Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Social media firms are hampered by their commercial interests when tackling fake news, Singapore's Law Minister said, underlining the need for the city-state's law against online falsehoods, w
Pupil tests positive for Covid-19, Palm View Primary School extends home-based learning, Singapore News,Home-based learning was extended by another day for pupils at Palm View Primary School as a student had tested positive for Covid-19. In a memo to parents on April 1, school principal Ming Kum wro
Why does no one dare to ask Guo Liang out? Here's what Quan Yi Fong has to say, Entertainment News,Having been in local showbiz for a while, it's clear that veteran hosts Guo Liang and Quan Yi Fong are close friends. Yet, on the latest episode of the meWATCH talk show Hear U Out, both of t
Saturn is the solar system's 'moon king,' with 20 more spotted, World News,WASHINGTON – Saturn is now being recognised as the \”moon king\” of our solar system, with astronomers spotting 20 more of them orbiting the giant ringed planet, bringing its total count to 82 – three more than J
US doctor has severe allergic reaction to Moderna Covid vaccine: New York Times, World News,A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor. Dr Hossein
Vietnamese tourism hit hard by coronavirus, prompting cut-price rates and potential 'travel bubble', Asia News,In Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia, posters warning tourists of the dangers of Covid-19 have long since faded in the powerful sunshine, along with the thro
Smartphone maker Xiaomi to make electric vehicles using Great Wall's factory: Sources, Digital News,HONG KONG – China’s Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor’s factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to jo
91 crew have virus on Italian liner in Nagasaki, Asia News,TOKYO – As many as 91 crew of an Italian cruise ship docked in the Japanese port of Nagasaki are infected with coronavirus, officials said on Friday, as questions persist over how they might return to their home countries. Authorities have t
Taleban wants Afghans to stay, expects foreign evacuations to end by Aug 31, Asia News,KABUL – The Taleban expect foreign evacuations from Kabul to be completed by the end of the month, the Islamist group's main spokesman said on Tuesday (Aug 24), urging Afghans to stay to help rebuild their co
Facebook changes name to Meta as it refocuses on virtual reality, Digital News,Facebook Inc is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on building the \”metaverse,\” a shared virtual environment that it bets will be the successor to the mobile internet. The name change
Dutchman suspected of killing 11-year old in 1998 arrested in Spain, World News,After a hunt lasting two decades, Dutch police believe they have finally tracked down a man suspected of killing an 11-year-old boy in the Netherlands, a prosecutor said on Monday. Spanish police arrested 55-year-old Dut
Apple to kick off WWDC 2022 on June 6, Digital News,Apple has finally announced the schedule for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and developers have a lot to look forward to. Similar to last year’s WWDC, this year’s event will also be taking place virtually and for free too. WWDC w
Cook pledges Maui Relief and Recovery efforts,Apple CEO Tim Cook has pledged support for the victims of the wildires in Maui. A combination of high winds and drought set fires across Maui and Hawaii …
South Korea to ban about 20,000 BMW vehicles after engine fires, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's transport ministry said on Tuesday (Aug 14) it would ban some 20,000 BMW vehicles from the streets amid mounting public fears about engine fires. The driving ban comes after 27 engines went up in fl
Woman thinking of making police report over '80 chopped chilli padi' in extra spicy noodles, Singapore News,A woman requested for the fried kway teow that she ordered from a restaurant to be \”extra spicy\”, and alleged finding \”over 80\” chopped pieces of chilli padi in the dish when she got
Huawei opens new AI lab in Singapore to train 1,000 AI developers, Digital News,Chinese tech giant Huawei has opened a new artificial intelligence (AI) lab here promising to train up to 100 AI architects and 1,000 AI developers over the next three years. At the launch of the lab at Changi Business P
New Zealand passes historic law to decriminalise abortion, World News,WELLINGTON – New Zealand has passed a landmark bill that treats abortion as a health issue rather than a crime, a major reform in laws that have been unchanged for more than four decades. The reform passed through parliament late
Pause in AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine trial a 'wake-up call', says WHO, World News,GENEVA – AstraZeneca's pause of an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus after the illness of a participant is a \”wake-up call\” but should not discourage researchers, the World Health Organ
5 gacha gaming tips to best manage your spending, Lifestyle News,Microtransactions are becoming one of the most popular ways for game developers to monetize their games — regardless of the platform. Gacha games in particular take the cake on getting gamers to spend huge sums of cash on a \”free-to-pl
Singapore-born 'Rainbow Lady' finds fame through wacky fashion sense that helped her overcome depression , Lifestyle News,Kristina Sevillano wears a look that not many of us in Singapore will dare to emulate or be able to pull off. Take one look at her wardrobe and you'll see why. Th
Number of e-scooter listings spikes on Carousell with announcement of new ban on footpaths, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – At least 40 e-scooters were listed on online marketplace Carousell as of 7pm on Monday (Nov 4), the same day it was announced that electric scooters will be banned from footpaths fr
Tokyo Olympics chief Mori apologises, but refuses to resign over sexist comments, Asia News,TOKYO – Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori on Thursday (Feb 4) apologised for making sexist remarks about women, saying he retracted the comments and would not resign, despite calls for him to step down on soc
Samuel Seow's agency in disagreement with Manhunt pageant winner over $60k cash prize, contract, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The prospect of lucrative pageant prize winnings, including $60,000 cash and an exclusive contract with an entertainment agency, was enough to make model Nicholas Langton
Pet owner chided online after cat frequently turns up outside neighbour's window on 9th floor, Digital News,One wrong step could spell tragedy for this calico cat that found its way to a neighbouring household via the kitchen window, nine floors above ground. The owner of said cat is being repr
Katy Perry copied hit Dark Horse from Christian rap song, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – American singer Katy Perry copied the beat of her 2013 hit Dark Horse from a Christian rap song, a Los Angeles jury found Monday (July 29). The nine-member panel ruled that similarities between Perry's so
Girls banned from Japan sumo event amid sexism uproar, Asia News,Tokyo, Japan – Japan's sumo association came under fire for sexism again on Thursday after requesting girls be prevented from participating in events showcasing the traditional sport. Sumo has been in the headlines in recent weeks
Washing baby clothes: 6 things the doctor wants you to know, Lifestyle News,Washing your baby's clothes the wrong way can leave her more vulnerable to skin sensitivity or trigger an allergy. Here's what you should know, says Dr Stephanie Ho, consultant dermatologist at Stephanie Ho Dermato
Asean upgrades ties with China, calls Myanmar part of 'family', World News,BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said on Thursday (Oct 28) it has agreed with China to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a day after reachin
Irked Thai PM sprays reporters with hand sanitiser to duck tricky questions, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left reporters stunned and amused on Tuesday (March 9) when he interrupted his own news conference to spray them with hand sanitiser in a bid to dodge tough question
UN racism expert slams Dutch burqa ban, World News,THE HAGUE – A UN racism expert on Monday (Oct 7) criticised a Dutch ban on the wearing of face-covering garments such as the burqa in public, saying the law had \”no place\” in a tolerant society. Tendayi Achiume, the UN Special Rapporteur on racism,
Covid-19: Pre-school staff and dormitory worker among 548 new cases on Sunday, Singapore News,[UPDATE 10.50 PM] A total of 548 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore today (May 24). In a statement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), they announced that there are four community cases whi
Mother completes 170km mountain trail race while breastfeeding baby, Women News,Sophie Power completed the Ultra trail of Mont-Blanc (UTMB), the notorious 170km long mountain trail race whilst taking breaks to breastfeed her three-month-old son Cormac. The 36-year-old mum of two took 43 hours to cov
Bodies of South Korean climbers killed in Himalayas are returned home, Asia News,SEOUL – The bodies of five South Korean mountaineers who lost their lives climbing the Himalayas were returned to their home country on Wednesday (Oct 17), with officials attributing the disaster to a \”sudden gust of wi
North Korea celebrates 10 years of Kim Jong Un as top party leader, Asia News,SEOUL – North Korea praised Kim Jong Un's leadership in developing nuclear weapons, touted his political achievements, and unveiled new portraits and exhibitions to celebrate his 10 years in charge of the ruling Worke
Watch out! Sharp rise in number of road potholes after heavy rains, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Road potholes have proliferated across the island after heavy rains in the last several weeks, raising concern among motorists and cyclists alike. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng
Kim Kardashian West reportedly files to become legally single amid divorce from Kanye West, Entertainment News,Kim Kardashian West has filed to become legally single amid her divorce from Kanye West. The former Keeping Up with the Kardashians star filed for divorce from the 44-year-old rapper earlie
Got such thing in Singapore ah: Historical European martial arts, Lifestyle News,If you, like me, enjoy 'heavy metal' and get a thrill from picturing a room with its walls plastered with row upon row of medieval weapons (think: Swords, polearms, and shields), and swordsmen clashing their a
Bye cool weather, temperatures to soar to 34 degrees Celsius from Feb: NEA, Singapore News,Time to put away your umbrellas and slap on some sunscreen as Singapore's weather is about to change this month. January was an eventful month for Singapore's weather. The first few weeks saw tempera
80% of Russia's forces around Ukraine in attack positions, US official says, World News,WASHINGTON – Russian President Vladimir Putin has put 80 per cent of the troops he has assembled in a position to launch a full-scale invasion on Ukraine, a senior US defense official said on Wednesday (Feb
China virus fears prompt homemade barricades and online shaming, Digital News,BEIJING – Villages and apartment complexes across China are taking the fight against a deadly viral epidemic into their own hands with improvised barricades and the online shaming of potentially-infected strangers. The gov
Canada to stop providing security for Harry and Meghan, World News,TORONTO – Canada will no longer provide security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Canadian government said on Thursday, once the couple are no longer working members of the British royal family in the coming weeks. The Royal C
Groups of 5 allowed to dine in from July 12 as Covid-19 situation in Singapore improves, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Larger groups of five people will be allowed to dine in at eateries from next Monday (July 12) as Singapore reopens further following an improvement in its Covid-19 situation. Finance
Paris considers electric scooter ban over safety concerns, World News,PARIS – Paris is considering banning its 15,000 rental electric scooters due to concerns about public safety on the city’s sidewalks, but operators are proposing a series of improvements in the hope of getting their licences renew
Liv Lo opens up about miscarriage earlier this year, Entertainment News,Earlier in November, we reported that Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding and his wife fitness guru Liv Lo were expecting their first child. But it’s not the first time she’s gotten pregnant. In a recent Instagram post, Liv, 35
Keppel, SPH to compulsorily acquire all shares in M1 before delisting telco, Singapore News,Keppel Corporation and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) will compulsorily acquire all the remaining shares they do not already own in telco M1 at the offer price of S$2.06 apiece, after which they will delist t
Olympics: Tokyo organisers apologise for food waste, in latest Games headache, Asia 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. TOKYO – Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics on Wedn
Keyboard predators: South-east Asia's kids targeted by online paedophiles, Asia News,BANGKOK – South-east Asia is in the grip of a fresh surge of paedophile activity, with predators orchestrating and watching abuse on live-streaming sites and via webcams, and paying for it with near-untraceable
Australian foreign minister in Thailand as Saudi teen seeks asylum, World News,BANGKOK – Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne was in Bangkok on Thursday (Jan 10) after Canberra said it would consider giving asylum to an 18-year-old Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand, saying she feared her famil
Covid-19 cases rise in Australia's Victoria as regions exit lockdown, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's Covid-19 daily cases topped 1,900 for the first time in the pandemic on Friday (Sept 10) as an outbreak fuelled by the highly infectious Delta variant continued to gain ground in locked-do
Koreas to hold Pyongyang summit in September: Yonhap, Asia News,North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the South's Yonhap news agency reported following high-level talks in the Demilitarized Zone that divides the peninsula. The two sides \”agreed at the m
Instagram to make it easier to avoid trolls, Digital News,Instagram will enhance features that help users block the accounts of abusers and trolls on the social media platform, the Meta Platforms-owned company said on Thursday (Oct 20). Users will now be able to block all existing accounts of a pers
Thai king strips 'disloyal' new royal consort of titles, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his newly named royal consort of her titles and military ranks for being \”disloyal\” and conducting a rivalry with Queen Suthida, the palace said late on Monday
South Korea considers expanded Covid-19 home care as new cases top 7,000 for first time, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will consider expanding home treatment of Covid-19 patients, a health official said on Wednesday (Dec 8), as both new daily infections and severe cases hit record highs, putting hos
South Korean fan flies to Sweden to harangue Cristiano Ronaldo, Asia News,An angry South Korean fan flew to Sweden to confront Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for sitting out a friendly in Seoul, the latest in a bizarre row that has prompted a police investigation. In an 11-minute clip posted o
Focus turns to safety fears before New Mexico movie shooting tragedy, World News,SANTA FE, NM – The movie director who was wounded on set when Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun said on Saturday (Oct 23) he was \”gutted\” by the death of the film's cinematographer, as more details emerged suggest
Indian police shoot dead 4 men suspected of raping vet, Asia News,BENGALURU – Indian police shot dead four men on Friday (Dec 6) who were suspected of raping and killing a vet in the southern city of Hyderabad last week, a local police official told Reuters. The men had been in police custody. The m
10 work from home essentials to curate a productive workspace, Lifestyle News,I know how tempting it can be to curl up on your bed and take a break when you're working from home. As important as it is to take a break now and then, we also need to get our work done. That's why it is importa
Alien enthusiasts gather in Nevada near secretive Area 51, World News,RACHEL, United States – Scores of UFO enthusiasts converged on rural Nevada on Thursday for a pilgrimage of sorts to the US installation known as Area 51, long rumoured to house government secrets about alien life, as law enforcem
Israeli study shows 4th shot of Covid-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron, World News,JERUSALEM – A fourth shot of Covid-19 vaccine boosts antibodies to even higher levels than the third jab but it is not enough to prevent Omicron infections, according to a preliminary study in Israel. Israel'
Mumbai bets on all-night shopping to lift India's economy, Asia News,MUMBAI – Residents of Mumbai will be able to shop and dine out until dawn from late this month as the Indian city plans to lift restrictions on retail trading hours in order to boost the local economy. With India's econom
Her braids bring all the girls to the coffee shop: Women play with Kelis' hair at Chinatown without permission, Singapore News,Her milkshake may have brought the boys to the yard, but singer Kelis may have attracted something else while on holiday in Singapore. Last Saturday (Oct 22), the 43-ye
Reclusive Chinese tycoon is now Asia's richest person, Money News,BEIJING: Until recently, few people had heard of the Chinese billionaire with a gruff reputation who built a fortune on China's seemingly unquenchable demand for his ubiquitous red-capped bottled water. But reclusive Zhong S
Coronavirus cases cross 8,000 mark with 1,426 new patients, Singapore News,[UPDATED April 21, 12.25am] The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed 1,426 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 20), a sharp increase from 596 cases reported yesterday. Most of the new cases are foreign workers l
Bigdash out, Shemetov in at ONE: KINGS OF COURAGE, Asia News, Former ONE Middleweight World Championship Vitaly Bigdash is out of ONE: KINGS OF COURAGE. The Russian middleweight star, who held the ONE Middleweight World Title from October 2015 to June 2017, was all set to face former world title cha
Timid employee at Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen lets visitors in for free over 2 years, costs garden 25 million yen, Asia News,SINGAPORE – A timid and hesitant elderly employee of Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen has cost the national garden more than 25 million yen (S$308,500) in revenue after letting for
South Korea confirms H5N8 bird flu in wild birds, issues warning, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday (Nov 10) it had confirmed the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of bird flu in samples from wild birds in the central west of the country and issued its bird flu wa
Check your amount now: Singaporeans to get up to $700 in December to offset GST hike and inflation, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – About 2.5 million Singaporeans will get up to $700 in cash in December as part of government packages to offset the impact of the goods and services tax (GST) hike and help
Japan to add Tokyo, other areas to Covid-19 'quasi-emergency' state, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan aims to place Tokyo under a new, month-long “quasi-emergency” state to combat surging Covid-19 case numbers, a minister said on Friday (April 9), less than a month after the capital and host of the
Ex-Spandau Ballet singer accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting six others, Entertainment News,A former Spandau Ballet singer wept as he appeared in court on Thursday (June 23) charged with rape and sexual assault. 34-year-old Ross William Wild is accused of filming himself molesting si
Going up! Japan to test mini 'space elevator', Asia News,A Japanese team working to develop a \”space elevator\” will conduct a first trial this month, blasting off a miniature version on satellites to test the technology. The test equipment, produced by researchers at Shizuoka University, w
Segment of PIE to have added road safety features after string of skidding accidents, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A segment of the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) at Jalan Anak Bukit will undergo improvements after several vehicles were seen to have skidded out of control along that part of the highway.
UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in world first, World News,LONDON – Britain approved Pfizer Inc's Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday (Dec 2), jumping ahead of the rest of the world in the race to begin the most crucial mass inoculation programme in history. Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Japan quake off Fukushima coast leaves 2 dead, revives painful memories, Asia News,TOKYO – A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted Japan's north-east coast off Fukushima on Wednesday (March 16), leaving two dead and 94 injured and reviving memories of a quake and tsunami that crippled the sa
Radiohead defies hackers, releases trove of stolen music, Entertainment News,Alternative rock legends Radiohead on Tuesday released an 18-hour trove of private recordings from their 1997 album \”OK Computer\” after getting hacked by someone seeking a ransom of $150,000 (S$204,694) for the music. The g
Guards on India bridge struggled to control crowd before collapse, witnesses say, Asia News,MORBI – A security guard stood at either end of a 145-year-old footbridge in the Indian town of Morbi on Sunday (Oct 30) evening, blowing whistles and repeatedly asking surging crowds to get off the structure
Mandatory exercise at the office, Sweden's latest craze, Health News,Workers spending their lunch break at the gym may be commonplace in most Western countries, but in Sweden some employers are pushing the idea even further, making on-the-job exercise compulsory. Every Friday, employees of fash
Pakistan police arrest doctor after 90 infected by HIV syringe, Asia News,At least 90 people, including 65 children, are believed to have been infected with the HIV virus in Pakistan by a doctor using a contaminated syringe, officials said Friday. \”We have arrested a doctor after receiving complaint
