Philippine President Duterte under fire for saying he 'touched' maid, Asia News,MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte drew outrage on Sunday (Dec 30) after saying he \”touched\” his maid when he was a teenager, with women's rights groups accusing him of attempted rape and encour
Sex to boost film career is 'not rape': Weinstein lawyer, Entertainment News,Harvey Weinstein's lawyer said Saturday a woman having sex with a Hollywood producer to advance her career is \”not rape\”, in a British newspaper interview on the eve of the Oscars. Ben Brafman is one of the U
Trash to treasure: Thailand makes Covid-19 protective gear out of upcycled bottles, 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. SAMUT PRAKAN, Thailand – With an abundance
5 dead, dozens missing in ferry accident in Bangladesh, Asia News,DHAKA – At least five people died and dozens went missing after a small ferry packed with passengers collided with a cargo vessel and sank on Sunday (March 20) on the Shitalakhsya River in central Bangladesh, the latest waterway trage
63-year-old man in Hougang is fourth person to die from dengue this year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 63-year-old man has become the fourth person to die from dengue this year, said the Ministry of Health and National Environment Agency (NEA) in a joint statement on Friday (May 31). The man died on
Cuba Gooding Jr. admits to kissing a woman ‘on her lips’ without consent, Entertainment News,Cuba Gooding Jr. has pleaded guilty to forcibly touching a woman. The 54-year-old actor was previously accused of groping a woman at a New York City rooftop bar in 2018, and during a court appearance in Manh
Face masks can make you more attractive: Study, Lifestyle News,Face masks can make you more attractive, according to research from Cardiff University. Images of men wearing a blue surgical face mask were perceived as being the most appealing. Dr Michael Lewis, Reader at Cardiff University said: \”Wha
Stylist Liz Uy on why stripes are a trending print this season, Lifestyle News,Colourful stripes make a refreshing change to the perennial spring floral trend. At Marni, stripes featured prominently on dresses, oversized coats and trousers. For the adventurous, designers like Kim Jones for Fendi and
'Don't treat her like this': Ex-pop idol defends 'goddess' Joey Wong after she's criticised for looking like 'a normal person', Entertainment News,Former screen goddess Joey Wong may have bowed out of the limelight for close to two decades, but her every move
British police charge man over Vietnamese migrants disaster, World News,LONDON – A 23-year-old man has been charged with human trafficking offences in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals whose bodies were found in a refrigeration truck in Britain. Christopher Kennedy, from County A
Thumbs down from South Korean men's rights groups over controversial ads, Asia News,SEOUL – This month three South Korean companies and the Seoul police have had to pull advertisements and other content after men's rights groups claimed that \”small penis\” symbols were used, insulting men.
Hong Kong police arrest 6 from online media outlet, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's Police National Security Department said early on Wednesday (Dec 29) it had arrested six current or former senior staff from an online media firm \”for conspiracy to publish seditious publication\”. Hong Kong b
Born without a womb, Malaysian artist sparks conversation on sexual health, Lifestyle News,KUALA LUMPUR – Thursday (March 4) – When she was 17, Malaysian writer and performer Wani Ardy consulted doctor after doctor when she failed to begin menstruating. They all told her the same thing: she did not
Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' bests Adele to fastest 100 million views, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Ariana Grande's breakup anthem \”thank u, next\” has become the fastest music video to reach 100 million views, video hosting service Vevo said on Tuesday. The single, release
Orphaned Vietnamese baby treated at Singapore's KK Hospital in 2017 dies, age 3, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An orphaned Vietnamese baby who was treated in a Singapore hospital two years ago has died. According to his Facebook page, Loc Pham Duc Loc died on Thursday (Dec 19) of infection while b
5 reasons why we need to talk about losing a baby during pregnancy, Lifestyle News,Being able to conceive a baby successfully is perhaps one of the blessings for couples hoping to establish a family unit. However, with pregnancy come a variety of factors that could sometimes complicate the process,
Singapore mum with low-lying placenta during pregnancy shares her trauma, Lifestyle News,Mummy Siti Yunos first reached out to theAsianparent with a message, \”I am a mummy going through placenta previa, and due to deliver in September. It's not a common situation in Singapore. I would like to s
Hailed as a 'hero', SG Nasi Lemak’s Leonard Teo was also involved in SharingIsCaring, Digital News,Earlier this week, two men were hauled to court to be slapped with even more charges regarding their involvement in smut-sharing Telegram chat group SG Nasi Lemak. One of them, Leonard Teo Mi
Gwyneth Paltrow worried about being seen as an ‘evil stepmother’, Entertainment News,Gwyneth Paltrow worried about being seen as an \”evil stepmother\”. The 50-year-old actress – who has Apple, 18, and Moses, 16, with first husband Chris Martin – admitted she had reservations about her relationship wi
Pregnancy after miscarriage: What you should know if you're conceiving again, Lifestyle News,You’re expecting again after a miscarriage, but the stress of delivering a baby has you on edge. Here are expert tips to help you manage your pregnancy after miscarriage. After one miscarriage, studies
Saudi woman drives F1 car to mark end of ban, World News,Renault stole a march on their Formula One rivals on Sunday when they gave a Saudi Arabian woman a chance to mark a special day by driving one of their cars ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix. On the same day that women celebrated being
Defence lawyer slams Malaysian police over Kim murder probe, Malaysia News,SHAH ALAM, Malaysia – The Malaysian police's investigation into the murder of the North Korean leader's estranged half brother was \”shoddy\” and could lead to an unfair trial, a court heard Wednesday. Defence lawyer
Daily roundup: 8 things to know before making purchases abroad – and other top stories today, World News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Tightened GST relief, smaller duty-free alcohol allowances: 8 things to know before making purchases abroad In Finance Minister Heng Sw
Car left stuck in a drain after accident at Lorong Chuan junction, six people injured, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An accident between two cars left one of the vehicles stuck in a drain on Monday afternoon (Dec 3). The police were alerted to an accident between the two vehicles, a silver Toyota and a
Mission:SG Episode 6 – Saudi Arabian Ambassador Saad Saleh Al Saleh, Singapore News,According to the rules of pilgrimage, all Muslims who are physically and financially able must perform the Haj to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Singapore Saad Saleh Al Saleh
Delhi rapist-murderer cites pollution in death row appeal, Asia News,One of four Indian men on death row over the infamous 2012 Delhi gang-rape and murder appealed against his sentence on Tuesday citing pollution. Akshay Kumar Singh was one of a group of men who gang-raped a 23-year-old woman on a b
Woman on 'quest for revenge' against a doctor has appeal dismissed, ordered to pay costs of $15k, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A woman, deemed by the court to be on a \”quest for revenge\” against a doctor, had her appeal dismissed on Wednesday (April 7). Ms Serene Tiong, who was sued for defa
Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron to star in film on harassment at Fox News, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron are to lead an all-star cast in a new movie about former Fox News hosts Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who spoke up about sexual harassment at the network befo
Sex doll 'brothel' in Paris faces calls for closure, World News,Paris – Barely clothed or naked and perched suggestively on a bed or chair, the plastic dolls on offer in the most controversial \”brothel\” in Paris have led to accusations that they could encourage rape. Since February, four s
Japan TV show Terrace House halts production over coronavirus, Entertainment News,Fans of Japanese reality TV show Terrace House will have to find new ways to pass the time in self-isolation after staff said on its Twitter account that production of the latest season on Netflix was being halted due
This is the world's first female crash test dummy, Digital News,SWEDEN – A team of Swedish engineers have developed the world’s first crash test dummy based on the body of an average woman. Until now, crash test dummies were based on the average male build and weight. The dummies closest to the
Victim of 'minor intrusion' molestation case disappointed at court's decision, Singapore News,A year on, she still vividly remembers the events of last Sept 12. She was heading home on a train around 11.30pm when a man sat next to her and touched her thigh twice. She made clear that h
Harvey Weinstein's former film studio plans to liquidate in bankruptcy, Entertainment News,The film studio once run by Harvey Weinstein said it plans to liquidate in bankruptcy, as it tries to resolve civil lawsuits against former directors and officers arising from sexual misconduct claims aga
Kate Spade honors late founder at New York Fashion Week, Women News,Kate Spade put the sparkle into New York Fashion Week on Friday, paying tribute in a riot of colour to the handbag brand's founder, three months after her tragic death. It was the label's first runway show at the bi-annual
Cold Storage fires temperature screening staff who photographed female shoppers, Singapore News,A temperature screening staff at Cold Storage has been dismissed for distributing photos of female shoppers taken during work. The incident was brought to light when screenshots of a WhatsApp chatroom wer
Indonesia inches closer to outlawing child marriage, Asia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia moved closer to ending child marriage on Friday (Sept 13) after the government secured a key nod paving the way to raise the age for girls to wed in the world's most populous Muslim country by three years. A
Flying solo, 19-year-old woman takes off on round-the-world record bid, World News,BRUSSELS – Pilot Zara Rutherford, 19, took off on Wednesday (Aug 18) at the start of a three-month bid to become the youngest woman to fly solo round the world. Rutherford departed from Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport in we
Will Smith to star in new thriller Fast & Loose, Entertainment News,Will Smith is to star in Fast & Loose. The 52-year-old actor has been approached to play the lead role in the new thriller, which is directed by David Leitch. The project has been developed at STXfilms with David as a producer b
Daniel Craig says James Bond shouldn't be a woman, and he has a point, Entertainment News,James Bond was written as a male, and till the end of time, will remain a male. In recent times, gender and race-swapping are becoming a common practice to diversify Hollywood. Makkari in Marvel’s upcoming
Win a pair of tickets to Bombshell!, Entertainment News,[UPDATE, Jan 27, 3.05pm]: We have drawn the five winners and contacted them via email. Thank you for reading AsiaOne! AsiaOne is giving away five pairs of tickets to the Academy Awards-nominated movie, Bombshell, starring Charlize Theron, Nicol
You'll love the new sandal trends perfect for Singapore weather, Lifestyle News,Singapore is basically sandal weather all year round. And while we’re far from being able to wear our heels out for our events and parties, this year is all about comfortable and stylish flats. Be it slip-ons, minim
14 halal makeup & beauty brands that every Muslim woman will love, Lifestyle News,It can be a struggle to find halal beauty brands. Halal beauty refers to beauty products compliant with Islamic standards. This means they do not contain any pig-derived and other \”haram\”, or forbidden, ingredients. Ha
How Wendy Jacobs raised her 5 kids to be happy and independent, Women News,.instagram-media {position: static !important;}Wendy Jacobs is one powerhouse mum we can't help but admire. The South African former model, who's married to football legend Fandi Ahmad, is a mum to five: Irfan, 20,
