A domestic worker in Singapore has sparked discussion online after sharing her experience with a new employer, claiming that she was asked to start work before her work permit was processed and was later not paid for four days of work. A helper alleged a British Indian family in Singapore gave her a yoga mat […]
Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has recently been in the news over developments in his personal life. His wife, Sangeetha Sornalingam, has filed for divorce, bringing an end to their two decade-long marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in August 1999, have two children Jason Sanjay and Divya Saasha. The case […]
If you’ve been following my articles for a while, you probably already know some of my biggest passions. I love learning the ins and outs of AI tools, diving into autobiographies, getting lost in video games and exploring all kinds of music. Another longtime obsession of mine is the “sport” of professional wrestling. Ever since […]
John Higgins faces Ronnie O’Sullivan in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on Saturday 09:05, 25 Apr 2026 View 2 Images John Higgins doesn’t have a close freindship with Mark Williams(Image: Getty Images) John Higgins has admitted to not sharing a close relationship with the likes of Mark Williams or […]
MANILA, Philippines – It was a double whammy for the Dutertes on April 22. At the House of Representatives, the third impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte put long-circulating claims of vast wealth under scrutiny. Lawmakers examined billions of pesos in bank transactions — figures that appeared to far exceed her SALN declarations. Over at The […]
Sridhar Vembu Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has once again sparked a debate by sharing a video clip of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s advice to a PhD student on not to delay marriage and children, linking it to the concerns about declining birth rates. Vembu has also empathised that the societies much orient […]
An Iranian woman walks past symbolic belongings laid on the ground at Valiasr Square in Tehran on April 24, 2026, in tribute to the schoolgirls in Minab killed in an airstrike. AFP via Getty Images AFP via Getty Images The White House has confirmed that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared […]
Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse has issued an emotional statement to confirm that she is leaving the network to join a rival broadcaster. She joined the channel in 2012 and has served as their lead boxing presenter in recent years, while also presenting on Sky Sports News and hosting other events like the World Darts […]
SINGAPORE – A 62-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to hospital after he was involved in an accident with a car along North Bridge Road on April 24. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on April 25 that they were alerted to the accident at 1.45pm. The motorcyclist was taken to Raffles Hospital, they […]
SINGAPORE – Think heritage food, and images of old kitchens probably come to mind. Cooks who work without written recipes. Mind-boggling processes and techniques. Delicious food not glammed up for social media. The taste of days gone by. Some young people are working hard to stop the days from going by. They are making it […]
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Walking into Christine Dawood’s kitchen, it’s impossible not to be drawn to the model Titanic in the centre of the room. Sitting in its own glass-fronted cabinet, the Lego ship is almost 1.5 metres long, constructed of 9,090 of the iconic plastic bricks. Dawood’s 19-year-old son Suleman spent almost two weeks building it. “People are […]
The way Wang Chuqin plays, ping-pong is a physical impossibility. By the time you made it to the end of the first two words of that sentence, Chuqin, the men’s world No 1, has seen the ball, calculated its speed, direction, and height, judged whether it is travelling with topspin, backspin, left or right sidespin, or […]
For now, the threat from Russia and staunch support for Ukraine from some of the wealthier members of the bloc, above all Germany, Nordic countries, the Netherlands and Poland, have ensured that Brussels’ backing for Ukraine remains solid. So does the military and drone experience Kyiv can bring to Europe. Looking to the future, Europeans […]
There are just three nations in the world with air forces that operate strategic strike bombers: the United States, China, and Russia. Today the Chinese Air Force has the world’s largest bomber fleet by total number of planes, estimated at roughly 200 to 230 aircraft. The US Air Force (USAF) has the second largest with […]
A year ago I returned a jumper from Harper Manchester, a longstanding family business in the heart of the city centre run by John and Alice Harper. Almost 12 months to the day, I received the same jumper back in the post from a warehouse in China, with a sticker on it saying the return […]
On the work front, Prabhas will soon be seen in Spirit. The film is a high-octane action drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, featuring Prabhas as a tough, angry police officer fighting an international crime syndicate. Targeting a March 5, 2027 release, the pan-India film stars Triptii Dimri and Vivek Oberoi, with shooting scheduled in […]
April 24 – Australia in December became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children’s health and safety. Below is a summary of what countries and companies […]
Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. China’s DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model (AFP/Representative) The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the […]
Singapore, Singapore, April 24th, 2026, Chainwire Crypto exchange LBank is undergoing a notable transformation as it seeks to attract a younger generation of traders — not by competing solely on liquidity or listings, but by reshaping how users experience trading itself. In recent months, the platform has leaned into culture-driven growth through strategic partnerships with […]
At its highest capacity, DeepSeek’s V4 ‘redefines the state-of-the-art for open models’. Chinese AI darling DeepSeek has launched its long awaited V4 large language model (LLM) in preview, as speculation around a possible first funding round swirls. The latest open source launch comes more than a year after the start-up released R1, whose cost effectiveness […]
Pakistan has repaid the full $3.45 billion it owed to the United Arab Emirates, the country’s central bank said on Friday.The development comes days after Pakistan secured $3 billion in financial assistance from Saudi Arabia, received in two tranches, including a second instalment of $1 billion on April 21, as cited by PTI.The State Bank […]
The US military said a third aircraft carrier had arrived in the Middle East, the highest number of American carriers deployed to the region in more than 20 years, according to analysts. The announcement on Thursday came around the same time US President Donald Trump declined to give a timeline on when the Iran war […]
One night. Ten matches. A city watching together. SINGAPORE, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The final day of the Premier League 2025/26 season is here, and the loudest roar will be at Clarke Quay. On 24 May, StarHub takes over with a football-filled night that goes far beyond your usual viewing experience. Get the latest news […]
(Bloomberg) — India has criticized an article shared by US President Donald Trump on social media that termed the South Asian nation a “hellhole,” straining ties that were improving after a year of tensions over tariffs and geopolitical differences. Trump’s Truth Social posted the transcript of a talk-show that argued against US birthright citizenship and […]
BEIJING: Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the United States, and the White House on Thursday […]
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL) has appointed Parminder Singh as its Chief Executive Officer. REIL is a venture between Reliance Intelligence Limited (70%) and Facebook Overseas Inc. (30%). Following the announcement, Singh took to X to share the news with his fans and followers. Prior to joining the Reliance-Meta AI venture as CEO, Parminder Singh […]
Bangkok, Thailand [April 21, 2026] — Thailand’s media industry is undergoing a profound structural transformation, shaped by artificial intelligence, accelerating fragmentation, and rapidly evolving consumer behaviours. In response to this shift, Omnicom Media is strengthening its position as the country’s most powerful and future-ready media network— helping brands navigate complexity and unlock growth. Like many […]
