Move over, Ghibli – caricatures are the next ChatGPT trend
The caricatures generated often resemble those hand-drawn by street artists at tourist destinations, with semi-exaggerated facial features, depicting individuals engaged in their…
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Tourist mauled by snow leopard at popular Xinjiang ski destination; authorities step up patrols
The footage, which has been circulating on Chinese social media, shows a snow leopard standing over what appears to be a person lying face down in the snow. The video then cuts…
Singapore authorities considering sterilising otters for long-term population control measures
The National Parks Board spokesperson added that its “holistic” population management strategy includes measures such as exclusion, habitat modification and translocation, as…
Malaysian man linked to Cambodia-based scam ring nabbed at border checkpoint in Singapore
The syndicate, linked to $41 million in losses from 440 Singapore scam cases, impersonated government officials.
Authorities investigating Singapore influencer over dog abuse allegations
In a video allegedly posted on Ms Ng’s now-deleted Instagram account, a person can be heard berating a dog for drinking peach tea.
Singaporean teen first Kpod abuser admitted to rehabilitation
On Nov 14, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority also revoked the long-term visit pass of a 15-year-old Myanmar national after she was found to be in possession of an…
Temple blaze in China blamed on tourists’ ‘irresponsible’ handling of candle, incense
Although initially reported to be 1,500 years old, the Wenchang Pavilion was constructed in January 2008 and completed in October 2009.
Pikachu and friends to bring Pokemon holiday magic to Singapore in Nov, Dec
From Nov 6 to Dec 28, Suntec City’s atrium at Towers 1 and 2 will light up with Pokemon-themed installations and activities to mark the year-end festivities, as snow falls on…
McDonald’s Japan ends Pokemon card Happy Meal promotion early amid reports of food wastage, scalping
Following the start of the promotion, pictures have surfaced online of bags of food left unclaimed in McDonald’s Japan stores, or left haphazardly outside them.
Chikungunya cases in Singapore double; authorities monitoring situation closely
There have been 17 cases of chikungunya fever in Singapore since the start of the year as at Aug 2. This is more than double the eight registered in the same period in 2024. The…