Indonesia bans British porn star Bonnie Blue for 10 years
The 26-year-old was deported in December after police raided a studio in Badung, a popular tourist district near Bali’s provincial capital of Denpasar. She was detained…
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Married Singapore man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old girl
Chew Koh Leong, 45, admitted to using Carousell as he felt that it would be easier to hide his intentions from his wife, as it is a platform for buying and selling goods.
‘No senior should go through this’: Singaporean, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after accident
Despite a decline in path accidents since 2019, PMD-related injuries, especially rib and head fractures, continue, disproportionately affecting the elderly and young adults.
Cambodia and Thailand to hold ceasefire talks on Dec 24
It remains to be seen whether Thailand and Cambodia can successfully agree to a ceasefire, given the level of distrust and animosity, as well as the heightened nationalistic…
Wildlife welfare comes first, says Japanese award-winning photographer
Makoto Ando says certain photographer behaviours could cause stress in animals – staying too long in one place could attract predators, and animals may not be able to return to…
Singapore siblings supported teenage sister through 4 bouts of cancer
Sara Grace Kueh is a 4-time cancer survivor and a teen dancer. Her siblings, Isabelle Joy Kueh and Gabriel Anthony Kueh, share how they supported their little sister through the…
‘We have nowhere to go’: Sri Lankan residents recount damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Described as the “largest and most challenging natural disaster” in the country’s history, the cyclone killed more than 640 people and displaced over 66,000.
Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Philippine officials deny the attackers received training in Mindanao, citing declining ISIS activity and lack of evidence. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has also rejected claims…
Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?
From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. But is this levy enough to tackle aviation’s carbon problem?
As cultural confidence grows, Chinese brands highlight China’s heritage in storytelling
Rather than leaning on Western landmarks to signal modernity and global relevance, more Chinese companies now increasingly centre China’s own landscapes, aesthetics and cultural…