CNA 3h
Indian teen Dommaraju beats China's Ding to become youngest world chess champion: Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/world-chess-championship-2024-dommaraju-beats-ding-youngest-4803281
CNA 17h
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup: BENGALURU: Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/saudi-arabia-host-2034-world-cup-4801181
CNA 3h
AT A GLANCE: Where you can use QR code or token-less clearance to pass through immigration at Singapore checkpoints.
Read more: Passport-less clearance at Tuas, Woodlands bus halls from Dec 16 - CNA
Quick Glance: QR Code Immigration Clearance Without Passport Starting Dec 16
- Starting December 16, travelers at the Woodlands and Tuas bus halls can utilize QR code-based immigration clearance.
- Full implementation of this system at both land checkpoints is targeted by mid-January.
- Travelers are still required to carry their passports, as they may be needed for entry into destination countries.
- Additionally, a similar token-less clearance system will be launched at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, promising shorter wait times.
CNA 7h
IN PICTURES: Protesters calling for Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment continue to rally on the streets of Seoul. The South Korean president says the opposition is ... Show more
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decision, vows to 'fight to the end' - CNA
South Korea's Yoon defends martial law decision, vows to 'fight to the end' - CNA
Quick Glance: South Korea's Security Crisis Following Military Dismissals
- South Korea's military readiness is jeopardized due to the fallout from the martial law incident.
- President Yoon Suk Yeol faces significant pressure as the defense minister and other high-ranking officials have been dismissed.
- The leaking of sensitive information by military officials exacerbates security risks.
- Political instability may hinder security cooperation with other nations, particularly the United States.
CNA 13h
Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu reveals she's engaged: 'We are in our fiance era'
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/yip-pin-xiu-paralympic-athlete-engaged-415096
Quick Glance: Yip Pin Xiu Engaged and Celebrating Success
- Singapore's most decorated Paralympian, swimmer Yip Pin Xiu, announced her engagement on December 11.
- She shared proposal photos on Instagram, expressing joy in the special moment with her fiancé Bruce Boo.
- Yip retained her titles in the 50m and 100m backstroke at the 2024 Paralympics, having won a total of seven gold and one silver medal.
- In November, she also secured her fourth consecutive Sportswoman of the Year award at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards.
CNA 9h
Singer-actress Selena Gomez is engaged to music producer Benny Blanco: The couple first confirmed their romance in December 2023.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/selena-gomez-engaged-benny-blanco-415111
Quick Glance: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco: Engagement After One Year
- Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have announced their engagement, marking the start of their future together.
- Gomez showcased her engagement ring on Instagram, sharing joyful pictures while Blanco humorously commented that she is his wife.
- Numerous celebrities, including Taylor Swift and Cardi B, congratulated the couple on their engagement.
- Gomez and Blanco, who have been dating for a year, share a strong bond and openly discuss their future, including the possibility of children.
CNA 11h
Insufficient evidence that Singapore PR wanted by China committed offences to justify probe: SPF
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-pr-chinese-national-yan-zhenxing-money-laundering-indonesia-arrest-interpol-red-notice-4802326
CNA 8h
Indonesia plans oil storage facility near Singapore to improve energy self-sufficiency: Minister
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-oil-self-sufficiency-reliance-singapore-bahlil-lahadalia-prabowo-fossil-fuel-renewable-energy-4802631
CNA Dec 11
Actress Sora Ma reveals her husband died 6 months ago, before the birth of their son
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/sora-ma-reveals-death-husband-415061
CNA 4h
Woman's suicide partly due to rising costs from lawsuits filed against her by man in anti-vax group: Coroner
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/geno-ong-raymond-ng-lawsuits-suicide-death-coroner-inquiry-4803036
CNA Dec 11
Fans of cosplayer Rurusama pay upwards of S$20 to interact with her at Singapore Comic Con
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/rurusama-singapore-comic-con-2024-415046
CNA Dec 11
CNA Explains: Google has a new quantum computing chip – what's special about it?: How does the quantum computing chip Willow work, and are there any real-world ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/google-willow-quantum-computing-chip-cna-explains-4800366
Quick Glance: Google Unveils Innovative Willow Quantum Chip
- Google has introduced its latest quantum processor, Willow, which excels in speed and significantly reduces errors as qubits are scaled up.
- In a random circuit sampling benchmark, Willow completed calculations in under five minutes, while the supercomputer Frontier would take 10 septillion years for the same task.
- Willow also demonstrates a substantial decrease in error rates, with tests showing a halving of errors as larger qubit arrays were used.
- Google intends to further develop Willow to explore algorithms that are beyond the capabilities of classical computers and have real-world applications.
CNA Dec 11
Actress Megan Fox and musician Machine Gun Kelly break up weeks after pregnancy announcement
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-break-415031
Quick Glance: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Split Unexpectedly
- Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly reportedly split during Thanksgiving weekend in Vail, Colorado.
- The breakup followed an incident where Fox found upsetting information on MGK's phone.
- Fox announced her pregnancy in November, shortly before their trip to Vail.
- Despite the split, they were seen together at public events earlier this year.
CNA Dec 11
Tree collapses at Bali’s Sacred Monkey Forest, killing two tourists: The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud is shut for two days following the incident.
channelnewsasia.com/asia/tree-collapses-bali-ubud-sacred-monkey-forest-sanctuary-two-tourists-killed-4800601
CNA 17h
Syria's Golani vows to punish those responsible for torture under Assad: DAMASCUS: The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/syrias-golani-vows-punish-those-responsible-torture-under-assad-4801226
CNA 1h
Man arrested for setting fire to curtains in Changi Airport holding room: The 33-year-old Australian also sprayed a fire extinguisher at officers from the ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/australian-man-arrested-set-fire-curtains-changi-airport-holding-room-cigarette-4803471
CNA 11h
Australia to spend US$385 million on Papua New Guinea rugby league team with eye on China
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-spend-us385-million-papua-new-guinea-rugby-league-team-eye-china-4802361
CNA 14h
British designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years, his 'wings mended'
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/john-galliano-fashion-designer-leaves-maison-margiela-250016
Quick Glance: John Galliano Departs Maison Margiela After Ten Years
- British designer John Galliano is leaving Maison Margiela after a decade, with a successor yet to be announced.
- His last appearance was the Maison Margiela Artisanal show in January, considered his farewell.
- Since becoming creative director in 2014, Galliano has elevated the brand, reflected in a 23 percent sales growth in 2023.
- Speculation about Galliano’s future plans continues, while rumors about potential successors at Margiela are already circulating.
CNA 6h
Vietnam death row tycoon Truong My Lan appeals life sentence in separate case: HANOI: A Vietnamese property tycoon who lost her appeal against the death penalty ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/truong-my-lan-vietnam-death-row-tycoon-appeals-life-sentence-separate-case-4802861
CNA 18h
Commentary: What Assad regime collapse in Syria means for Russia and Iran: That a popular armed insurrection toppled former president Bashar al-Assad in Syria ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/russia-grant-asylum-assad-syria-iran-4800376
Quick Glance: Syrian Government Plans Justice for Military Offenders
- Mohammed al-Bashir, the new interim Prime Minister of Syria, emphasized the commitment to minority rights and security in the country.
- The tomb of Hafez al-Assad was set on fire during celebrations over the fall of the Assad dynasty, reflecting public animosity toward the family.
- Al-Bashir announced that individuals connected to military crimes would be tried before being allowed to return to their positions.
- The new administration is calling for refugees to return and plans to shut down the former regime's notorious prisons.
CNA 5h
Can you get an MC and medication from a vending machine?: The Dr Kart kiosk, which dispenses medicine and MCs, went viral recently on TikTok ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dr-kart-vending-machine-mc-kiosk-shell-tampines-medicine-4802776
CNA 6h
Managing the massage industry: Association calls for better training guidelines: In line with other Southeast Asian nations, the Specialists in Wellness ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/massage-industry-association-therapist-training-requirements-safety-4802701
CNA 6h
Johor eyeing rollout of QR code immigration clearance for foreigners by mid-2025, says state official
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-qr-code-immigration-clearance-passport-free-travel-sez-land-checkpoints-4802551
CNA 7h
Pet groomer charged over death of dog found hanging from leash: Vanessa Chiu Yan Er allegedly failed to secure the dog with a double-arm lock and left it ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pet-groomer-vanessa-chiu-charged-corgi-dog-dies-pawkins-hung-leash-nparks-spca-4802746
CNA 7h
China vows to crack down on illicit spycam recordings after rise in hotel room voyeurism cases
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-top-court-crackdown-hidden-cameras-voyeurism-cases-hotel-rooms-guesthouses-4802691
CNA 8h
South Korea marks 45 years since 1979 coup and military dictatorship: This was the last time the country was under martial law, up until last week’s shock and ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-45-years-1979-coup-martial-law-military-dictatorship-chun-doo-hwan-4802656
CNA 8h
F&B, retail trade businesses counting on more anchor events to boost growth in 2025
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/economy-boost-growth-2025-food-beverage-retail-trade-anchor-events-4802581
CNA 16h
Shell casings at scene of UnitedHealth CEO murder match suspect's gun: Police: NEW YORK: Shell casings found at the scene of the brazen murder of a US insurance ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/luigi-mangione-united-healthcare-ceo-murder-shell-casings-gun-fingerprints-brian-thompson-4802016
CNA 10h
Security guard pleads guilty after dummy bomb oversight that sparked emergency response
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/security-guard-left-post-dummy-bomb-threat-industrial-park-4802496
CNA 14h
42-year-old man charged with murder of woman in Hougang: Du Zaixing is in remand with permission to visit the scene of the crime for investigations.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-charged-murder-hougang-st-21-blk-210-4802161
CNA 10h
Property agents may have to meet minimum transactions to remain registered: The review by the Council for Estate Agencies comes after industry engagement ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/property-agents-minimum-transactions-remain-registered-cea-4800336
CNA 13h
Turns out Cillian Murphy wasn't the viral zombie in the 28 Years Later trailer: Following the release of the trailer of the upcoming zombie thriller 28 Years ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/cillian-murphy-zombie-28-years-later-415091
CNA 10h
Prosecution drops appeal against Malaysia DPM Zahid’s acquittal on 40 bribery charges in foreign visa case
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-ahmad-zahid-hamidi-remains-acquitted-bribery-foreign-visa-court-appeal-4802411
CNA 11h
Singapore to hold more mega events in 2025, building on its position as a choice destination
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-concert-tourism-taylor-swift-coldplay-ed-sheeran-bruno-mars-jay-chou-formula-1-events-4802406
CNA 11h
2024 in entertainment and pop culture: From Moo Deng and Taylor Swift to Oasis and Wicked
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/2024-year-review-pop-culture-entertainment-trends-415081
CNA 13h
OSIM founder Ron Sim sends letter of demand to Trek 2000 chairman: The letter of demand alleges that founder and ex-chairman Henn Tan, and Trek 2000 made ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/trek-2000-osim-ron-sim-henn-wayne-tan-letter-demand-4802151
CNA 16h
Forget Secret Santa. This is Secret Satan – a playful twist to the obligatory office gift exchange
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/secret-satan-gift-exchange-secret-santa-413481
CNA 16h
Christmas sparkles: 8 jewellery gifts ideas from Tiffany & Co, Chanel, Chopard and more
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/christmas-jewellery-gift-guide-tiffany-and-co-chanel-chopard-cartier-249986
CNA 16h
11 underrated fried chicken spots in Singapore: Korean, Southern, wings and more: TikTok videos of Malaysians crossing the Causeway for Wingstop have gone viral ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/best-fried-chicken-singapore-korean-southern-wings-414866
CNA 17h
What's behind Singapore's increasingly negative attitudes towards people with disabilities in the workplace?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/disabilities-workplace-attitudes-msf-ncss-report-4795166
CNA 17h
Senators say US must boost security after Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking: WASHINGTON: The United States must do more to address hacking threats after ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/senators-say-us-must-boost-security-after-chinese-salt-typhoon-telecom-hacking-4801681
CNA Dec 10
Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealth CEO murder, to fight extradition to New York
channelnewsasia.com/world/luigi-mangione-murder-suspect-us-ceo-healthcare-luigi-new-york-4799296
CNA Dec 10
Commentary: The fall of Bashar al-Assad is unlikely to lead to peace in Syria: Recent developments in the Syrian civil war have taken the world by surprise ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/syria-bashar-al-assad-middle-east-conflict-rebels-damascus-united-states-4797976
CNA Dec 11
Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke caused by a brain bleed: The actor was hospitalised in April last year after suffering a mystery “medical complication” ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/jamie-foxx-reveals-stroke-brain-bleed-medical-complication-mystery-415016
Quick Glance: Jamie Foxx Discusses Health Crisis in Netflix Special
- Jamie Foxx opened up in his Netflix special "What Had Happened Was..." about his health challenges following a severe illness in April 2023.
- He suffered a stroke caused by a brain bleed and lost consciousness for 20 days.
- Despite his mobility issues, Foxx used humor as a coping mechanism and expressed gratitude to his fans for their support during his recovery.
- His performance has received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special.
CNA Dec 11
Foreign powers should not take advantage of Syria situation to pursue 'strategic objectives', says Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/syria-conflict-foreign-powers-should-not-take-advantage-singapore-mfa-4801021
CNA Dec 11
Man gets 16 months' jail for attempting to smuggle 58 Indian star tortoises into Indonesia via Changi Airport
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jail-smuggling-indian-star-tortoises-indian-traveller-changi-airport-4800176
CNA Dec 11
Who is Kim Yong-hyun, ousted South Korean defence minister who attempted suicide?
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/kim-yong-hyun-former-south-korea-defence-minister-martial-law-4800476
Quick Glance: North Korea Responds to South Korea's Martial Law Attempt
- North Korean state media reported on the political unrest in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law attempt.
- Yoon is facing significant opposition, with his party effectively suspending him amid accusations of labeling lawmakers as North Korean sympathizers without evidence.
- KCNA condemned Yoon's actions as 'insane' and reminiscent of past military dictatorships, fueling public anger and calls for impeachment.
- Analysts believe North Korea will likely refrain from military provocations due to the preparedness of South Korean forces.
CNA Dec 11
#CNALuxury : Ever tried an edible ghee candle? It’s one of the unusual dishes at Avartana, one of India’s top-rated fine dining restaurants located in Chennai ... Show more
Three of India's best restaurants: Avartana, Dum Pukht, Bukhara - CNA Luxury
Three of India's best restaurants: Avartana, Dum Pukht, Bukhara - CNA Luxury
CNA Dec 11
South Korean ex-defence minister tried to kill himself: Prisons official: Defence minister Kim Yong-hyun was formally arrested on charges that include ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-martial-law-ex-defence-minister-tried-suicide-kim-yong-hyun-4800231
CNA Dec 11
Singapore beat Cambodia 2-1 in ASEAN football championship: SINGAPORE: The Lions kickstarted their ASEAN football championship campaign by beating Cambodia 2-1 ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-beat-cambodia-football-asean-championship-mitsubishi-electric-cup-4797721
CNA Dec 11
Bishan-Toa Payoh only town council to miss top rating in corporate governance report
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/town-councils-corporate-governance-report-fy2023-bishan-toa-payoh-mnd-4800066
CNA Dec 11
Blast rocks residential building in southern China: BEIJING: A blast rocked a residential high-rise building in an affluent area of the southern Chinese city of ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-shenzhen-explosion-blast-residential-building-fire-condo-4800471
CNA Dec 11
🤓 Can you answer these 2 questions?
According to an international study that tested 5,000 Singaporean and PRs aged 16-65 between 2022 and 2023 ... Show more
Singapore's adult literacy, numeracy proficiency rankings improve, study finds - CNA
Singapore's adult literacy, numeracy proficiency rankings improve, study finds - CNA
CNA Dec 11
China moves to ban ‘cigarette cards’ among minors: The craze has sparked concern by authorities who say exposure to tobacco products could "familiarise children ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-cigarette-cards-craze-ban-youths-tobacco-4800341
CNA Dec 11
Commentary: A rebel leader has done in Syria what world powers and the UN could not
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/syria-assad-topple-rebels-jolani-hts-new-leaders-transition-future-4800281
CNA Dec 11
UEFA, Taylor Swift and Labubu among top Google searches in Singapore in 2024: On Tuesday (Dec 10), Google unveiled its annual Year In Search 2024 lists which ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/google-year-search-2024-singapore-415036
CNA Dec 11
Jail for former NUS assistant professor who smoked cannabis, had drug utensils: The 40-year-old, who started taking cannabis in early 2020, was arrested in a ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/jail-former-nus-assistant-professor-smoked-cannabis-drug-utensils-4800296
CNA Dec 11
Neck cracking and massages: How can we protect ourselves from potential injuries?
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/neck-massage-neck-cracking-numbness-death-415056
CNA Dec 11
Japanese actress Miho Nakayama died due to 'unfortunate accident', agency announces
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/miho-nakayama-cause-death-415026
CNA Dec 10
South Korea ex-defence minister Kim Yong-hyun formally arrested for insurrection: SEOUL: South Korea's former defence minister has been formally arrested on ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/kim-yong-hyun-south-korea-insurrection-arrest-ex-defence-minister-martial-law-4799076
Quick Glance: Former South Korean Defense Minister Arrested for Insurrection
- Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been formally arrested on insurrection charges following President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
- Kim's arrest came after a court decision, while two senior police officials were also detained as investigations intensified.
- An investigation was prompted by a lawmaker's claim that the president ordered him to obstruct a parliamentary vote.
- The political crisis has led to protests, with the opposition planning impeachment efforts and public confidence in the government diminishing.
CNA Dec 11
North Korea state media says South Korea 'in chaos' after martial law: SEOUL: South Korea is in "chaos" after President Yoon Suk Yeol's ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/north-korea-state-media-says-south-korea-chaos-after-martial-law-4799786
CNA Dec 11
AS minta pemberontak Suriah mendukung pemerintahan inklusif, tidak ambil alih kepimpinan otomatis
cna.id/dunia/kelompok-pemberontak-suriah-pemerintahan-inklusif-25436
CNA Dec 11
K-pop girl group Itzy and Taeyang cover Indonesian dangdut and Malay songs, respectively
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/itzy-taeyang-kopi-dangdut-antara-anyer-dan-jakarta-cover-415021
CNA Dec 11
Interest rate for CPF Special, Medisave and Retirement accounts dips to 4% in Q1 2025
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpf-interest-rate-down-special-medisave-retirement-accounts-q1-2025-4799831
CNA Dec 11
HealthServe trains 1,300 migrant workers to support peers in mental health: The charity said such peer support leaders enable preventative and early intervention ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/healthserve-migrant-workers-mental-health-peer-support-network-4799756
CNA Dec 10
Commentary: The girl economy is going strong - despite the ‘manosphere’: From Wicked and Moana 2 to the record-setting Eras Tour and the pop girlie Grammy sweep ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/wicked-moana-taylor-swift-girl-economy-culture-women-4798076
CNA Dec 11
Ken Lim acquitted of making sexual comments to woman in 2012, in first of five trials
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ken-lim-sexual-comment-woman-2012-trial-verdict-4797311
CNA Dec 11
36 hours in Honolulu, Hawaii: Things to see, do and eat: There is plenty to do and see in this multicultural capital of Hawaii.
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/things-see-eat-do-honolulu-hawaii-itinerary-travel-249971
CNA Dec 11
New Syria PM calls for 'stability and calm': DAMASCUS: Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday (Dec 10) said it was time for ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/new-syria-transitional-prime-minister-mohammed-al-bashir-4799621
CNA Dec 11
Prolonged sitting isn’t good for your health – but is prolonged standing any better? Experts think not
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/standing-sitting-benefits-cardiovascular-disease-orthostatic-circulatory-disease-414601
CNA Dec 11
IN FOCUS: Would you pay S$150 to eat in someone else's home?: From barbequed pork ribs to crayfish hor fun, CNA speaks to three private dining chefs about a ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/private-home-dining-singapore-exclusive-price-kitchen-focus-4797856
CNA Dec 10
Commentary: Are deepfakes the new frontier of blackmail?: When all our lives are online, there is an abundance of content available for malicious actors to ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/deepfake-extortion-politician-photo-video-blackmail-victim-cybercrime-ai-4798026
CNA Dec 10
China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-send-largest-naval-fleet-decades-region-threat-level-severe-taiwan-4798016
Quick Glance: Taiwan Warns of China's Extensive Maritime Exercises
- Taiwan reported the deployment of dozens of Chinese warships and vessels around the island, marking one of China's largest military exercises.
- Nearly 90 Chinese ships and 47 aircraft were detected near Taiwan, the highest number since major drills in October.
- Taiwan's defense ministry noted that the current maritime presence from China exceeds responses to previous visits by high-ranking U.S. officials.
- Beijing asserted it would firmly defend its sovereignty, while the U.S. emphasized ongoing collaboration with allies to ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
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