Lady Gaga fans were thrilled as the pop icon made a surprise visit to Maxwell, drawing cheers, selfies, and one unforgettable vinyl signature. (Photos: Aukse Grei/XiaoHongShu (left); Zippy/XiaoHongShu) Pop royalty met street food chic when Lady Gaga surprised fans at Singaporeâs Maxwell Food Centre, turning a casual Tuesday lunch (20 May) into a scene straight […]
At least three of the victims are children, officials say 07:16, 21 May 2025Updated 07:45, 21 May 2025 Japan has issued a tsunami alert(Image: MEN) At least five people have been killed after a suicide car bomber struck a school bus in Pakistan, including three children. Government officials say 38 others have been wounded in […]
Richmond’s racewalking Olympic medallist will be competing in his seventh World Championships this fall. Evan Dunfee is one of eight Canadian athletes competing in the marathon, 10,000 metres and 35-kilometre race walk events in Tokyo for the 2025 World Athletics Championships from Sept. 13 to 21. “This will be my seventh World Championship representing Canada, and the […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into hiring practices at the city of Chicago, according to a letter shared on social media and sent to the Chicago mayorâs office. The probes announcement Monday came a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a Chicago church to outline his vision for […]
Exclusive goods only available at one PokĂŠmon Center in Japan. On 13 May, the PokĂŠmon Center in Fukuoka closed its original location at Hakata AMU Plaza in order to move to a new, larger location at Hakata Marui, set to open on 27 June. The character mascots for PokĂŠmon Center Fukuoka are Pikachu, Latias, and […]
A team of researchers from Keio University School of Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and Teikyo University, in collaboration with Atopiyo LLC, has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model that can objectively assess eczema severity using smartphone images uploaded by patients. Their findings were recently published in Allergy, the official journal of the […]
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HANOI, Vietnam â Vietnamese authorities have arrested a beauty queen and influencer for fraud after she promoted gummies she claimed were rich in fibre on her social media channels, the Public Security Newspaper reported. Police said Monday that Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien was aware the fibre content of the candy was low, at just 0.935 […]
The actor was quizzed on his plan for more children, just as he was seen back on the cobbles for the first time in more than nine years 13:17, 20 May 2025 Ryan Thomas back on the Coronation Street set(Image: Ryan Thomas Instagram) Ryan Thomas has been quizzed on his plan for more children with […]
While photographing the auroras during a geomagnetic storm, Mike Lewinski caught sight of something extraordinary: a brilliant white beam of light tearing through the night sky. He was shooting from the quiet town of Crestone, Colorado, on May 16, as a moderate geomagnetic storm rippled across the Northern Hemisphere. Celestial events like this occur when […]
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TAIPEI â China has long sought to intimidate Taiwan with its massive navy, air force and the worldâs largest standing army, but itâs mere dinghies that are now causing the most consternation. Taiwanâs coast guard has documented five cases totaling 38 Chinese citizens crossing the 160-kilometre (100-mile) wide Taiwan Strait separating the self-governing island democracy […]
SINGAPORE â Identity politics over race and religion gained more prominence in the 2025 General Election, and it is something Singapore should be careful about, said Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean on May 20. It goes against the nationâs multiracial and multi-religious society where everyone has a place, lives together and does better as a […]
SINGAPORE â Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed on the importance of upholding an open, inclusive and rules-based multilateral system. They also discussed ways to work together towards these goals, including with other like-minded partners, when PM Wong hosted Mr Albanese to tea on May 20. The Ministry of Foreign […]
Open this photo in gallery: Garry Peters of Avery Family Farms holds a head of lettuce outside the company’s headquarters in Okanagan Falls, B.C., on May 15. The company uses vertical farming techniques to grow lettuce.Aaron Hemens/The Globe and Mail Save for later This dry patch of land doesnât look like the kind of place […]
Rachel Reeves said the UK government is closing in on a trade pact with six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as its next major deal. The chancellor told the BBC the agreement would be the governmentâs ânext dealâ as it looks to boost trade ties following Brexit. Reeves suggested economic growth would be […]
Welcome back to our live coverage of the war in Ukraine after a flurry of diplomatic activity yesterday. Donald Trump held calls with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, then Vladimir Putin, and then Zelenskyy again alongside a number of other Western leaders. The US president triumphantly announced Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire”, without […]
âIncreasingly urgentâ concern around the potential subversion of Irelandâs electoral system is to be investigated by the incoming Oireachtas committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is likely to feed into a forthcoming renewal of Government strategy on cyber security. The committee, chaired by Fianna FĂĄil TD Malcolm Byrne, will meet for the first time on […]
After putting the failed merger with Nissan in its rearview mirror, Honda is riding solo into the future. Itâs reassessing its plans for the coming years after realizing its previously announced electrification goals were overly optimistic. The Tokyo-based automaker is no longer chasing an EV sales ratio of 30 percent by 2030. However, it has […]
Canada, the U.K., and France have warned they will act, including targeted sanctions, if Israel doesn’t stop renewed military action in Gaza. TEL AVIV, Israel â Canada, the United Kingdom and France issued a forceful condemnation of Israelâs expansion of military operations and other actions in Gaza and the West Bank, threatening in a joint […]
A video posted online of two orcas circling in an algae-infested pool in southern France has brought a fresh wave of worldwide concern for cetaceans Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old calf Keijo. France has been struggling to find a new home for mother and son after their owner, a marine park on the French Riviera, […]
SINGAPORE â Train services have fully resumed after a train fault between Paya Lebar and Buona Vista on the Circle Line (CCL) caused delays during the morning peak hour on May 20. In a post on social media platform X at about 8.30am, SMRT advised passengers to add 30 minutes to their morning commute. About […]
Chinese exporters are understating the value of goods or mislabeling them to draw lesser duties. This tactic is not new but it has gained greater momentum, as businesses scramble to sidestep Trump’s new tariffs. U.S. businesses are underestimating civil and criminal risks by partnering with such exporters, experts warned. China Shipping containers are seen at […]
Donald Trump has said there is a “good chance” of peace between Russia and Ukraine â but added the US has a red line in upcoming talks. After a two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin, the US president announced on Monday that Russia–Ukraine discussions will begin “immediately”. It is unclear how these will differ from […]
Brightonâs Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title. Arne Slotâs side took the lead through Harvey Elliottâs early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium. Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpoolâs advantage just before the interval, but Brighton […]
New tariff policies might be setting the stage for cybercriminals to scam consumers, experts say. Fraud attempts may appear in the form of a âtariff payment requestâ text or email claiming to be from a retailer, delivery company or a government agency. The swiftly changing and unfamiliar landscape of tariff policies, along with economic strain, can […]
Dallasâ longest continuously operating Chinese restaurant, Hong Kong Restaurant on Garland Road, closed in early May after more than 60 years. The restaurant is historically significant because it elevated Chinese-American food in Dallas, said Stephanie Drenka, co-founder of the Dallas Asian American Historical Society. Restaurant co-founder Bill Pon was a chef in San Francisco for […]
SINGAPORE – Over his decade in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Minister in the Prime Ministerâs Office Maliki Osman has tried to bring a personal touch to building relationships. Among the ways he has tried to do so is by inviting foreign ambassadors to his home for Hari Raya celebrations, together with his friends, […]
