Why Singapore’s hottest celebrity photographer right now has Desmond Tan to thank for his big break
Celebrity photographer Walter Tan, who recently held a photo exhibition titled Dreamland, talks about his meteoric rise, his role models and aspirations, and his indestructible bromance with Desmond Tan. Read…
Paramount announces sale of Simon & Schuster for $2.17 billion
August 08, 2023 7:15 AM Simon & Schuster is the fourth largest of America’s “Big Five” publishing companies. Read More
Eastern US battens down ahead of ‘potent’ storm system
August 08, 2023 6:25 AM Flights have been rerouted, some federal offices closed early and a university cancelled classes. Read More
Commentary: Culling isn’t the solution to Singapore’s pesky pigeon problem
Well-intended pigeon feeders need to wise up to the unintended harms of their actions, as do the rest of us who leave food waste lying around, says SPCA’s Executive Director…
Fear of suspension, penalties: Some food delivery riders use own money to refund customers for spilt orders
If customers complain about food spills, the platform may “suddenly suspend” or deduct the cost of the entire order from the rider even if only the drinks spill, claims one…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 8
August 08, 2023 6:00 AM Ukraine ‘satisfied’ with Saudi-led conflict talks Ukraine on Monday said it was “satisfied” with a summit held in Saudi Arabia over the weekend on a…
Norway fines Facebook owner Meta over privacy breaches
August 08, 2023 4:49 AM Datatilsynet had said Meta cannot harvest user data in Norway and use it to target advertising at them. Read More
Ukraine ‘satisfied’ with Saudi-led conflict talks
August 08, 2023 4:31 AM Russia earlier said that a peace settlement was only possible if Kyiv put down its arms. Read More
‘Alarming’ rise in kidnapping of Haiti children, women: Unicef
August 08, 2023 2:34 AM Almost half the country’s population, including nearly three million children, now require humanitarian assistance. Read More
Senior doctors in England to strike again in September: Union
August 08, 2023 2:20 AM Senior doctors took industrial action for two days in July. Read More