Forensic analyst in Japan falsifies 130 DNA tests, police say fraud has ‘no effect on cases’

11 Sep 2025, 10:04 am

The sacked analyst said he only wanted to impress his supervisors by "finishing work quickly".

2 students swept away by flash flood in Philippines, survive after being saved by residents

11 Sep 2025, 10:04 am

The siblings managed to hold on to the root of a tree further down the river.

Teen & man allegedly attacked with weapons at Sim Lim Square, 4 men charged with rioting

11 Sep 2025, 3:03 am

Two of the accused had previously been in prison and were released under remission orders.

MFA says Israel’s airstrike on Doha ‘egregious & dangerous’, S’pore MPs express concern

11 Sep 2025, 2:01 am

Qatar was making "tireless efforts" to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, MFA noted.

M’sia to ban vape sales in phases to curb misuse

10 Sep 2025, 7:01 pm

The Malaysian health minister has yet to provide timeline on the ban.

Singapore Flyer temporarily suspends operations as ‘precautionary measure’ due to technical issue

10 Sep 2025, 6:31 pm

The attraction’s operator is working closely with the BCA to conduct inspections, repairs, and rectification works.

Man in Thailand fatally attacks his boss with sledgehammer over alleged disrespectful criticism

10 Sep 2025, 6:20 pm

The suspect claimed he received constant disrespectful criticism from his younger supervisor.

Man allegedly molests sleeping woman at Kranji MRT station, subdued by staff when he tried to flee

10 Sep 2025, 5:44 pm

The suspect hid in the MRT station toilet for 15 minutes before emerging in a “disguise”.

From Kansas to Africa & to Yishun: American shares experience of moving to S’pore

10 Sep 2025, 5:04 pm

Even after a year in Singapore, the man joked that he still hasn’t picked up any local swear words.