School cafeteria in China collects students’ leftovers, then serves them to other pupils

2 Jan 2025, 6:08 pm

Some students told their parents that they often suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea from eating cafeteria food.

Authorities in US offer PlayStations in exchange for firearms in gun buyback scheme

2 Jan 2025, 6:05 pm

The initiative was as much about getting guns off the street as it was about bringing families and kids better…

S’pore ICA & JB customs officials exchange cakes to celebrate New Year & strong ties

2 Jan 2025, 4:17 pm

The immigration offices also previously exchanged National Day cakes.

Tourist confronts police after being stopped from releasing floating lantern during New Year’s in Thailand

2 Jan 2025, 3:30 pm

The Japanese tourist later apologised to the officer for his aggressive behaviour.

Elephant in M’sia blocks road, charges at car after others escaped the scene

2 Jan 2025, 3:12 pm

Many netizens said they held their breath despite only watching the scene unfold through their phones.

Pet dog in South Korea left alone after losing all 9 family members in Jeju Air crash, rescued by animal rights group

2 Jan 2025, 2:01 pm

The organisation will care for the canine until a new home is found.

6-year-old boy slapped by father of girl he got into argument with at Westgate indoor playground

2 Jan 2025, 1:04 pm

The 38-year-old man was later arrested by the police.

Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen gives employees average 20 months’ salary as year-end bonus

2 Jan 2025, 12:45 pm

The company's net profit for the third quarter of 2024 amounted to about S$2.57 billion.

Frightened stray dog cuddles woman during New Year fireworks in Thailand, she comforts canine

2 Jan 2025, 12:33 pm

The dog had been running on the road, desperately searching for shelter, said the woman.