No Major Damage or Injuries Reported Following Strong Shake A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Wellington, New Zealand, early on October 6, 2024, with no reports of injuries or significant damage. The quake, which hit at 5:08 AM local time, was centered 25 kilometers west of Wellington at a depth of 30 kilometers. GeoNet, New...
A Perfect Mix of Fun and Nostalgia for Gamers As the holiday season approaches, October brings an exciting array of new releases for gamers. Sony has delighted fans with its PlayStation 30th anniversary edition, tapping into nostalgia for PS1 owners, while the new PS5 Pro made its debut at the Tokyo Game Show. Not to...
Premium Hatchbacks Get Performance Upgrades and New Engine Options BMW has expanded its 1 Series and 5 Series models, introducing new variants to enhance performance and appeal. The 1 Series lineup now includes a 116 variant powered by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine producing 121bhp and 230Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed double-clutch Steptronic transmission....
Water Pipe Rupture Leads to Damage and Business Interruptions in Marine Parade On October 4, 2024, parts of Marine Parade were flooded after a construction crew accidentally ruptured an underground water pipe. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. while workers were conducting shoring work at Block 67 Marine Drive. As a result, residents and motorists...
Accident Involving Taxis and Cars Causes Major Traffic Disruptions Near Changi Airport On October 3, a serious multi-car crash occurred on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) heading towards Changi Airport, resulting in four people being rushed to Raffles Hospital. The Singapore Civil Defence Force responded to the scene at around 5:20 PM, following reports of...
As humanitarian crisis deepens, the UN expresses concern over lack of resources for displaced families fleeing southern Gaza. Over 100,000 people have fled Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, after Israel intensified its bombardment, according to UN officials. This marks one of the largest movements of people in Gaza in recent months, as families seek...
Donate Old Sports Shoes for a Good Cause and Get Rewarded with a $50 Voucher Running Lab has revived its charitable initiative, Project Love Sneaker, where customers can donate their old sports shoes and receive a $50 voucher in return. The campaign, in collaboration with SOLES4SOULS, runs throughout the month of April (from April 1...
Court Orders Immediate Processing of Children Held in Makeshift Camps Along US-Mexico Border A federal judge has ruled that children waiting in makeshift migrant camps along the US-Mexico border are under the custody of the US Border Patrol and must be treated according to long-established standards. The ruling stems from the 1997 court settlement that...
Authorities continue investigation into the crash involving the Singaporean-flagged Dali, with economic impact concerns looming. A tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the Singaporean-flagged container ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, leading to the presumed deaths of six construction workers who were on site repairing potholes. Transportation Secretary Pete...
With the upcoming SG-JB RTS link, the potential for rental returns in Johor Bahru seems promising, but challenges may make investors reconsider their decisions. Investing in Johor Bahru’s (JB) property market might seem like a tempting opportunity, especially with the favorable exchange rate between the Singapore dollar and the Malaysian ringgit, along with the anticipated...