06 February 2023, Monday NewsLatest News On 06 February 2023, Monday US recovering balloon debris, won't return it to China7/2/2023 7:49 am Biden 'deeply saddened' by Turkey, Syria quake; pledges US aid7/2/2023 7:23 am Rushdie says 'very difficult' to write after stabbing7/2/2023 6:42 am Struggling Hoffenheim sack manager Breitenreiter7/2/2023 6:42 am Law firms in Meta antitrust lawsuit clash over lead role7/2/2023 6:28 am Rushdie says 'very difficult' to write after stabbing7/2/2023 6:23 am Hermes, NFT creator spar over 'MetaBirkins' in trademark trial7/2/2023 6:22 am Flamengo won't take Al Hilal lightly in Club World Cup semis, coach says7/2/2023 6:22 am PSP's idea to exclude land cost from new flats may drive up public housing demand in prime areas: PAP MPs7/2/2023 6:02 am China reopening is wild card for Canada sticking economic soft landing, analysts say7/2/2023 5:00 am Aid, rescuers rushed to Turkey, Syria after deadly quake7/2/2023 4:46 am Juventus need 40 points to avoid relegation, says Allegri7/2/2023 4:38 am Getty Images lawsuit says Stability AI misused photos to train AI7/2/2023 4:30 am Hearing to determine LIV Golf rebels' status on European Tour gets underway7/2/2023 4:23 am FTX judge weighs demand for independent bankruptcy investigation7/2/2023 4:19 am Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips7/2/2023 3:48 am ‘Be careful what you wish for’: Lively debate on keeping public housing affordable and accessible7/2/2023 3:37 am Nepal aircraft that crashed had no thrust motion in engines before landing, says panel7/2/2023 3:29 am US plans 200 per cent tariff on Russian aluminum: Bloomberg News7/2/2023 3:22 am Singapore sends condolences to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake7/2/2023 3:01 am Italy's Brignone wins women's combined gold, Shiffrin disqualified7/2/2023 3:01 am Students, teachers will learn to properly use tools like ChatGPT: Chan Chun Sing7/2/2023 2:59 am Musk pledged to cleanse Twitter of child abuse content. It’s been rough going7/2/2023 2:51 am Artificially reducing prices of BTO flats in mature estates will drive up demand, affect genuine buyers: Desmond Lee7/2/2023 2:34 am 3 Chinese balloons flew over US during Trump presidency7/2/2023 2:23 am Retailers offering discounts on high-end iPhones in China7/2/2023 2:10 am China’s military has shown growing interest in high-altitude balloons7/2/2023 1:53 am Nigerian senator and family on trial in Britain over organ harvesting plot7/2/2023 1:53 am Dell to slash about 6,650 jobs7/2/2023 1:49 am 7/2/2023 1:46 am These 3 Korean celebs, including a criminal, are returning to society7/2/2023 1:30 am Bangladesh could buy 10-12 spot LNG cargoes in Feb-June7/2/2023 1:16 am PSP calls for housing policy 'reset', Government stresses HDB flats remain affordable and accessible7/2/2023 1:08 am Chip equipment maker MKS Instruments says it is investigating ransomware attack7/2/2023 1:08 am Real's Courtois, Benzema and Militao to miss Club World Cup semi-final7/2/2023 1:08 am Taylor Swift tells photographer to ‘calm down’ on Grammys red carpet: ‘It’s all gonna be fine’7/2/2023 1:07 am Michael B Jordan confirms Creed IV plans7/2/2023 1:07 am Singaporeans who live in the same flat their whole lives should not have to pay land cost7/2/2023 1:01 am Singer Taylor Swift steps out in a glittery midnight blue dress for the Grammys7/2/2023 1:00 am Singapore bears no financial impact from collapse of Sun Cable solar project: Gan Kim Yong7/2/2023 12:59 am 'I was so nervous before I stepped out': Christopher Lee walks on steel beams 8 storeys above ground for new film7/2/2023 12:56 am Ben Affleck becomes a meme once again with his ‘miserable’ expression at 2023 Grammys7/2/2023 12:45 am Thousands of Danes protest cancelling of public holiday7/2/2023 12:41 am 7/2/2023 12:41 am Megan Fox just wore a see-through, bedazzled corset dress to the Grammys7/2/2023 12:40 am Adani too entwined in India’s political economy to fail7/2/2023 12:29 am Italy warns hackers targeting known server vulnerability7/2/2023 12:25 am Indranee Rajah crosses swords with MPs over decision not to prosecute 6 ex-senior Keppel unit staff over bribery scandal7/2/2023 12:24 am In monster quake’s aftermath, a race to save lives as survivors grapple with their loss7/2/2023 12:21 am 7/2/2023 12:16 am Nursery housed migrant workers in dilapidated shed fined $57,6007/2/2023 12:15 am Man charged with failing to protect 2-month-old baby, who died after woman allegedly fractured her skull7/2/2023 12:09 am Ruby Lin angered by tabloids sharing daughter's face7/2/2023 12:08 am Four more firms banned from hiring new foreign workers under heightened workplace safety rules7/2/2023 12:03 am Stories you might’ve missed, Feb 6 - Singapore News6/2/2023 11:57 pm International aid pours in for victims of massive quake in Turkey, Syria6/2/2023 11:51 pm 4 dead, at least 39 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Greece6/2/2023 11:43 pm Pope says Church conservatives exploited death of ex-pope Benedict6/2/2023 11:29 pm Govt to study ways to reduce high rejection rate for BTOs, launch more flats with shorter waiting times from 2024: Desmond Lee6/2/2023 11:26 pm 9 students fall ill after fitness test at ITE College East; HazMat team find ‘no abnormalities’6/2/2023 11:26 pm Indonesia to suspend some palm oil export permits: Officials6/2/2023 11:26 pm China sacks weather bureau chief in shake-up after balloon furore6/2/2023 11:26 pm Navas steals limelight on mixed weekend for January signings6/2/2023 11:23 pm Brathwaite, Chanderpaul set West Indies test opening record6/2/2023 11:23 pm Six more Russians cleared as neutrals - but war ban keeps them out6/2/2023 11:23 pm Landmark Hong Kong national security trial opens 2 years after arrests6/2/2023 11:17 pm Natas fair returns as travel sector continues its rebound6/2/2023 11:15 pm Ex TVB Actress Wallis Pang Said To Be Working As An Insurance Agent Since Leaving Showbiz In 20086/2/2023 11:15 pm AI startup Cohere in talks to raise funding at $6 billion plus valuation -sources6/2/2023 11:09 pm Alpine skiing-Italian Brignone leads after combined first leg6/2/2023 11:02 pm Man jailed for being part of group that tormented teen6/2/2023 11:01 pm Water pours into Kallang elevator and begins to flood hallway, poses danger to residents - Singapore News6/2/2023 10:58 pm 'I give up': Michelle Chong makes police report over fake ads featuring her6/2/2023 10:55 pm Disney's Hong Kong service drops Simpsons episode with 'forced labour' reference6/2/2023 10:55 pm First-timers buying HDB resale flats to get more support6/2/2023 10:55 pm Issuing stern warnings to former Keppel O&M staff a balanced solution6/2/2023 10:55 pm 6/2/2023 10:53 pm Second earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hits Turkey's south: Disaster agency6/2/2023 10:48 pm France to introduce new system to restrict porn access by minors6/2/2023 10:48 pm Woman gets parents to review her fashion choices, wins over netizens who want more6/2/2023 10:41 pm Man jailed for being part of group that tormented teen by acts such as scalding him with hot water6/2/2023 10:35 pm Salma Hayek nearly bared it all during Channing Tatum lap dance in ‘Magic Mike’6/2/2023 10:30 pm Turkey, Syria quake: A look at the major deadly earthquakes in the past two decades6/2/2023 10:22 pm Daily roundup: I tried using a smart lock for a week, here's how it went – and other top stories today6/2/2023 10:12 pm 6/2/2023 10:10 pm Drivers, take note: ERP to hit up to $5 at some gantries6/2/2023 10:07 pm Barcelona captain Busquets suffers ankle injury6/2/2023 10:06 pm Sam Smith fans call out Grammys reporter for misgendering singer6/2/2023 10:05 pm Cars damaged at AMK car park; note on windshield says 'sorry, brake faulty'6/2/2023 10:04 pm Search for mum who disappeared while walking dog in England intensifies6/2/2023 10:04 pm #trending: 'Birthing makeup' trend sees mums-to-be going 'full glam' for delivery but some call it superficial, embarrassing6/2/2023 10:00 pm ‘Countries spy on each other all the time’: Analysts on suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew across US6/2/2023 9:58 pm Hong Kong’s trans activists score landmark ID card victory6/2/2023 9:58 pm North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea, Seoul says6/2/2023 9:58 pm Plastic bags from supermarkets to be chargeable from mid-20236/2/2023 9:57 pm Josephine Teo: SPH circulation issue won't affect funding, govt focuses on readership not circulation6/2/2023 9:57 pm ICA hasn't received any proposal from Malaysia to allow Causeway users to clear just one Customs6/2/2023 9:54 pm 2 uncles fight & punch each other on Still Road, family tags in, TikToker calls it 'UFC (Uncle Fighting Championship)' - Singapore News6/2/2023 9:53 pm Time for Sweden, Finland join Nato: Deputy chief6/2/2023 9:52 pm I'm looking to buy a third property to generate $10k per month rental income: Which $1.5m property is best?6/2/2023 9:47 pm Skateboarding-Britain pick 12-year-old and 49-year-old for Olympic qualifier6/2/2023 9:44 pm 'I think he’s given me chlamydia': A cautionary tale about a couple who engaged in unprotected sex6/2/2023 9:43 pm #trending: Netizens praise KKH healthcare staff after dozens seen responding swiftly to medical emergency outside hospital6/2/2023 9:43 pm ERP rates to go up by $1 at five locations from 13 Feb6/2/2023 9:41 pm Businesses help suppliers sell surplus, expiring goods, at discounts to curb wastage6/2/2023 9:37 pm Japan's Osaka Gas posts 9-month $10-million loss on Freeport LNG project6/2/2023 9:37 pm Commodity price firm Fastmarkets buys Palm Oil Analytics6/2/2023 9:37 pm 6/2/2023 9:33 pm 'I fought with her for 5 days': Joshua Tan lets wife choose most furniture in new home except 'ideal' toilet bowl6/2/2023 9:32 pm Search for mum who disappeared while walking dog in England intensifies6/2/2023 9:22 pm Bedok resident experiences 'rain' at home when neighbour above takes a shower6/2/2023 9:22 pm 'If it was so easy, there'd be Donnie Yens everywhere': Zheng Geping on filming action scenes6/2/2023 9:19 pm 'Dirty' Merlion: STB says brown residue may be due to sustained exposure to rain in recent weeks6/2/2023 9:17 pm Vietnam hikes electricity floor price by nearly 14%6/2/2023 9:11 pm New deal with Nissan enables french group to regain agility: Renault CEO6/2/2023 9:11 pm #trending: Netizens praise KKH medical staff as dozens seen responding swiftly to medical emergency outside hospital6/2/2023 9:11 pm ERP to hit S$5 at CTE location following rate increase at several expressway gantries6/2/2023 9:11 pm Hundreds dead and many trapped as 7.9-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey and Syria6/2/2023 9:06 pm Former chairman of China Zheshang Bank under investigation6/2/2023 9:04 pm Green Pulse Podcast: Hitting the target - can we save nature in time?6/2/2023 9:03 pm Natas fair returns as travel sector continues its rebound6/2/2023 9:03 pm First two electric motorcycles with swoppable batteries hit the road to deliver mail for SingPost6/2/2023 9:03 pm No Grammy nods for BTS? Fans in Singapore are not bothered6/2/2023 9:00 pm New look central bank digital currencies and cryptomarket to emerge from turmoil: Top BIS official6/2/2023 8:57 pm Adani crisis sparks protests and arrests; sell-off losses top US$110 billion6/2/2023 8:57 pm Keppel bribery: One witness' unwillingness to testify, another's denial of wrongdoing hampered prosecution of 6 ex-senior executives, says Indranee6/2/2023 8:57 pm Former PSP candidate Kumaran Pillai is back in 'another avatar' to serve Singaporeans, says his political journey is far from over... - Singapore News6/2/2023 8:56 pm 'Don't others need to eat?' Child uses potty in middle of busy Taiwan restaurant, sparks public outrage6/2/2023 8:54 pm Indonesia posts 5.31% GDP growth in 2022, the highest in almost a decade6/2/2023 8:50 pm ERP to hit S$5 at CTE location following rate increase at several expressway gantries6/2/2023 8:44 pm ERP rates at five locations to go up by $1 from Feb 136/2/2023 8:44 pm Beyonce breaks all-time Grammy wins record, Harry Styles claims album prize6/2/2023 8:41 pm China warns of more extreme weather in 20236/2/2023 8:37 pm China willing to restart trade exchange mechanism with Australia after talks6/2/2023 8:37 pm IONOS sets IPO price guidance at lower end of range6/2/2023 8:37 pm ERP rates at five locations to go up by $1 from Feb 136/2/2023 8:36 pm Five questions on SPH Media’s overstated circulation numbers6/2/2023 8:31 pm ERP to hit S$5 at CTE location following rate increase at several expressway gantries6/2/2023 8:30 pm In Bali, a Russian mural triggers backlash against a fast-growing coterie of expats6/2/2023 8:24 pm Renault CEO: new deal with Nissan enables french group to regain agility6/2/2023 8:23 pm Australia's Recharge to buy failed EV battery startup Britishvolt6/2/2023 8:23 pm 'Our parents went up to ask for pics': Fan runs into Stray Kids at Gardens by the Bay6/2/2023 8:16 pm Man jailed for group abuse of teen, who was scalded by hot water and attacked in hotel over a week6/2/2023 8:11 pm Snowstorm shuts schools and shops, disrupts traffic in Athens6/2/2023 8:11 pm Man jailed for repeated acts of incest with 17-year-old daughter after giving her drugs6/2/2023 8:11 pm Commentary: Why Singaporeans need to spot and live with ‘grey rhinos’ to avoid being trampled underfoot6/2/2023 8:05 pm Hit-and-run in AMK multi-storey car park? Someone left note on windshield to say sorry, 'brake faulty'6/2/2023 8:04 pm US tops China in power influence in Asia; ASEAN countries feature in top 10: Study6/2/2023 7:57 pm Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae6/2/2023 7:49 pm AI tool ChatGPT could be useful in classroom but only when students have mastered basics: Chan Chun Sing6/2/2023 7:48 pm Car driver uses his elderly mother to 'chope' carpark space at AMK Hub - Singapore News6/2/2023 7:48 pm Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice6/2/2023 7:45 pm High and dry: Singapore crane operator shows how he cooks, poops and lives in a tower crane6/2/2023 7:45 pm China says balloon sighted in Latin America for 'civilian purpose'6/2/2023 7:43 pm ChatGPT in schools: Tools to detect cheating in place, says Education Minister Chan Chun Sing6/2/2023 7:40 pm 6/2/2023 7:40 pm Ex-company director who cheated another firm of more than $1.3m sentenced to 5 years’ jail6/2/2023 7:37 pm Malaysia’s Subang Airport to be redeveloped into ‘regional aviation hub’, says Transport Minister6/2/2023 7:36 pm Dell to slash about 6,650 jobs: Bloomberg News6/2/2023 7:36 pm Michelle Yeoh says her mother used to accompany her on dates6/2/2023 7:30 pm Former minister Khairy considers making comeback in Malaysia state polls in Selangor6/2/2023 7:28 pm Ex-company director cheated another firm of more than $1.3m6/2/2023 7:19 pm Bill to make plastic bag charge at supermarkets mandatory tabled in Parliament6/2/2023 7:19 pm Keppel corruption case: Lack of sufficient evidence to prosecute 6 ex-employees, says Indranee Rajah6/2/2023 7:16 pm No change to Government's decision to provide funding to SPH Media after falsification of circulation data6/2/2023 7:16 pm K-pop boy band Exo’s Baekhyun completes military service6/2/2023 7:16 pm Stuff To Watch This Week (Feb 6-12, 2023)6/2/2023 7:16 pm Senior Taiwan opposition leader to visit China6/2/2023 7:14 pm Videos of man marching on road in Yishun has got some Singaporeans wondering if he's okay6/2/2023 7:08 pm Insta-Buzz: What The Stars Were Up To This Week6/2/2023 7:01 pm SPH Media's inflated circulation saga 'reaffirms need for restructuring', has no impact on Govt funding support: Josephine Teo6/2/2023 6:57 pm 'I knew it could be a scam': Student so desperate to meet idols Seventeen she paid for non-existent backstage pass6/2/2023 6:53 pm Nissan to buy up to 15% stake in Renault EV unit under reshaped alliance6/2/2023 6:53 pm Analysis: China has reasons to keep cool after US downs suspected spy balloon6/2/2023 6:49 pm Hong Kong sees influx of Chinese visitors as borders reopen fully6/2/2023 6:47 pm Australia's Star Entertainment faces class action suit for compliance lapses6/2/2023 6:47 pm Mitsubishi Heavy to terminate SpaceJet development -aviation wire6/2/2023 6:47 pm Josephine Teo explains why SPH Media Trust is still being funded, despite circulation discrepancies6/2/2023 6:47 pm Ukraine to replace defence minister after corruption scandals6/2/2023 6:47 pm Rushdie releases new novel, six months after knife attack6/2/2023 6:46 pm SG Arrival Card to stay permanently due to benefits6/2/2023 6:44 pm Reasons for funding SPH Media still valid; circulation issue doesn’t affect decision: Josephine Teo6/2/2023 6:43 pm Supermarkets to charge for carrier bags from mid-20236/2/2023 6:43 pm 6/2/2023 6:36 pm MOE supports use of ChatGPT; students to be taught to critically assess AI output: Chan Chun Sing6/2/2023 6:34 pm Shania Twain once passed on an opportunity to work with Prince6/2/2023 6:30 pm Keppel corruption case: ‘Lack of sufficient evidence’ to prosecute 6 ex-employees, says Indranee Rajah6/2/2023 6:27 pm Disposable bags will soon have a minimum surcharge at large supermarkets6/2/2023 6:24 pm Grandson searches for his late grandmother on Google Maps whenever he misses her every CNY, says 'miss you grandma' - Singapore News6/2/2023 6:21 pm Japan's Daikin picks Manchester, UK as test bed for green tech6/2/2023 6:20 pm Bills introduced to bar children under 16, foreign entities from taking part in election activities, tighten advertising standards during polls6/2/2023 6:16 pm Actor Viola Davis achieves elite EGOT status with Grammy win6/2/2023 6:14 pm Dell to slash about 6,650 jobs -Bloomberg News6/2/2023 6:11 pm Oracle to invest $1.5 billion in Saudi Arabia, open data centre in Riyadh6/2/2023 6:11 pm EY selects Australian battery group as preferred bidder for Britishvolt6/2/2023 6:11 pm Indonesia to suspend some palm oil export permits - officials6/2/2023 6:04 pm Indonesia 2022 GDP growth races to 9-year high on commodities boom6/2/2023 6:04 pm Nissan board also approved planned restructuring deal with Renault - source6/2/2023 5:57 pm Japan PM Kishida apologises for aide’s anti-LGBT comments6/2/2023 5:56 pm Umno purge puts PM Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan in a tight spot6/2/2023 5:56 pm