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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Japan, More Than 20 Injured in Aichi and Shizuoka

More than 20 people have been injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan in the early hours of Sunday (8 November), with tremors felt across several prefectures.The earthquake occurred at approximately 1.04am local time, with its epicentre located...

Singapore Travellers Heading to Thailand Warned of Possible Flash Floods as Heavy Rain Hits 12 Provinces

Singaporeans planning holidays to Thailand should remain alert to possible flash floods, as the country's meteorological authorities have forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across 12 provinces on November 8.While Bangkok is expected to experience only isolated thunderstorms, other...

Shenzhen Drivers Resort to Howling Like Monkeys to Avoid Car Horn Fines Under New Five-Year Rules

Drivers in Shenzhen, China, are attracting attention online after videos showed motorists using unusual ways to express themselves on the roads, including howling like monkeys, shouting through open windows and using alternative noise-making devices.The bizarre behaviour has sparked amusement...

MEN IN M’SIA BIDS GOODBYE TO THEIR SIAM & VIET BU AFTER AUTHORITIES ARRESTED 114 OF FROM NIGHTCLUB

114 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Immigration Raid on Two Entertainment Outlets in PenangA total of 114 foreign nationals were arrested after Malaysia's Immigration Department raided two entertainment outlets in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, on November 7.The operation targeted two premises...

PRC Food Delivery Rider, 47, Dies After Confrontation Over Bicycles in Melbourne

A 47-year-old Chinese food delivery rider has died following a confrontation over bicycles near Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, while another rider was injured. A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.The victim, identified as Feng Jianming,...

Thai Father Fires 2 Shots at School After Arguing With Teacher Over Child’s Maths Ability

A 54-year-old father in Thailand was arrested after allegedly firing two shots into the air during an argument with a teacher over his child's ability to perform basic addition.The incident happened at a school in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima,...

Indonesia Declares Adoption of 18 Children in Singapore Illegal, May Bring Them Back

Indonesia has declared the adoption of 18 Indonesian children in Singapore illegal, claiming the arrangements violated its adoption laws and were linked to a human trafficking syndicate.The case has raised questions about the children's legal status and future, with...

PRC Man Sentenced to 38 Years’ Jail in Brazil After Killing 18-Year-Old Woman Who Rejected His Advances

A Chinese man in Brazil has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after murdering an 18-year-old woman who reportedly rejected his romantic advances. Her remains were later discovered wrapped in a tarpaulin and partially eaten by two pit...

Thai Airways Pilot Spots Cockpit Windshield Crack, Thai Airways Flight Turns Back to Shanghai

A Thai Airways flight bound for Bangkok was forced to return to Shanghai after its pilot discovered a crack in the cockpit windshield during the journey.The incident involved Flight TG663, which departed Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wednesday (4...

Hong Kong Woman, 68, Jailed 20 Days For Slapping 5-Year-Old Girl After Children Argue Over Basketball, “HAHA”

A 68-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been sentenced to 20 days in prison after admitting to slapping a five-year-old girl following an argument between the child and her grandson at a shopping mall playground.The woman, identified as Leung...

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Autonomous Shuttle Nearly Collides With Oncoming Vehicle While Turning In Punggol, LTA Investigating

An autonomous shuttle operating in Punggol had a close call with an oncoming vehicle after allegedly failing to give...