November 2017

  • This week has been a memorable one for both fans and Singaporean celebrities. Xu Bin, a 28-year-old Chinese actor and singer who plies his trade in faraway Singapore, recently walked down the aisle with his girlfriend. In search of greener pastures, Xu Bin moved over to Singapore as a 17-year-old. His passion for entertainment drove…

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  • Pooja Nansi is better known as an angry Indian poet but it’s not wrath, in the real sense of it, that makes her thick. She’s the first ever Youth Poet Ambassador in Singapore. Do you wonder why? Pooja Nansi  (Image via Jacket 2) Nansi moved from Gujarat, India to Singapore with her parents before she…

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  • China has extended its censorship to foreign academic publishers, reports confirm. According to Radio Free Asia (RFA), one of the affected publishers which is regarded as one of the world’s largest academic publishing house, confirmed that over 1,000 of its journal articles were blocked in China. Chinese internet users were unable to gain access to…

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  • Djibouti, located in the horn of Africa, is now a proud host to China’s first foreign military base. Chinese military parade to mark the end of Cold War The Chinese naval base in Djibouti will exist alongside America’s military base, Camp Lemonnier. While President Xi Jinping’s armed forces are expected to work towards bringing stability…

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  • About ten months ago, Selena Gomez left longtime lover Justin Bieber and pitched her tent with The Weeknd, but their love triangle seems to be constantly evolving as the previously “broken pair” were recently spotted in some lovey-dovey positions, cozy enough to attract suspicions. The former Disney star is believed to have called it quits…

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  • The United Nations confirmed in a report that more than 3,000 desperate Rohingya refugees have crossed over to Bangladesh from Myanmar in the past two days. An agency of the world organization said their partners are working day and night to assist the tired and hungry immigrants by providing them with food, medication and shelter. “Most…

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  • A British woman who was arrested in Egypt nearly a month ago is wallowing in pain and misery. She was wrongfully remanded for possessing painkillers. Following her arrest in the North African country, she was found to be carrying drugs which were later identified as Naproxen and Tramadol. Laura Plummer (Image via FarrahGray) According to…

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  • South African president Jacob Zuma was drilled at a parliamentary session on Thursday and one of his remarkable shortcomings was a decision to avoid giving answers to a question about how much he has invested as legal fees since charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering were dropped. Opposition party members from the Democratic Alliance (DA)…

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  • A lot of books have been written about ISIS and the Jihad but this breath-taking documentary from The Atlantic, based on Graeme Wood’s original reporting, will certainly touch your soul. The story is about Tania Georgelas, who lived in Syria a few years ago. She was married to John Georgelas, a man she never believed would…

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  • Neymar Jr. is regretting his decision to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain despite the mouth-watering transfer fee for a four-year contract, the Spanish media reported. Neymar Jr. (Image via The Sun) The famous Brazil international footballer switched from La Liga to French Ligue 1 after a controversial €222 million was paid to crown him the…

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  • Beyonce (Source: Digital Trends) If you love Beyonce, there’s a great chance you’d be thankful to Fairview Entertainments and Walt Disney Pictures when the Lion King Remake hits the stands in 2019. Beyonce Knowles-Carter has reportedly joined the cast, and will feature as “Nala” in the live-action epic musical drama. The movie was written by…

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  • A Chinese woman whose ovarian cyst popped during sex with her husband nearly died after losing 40 percent of her blood. Talking to a reporter about the medical emergency, Dr Huang Mei, who works with Hunan Provincial People’s hospital told XiaoXiang Morning Post that a woman’s ovarian cyst could bust from two possible ways. Engaging…

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  • One lucky man from a remote village in Eastern India miraculously survived death after waking up to a 12-ft long crocodile in his yard. Dasharath Madkami, the lucky man who survived a crocodile attack, is a native of Orissa. He told reporters that a loud noise from the animal woke him up around 3a.m. (local…

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  •  Michael Fallon (Image source: iNews) Michael Fallon resigned as Britain’s Defense Minister on Wednesday following allegations on inappropriate sexual behavior. His resignation comes in the aftermath of a widespread scandal over sexual abuse and harassment around the corridors of power. Mr. Fallon, who has held the position of UK’s Secretary of State for Defence since…

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  • Alexis Sanchez described his teammate Sead Kolasinac as a utility player whose impact vibrates at the Emirates Stadium months after his arrival from Schalke 04. Kolasinac plays for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a left-back. He proved himself an invaluable team-player, for the immense contributions he has made toward Arsenal’s campaign this season. Since his contract…

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  • Ahead of today’s UEFA Champions League clash between Manchester United and Benfica, coach Jose Mourinho made a request from his team and supporters. Image: Romelu Lukaku and Jose Mourinho (Source: Premium Times) United boss called on all Old Trafford faithfuls to rally round his Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, who has been outstanding since the beginning of…

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