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health5 days ago•3 min saved

Thailand urges calm as NB.1.8.1 becomes dominant Covid-19 strain

Thailand’s health authorities urge calm about Singapore’s Covid spike, noting NB.1.8.1 is already circulating in Thailand and now accounts for about 50.95% of sequenced samples. From Jan 1 to May 23, 2026, Thailand recorded 3,642 cumulative cases and one death. NB.1.8.1 is a descendant of JN.1 with spike mutations but there’s no evidence it causes more severe illness. Covid-19 is treated as endemic; officials advise routine precautions, testing if symptomatic, and protecting vulnerable groups, especially during the monsoon season. Singapore’s spike is being monitored but hospitalizations remain manageable.

via The Straits Times|

#covid-19 #endemic #health

science11 days ago•14 min saved

Sentosa Waters Reveal a New Chironex Box Jellyfish and a Thai Range Expansion

Researchers from Tohoku University and the National University of Singapore identified a new box jellyfish, Chironex blakangmati, off Sentosa Island, Singapore, distinguishing it from related species by distinct perradial lappet morphology and confirming it with genetic analysis, expanding the Chironex genus to four species. In the same expedition, samples of C. indrasaksajiae—previously associated with Thai waters—were found in Singapore for the first time, indicating a surprising range expansion. The study highlights Southeast Asia’s jellyfish biodiversity and public-safety implications and was published in the Raffles Bulletin of Zoology.

via Oceanographic Magazine|

#biodiversity #chironex #jellyfish

travel18 days ago•5 min saved

Disney Adventure halts debut voyage hours after boarding, stranding guests in Singapore

Disney Cruise Line canceled the debut sailing of its new Disney Adventure from Singapore just hours after boarding due to an unresolved mechanical issue, leaving families stranded. The company offered a full refund, up to $500 per stateroom for incidental costs, a 50% discount on a future sailing (terms vary), and a complimentary hotel stay in Singapore while travel needs are arranged.

via New York Post|

#cancellation #cruise #disney

world19 days ago•2 min saved

Body recovered as Mount Dukono eruption narrows search for missing climbers

A body was recovered from Mount Dukono on Halmahera, Indonesia, as rescuers continue searching for two missing Singaporeans after a volcanic eruption; 17 hikers have been evacuated amid ongoing eruptions and high volcanic activity complicating the operation.

via The Guardian|

#dukono #halmahera #rescue

travel20 days ago•20 min saved

Disney Adventure Aborts Singapore Voyage After Brief Debut Night

Disney Adventure’s May 7–11, 2026 Singapore cruise was cancelled after the ship’s first night due to propulsion issues. Guests disembarked and received a 100% refund for the voyage and unused services, plus a 50% future cruise credit. Disney also arranged one complimentary hotel night, helped with flight-change reimbursements, and offered up to $500 per stateroom for incidental expenses, along with complimentary Wi‑Fi to help rebook plans. The next sailing (a May 11 three‑night voyage) has not been confirmed as affected by the cancellation.

via Cruise Hive|

#cruise-cancellation #disney-adventure #disney-cruise-line

asia-pacific-economy25 days ago•4 min saved

Small economies seal world's first essential-supplies pact to keep trade flowing

Singapore and New Zealand signed the world's first bilateral Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, pledging not to restrict trade in essentials (food, fuel, chemicals, construction, healthcare) and to keep air and sea routes open to sustain energy and goods flows amid Middle East tensions; the leaders urged others to adopt similar safeguards to bolster global supply chains, noting NZ's reliance on Singapore for around a third of its fuel imports.

via Financial Times|

#asia-pacific-economy #global-trade #new-zealand

world28 days ago•2 min saved

French teen faces charges in Singapore over viral vending-straw video

An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, was charged in Singapore on April 24 with mischief and public nuisance after a video showing him licking a straw from an IJooz vending machine and returning it went viral; the incident reportedly occurred March 12 at a shopping mall. He has not entered a plea and was granted permission to travel to Manila for a school trip from May 2 to 25, returning May 29 for further court proceedings. Misconduct carries up to two years’ imprisonment or a fine, while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine. The vending machine operator reported the incident, sanitized the machine, replaced 500 straws, and said it would upgrade with features to prevent future tampering.

via Euronews.com|

#france #singapore #straw

world28 days ago•12 min saved

Singapore charges French teen after licking vending-machine straw video

A French teenager in Singapore has been charged after posting a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and returning it, prompting legal action over what authorities deem a disruptive stunt.

via AP News|

#crime #france #singapore

asia-pacific29 days ago•3 min saved

French teen in Singapore could face prison over straw-licking video

An 18-year-old French student in Singapore has been charged with mischief and public nuisance for posting a video of him licking a vending-machine straw and returning it. Mischief can carry up to two years in prison or a fine, while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine. He has not entered a plea and is due back in court May 29 after being granted permission to travel to Manila for a school trip.

via France 24|

#asia-pacific #france #mischief

world29 days ago•1 min saved

French teen charged in Singapore after licking vending-machine straw video

An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, was charged in Singapore on April 24 with mischief and public nuisance for posting a video of him licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and returning it; the act allegedly occurred March 12 at a mall and the video went viral. He has not entered a plea. He received travel permission to Manila for a May 2–25 school trip and is due back May 29. Mischtief carries up to two years in prison or a fine (or both), while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine (or both). The vending-machine operator IJooz filed a police report, sanitized the dispenser, and replaced 500 straws; upgrades like individually packaged straws and post-transaction unlocking compartments are planned. He studies at a French business school in Singapore; lawyers did not comment.

via NBC News|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

world1 month ago•178 min saved

French student faces prison in Singapore over licked vending straw

An 18-year-old French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, is charged in Singapore with public nuisance and mischief after allegedly licking a straw from an IJOOZ vending machine, filming it, and returning it. If convicted, he could face up to two years in prison. The March 12 incident at a shopping center went viral, prompting a police investigation; the vending operator reportedly had to replace about 500 straws. Bail was set at SGD 5,000, and his next court date is May 22. The case highlights Singapore’s strict laws and foreign-national cases, reminiscent of 1993’s Michael Fay incident.

via CNN|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

China Blocks Meta-Manus Deal, Intensifying the AI Rivalry

China blocked Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition and signaled a tougher stance on foreign tech deals, forcing an unwinding that could jeopardize access to China-origin data and talent. Singapore-based restructuring does not fully shield deals from Chinese regulatory reach, adding a new front to the U.S.–China AI race and potentially dampening overseas AI talent's return to China. Meta says it complied with the law; Manus’ China links and data origin complicate the path forward, while Meta's 2024 revenue from China was about 11% of total. The episode underscores how geopolitics is reshaping tech investments and talent flows.

via CNBC|

#china-regulation #manus #meta

world1 month ago•178 min saved

French student could face up to 2 years in Singapore prison over vending-straw prank

An 18-year-old French student in Singapore is charged with public nuisance and mischief after licking a straw from an IJOOZ vending machine, filming it and posting the clip online. Public nuisance carries up to 3 months’ jail or a fine; mischief can carry up to 2 years’ imprisonment. The incident led IJOOZ to replace about 500 straws; bail was set at S$5,000, with the next court date on May 22. The case underscores Singapore’s strict laws and follows notable cases like the 1993 Michael Fay incident; the Essec Business School Singapore branch says it is supporting the student as proceedings continue.

via CNN|

#france #mischief #public-nuisance

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Arrest in Major Avatar: The Legend of Aang Leak

Singapore police arrested a 26-year-old man accused of unauthorized access to the server hosting Paramount's The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, allegedly enabling a large-scale leak of clips online; authorities are pursuing charges with potential prison time and fines, and the case is linked to the PeggleCrew hacker group.

via Gizmodo|

#avatar-the-last-airbender #cybercrime #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Singapore Man Arrested Over Paramount+ Leak of The Legend of Aang

A 26-year-old in Singapore was arrested for allegedly gaining unauthorized remote access to a media server and leaking Paramount+’s animated feature The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, which had been moved to streaming. The full film circulated online after being posted to X, and police seized electronic devices. Under Singapore law, unauthorized access to film material can bring up to seven years in jail and/or fines. Paramount+ and Flying Bark Productions said the leak did not come from the studio, with the film’s crew reacting with disappointment over the piracy while the project’s release on streaming proceeded.

via Variety|

#entertainment #leak #paramount