🇨🇭Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed 6 years of safety checks

The Swiss bar where 40 people were killed in a fire at the New Year had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, the mayor of the ski resort of Crans-Montana said on Tuesday (Jan 6).

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🇺🇸 Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says

The White House said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, including potential use of the US military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.

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🇻🇪 Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, says national press association

At least 14 journalists were briefly detained while reporting in Caracas amid political events, with one foreign reporter deported, according to a press association.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan F-16V crash: Search underway for 29-year-old pilot who just returned from honeymoon

Taiwan's Air Force said they have not received any signal from Captain Hsin Po-yi's emergency survival beacon. Meanwhile, search efforts are ongoing for a second day since the F-16V piloted by Hsin went missing on Tuesday (Jan 6) evening.

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🏫 O-level results to be released on Jan 14

The 2025 Singapore-Cambridge O-level examination results will be released on Jan 14 at 2pm, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday (Jan 7).

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🕊 'She's a superwoman': 102-year-old matriarch gets lavish send-off in Choa Chu Kang

The family of the centenarian, who died on Jan 3, considers the funeral "a joyous occasion" given her age, even commissioning a replica slot machine to be made as an offering. Her grandchild described her as "a superwoman". Find out why: https://asia1.news/3YpfvFt

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🚬 ICA foils Malaysian man's attempt to smuggle over 420 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes via Woodlands Checkpoint

In the video posted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), its officers were seen removing the contraband items from the car's roof cargo box and various compartments of the car, including the door panel.

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🚘 COE prices 2026: Cat A down 7.08% - lowest since Aug 2025 in first bidding exercise of the year

The first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise of 2026 saw a reversal of the last bidding exercise with Categories A and C premiums on a downward trend, while those for Categories B, D and E have risen.

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SFA lifts suspension on Middleton International School's food business operations

The business, located at 2 Tampines Street 92, had its food business operations suspended since Nov 21. This was after SFA and the Communicable Diseases Agency received reports of 263 persons at E-Bridge preschools who developed gastroenteritis symptoms between Nov 19 and Dec 10, 2025 after consuming food supplied by Middleton International School.

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🥺 This made my day: Newton MRT station staff borrow slippers for commuter after her sandals break in heavy rain

Three SBS Transit station staff tried repairing a woman’s sandals which broke during her MRT commuting journey on the Downtown Line. They did not stop there.

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😨 Chagee China fires employee who filmed herself assembling drink with bare hands; outlet temporarily closed

Disgusted netizens lambasted the video, raising hygiene and food safety concerns, with some saying that the clip has put them off ordering Chagee beverages.

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Mahathir's son says doctors ruled out surgery for ex-PM's fractured hip due to age

"Due to his age of 100 years, an operation is not a wise option," Mukhriz Mahathir said, adding that his father may spend 2 to 3 weeks in the hospital.

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😢 Malaysian man dies weeks before wedding after being stung by wasps living in air-con unit

A hornet's nest was found in the air-con compressor of the man's house in Selangor, Malaysia.

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🇹🇼 Taiwanese former actress Joey Wong admits to having depression after leaving showbiz

Taiwanese former actress-singer Joey Wong revealed that when she debuted in showbiz at a young age, she wasn't doing something she was passionate about.

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🍽 PizzaExpress, Kith Cafe: Singapore sees F&B business closures at start of 2026

The new year has just begun, but Singapore's F&B scene is already seeing its first wave of closures.

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🏆 TVB says '999.9 pure gold' trophy that snapped into 2 during award ceremony was just a replica

In response to the broken "pure gold" trophy, TVB said that after considering security and safety factors, they have been using replicas for awards ceremonies.

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🌧 Johor chief minister calls for vigilance against floods as Malaysia issues fresh weather warning

The Malaysia Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of continuous rain for Terengganu, northern Kelantan, eastern Pahang and Johor. The "alert level" warning for Johor is in force till Thursday [Jan 8].

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🎤 Kim Jae-joong, Avantgardey, The Neighbourhood: Singapore concert calendar for 2026

The first half of 2026 looks to be exciting and packed full of concerts. Is your favourite performer in the list?

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🇮🇩 Indonesia's defence chief awarded Distinguished Service Order by Singapore

General Agus Subiyanto is credited with strengthening defence ties between the Indonesian National Defence Forces and the Singapore Armed Forces.

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🏍 Motorcyclist switching lanes hit by car and thrown off bike on Lavender Street

A motorcyclist was flung off his bike after a car rear-ended him along Lavender Street on Wednesday (Jan 7). Police were alerted to the accident in the direction of Crawford Street at about 8.20am.

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🔥 Fire breaks out at Sungei Kadut industrial building, 1 sent to hospital

The fire at 14 Sungei Kadut Avenue was put out after slightly more than an hour of firefighting operation. 1 person was conveyed to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

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