Ukrainian first lady appeals to US Congress for more weapons against Russia’s ‘Hunger Games’

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appealed to US lawmakers on Tuesday (July 19) to provide more help to her country as it struggles against a five-month-long Russian invasion, saying weapons could help assure a "joint great victory." "We remain completely broken when our world is destroyed by war. Tens of thousands of such worlds have been...

Woman orders giant leg ayam penyet from Hillion Mall store but gets an ‘half-eaten’ chicken instead

A woman ordered a 'giant leg' ayam penyet dish from Ayam Penyet President via Foodpanda on July 17 and was more than disappointed with the chicken that she received. In fact, Stomp contributor Cyra told Stomp the chicken looked like it had been 'half-eaten'. She shared that she had spent a total of $24.80 on five items from Ayam...

China to fine Didi more than $1.4 billion for data breaches, sources say

Chinese authorities are preparing to impose a fine of more than $1 billion (S$1.4 billion) on ride-hailing firm Didi Global, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday (July 19), a move that could bring an end to a probe into the firm's cybersecurity practices. The people said the fine would be more than 8 billion yuan,...

Sri Lanka could tip back to chaos if 6-time PM voted president

Sri Lanka's parliament will choose between three candidates for president on Wednesday (July 20), hoping the new leader will be able to pull the island out of its worst economic and political crisis since independence in 1948. But a win for acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, one of the main two contenders but opposed by many ordinary...

Scientists uncover history of ‘ridiculously charming’ penguins

The evolution of penguins from their flying seabird ancestors into the flightless denizens of marine environments from frigid Antarctica to the tropical Galapagos Islands is among the wonders of the animal kingdom. Researchers on Tuesday (July 19) offered the most thorough examination to date of the history of penguins dating back to their origins more than...

Unreasonable? Don’t buy, says stall owner after diner laments about paying $15 for tofu and ngoh hiang

With the rise in food and energy prices, many F&B owners have been struggling to stay afloat. But they aren't the only ones who are feeling the pinch — some consumers have come forward to complain about the high food prices they've been charged, including a man who goes by the surname Xu. On July 6, the 47-year-old driver and five of his friends visited...

Chinese scientists propose ‘religion-free’ calendar for the space age

Chinese space scientists have proposed a universal standard for keeping time across the solar system that, unlike existing systems, does not put the Earth – or religion – at its centre. A new standard has become necessary as humans have ventured into space, according to their paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Electronic Measurement and...

South Korea warns of Covid-19 surge as cases hit 2-month high

Daily Covid-19 infections in South Korea have jumped above 40,000 for the first time in two months, with the government warning of a potential five-fold surge in the coming months. "Daily infections could soar to as many as 200,000 between mid-August and late September," Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told a government Covid-19 response meeting, citing the...

8 candidates make cut in race to succeed UK PM Johnson

Eight Conservatives will fight it out to succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and British prime minister after winning enough nominations from their colleagues to go through to the first round of voting on Wednesday (July 13). Only two hopefuls failed to secure the 20 necessary nominations, leaving a wide field of candidates seeking to win...

South Korean Convenience Chain Store GS25 To Open In Malaysia

If you ever need something while you’re out and about, convenience stores are your best friend. They have (almost) everything; be it food, drinks, or even daily necessities. Malaysia has garnered quite a few convenience store brands over the years from MyNews, 7Eleven, Family Mart and CU. Well, we’re getting one more. Starting 2023, Korean convenience...