SINGAPORE — Mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation One Championship has laid off a number of employees — including those from its Singapore headquarters — on Oct 16. In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokesperson said: «On Wednesday, One Championship made the difficult decision to lay off a few dozen employees as part of its overall strategic plan to bring the company to profitability in the coming months. »This decision was not made lightly and reflects our ongoing commitment to streamlining operations and focusing on long-term sustainability and growth." According to its LinkedIn profile, One has a global staff strength of between 201 and 500. Besides Singapore, it also has offices in Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, London, Shanghai, Milan, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta and Bengaluru. Its institutional investors include Temasek Holdings. While One did not reveal how many of its staff in its Singapore office were let go, an affected party who declined to be named said that over 20 of his colleagues here, across the broadcast, e-sports, finance, marketing and public relations departments, were laid off.

It's Halloween season. As some prepare to celebrate this eerie occasion, others question their boundaries. Stomp contributor Koncerned Kat was walking along a park connector in Katong when she stumbled upon a 'pet cemetery' in a resident's backyard. Likely inspired by Stephen King's horror novel of the same name, the Stomp contributor shared that the cemetery featured four graves with names written in red on white crosses. There was also a freshly dug grave with a red light emanating from within. To top it off, a sign with the words «Pet Cemetery» is splattered with 'blood' next to some cobwebs. PHOTO: Stomp «It's not even Halloween yet and this guy has already set up an elaborate and seemingly bloody pet cemetery,» said the Stomp contributor. «Is this even appropriate or legal as it seems to imply bloody violence towards animals?»

A fire broke out at Northshore Primary School in Punggol on Wednesday (Oct 16) night at around 8.50pm. The fire was put out and there were no injuries reported. Smoke was seen billowing from the school and «a burning smell permeated the scene», resident Chen Jiaqi (transliteration) told Lianhe Zaobao. The fire involved an electrical distribution board in an office located on the ground floor. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire and put out the fire with two water jets. Photo: Lianhe Zaobao In response to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at around 8.50pm. Fire engines were dispatched to the scene and firefighters managed to extinguish the fire with two water jets. The cause of the fire is under investigation.  AsiaOne has reached out to Northshore Primary School for comments.

Le Sénat a approuvé, ce mercredi 16 octobre, en commission le report des élections provinciales de Nouvelle-Calédonie, l'une des promesses du gouvernement vis-à-vis de l'archipel plongé dans une crise profonde depuis le printemps. Le ministre des Outre-mer, actuellement sur le Caillou, a également annoncé le soutien financier de l'État lors de la présentation du plan de sauvegarde au Centre culturel Tjibaou.

Over 220 passengers from Air India's Delhi-Chicago flight, diverted to Iqaluit due to a bomb threat, finally reached their destination via a Royal Canadian Air Force Airbus A330. Authorities are tackling the surge in hoaxes, with law enforcement actively pursuing and prosecuting the culprits behind these disruptions.

India has firmly refuted Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's claims about Indian involvement in the death of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, citing the lack of hard evidence. This diplomatic spat has severely strained India-Canada relations, with both nations engaging in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats.

Punjab's housing and urban development department hosted a camp to provide clearance certificates to 51 real estate developers. The initiative aims to resolve pending issues in the real estate sector. The department assures transparency and efficiency in their services, with another camp planned for November. Feedback from participants was also collected during the event.

People in Nebraska who were convicted of felonies and have finished their sentences can register to vote in the November election, the court ruled Wednesday.

China is not a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict, the US envoy to NATO has said Read Full Article at RT.com

MAILONLINE BLOG: Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died at the age of 31, local media reports.

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires after falling from a hotel. Police have launched an investigation into his death, as tributes pour in.

Liam Payne's heartbreaking final words on his son, Bear, have resurfaced following the singer's shock death at age 31.

Rail Khasanov said he felt his 'bones burst' as the wheels of the huge aircraft rolled over and crushed his legs at Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

The One Direction star, 31, reportedly fell from a third floor of a hotel in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires.

Last night singer Liam Payne was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. It is not known if it was intentional or not.

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

The Republican nominee repeated some false, alarmist attacks against migrants during a town hall that will be televised on the Spanish-language network.

Trump’s running mate had danced around the issue since being pressed on it in a debate over two weeks ago.

Vanuatu has been accepted as the 28th member of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP).

Women and girls with disabilities are the main victims of discrimination and are at a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence in Vanuatu.

In a landmark achievement for the community of Melsisi, a new water supply system, funded under the Australia-Vanuatu partnership, was officially launched on 16 October 2024 by Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, alongside Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Rick…

A Vanuatu-owned business, Tove Eats Limited, a family company based in Port Vila, has officially acquired a licence to export chicken directly from Australia to Vanuatu.

Vice President Kamala Harris has refused to admit that Joe Biden’s mental health has been declining Read Full Article at RT.com

Two people robbed an Ontario convenience store at knifepoint. One of them, police say, was wearing a Halloween costume.

Among the indicators that Shalva Papuashvili named are «local observers who in reality pursue political goals, and their concocted false statements about the election process that have been prepared in advance»

According to Defense One, the United States plans to employ the Leonidas high-powered microwave system, which is designed to overload an incoming drone’s circuits with energy and knock it out

Madhya Pradesh HC grants bail to Faizal, accused of anti-national slogans, with conditions that he reports to the police station twice a month. He must salute the national flag 21 times, reciting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' each time, until the trial concludes.

Three lives were lost on Wednesday morning in a fire at Riya Palace located in the Lokhandwala complex, Andheri (West). The blaze, which started in a 10th-floor flat, claimed the lives of Marine engineer Chander Prakash Soni, his wife Kanta, and their domestic help Ravi Bhatia. An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Chitradurga's Renukaswamy, allegedly murdered by Kannada actor Darshan and associates, was avenged as his pregnant wife Sahana gave birth to a son, prompting the deceased's father to say, 'my son has come back.' Renukaswamy was reportedly killed for sending lewd messages to Darshan's partner. Darshan's bail plea was rejected; he moved to Karnataka HC.

In J&K's first elected government, Congress stayed out until statehood is restored, as NC's Omar Abdullah became CM. Surinder Kumar Choudhary from BJP secured the deputy CM post. The administration includes balanced representation and plans to propose statehood restoration to PM Modi.

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by a significant margin among South Asian voters in key US battleground states, according to a poll by the Indian American Impact Fund. South Asians support Harris on issues like abortion, economy, and crime. Efforts to mobilize over 400,000 South Asian voters are in full swing, including a $3.5 million advertising campaign.

Motorists will pay more for gas when they go to the pumps on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $0.25 to sell for $167.09 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $0.25 to sell for $176.11....