Ian Cheng

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Ian is a correspondent at The Straits Times. He has worked in the news business since 2015 – cutting his teeth at breaking news desks at both ST and CNA Digital – and specialises in digital journalism. He is a strong advocate for animal welfare and mental health issues and is also constantly on the lookout for stories on human tenacity. Got a story on geek culture? He’s your guy too.

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Nearly 150 people being investigated, $486k seized in anti-scam operation

The police also disrupted more than 920 online enablers and terminated more than 1,140 phone lines that were linked to scams.

Apple launches $219 iPhone Pocket, billed as new way to carry everyday items

The iPhone Pocket will go on sale from Nov 14, 2025.

Police warn of new ruse by scammers to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts

In such scams, victims would receive SMSes informing them of issues with their WhatsApp account due to prolonged lack of verification.

Woman arrested at Changi Airport over suspected theft of supplements worth $500

A box of supplements, valued at $507.30, was discovered missing from the display shelf of a Guardian outlet in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 1.

$12.2m Toto jackpot: How did multiple winners split one bet? iToto explained

A woman holds her tickets while queueing on the last day to place bets for the Toto Hong Bao Draw, at the Singapore Pool's Outlet at Toa Payoh HDB Centre on Feb 3, 2023.

KPop Demon Hunters 2 deal signed, set for 2029 release: Reports

KPop Demon Hunters follows a successful female K-pop trio who hold massive concerts while trying to save the world from sinister forces.

5 taken to hospital after 2 separate accidents on TPE

At about 7.10am, SCDF and police were alerted to an accident involving a car, a van and three motorcycles along TPE towards PIE, before the KPE exit.

40 evacuated, 4 taken to hospital after PMD-linked fire in Yishun

The fire at Block 475B, Yishun Street 44, likely originated from a PMD in the living room of a third-floor unit.

Father and son die after getting stung more than 100 times by killer hornets in Laos

The American man and his teenage son were attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets - an invasive, predatory insect dubbed “murder hornets”.

Pikachu and friends to bring Pokemon holiday magic to Suntec City in Nov, Dec

From Nov 6 to Dec 28, Suntec City’s Atrium (Tower 1 & 2) will light up with various Pokemon-themed installations to mark the year-end festivities.

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