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A 31-year-old woman was taken to the hospital following an accident involving two cars along Joo Chiat Road on Monday (Aug 11) afternoon.

A video posted to Xiaohongshu the same day showed several people tending to a person lying on the pavement before Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers took over. An ambulance can be seen parked on the side road.

The crash left the right rear bumper of a white car severely damaged, while the white Mitsubishi behind sustained a dent on its front, leaving its hood slightly crumpled.

Debris was also seen scattered across the road between the two cars.

Demi Lovato found it "really healing" to perform with the Jonas Brothers over the weekend.

The 32-year-old singer-and-actress made a surprise appearance at her Camp Rock co-stars' show in New Jersey on Sunday (Aug 10) and not only was it "so nice" to be back on stage with the trio after receiving a call from ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, they enjoyed some "meaningful" time in the dressing room with Demi's new husband Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes.

Speaking on the Chicks in the Office podcast, she said: "[Joe] was like, 'Hey, what are you doing next weekend on the 10th? We would love to have you come and perform This Is Me and Wouldn't Change a Thing. You've been a huge part of our journey and… this show is really important to us and we would love to have you there.

"It was so nice. We've been through so much together, all of us, the Jonas Brothers and I, and it was really, really great to spend time with them.

2024 came and went with some amazing acts visiting Singapore, from American songstress Taylor Swift , classic rockers Deep Purple, Cantopop king Andy Lau and Mandopop's Jay Chou, to Blackpink's Lisa and K-pop group Stray Kids.

Here's how 2025's concert calendar is shaping up.

This article was first published on Dec 14, 2024, and updated on Aug 14, 2025.

SG Metal Mayhem returns for its fifth edition on Aug 13 with Brazilian death metal band Krisiun supported by local grindcore legends Wormrot and death-doom band Kruelty from Japan playing at Phil's Studio. Tickets go for $75 on BookMyShow .

Zoe Kravitz has revealed Taylor Swift generously offered her her Beverly Hills mansion as a safe haven during California's recent wildfires.

The actress, 36, spoke about the incident during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, describing how Taylor, 35, opened her US$25 million (S$31 million) 1930s mansion to her and her mother Lisa Bonet, 55, amid the wildfire crisis — only for the pair to leave part of the singer's home "completely destroyed".

Zoë said: "We ended up having to stay there for about two weeks.

"And Taylor has this beautiful house. It's from the '30s, something you want to preserve and take care of."

JAKARTA — Indonesia has set up 100 army battalions to help with agriculture projects under President Prabowo Subianto's food security initiative, an official said on Wednesday (Aug 13), underscoring the growing role of the military in civilian life.

Since being inaugurated as president last year, Prabowo, a former special forces commander, has expanded the role of the military, including using soldiers to deliver his flagship free school meals project and to manufacture medicines for public use.

The battalions, consisting of thousands of soldiers, will be installed across Indonesia to work on agriculture and health projects, especially in remote areas, Brigadier General Wahyu Yudhayana, army spokesperson told Reuters.

"Our roles are as the enablers, to fill the gap when the projects are not delivered due to certain limitations or problems," Yudhayana said.

After 13 years of being a go-to supper spot for the night crowd, Haidilao is shuttering its CQ @ Clarke Quay outlet.

The popular hotpot chain announced the news in a press release on Wednesday (Aug 13).

A spokesperson for Haidilao shared that the outlet's last day is on Aug 31 and the store is closing because its lease is ending.

"We extend our heartfelt thanks to every customer who has supported us along the way. This was our very first outlet in Singapore and served as an introduction to Chinese hotpot for many local diners. It also holds countless fond memories for our team and guests alike," they shared.

A man and a woman in their 30s died following a blaze that took place at Block 106 Jalan Bukit Merah on Wednesday (Aug 13) afternoon.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the fire at around 4pm, according to a Facebook post that day.

Upon arrival, they saw that the living room and bedroom of a unit on the fourth floor were on fire, and worked to extinguish the flames with a water jet.

Amid the operation, firefighters found two unresponsive individuals in the kitchen and immediately carried them out of the unit before conveying them to Singapore General Hospital.

MONTEVIDEO — Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday (Aug 13) to legalise euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America.

The bill to decriminalise assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end.

Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia.

One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree.

WASHINGTON/BERLIN — US President Donald Trump threatened "severe consequences" if Russia's Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine but also said on Wednesday (Aug 13) that a meeting between them could swiftly be followed by a second that would include the leader of Ukraine.

Trump did not specify what the consequences could be, but he has warned of economic sanctions if his meeting with Putin in Alaska on Friday proves fruitless.

The comments by Trump and the outcome of a virtual conference with Trump, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held on Wednesday could provide encouragement for Kyiv after fears the Alaska summit could end up selling out Ukraine by carving up its territory.

However, Russia is likely to resist Ukraine and Europe's demands strongly and previously has said its stance had not changed since it was first detailed by Putin in June 2024.

MOSCOW — Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases, the digital development ministry said on Wednesday (Aug 13).

Russia has clashed with foreign tech platforms for several years over content and data storage in a simmering dispute that intensified after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with critics saying that Russia is trying to expand its control over the country's internet space.

President Vladimir Putin has authorised the development of a state-backed messaging app integrated with government services, as Moscow seeks to establish what it calls digital sovereignty by promoting home-grown services and reducing its dependence on platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

"In order to counteract criminals... measures are being taken to partially restrict calls on these foreign messengers," the Interfax news agency quoted communications regulator Roskomnadzor as saying. "No other restrictions have been imposed on their functionality."