Two Thai women working together at a food court in Changi Airport got into a fight involving a ladle and a pair of scissors.

The tussle left one woman with a fractured rib and the other with two stab wounds.

Shin Min Daily News reported that Changsuwan Titirat, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced to 11 weeks' jail.

The court heard that Changsuwan had been working with the victim, Charoensuk Krittya, 53, at the Singapore Food Street food court in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.

The two had worked together for nearly a month but had a misunderstanding that led to tensions between them.

Fight broke out

On May 2, 2025, the friction between the two resulted in an argument at about 9:05pm.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation, with Charoensuk pushing Changsuwan and causing her to fall and hit a nearby metal stool.

This caused a minor fracture of the seventh rib on her left side.

They were separated by another employee, but began arguing again less than five minutes later.

Charoensuk, who had been preparing food outside the kitchen, returned to confront Changsuwan and threw a ladle at her.

In retaliation, Changsuwan, who was preparing food with scissors, stabbed Charoensuk twice on the arm.

She stopped when Charoensuk retreated.

Charoensuk was subsequently taken to Changi General Hospital for treatment.

She suffered a laceration to her left arm and was given three days' sick leave.

The manager of the food court then made a police report, leading to Changsuwan's arrest that same day.

She was released on bail the following day.

Other woman also facing charges

According to Shin Min, Charoensuk is also facing one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, as well as one count of criminal intimidation.

The charges allege that she threatened to break Changsuwan's nose with a ladle.

Her case is still pending before the courts.

A 75-year-old man died after his power-assisted bicycle collided with a car in Hougang on the morning of Nov. 13.

In response to Mothership's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Hougang Avenue 9 and Yio Chu Kang Road at about 11:25am.

The SCDF conveyed the unconscious cyclist to Sengkang General Hospital, where he subsequently passed away.

A 54-year-old male car driver is assisting with investigations, said the police

Police investigations are ongoing.

Third report of fatal accident involving cyclist this week

This is the third report of a cyclist dying in a road traffic accident this week.

On Nov. 12, a 24-year-old male cyclist died in an accident involving a tipper truck in Tanah Merah

On Nov. 11, a 37-year-old female cyclist died in an accident involving a tipper truck at the junction of Amber Road and Amber Gardens.

According to the Annual Road Traffic report released in February 2026, Singapore's road fatality rate increased by 24 per cent from 2021 to 2025.

A Singaporean family’s trip to China hit a snag before it even began, when they arrived at Changi Airport to find there was apparently no record of the flight tickets they had booked.

Not allowed to board

Speaking to Mothership, Tseng said he had booked a round trip with China Southern Airlines, from Singapore to Chengdu and back, for his family via the online travel agency Trip.com.

The tickets had cost S$1,077.20 for four people.

Both the booking and payment went through, and the e-tickets were sent to him.

On Nov. 8, the day of the flight, Tseng said he received reminders from the Trip.com app that the flight was on schedule.

However, when they arrived at Changi Airport, check-in staff could not locate the booking in their system.

Staff also checked with the airline directly, but were unable find the reservations.

As a result, the family was not allowed to board the plane.

"My family and I were left stranded at Changi Airport, with our holiday plans suddenly in jeopardy," Tseng said.

He said he immediately contacted Trip.com via phone and in-app chat for assistance, but claimed the company failed to acknowledge responsibility or offer an immediate solution.

He said its representatives had asked him to wait and said they would call back in 15 or 30 minutes, but mostly did not do so on time.

The family subsequently booked a new flight departing at 3am, about six hours after their original flight, and spent the night at the airport.

The replacement outbound flight had cost the family an additional S$1,805.60.

Return flight in doubt

Even after arriving in China, the family's troubles continued.

Tseng said he kept following up with Trip.com during the holiday to seek clarity on their return flight.

On Nov. 11, he received an email from the agency saying that following its latest communication with the airline, the existing return tickets could not be used for travel.

No further explanation was given, although the tickets still showed up as "confirmed" on the Trip.com app, Tseng said.

He added that the platform said it had submitted an urgent enquiry to the airline on whether the tickets could be reissued, and asked for more time.

Tseng also said Trip.com suggested cancelling their tickets and making a new flight booking, and informed them that any reimbursement was not guaranteed, and was subject to review and approval.

In a subsequent email, the agency apologised for the inconvenience caused by the return journey being marked as invalid, and said it was still checking the root cause of the problem.

It said it had escalated the matter to the airline, which advised that there was an "involuntary-change" remark on the tickets and that it may be able to reissue the return journey free of charge.

The final outcome remains subject to the airline’s review and approval, Trip.com said.

The family remains in China, with their return flight originally scheduled for Nov. 18.

Tseng said they have yet to book a replacement flight, as they are still hoping Trip.com can assist and it has not confirmed a full refund for one.

"Imagine spending your family holiday worrying about whether you can get home, while potentially having to pay for another set of flights just to ensure that you can," he said.

Trip.com apologises

In response to Mothership’s queries, a Trip.com spokesperson said the company takes full responsibility for the situation.

“We sincerely apologise to the customer for the inconvenience caused by a human error during the ticketing process,” the spokesperson said.

The company is in contact with the customer and has fully secured his travel arrangements, the spokesperson added.

It has also offered to cover any additional travel losses caused by the issue and is finalising the details with him.

Jensen Huang has agreed to testify before the U.S. Congress, a lawmaker told Bloomberg.

The now-former Nvidia CEO agreed to testify on Nov. 11, after several key lawmakers threatened to subpoena him, said House Foreign Affairs Chairman Brian Mast at the U.S. Capitol.

A subpoena is a compulsory legal directive that obliges one to appear for testimony to provide evidence.

Huang is expected to appear before Congress before Thanksgiving on Nov. 26.

The testimony is set to take place behind closed doors but will be recorded and transcribed, said Mast.

He added, “Jensen and I have been very at odds as some of you already know on export controls, but Nvidia is a very important company to the United States of America. I don’t want to see anything hurt in Nvidia, but he has some very serious questions to answer.”

Huang's fortunes have taken a sharp turn in the past few weeks, having stepped down as Nvidia CEO on Nov. 12 after he admitted to having an extramarital affair.

He is suspected of having three affairs in total.

More pertinently for lawmakers in Congress, however, are allegations that one of the women he was said to be involved with, Alice Huang, was a Chinese spy.

Megaspeed, the Singapore-based company at which she was a former executive, was accused by U.S. intelligence of importing and diverting advanced Nvidia chips to China, bypassing U.S. export restrictions on AI chips.

A report claimed that his relationship with Alice Huang allowed S$9.6 billion worth of Nvidia chips to enter China.

The U.S. fears that this will allow China to take the lead in the AI race.

Huang will be questioned by Mast’s House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with the House’s China and Intelligence panels.

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A 27-year-old woman was arrested for theft in dwelling following an incident at Block 731 Clementi West Street 2 on Nov. 12.

According to Shin Min Daily News, a domestic worker allegedly argued with a person in the flat after being suspected of theft, before locking herself inside with a knife.

The worker was arrested following an alleged three-hour confrontation with police officers.

In response to Mothership's queries, police confirmed receiving a call for assistance at about 7:15pm.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Police officers seen carrying shields

According to Shin Min, reporters arrived at the block at around 8pm and spotted four police vehicles and two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles.

Several police officers were also seen outside the flat.

A neighbour, who declined to be named, told Shin Min that she had seen police officers at the unit as early as 5pm. She also heard children crying.

The neighbour said a couple and their two primary school-aged children lived in the flat.

The husband had suffered a stroke about two years earlier, after which his wife rarely returned home.

A domestic helper was subsequently hired to care for him.

On the evening of the incident, the neighbour also heard the husband shouting, although she was unsure what had happened.

She added that she saw police officers carrying shields outside the unit.

At around 9pm, a person was observed being taken to an ambulance while covered with a towel.

Police officers were still taking statements inside the flat at around 10pm.

One person taken to hospital

In response to Mothership's queries, SCDF confirmed that it received a call for assistance at about 7:20pm on Nov. 12.

"SCDF conveyed a person to National University Hospital," they said.

SCDF did not identify the person who was taken to hospital or provide details about their condition.

A woman allegedly stole S$364 worth of Pokémon cards from a trading card game (TCG) shop in The Centrepoint mall on Orchard Road on Nov. 7.

The store, Play United, posted a video of the incident on its Facebook page, seeking eyewitnesses and giving the woman a chance to come forward and return the cards; otherwise, a police report would be filed.

In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, the store owner, Wu, said the woman targeted higher-priced and rarer cards.

The 32-year-old store owner suspected that the woman knew the value of the Pokémon cards.

Took 13 packs of Pokémon cards

The CCTV footage showed a woman with medium-length hair in a blue dress browsing the card selection.

The bespectacled woman kept glancing to her right.

Shin Min noted that when a clerk turned to attend to other customers in the store, the woman reached out and took a stack of cards from the table and display case.

According to the video, the woman allegedly stole packs of The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, Japanese edition.

The overlaid caption of the video noted: "Hoseh 151 (Jap) 100 per cent off for her. You have three days to surrender yourself; otherwise, we will press charges."

"We have CCTV everywhere; don't try to be funny."

The woman allegedly stole a total of 13 packs, priced at S$28 each.

Most of them were best-selling sets, with some being discontinued collectables.

Chance to return the cards

After speaking with her staff, Wu found out that the woman was a first-time customer, reported Shin Min.

Wu said that other branches of the TCG chain had faced thefts in the past, but as the amounts stolen in those instances were small, the chain decided not to pursue the matter.

However, in this instance, the number of cards allegedly taken by the woman was higher.

Shin Min reported that the store chose to be lenient and give the woman a chance to return the cards and apologise.

Woman has not shown up

The woman has yet to make restitution.

Wu said: "Perhaps she has some difficulties. Hopefully, she'll be willing to return and resolve this issue. If so, we won't pursue the matter any further."

Shin Min noted that the store has installed more than 10 surveillance cameras and reduced the number of items on display to prevent theft.

Noting that displaying the cards allows customers to pick what they want, Wu said it was impossible to store all of the cards.

After the incident, Wu said she reminded employees to be more vigilant and to put the cards back in their boxes.

More than 10 CCTV cameras have been installed in the store, covering almost all angles to prevent theft, Wu added.

A Grab delivery driver gave Shaun Chen the middle finger.

The 48-year-old actor then took to Instagram on Nov. 12 to call him out, uploading a dashcam video and two images of the incident.

In the video, Chen's car can be seen at the side of the road, in what appears to be an HDB housing estate.

The Grab driver then drove past him on a motorcycle and gave him the middle finger.

However, it is not known what happened after.

He wrote in the caption, "Why so rude?? [Is it] normal to point middle finger like that?" and tagged the official Grab Instagram account.

The other two images he posted show the licence plate of the motorcycle, and a clear shot of the middle finger gesture.

In response to Mothership's queries, a Grab spokesperson said they are aware of the video circulating online and are currently looking into the matter.

"Road safety and mutual respect are important to us. We expect all our partners to uphold our code of conduct, and will take appropriate action where needed."

You probably heard that Singapore is now encouraging people to read at least 15 minutes a day, courtesy of the ReadSG challenge by the National Library Board (NLB).

The aim of the initiative is to invite Singaporeans to rediscover the joy of reading through a simple daily reading habit, according to the campaign objective.

But what exactly is the joy of reading? And how does it benefit us?

The wonders of reading

According to ScienceDirect, reading can help us better understand others.

When we read, we imagine the experiences of others, including those with different backgrounds from our own.

A study in Germany found that students who own more books tend to be more empathetic and prosocial, even after accounting for socioeconomic status (SES), language background and gender.

In addition, reading has also been found to boost one’s well-being, regardless of age.

Another study quoted by the BBC found that children who read for pleasure have better attention spans, memory, and problem-solving skills.

They also tend to perform better in school, experience fewer mental health problems and lead healthier lifestyles, with more sleep and less screen time.

Meanwhile, adults aged 55 and above who read were found to be significantly less likely to develop cognitive impairment.

More literary events around Singapore

Keen to pick up a book, but still feeling uninspired to do so? Here’s some more good news: there are actually many more literary events around Singapore you can check out to help give you that extra boost, beyond the ReadSG Challenge.

Singapore Writers Festival

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From Nov. 13-22, the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) will be running at multiple locations, including The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Asian Civilisations Museum and various libraries.

There will be various programmes for you to look forward to, ranging from understanding how killers might behave to a keynote talk by award-winning journalist Stephen Witt, where he will share insights from his new book, The Thinking Machine, which chronicles the rise of Jensen Huang and Nvidia.

Ever wondered how authors come up with detective stories and get into the mind of a detective to create gripping mysteries?

You will have the opportunity to join three mystery authors, Robin Stevens ("Murder Most Unladylike"), Ning Cai ("The Savant Trilogy: Misdirection") and Shamini Flint ("Inspector Singh Investigates"), as they share their creative process and give you a peek behind the scenes of crafting a good whodunit.

Book clubs

If you’re looking to read while connecting with like-minded people, joining a book club is a great way to do both.

Book Bar organises monthly events, ranging from talks with authors and illustrators to quiet group reading sessions. Its monthly book club,

Bookworm Banter, gives participants time to read quietly before coming together for lively discussions and a chance to mingle with fellow book lovers.

Mother tongue reading clubs are also available at our local libraries, catering to different age groups from young learners to adults.

Using your SG Culture Pass to buy Sing Lit books

Did you know you can use your SG Culture Pass credits to purchase eligible Sing Lit titles from participating bookstores?

Here are some of the bookstores:

• ah-Ha! Bookstore by Child Ed
• Basheer Graphic Books
• Book Bar
• Book Point Pte Ltd
• Books Kinokuniya
• BookXcess at OCBC Wisma Atria
• City Book Room
• Grassroots Book Room
• Lingzi Warehouse Books Sale
• Littered with Books
• Maha Yu Yi
• Nurul Anwar Bookstore
• Owl Books
• Pepple Studiomarket
• Popular Bookstore
• TCZ Studio
• The Zall Bookstore
• Union Book Co
• Wardah Books
• Woods in the Books

Literature and whisky, a perfect pairing

Unsure of where to start? Try combining your literary journey with a little treat instead.

Spend an afternoon on Nov. 15 with like-minded kindreds, reflecting on the poems found in Singaporean writer Alvin Pang’s What Gives Us Our Names, alongside a flight of three whiskies.

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Now’s your chance to finally pick up that book. It will really do you some good.

This sponsored article got the author thinking about the joys of reading and why it's worth turning a few more pages.

A total of nine winners from a singing competition held in Singapore have yet to receive their promised S$22,000 prize money after almost four months.

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the nine winners took part in the competition in June 2026, four of whom have reported the incident to the police.

Competition, prize money

Held from Jun. 26 to 28, the competition was divided into categories including youth, working professionals and senior citizens.

Zaobao reported that the cash and prizes were worth over S$22,000.

The winner of the competition, who initially did not intend to take part, decided to sign up after his friend in Malaysia invited him.

He did not expect to become champion, Zaobao reported.

While the competition advertised S$22,000 for the total prize pool, it apparently did not specify the amount for each group in detail.

The champion only learned on the day of the awards ceremony that he would receive S$2,500 in cash and S$500 in vouchers for makeup and hairstyling, Zaobao reported.

He added that the second and third place would receive S$1,000 and S$500 in cash and vouchers respectively.

"When we went on stage to receive the award, we only received an envelope that informed us that the prize money would be transferred to our bank account on Jul. 30," he said.

Chasing prize money

The prize money did not arrive on Jul. 30.

Organisers then announced the prize money would be delayed till Sep. 11 due to internal problems, but this promise apparently fell through as well.

The champion told Zaobao that the nine winners of the first, second, and third place prizes had not yet received their cash prizes amounting to S$12,000.

He added that while another 15 individuals were supposed to receive gift certificates, they had not been redeemed as well.

After the winners discovered that another singing competition would be held in late September with some of the same staff, judges and emcees, they decided to claim their prize money there.

However, the person in charge allegedly told them that both competitions were organised by different companies, Zaobao reported, adding that they were told to contact the previous person in charge.

"When we asked when the prize money would be paid, they kept making excuses and we ended up not getting any information at all," the champion said.

2nd competition

Some of the contestants had previously registered for the second competition and paid a registration fee of S$30 to S$50, the champion said.

He added that they withdrew at the last minute since the prize money from the first competition had not been paid out.

Zaobao reported that the contestants apparently called and texted the organisers many times for their prize money, but did not receive a response.

Police report

Following this, four of the winners filed a police report on Oct. 12.

The remaining contestants found it difficult to travel to Singapore as they are from Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and Sabah.

Having participated in many singing competitions over the years, the champion said he had never won a prize without receiving the prize money for a long time.

Though the contestants did not have much hope of claiming their prize money, they still wanted to try and remind others, Zaobao reported the champion as saying.

"Our main reason for contacting the media is to prevent more people from encountering the same situation. If we can get our prize money back, that would be an extra bonus."

Zaobao reached out to the organisers regarding reasons for the delayed prize money and when contestants could expect to be paid, but did not receive a response at the time of writing.

If you're still on the fence about catching the Brazil vs Japan friendly at The Kallang this Saturday (Nov. 14), one Brazilian superfan in Singapore has a simple message for you: you're not just buying a ticket, you're investing in a core memory.

Meet the force behind Singapore's Brazilian community: Ana Paula Nielsen.

Ana is a longtime resident of nearly 14 years who has spent the last decade bringing her homeland's vibrant spirit to Singapore, from leading Chingay contingents to organising annual Brazilian carnival parties.

Recently, she has been gearing up for Saturday's headline clash at the National Stadium.

At least 400 to 500 Brazilians in Singapore are expected to turn up in full force to cheer on their national team.

Ana shared that Brazilians from Malaysia and neighbouring countries will also be coming to Singapore for this match, bringing the total estimated number to 700 to 800.

"How much is the memory worth?"

Tickets for the Mizuho Blue Challenge match range from S$98 to S$888, which admittedly isn't cheap.

But to her, the price tag is worth every cent.

"It's not spending money [on the tickets], it's an investment," she shared, pointing out that fans rarely get the chance to watch world-class Brazilian stars live in Singapore.

She speaks from experience. Back at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Ana took her two young daughters to a match where Neymar scored four goals.

Because of where they were seated near the tunnel, she ended up getting a flag signed by Kaká as the players walked past.

"I don't remember how much I paid for the tickets," she laughed. "What you remember are the moments... to tell in the future to your grandkids."

Not just a football match

Those heading down to The Kallang on Nov. 14 won't just be watching a high-stakes rematch of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, where Brazil edged out Japan 2-1.

They'll also be treated to the infectious energy of Singapore's Brazilian community.

Ana personally reached out to The Kallang to offer the community's full support and added that attendees can expect some "activations".

"I told The Kallang to count on us, not only on spreading the word."

With the experience of bringing 430kg of authentic carnival costumes from Rio to Singapore for Chingay and throwing annual parties complete with 50kg of confetti and live samba drumming, Ana and the Brazilian community know a thing or two about creating an electric atmosphere.

Ana is hoping for a 4-0 Brazil win on Saturday, repeating their 2014 friendly victory over Japan in Singapore.

Mizuho Blue Challenge: Brazil vs Japan

When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

Time: Kick-off at 6:15pm

Where: National Stadium, The Kallang

Tickets available here.