Sylvia Lim and Quah Kim Song Set to Marry in January 2025
The bells of St Mary of the Angels will chime joyfully as Sylvia Lim, chair of the Workers’ Party, is all set to marry her long-time partner Quah Kim Song…
Author: James Tan
Kang Pue Hua Sentenced for Fraud Linked to Online Romance Scam
A 75-year-old woman, Kang Pue Hua, has been sentenced to five weeks in jail after falling victim to an online scam. She opened a bank account for her ‘online boyfriend’…
Tragic Death of Italian Surfer Giulia Manfrini in Indonesia
SINGAPORE: The surfing community is mourning the loss of 36-year-old Giulia Manfrini, an Italian surfer who tragically died after being struck by a swordfish while surfing off the west coast…
Harris Critiques Trump as Campaign Ramps Up in North Carolina
The race for the US presidency is heating up as Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump hit the campaign trail. On 21 October 2024, both candidates delivered…
Singapore to Wave Goodbye to Push Buttons by 2025
SINGAPORE – Get ready to wave your hands at traffic lights instead of pushing buttons! From the fourth quarter of 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be replacing all…
Elon Musk’s Controversial Million-Dollar Giveaways Spark Investigation Calls
Billionaire Elon Musk is under the spotlight again after his ambitious plan to give away US$1 million (S$1.31 million) each day until the upcoming election. This came to light during…
US Probes Leak of Classified Documents on Israel’s Iran Response
In a pivotal moment for US-Israel relations, a leak of sensitive intelligence documents has rattled officials as they investigate the implications of Israel’s military preparations against Iran. House Speaker Mike…
Cuban Power Crisis: Residents Despair Amid Nationwide Blackouts
Cubans are reeling from a nationwide blackout that has now entered its third day, leaving many without electricity, cash, and basic supplies. The frustration is palpable as residents express feelings…
Prabowo Subianto Sworn In as Indonesia’s New President
JAKARTA — On 20 October 2024, Prabowo Subianto will officially take over the presidency of Indonesia, becoming the nation’s eighth leader after a landslide victory in the February elections. The…
Hamas Leader Sinwar Killed: Implications for Gaza and Beyond
On 18 October 2024, the news of Yahya Sinwar’s death reverberated through the Middle East, stirring mixed reactions among various factions fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. Sinwar, the leader of…