As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te prepares for his first official trip since taking office, military tensions in the region are escalating. Ahead of his departure on 30 November 2024, Taiwan…
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed a joint venture between SBS Transit Rail and French firm RATP Dev Asia Pacific as the operator of the upcoming Jurong Region MRT…
As torrential rains batter the southern regions of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is grappling with the aftermath of devastating floods. Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for missing individuals, while…
A worrying series of fire incidents at a Yishun executive condominium construction site has raised alarms, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirming the fires were intentionally started. From…
In a striking turn of events, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun is under investigation as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe affecting the upper echelons of the People’s Liberation Army…
The Rohingya community, made up of nearly a million refugees in Bangladesh, welcomed the announcement by the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it would be seeking an arrest warrant for…
In a startling turn of events, Calin Georgescu, the surprise victor of Romania’s presidential first round, has sparked protests and discussions about the nation’s future within NATO and the European…
SINGAPORE — The High Court is currently hearing the case against 37-year-old businessman Ng Yu Zhi, who allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent investment scheme involving a whopping S$1.46 billion. Prosecutors have…
Australia is taking significant steps to ban social media access for children under 16, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government pushing a bill that aims to protect the physical and…
In a poignant moment for history, John Tinniswood, who became the world’s oldest man earlier this year, passed away at the age of 112. The Liverpool native died on 25…
On 20 January 2024, President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, and he’s already made waves with a proposed 10 per cent tariff on all imports from China. While…
Lawrence Wong Warns of High Stakes in Upcoming Elections The political landscape in Singapore is intensifying as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addresses the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) about the…
On the evening of 23 November 2024, a Christmas tree on the rooftop of Design Orchard caught fire, startling shoppers and passers-by on Orchard Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
SINGAPORE – In a historic moment for the People’s Action Party (PAP) during its 70th anniversary celebrations, Lee Hsien Loong is set to step down as secretary-general, handing the reins…
In a significant policy shift, Sri Lanka’s recently elected leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to support a controversial IMF bailout programme initially negotiated by his predecessor, Ranil Wickremesinghe.…
A child from California has become the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States, raising concerns among health officials. The child, who is recovering at home, experienced…
In a significant legal development, a New York judge has temporarily halted proceedings in Donald Trump’s hush money case following his recent election win on 5 November 2024. The pause…
The anticipation surrounding Bulgaria and Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area has recently increased, with Hungary’s Interior Minister Sándor Pintér announcing that they could potentially become full members by January…
As South Korea gears up to host international talks on plastic waste, the K-pop industry is facing scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Critics highlight the paradox of a booming music…
In a striking live press briefing, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova found herself in an unexpected predicament when a phone call interrupted her remarks on reports of a missile…
Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has raised significant concerns regarding Myanmar’s actions during the 18th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Vientiane, Laos. According to Dr Ng, Myanmar’s behaviour…
Heartfelt tributes poured in as family and friends gathered to bid farewell to Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, who tragically passed away last month. The private funeral held…
As international tensions soar, especially between Russia and the West, the Kremlin has dismissed recent allegations of sabotage involving undersea data cables while navigating serious escalation steps in Ukraine. This…
After more than a decade of diplomatic efforts, Mary Jane Veloso—a Filipina domestic helper—will finally return to the Philippines following her earlier reprieve from execution in Indonesia. President Ferdinand Marcos…
The southern state of Johor is taking proactive measures to manage its burgeoning data centre sector, rejecting nearly 30 per cent of new applications to focus on sustainability and resource…
As global tensions escalate, Russia has embarked on mass production of the KUB-M mobile bomb shelter, designed to offer protection against both natural disasters and man-made threats, including radiation and…
At the G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a global initiative to combat hunger and poverty, with support from over 80 countries,…
As conflicts in Sudan escalate, Britain took a decisive stance at the United Nations Security Council, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid.…
SINGAPORE – The founder of Hin Leong Trading, Lim Oon Kuin—commonly known as O.K. Lim—was sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison on 18 November 2024 for orchestrating…
In a dramatic turn of events, Russia’s air defence units successfully intercepted two Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow during the early hours of Monday. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin shared the…