In a significant show of military power, Russia and its ally Belarus commenced large-scale joint exercises on 12 September 2024. The “Zapad-2025” drills have raised alarms for NATO, especially following…
Prince Harry’s recent visit to Britain has everyone buzzing—especially now that he’s had tea with his father, King Charles, for the first time in 20 months. Could this mark a…
In a significant move to bolster its maritime security capabilities, Singapore has confirmed the acquisition of four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to replace the ageing Fokker-50s, which have served…
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has reported a drone strike on one of its boats in Tunisia, further escalating tensions surrounding its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Fortunately,…
Indonesia’s esteemed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was removed from her position on 8 September 2024, marking a significant shift in the country’s economic leadership. This change came as part…
In a heartbreaking incident on 3 September 2024, a funicular railway car in Lisbon crashed, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and injuring 22 others. The popular Ascensor da Glória,…
Singapore’s future Mount Pleasant housing estate is set to offer home seekers a fresh choice with its new Build-to-Order (BTO) project, named Mount Pleasant Crest. This initiative will allow buyers…
Vietnam recently marked its 80th anniversary of independence from colonial rule, celebrating a historic declaration made by revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on 2 September 1945. The event was highlighted…
In a whirlwind of diplomatic and personal revelations, US President Donald Trump made headlines with comments about India’s tariff reductions and the awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to…
A recent incident involving European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen‘s flight highlights ongoing tensions with Russia. The chartered flight, set to land in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, experienced GPS jamming, with…
A Singapore-flagged tanker, named Marine Dynamo, collided with a Malta-registered bulk carrier, Flag Gangos, on 1 September 2024, resulting in a minor oil spill off the coast of Tanah Merah.…
SINGAPORE: The latest crackdown on vaping in Singapore has escalated as authorities focus on the alarming rise of drug-laced products like Kpods. At a press conference on 30 August 2024,…
As tensions rise in Jakarta, protests erupted following the tragic death of Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old motorcycle delivery rider. This incident has ignited a wave of outrage among citizens, particularly…
A Vietnamese-American man, Nguyen Duy Khiem, has been sentenced to 19 months in jail and fined S$239,065 (US$186,300) for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme in Singapore. Details…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is poised to enhance its rare earths sector with technical support from China. Officials have revealed that during a recent visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussions…
On 25 August 2024, a devastating air strike by Israeli forces on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including five journalists. The…
SINGAPORE — Zin Mar Nwe, a domestic worker from Myanmar, has had her life sentence for the murder of her employer’s mother-in-law reduced to 17 years’ imprisonment by the Court…
A violent altercation broke out at a coffee shop in Toa Payoh on 24 August 2024, leading to eleven individuals being charged with rioting. This shocking incident has rattled the…
On 25 August 2024, Cambodia’s parliament made a significant move by passing legislation that allows for the revocation of citizenship for individuals convicted of treason or colluding with foreign nations.…
South Korea’s newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung, is navigating crucial diplomatic waters as he embarks on his first official overseas visit. With a summit scheduled with US President Donald Trump…
A 38-year-old man, Indra Fitry, is facing charges for his alleged involvement in two cases of housebreaking and theft at the Orchard Rendezvous Hotel. The incidents took place between 19…
SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has recently overseen the test-firing of two new types of anti-air missiles, demonstrating his regime’s growing military capabilities. This showcase comes on…
In a bid to address concerns over a sluggish job market for fresh graduates, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng, announced a new traineeship programme known as the…
A remarkable act of bravery unfolded on 17 August 2024, when SMRT bus captain Yau Minddin Bin Muhamad responded to a burning car near the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.…
The United Nations has released troubling statistics highlighting the alarming trend of aid worker fatalities, with 383 killed in 2024 alone, marking a 31 per cent increase from the previous…
After a tumultuous weekend that saw widespread flight cancellations and disrupted travel plans, the strike by Air Canada’s cabin crew has officially concluded. According to the Canadian Union of Public…
In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has urged his country to rapidly expand its nuclear arsenal. This comes on the heels of intensified military exercises…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) of Singapore arrested three men in separate operations on 14 August 2024. The raiding operations also uncovered substantial…
As tensions escalate in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska to explore economic ties and the possibility of ending the…
Four men from China were charged on 10 August 2024 for possessing housebreaking tools, following a police operation in Bukit Timah. The suspects—He Jiao, 38, Zhou Qifa, 36, Yang Chao,…