India Mourns Manmohan Singh: A Legacy of Economic Reform and Humility
The passing of Manmohan Singh at the age of 92 has left a significant mark on India, a country he served with distinction as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014.…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Survives Air Strike in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently faced a harrowing experience during an air strike by Israel at Sana’a International Airport. The attack, which occurred on 26 December 2023, targeted the…
Lawrence Wong to Present Budget 2025 on 18 February 2024
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is set to unveil Singapore’s Budget 2025 statement in Parliament on 18 February 2024. This eagerly anticipated event will be broadcast live…
Israel Targets Houthi Movement in Yemen Amid Escalating Tensions
In an escalation of regional hostilities, Israel conducted strikes against multiple targets associated with the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen on Thursday, 26 December 2024. Key locations hit included Sanaa…
Ride-Hailing Fees Increasing from 2025: Grab, Gojek, ComfortDelGro, and Tada Respond to New Labour Regulations
Starting from 1 January 2025, ride-hailing passengers in Singapore are in for a little shock as fees rise across major platforms—Grab, Gojek, Tada, and ComfortDelGro. This upcoming fee hike is…
OCBC and UOB to Support Junior Employees with One-off Payments Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
In a bid to alleviate ongoing cost-of-living concerns, Singapore banks OCBC and UOB have announced plans for one-off financial support aimed at their junior employees. This will mark the second…
Horrific Subway Attack in New York: Murder and Arson Charges Filed against Sebastian Zapeta
A shocking incident unfolded on the New York City subway, where 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta was charged with murder and arson after allegedly setting a woman on fire while she was…
Singapore Post Fires Executives Amid Whistleblower Probe
In a dramatic turn of events, Singapore Post has terminated the employment of three senior executives following a whistleblower report that unveiled serious breaches in internal investigations. The company’s group…
China Criticises US Military Aid to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions
Tensions between China and the United States have escalated as a recent military aid package announced for Taiwan has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing. On 22 December 2024, the Chinese…
Malaysia Resumes Search for Missing Flight MH370 After a Decade
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, ending a decade-long mystery. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the decision on 20…
Australia Allocates A$190 Million to Strengthen Solomon Islands Police Force
In a significant move to bolster regional security, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a funding package totalling A$190 million for the Solomon Islands. This initiative aims to enhance the…
Singapore’s K-ETA Exemption Extended Until December 2025
Singaporeans planning trips to South Korea can rejoice as the country has extended its electronic travel authorisation (K-ETA) waiver until 31 December 2025. This move, aimed at stimulating the tourism…
Gisele Pelicot: The Feminist Hero Who Exposed Mass Rape in France
The sentencing of Dominique Pelicot, a 72-year-old French man, has sent shockwaves through France and reignited discussions on women’s rights and sexual violence. He received a 20-year prison term for…
Tributes Pour in for Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia, Who Passed Away at 86
In a poignant moment for the Catholic community in Singapore, Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia passed away on 17 December 2024 at the age of 86. His death was confirmed by…
Explosion Kills Russian General Igor Kirillov Amid Alleged War Crimes
MOSCOW—The recent explosion in Moscow has claimed the life of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of the Russian Armed Forces’ Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defence unit. This fatal incident, linked…
Legal Consequences for Two Singaporeans Involved in Criminal Activities
In recent court proceedings, two Singaporean men received harsh sentences for their participation in illegal activities, ranging from moderating pornography websites to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme. Tan Wee Quan…
Prince Andrew Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Alleged Spy Links
Britain’s Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is once again in the spotlight as media reports link him to a suspected Chinese spy, raising eyebrows throughout the royal family. This…
Zelenskyy Raises Alarm Over North Korean Troops Joining Russian Assaults in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted a troubling development on the battlefield, claiming that Russia has begun deploying North Korean soldiers to bolster its military operations in Ukraine’s Kursk region.…
Antony Blinken Pursues Inclusive Transition for Syria Amid Regional Unrest
In an urgent diplomatic push, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a tour to shape a new future for Syria following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.…
Security Officer’s Forgetfulness Sparks Bomb Scare at Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park
SINGAPORE – A simple case of forgetfulness turned into a major incident when a security officer left a dummy bomb at Sing Industrial Complex, leading to a bomb scare and…
European Asylum Policies Shift Amidst Uncertainty Following Assad’s Overthrow
As the political landscape in Syria takes a dramatic turn with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, several European nations are re-evaluating their asylum policies for Syrian refugees. The unexpected…
Indian National Jailed for Smuggling Endangered Tortoises Through Changi Airport
A curious case unfolded at Changi Airport when an Indian national was caught with 58 Indian star tortoises in his luggage. Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali, 40, was sentenced to 16…
Escalation of Conflict: Russian Strikes Hit Taganrog and Zaporizhzhia
Recent missile attacks have heightened the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with significant damage reported in both the Russian port city of Taganrog and the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.…
Durians Scarce and Simonboy’s New Venture: Singapore’s News Roundup
In the latest buzz from Singapore, the rainy season has cast a shadow over durian supply, while local content creator Simonboy and his wife, Chloe Eong, celebrate her new business…
Punggol Coast MRT Station Inaugurated, Enhancing Connectivity
The Punggol Coast MRT station officially opened on 10 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in Singapore’s North East Line (NEL) expansion. This new addition is poised to transform daily…
Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Tel Aviv is once again in the spotlight as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to testify in his long-running corruption trial. This historic moment comes at a time when Israel…
TikTok’s Fate Hangs in the Balance with US Divestiture Law
As TikTok edges closer to potential ban in the United States, the clock is ticking on its parent company, ByteDance, which must divest from the popular app by 19 January…
Rebels Seize Damascus: A New Era After Assad’s Ouster
The landscape of Syria has dramatically changed as the capital, Damascus, fell into the hands of rebel factions, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The once-imbued fear of…
Accident on Upper Thomson Road Involves Two Buses, Nine Injured
In a troubling incident on 8 December 2024, nine individuals were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital following an accident involving two buses along Upper Thomson Road. The Singapore Civil…
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad Granted Asylum Amidst Growing Threats to Russian Military Bases
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad has recently made headlines after arriving in Russia, where he was granted asylum by the authorities. This development comes as Russian military facilities in Syria, particularly…