SINGAPORE: As the clock struck midnight, the nation welcomed 2025 with spectacular celebrations, though not without the hustle and bustle of large crowds at Marina Bay. This year’s festivities marked…
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Ukraine and Russia executed a new exchange of prisoners of war on 30 December 2024. This swap saw Ukraine bringing home 189…
Singaporean households will enjoy lower electricity and gas prices from January to March 2024, a positive development for many families as energy costs decrease. Details of the Price Cuts The…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…