In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on 4 December 2024, aiming to boost economic ties with India amid increasing American pressure on the…
Taxi rides between Singapore and Malaysia are about to get a whole lot easier! Thanks to a recent agreement between Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow and Malaysian Transport Minister…
In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka is grappling with severe flooding and devastating landslides that have left a trail of destruction—claiming nearly 500 lives and displacing thousands. The…
A 29-year-old man has been apprehended for his suspected role in a series of e-commerce scams involving limited edition Pokémon trading cards, while a separate case sees a 32-year-old Singaporean…
Singapore’s roads witnessed two serious accidents in swift succession, raising concerns about safety and compliance among heavy vehicle drivers. Tuas Viaduct Incident In the early hours of 2 December 2024,…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Beijing has focused on securing a ceasefire in Ukraine and strengthening trade ties between France and China. Meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping,…
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced significant changes to the Performing Artiste Work Permit Scheme, citing concerns over widespread abuse by syndicates. Effective from 1 June 2026, the ministry…
A landmark legal battle is underway in Australia as 15-year-old Noah Jones contests a new law aimed at preventing under-16s from accessing social media platforms. Set to take effect on…
The ongoing construction works on Singapore’s East-West Line (EWL) have prompted adjustments that have both challenged and engaged commuters this December. With services disrupted from 29 November to 8 December…
A Malaysian man, Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh, 38, has been convicted on four charges including cheating for sex and extortion after luring women from Singapore to Malaysia. This disturbing…
Gavin Lee has officially been appointed as the permanent head coach of Singapore’s national football team, the Lions. His first major challenge comes as he prepares the team for their…
After a harrowing experience enduring severe flooding in Thailand, a group of Singaporeans experienced a joyful reunion at Changi Airport on 28 November 2024. Their journey back to Singapore was…
In a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, 26 November 2024, two National Guard soldiers were shot in a targeted ambush mere blocks from the White House. The suspect, identified…
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has suspended Cordlife Group from collecting, testing, processing, or storing new cord blood as of 26 November 2024. This decisive action comes in response to…
In an unexpected turn of events, Singapore’s manufacturing sector experienced a remarkable surge in production, with a 29.1 per cent year-on-year increase in October 2024. This impressive growth was primarily…
A South Korean-born woman, Hakyung Lee, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand for the horrifying murder of her two young children, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases…
Mysterious Case in Phitsanulok In a turn of events that could easily belong to a thriller movie, a 65-year-old woman from Phitsanulok, Thailand, astonished her family and temple staff by…
As Singapore navigates another bustling week, a range of incidents and developments have caught public attention, from tragic accidents to vibrant community changes. Accidents on the Roads A 72-year-old motorcyclist…
At the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre, an unusual yet effective initiative is taking place as stallholders tackle the longstanding issue of rats. For the past three years, vendors…
The Singapore Police Force has issued directives to technology giants Apple and Google, demanding the implementation of measures to prevent scammers from impersonating government agencies via iMessage and Google Messages.…
Diplomatic relations between Japan and China are at a boiling point as tensions escalate over remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. With both countries on edge,…
At the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, a hard-fought compromise was reached, marking a critical moment in international climate negotiations. The outcome, however, has sparked mixed reactions, with a…
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) are currently investigating an outbreak of gastroenteritis that has affected 185 individuals across six…
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is all set for an exciting five-day trip, kicking off from 21 November 2024. He’ll be headed to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the G20 Summit, and…
Severe flooding in central Vietnam has resulted in a tragic toll, with at least 16 lives lost and several others missing due to relentless rain since the weekend. The affected…
Following a harrowing incident off the southwestern coast of South Korea, all 267 people aboard the ferry Queen Jenuvia 2 were rescued after the vessel ran aground. The story echoes…
The recent developments in Singapore have sparked interest, particularly with the government’s latest action and upcoming weather patterns. MalaysiaNow Website Blocked In an unusual move, the Singapore Government has issued…
In a bold move, Lee Hsien Yang has publicly objected to the government’s proposal to designate the family home of Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, at 38 Oxley…
In a remarkable turn of events, Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) surged by 22.2 per cent in October compared to the same month last year, according to a report from…
A sombre incident unfolded at the Singapore Regatta Waterfest on 16 November 2024, as a member of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) dragon boat team tragically lost his life.…