TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court Amid Potential Ban in the US
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has made a last-minute attempt to prevent a potential ban in the United States. On 16 December 2024, TikTok and its parent company…
Author: Sarah Lin
Seven Hospitalised in Fiji After Cocktail Incident: Four Aussies and an American Affected
In a concerning incident at the prestigious Warwick Fiji resort, a group of seven guests—four Australians and one American—were hospitalised after consuming cocktails. Fiji’s health ministry confirmed that the guests…
PDPC Signals Shift in NRIC Guidelines Following Privacy Concerns
In a move reflecting evolving attitudes towards data privacy, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has announced that it will update its advisory guidelines regarding the use of National Registration…
Privacy Concerns Arise as Acra Temporarily Disables NRIC Search on Bizfile Portal
Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) stirred up quite a fuss when it revealed that users could access the National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers of individuals via its…
South Korea’s Tourism and Economy Face Uncertainty Amid Political Turmoil
As South Korea grapples with the fallout from a brief declaration of martial law on 3 December 2023, the tourism and hospitality sectors are experiencing unease, leading to cancellations and…
NUS Professor Jevdic Dorde Sentenced for Drug Offences
SINGAPORE — Jevdic Dorde, a 40-year-old former assistant professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has been sentenced to a year in prison for drug-related offences. Dorde pleaded guilty…
Ken Lim Acquitted of Insulting Modesty but Faces Ongoing Trials
SINGAPORE – In a significant legal development, former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim has been acquitted of insulting a woman’s modesty after an alleged incident that occurred over 12 years…
Syria Faces Uncertainty Following Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
In a dramatic turn of events, Syria has plunged into uncertainty following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, which many are calling a pivotal moment for the country and the…
UN Security Council Addresses Fluid Situation in Syria After Assad’s Ouster
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) finds itself at a crossroads after the dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as member nations convened on 9 December 2024 to discuss…
Tensions Escalate as Taiwan Reports Surge in Chinese Military Activity
As Taiwan remains on high alert following the recent return of President Lai Ching-te from his Pacific tour, the island has reported a significant uptick in Chinese military operations in…
Biden Administration Seizes Opportunity in Post-Assad Syria
The recent fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has prompted significant diplomatic efforts from the United States, with President Joe Biden describing it as a moment of historic opportunity for…
Zelensky Proposes Foreign Troops in Ukraine Amid NATO Membership Push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested deploying foreign troops in Ukraine until the nation secures its NATO membership. His remarks came during a joint press conference with German opposition leader…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Ousted Amid Uncertainty
As Syrians celebrate the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad, a chilling air of uncertainty blankets the nation that has been under his iron-fisted rule for over five decades. Analysts suggest…
Tragic Death of Singaporean Man Lee Mun Tuck in Phuket Massage Incident
A 52-year-old Singaporean, Mr Lee Mun Tuck, tragically passed away after a massage at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, on 7 December 2024. The incident has drawn attention due to…
Rebel Forces Topple Assad’s Rule in Syria: A Shift in Power Dynamics
The ongoing conflict in Syria has taken a dramatic turn, with rebel forces capturing key cities, including the capital, Damascus, effectively challenging President Bashar al-Assad’s longstanding rule. This development marks…
Samut Prakan’s Viral Bus Stop: Seat or Street?
In a surprising turn of events, a bus stop renovation in Samut Prakan, Thailand, has become the talk of the town—thanks to a contractor’s rather unconventional oversight. Commuters are baffled…
Workplace Safety Comes Under Scrutiny Following Fatalities in Jurong
In a tragic turn of events, Singapore’s construction sector is making headlines for incidents that highlight ongoing safety concerns. Just a day apart, two separate incidents have raised alarms about…
South Korea’s Martial Law Debacle: The ‘Choongam Clique’ and Its Fallout
In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea witnessed an unprecedented moment in its democratic history when President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to declare martial law was swiftly overturned by…
Ursula von der Leyen’s Mission to Finalise EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
In an ambitious bid to conclude a long-awaited trade agreement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 5 December 2024. The proposed deal between the…
Authorities Race to Rescue Cargo Ships in the Red Sea Amid Growing Concerns
Efforts are ongoing to rescue cargo vessels that have faced distress in the tumultuous waters of the Red Sea. With two significant incidents occurring in quick succession, maritime authorities are…
China-Philippines Maritime Tensions Escalate at Scarborough Shoal
The maritime tension between China and the Philippines is heating up again, following a maritime incident on 4 December 2024 at the contested Scarborough Shoal. The confrontation, which has led…
Tributes Pour In for Singapore’s First Olympic Medallist Tan Howe Liang
Tan Howe Liang, Singapore’s first-ever Olympic medallist, passed away on 3 December 2024 at the age of 91. His death, attributed to pneumonia, marks the end of an era that…
Singapore Embassy Monitors Situation as South Korea Declares Martial Law
In a rare move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a late-night address, as tensions with opposition parties escalated. The Singaporean embassy in Seoul is actively…
Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Stalled as Nations Remain Divided
Negotiations aimed at achieving a global treaty to curb plastic pollution hit a wall during the recent UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting in Busan, South Korea, leaving over 100…
US Expresses Grave Concern Over South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration
Recent developments in South Korea have elicited serious concern from the United States, particularly following the unexpected declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The situation is rapidly…
Truong My Lan’s Death Sentence Upheld in Vietnam’s Largest Fraud Case
In a significant ruling on 3 December 2024, the High People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City upheld the death sentence for Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon, solidifying…
Impeachment Complaint Filed Against Sara Duterte Amid Political Turmoil
A tempest brews in the Philippines as civil society groups have officially filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The complaint, backed by the Akbayan partylist, comes amidst…
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Tests Positive for COVID-19 for the First Time
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has tested positive for COVID-19 on 3 December 2024, marking his first battle with the virus. He took to Facebook…
Syria’s Escalating Conflict: Rebel Forces Advance Amidst Global Tensions
As the Syrian civil war escalates, Islamist-led rebels have gained ground, raising alarms about potential destabilisation in an already volatile region. The recent offensives have turned the focus towards the…
Protests Erupt in Tbilisi as Georgia Freezes EU Accession Talks Until 2028
In a striking display of discontent, thousands of Georgians have gathered in Tbilisi for several nights of protests against the ruling party’s decision to postpone European Union membership talks until…