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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vietnam’s National Assembly has taken a significant step towards modernising its transport infrastructure by approving a US$67 billion high-speed railway project, connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This ambitious…
In a tragic incident that has shaken the quiet residential area of Ang Mo Kio, a 66-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 67-year-old woman. The accused,…
SINGAPORE – The East Coast Integrated Depot, Singapore’s largest and the world’s first four-in-one depot, is nearing completion, with structural works about 98 per cent finished. According to the Land…
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project is forging ahead with exciting developments as construction progresses on both sides of the Johor Strait. With the aim to ease…
India’s Parliament is abuzz with tensions as lawmakers continue to disrupt proceedings over serious allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani and his conglomerate. The opposition is demanding a substantive discussion regarding…
The ongoing trial of music producer Ken Lim is capturing attention as testimonies from the complainant and her friends reveal disturbing allegations. Lim, who is best known for his role…
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc in North Sumatra, Indonesia, leading to devastating flash floods and landslides that have claimed at least 27 lives. Rescuers are on a mission to locate…
The diplomatic tightrope between the United States and China has resulted in a significant development: the release of three American citizens, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, as confirmed…
In a significant move, Israel has announced its intention to appeal the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence…
On 27 November 2024, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak and ex-treasury chief Irwan Serigar Abdullah received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in a high-profile graft case…
On 27 November 2024, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah was established following an agreement brokered by the United States and France. Both US President Joe Biden and French…
In a recent gathering in Fiuggi, Italy, the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers faced considerable challenges in aligning their stance on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for…
As Switzerland seeks to redefine its trading relationship with the European Union (EU), concerns about rapid population growth threaten to complicate negotiations. The talks, which began in March 2024, aim…
On 23 November 2024, a powerful air strike by Israeli forces devastated the Basta Fawqa neighbourhood in central Beirut, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. As tensions with the Iran-backed…
SINGAPORE – A recent dinner and dance event hosted by UOL Group has sparked significant outrage after eight attendees were seen in blackface and Afro wigs. The incident, which took…
A high-profile trial in Avignon, France, has captivated attention worldwide as prosecutors seek a 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who is charged with orchestrating the repeated rapes of his…
Singapore’s civil servants can look forward to a festive boost this year, as the Public Service Division (PSD) announced a year-end bonus of 1.05 months on 25 November 2023. With…
A tragic incident occurred early on Monday morning as a DHL cargo plane crashed into a residential house just moments before landing at Vilnius Airport, Lithuania. This unfortunate event resulted…
The tragic murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates has sent shockwaves through communities in Israel and abroad. Kogan, a member of the Chabad Hasidic movement, was…
Iran is taking decisive steps in its nuclear programme just weeks before the new US administration steps into office. Following a recent rebuke from the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy…