Lim Tean Sentenced for Practising Law Without Certification
In a landmark ruling, lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been sentenced to six weeks in jail and fined S$1,000 after being convicted for practising law without a valid…
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia: Aiming for Peace in Ukraine
In an effort to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, US and Russian officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia. This development follows a series of…
Shoplifting and Voyeurism Increase in Singapore: Police Report for 2024
In 2024, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) reported an increase in shoplifting and voyeurism cases, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding physical crime in the country. With the shop thefts comprising a…
Desmond Lee Announces S$407 Million Upgrade for 29,000 HDB Flats
In a significant boost for residents of older Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats, the Singapore government has allocated over S$407 million for the next round of the Home Improvement…
Tragic Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 15 Lives During Kumbh Mela Rush
In a harrowing incident at New Delhi’s railway station, at least 15 people tragically lost their lives late on Saturday night, 15 February 2024, as crowds surged in a desperate…
K. Shanmugam Unveils Stricter Speeding Penalties Amid Rising Road Accidents
As road safety becomes a pressing issue in Singapore, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam announced significant changes to speeding penalties, effective from 1 January 2026. Speaking at the…
Pritam Singh Awaits Verdict on Alleged Parliamentary Lie as Trial Concludes
SINGAPORE – On 17 February 2024, Pritam Singh, Leader of the Opposition and chief of the Workers’ Party (WP), is set to hear the court’s verdict in a high-profile trial…
Pope Francis Hospitalised for Respiratory Infection but Stable
Pope Francis is currently receiving treatment at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for a respiratory tract infection, having been admitted on 14 February 2024. At 88 years old, the pontiff has been…
JD Vance’s Controversial Meeting with Germany’s Far-Right AfD Sparks Political Backlash
In a surprising turn of events, US Vice President JD Vance’s recent meeting with Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stirred significant political controversy, prompting officials in Berlin…
Raj Joshua Thomas and Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi Resign as NMPs Ahead of General Election
SINGAPORE: Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) Raj Joshua Thomas and Syed Harun Taha Alhabsyi submitted their resignations on 14 February 2024, igniting speculation about their potential candidacy in the upcoming…
Modi and Trump Forge New Trade Path Amid Tariff Tensions
As the world’s focus shifts to international relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, aiming to strengthen trade ties and address tariff…
2024 Sees Surge in Fires Involving Active Mobility Devices in Singapore
In 2024, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported a worrying rise in fires involving Active Mobility Devices (AMDs), up by 21.8 per cent from the previous year. As the…
Trump Proposes Peace Summit with Putin Amid Ukraine Conflict
In a bold move to reignite peace talks, former US President Donald Trump has proposed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address the…
Chan Chun Sing Advocates for Educators’ Respect and Cultural Shift in Education
SINGAPORE — Education Minister Chan Chun Sing has emphasised the critical need for a cultural shift alongside structural changes in Singapore’s education system. Speaking at a recent event celebrating SG60…
Escalating Tensions: Netanyahu Issues Ultimatum as Gaza Ceasefire Nears End
The delicate ceasefire in Gaza is hanging by a thread as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas regarding the release of hostages. If the…
US-South Africa Tensions: Trump’s Controversial Aid Cuts and Mockery from South Africans
The recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding South Africa’s handling of its white minority have sparked both outrage and ridicule. This comes as South Africa’s G20 presidency is…
Worrying Rise in Youth Drug Abuse in Singapore: 30% Increase in New Abusers Aged Below 20
In 2024, Singapore’s drug situation remains generally under control, yet the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has raised alarm over a significant rise in youth drug abuse. Statistics reveal that the…
Marc Fogel’s Release: A Step Towards US-Russia Relations Amid Ukraine Conflict
In a significant diplomatic move, Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher, has been released from a Russian prison following negotiations led by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. This unexpected development occurred…
Singapore Tops Asia-Pacific Corruption Rankings, Climbs to Third Globally
In a triumphant revelation, Singapore has emerged as the least corrupt nation in the Asia-Pacific region, as noted in the 2024 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on 11…
Iranian Woman and Malaysian Husband Deported Over Visa Scandal
In a significant move, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the deportation of an Iranian woman and her Malaysian husband due to their involvement in activities threatening the…
Macron’s AI Summit: A Dance with Technology and Controversy
As the world turns its gaze to Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron kicks off a significant technology summit on 10 February 2024. With political leaders and tech titans gathered, the…
Iris Koh and Raymond Ng Face Seizure of Possessions Over Legal Costs
SINGAPORE — Anti-vaccine advocate Iris Koh and her husband Raymond Ng are in hot water after a court ordered the seizure of their possessions following their failure to pay legal…
New ICA Services Centre Opening in Singapore on 7 April 2024
SINGAPORE—A new chapter unfolds for immigration services as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Services Centre (ISC) is set to open on 7 April 2024. Nestled conveniently at 2 Crawford…
Detention of Two Singaporeans Under ISA: Radicalisation Concerns on the Rise
SINGAPORE: The Internal Security Department (ISD) has taken firm action against two individuals in Singapore—18-year-old Nick Lee Xing Qiu and 56-year-old Hamizah Hamzah—due to their radicalisation under the Internal Security…
Heightened Security in Malaysia After Mall Shooting Incident
In response to a shooting incident at Setia City Mall in Selangor, Malaysia, security measures are set to be intensified across shopping centres nationwide. The shocking event took place on…
Trump and Zelenskiy Discussing Peace in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Tensions
In the midst of continuing conflict in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump is eyeing a potential meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss a resolution to the war. Both…
Attempted Assault at Church of the Holy Spirit Raises Concerns
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to assault a priest at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Singapore on Sunday, 9 February 2024. This incident has…
Emotional Reunions as Five Thai Hostages Return Home from Gaza
BANGKOK: Five Thai nationals, freed after over a year of captivity in Gaza, reunited with their families at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on 9 February 2024. The emotional scene was filled…
Honduras Hit by Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Issued and Canceled
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 struck north of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea on 8 February 2024, prompting a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. As per the United States…
Workers’ Party Prepares for General Election with New Faces Across Constituencies
The political landscape in Singapore is gearing up for a significant shift as the Workers’ Party (WP) ramps up its efforts to contest in the upcoming General Election. With a…