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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In a flurry of recent decisions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances from several high-profile officials, escalating tensions in Washington. This includes his predecessor Joe Biden, former…
In a significant yet bittersweet turn of events, Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on 8 February 2024.…
KUALA LUMPUR: In a significant policy reversal, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on 7 February 2024 that the government would not introduce proposed guidelines regulating Muslim participation in non-Muslim…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, search efforts are currently focused on a small passenger plane that went missing in Alaska with ten people on board. The Cessna 208B Grand…
On Friday, 7 February 2024, commuters faced significant delays on the North-South and East-West lines due to a derailed engineering vehicle that blocked trains at Bishan Depot. SMRT, the public…
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, best known for bringing Formula 1 to Singapore, is currently grappling with significant personal and legal challenges. The 79-year-old businessman has been diagnosed with multiple…
In a striking legal development, Raymond Ng Kai Hoe, the husband of anti-vaccine activist Iris Koh, has been charged with cheating 12 individuals related to his vending machine business, Vendshare.…
A recent collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet resulted in the tragic loss of 67 lives, marking it as the deadliest air…
In a bold move, US President Donald Trump has reinstated sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), targeting those involved in investigations related to US citizens and allies like Israel.…
Pope Francis is once again facing health challenges, as he has been diagnosed with bronchitis. The Vatican confirmed on Thursday, 6 February 2024, that the 88-year-old pontiff would continue with…
In an unusual case of workplace deceit, Barath Gopal, a 29-year-old analyst, was fined S$4,000 after admitting to forging his grandfather’s death certificate to secure compassionate leave from his job.…
South Korea is currently mired in a profound political crisis following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law on 3 December 2023. The declaration, which lasted only about six…