Just a few days before Christmas, the beach community of Malibu, California, is in turmoil as the Franklin Fire rages through the area, overwhelming residents and emergency services. The notorious…
Singapore’s sports sweetheart, Yip Pin Xiu, has had quite the year and it just got even better! Known for her extraordinary achievements in the pool, the seven-time Paralympic gold medallist…
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…
A recent incident at a home-based pet grooming salon has made headlines as the manager faces charges stemming from the tragic death of a dog. Vanessa Chiu Yan Er, 29,…
In a gripping political saga, French President Emmanuel Macron finds himself scrambling to appoint a new prime minister after Michel Barnier’s government was ousted last week in a historic no-confidence…
A tragic incident unfolded on 10 December 2024 in Bali’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where a large tree collapse claimed the lives of two female tourists and left another severely…
As the political landscape in Syria takes a dramatic turn with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, several European nations are re-evaluating their asylum policies for Syrian refugees. The unexpected…
As Poland prepares to take the helm of the European Union’s presidency in January 2024, the country’s Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski has outlined a strategy for boosting common EU financing…
A curious case unfolded at Changi Airport when an Indian national was caught with 58 Indian star tortoises in his luggage. Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali, 40, was sentenced to 16…
In a significant move against cybercrime, the United States has announced a US$10 million (S$13 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of Chinese national Guan Tianfeng. The 30-year-old…
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…
Recent missile attacks have heightened the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with significant damage reported in both the Russian port city of Taganrog and the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.…
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced important dates for students in Singapore: the release of the 2024 Singapore-Cambridge N-Level examination results and the Secondary 1 posting results. Students, mark…
The recent arrest in the tragic shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has highlighted the role of ghost guns in contemporary crimes. On 4 December 2024, Thompson was fatally shot…
This past week, two Singaporeans tragically lost their lives in separate incidents while abroad, stirring conversations about safety while travelling. Motorcycle Crash in Malaysia A 21-year-old Singaporean woman died in…
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…
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…
An Italian court has sentenced three individuals to up to 16 years in prison for their roles in a tragic migrant shipwreck that resulted in the deaths of at least…
In the latest buzz from Singapore, the rainy season has cast a shadow over durian supply, while local content creator Simonboy and his wife, Chloe Eong, celebrate her new business…
A chaotic scene unfolded at a hardware store in Hougang on 10 December 2024, when a woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times, sending shockwaves through the community. The swift response…
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…
The Punggol Coast MRT station officially opened on 10 December 2024, marking a significant milestone in Singapore’s North East Line (NEL) expansion. This new addition is poised to transform daily…
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…
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…
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…
Tel Aviv is once again in the spotlight as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to testify in his long-running corruption trial. This historic moment comes at a time when Israel…
The political landscape in Syria has dramatically shifted following the recent takeover of Damascus by Sunni-led Islamist rebels. For over five decades, Bashar al-Assad ruled the country, but in a…
As TikTok edges closer to potential ban in the United States, the clock is ticking on its parent company, ByteDance, which must divest from the popular app by 19 January…
As tensions escalate in Syria, US President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation following reports that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country amidst rebel advances. According…
Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) has announced a suspension on all asylum applications from Syrian nationals due to the recent political upheaval following the toppling of President…