The Kremlin has taken note of discussions surrounding a potential peace plan for Ukraine as put forth by Donald Trump’s supporters while criticising the current U.S. administration’s approach to the…
In a surprising twist for South Korea, the country’s fertility rate is expected to rise to 0.74 in 2024, marking the first increase in nine years. This projection, shared by…
A shocking case has emerged from Kuala Lumpur where a 53-year-old pastor, N. Deanesh Narayanan Nair, has been charged with the alleged murder of his mother, 77-year-old Catherine Daniel. The…
The drama within Italy’s 5-Star Movement continues as tensions escalate following a vote that effectively severed ties with co-founder Beppe Grillo. This decision, made during a weekend assembly, reflects the…
In a significant shift, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar, announced its readiness to engage in discussions with the military junta following a…
In a historic display of democracy, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on 20 January 2025. This commitment signals…
Egyptian authorities are currently undertaking rescue operations following a distressing incident involving a tourist boat, Sea Story, that sank off the Red Sea coast. Carrying 45 individuals, including 31 tourists…
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…
A serious incident occurred at Pasir Panjang Terminal 3 in Singapore on 25 November 2024, when a stack of shipping containers fell on a forklift, injuring the operator. The situation…
As tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East, Israel is reportedly edging closer to a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. A senior Israeli official shared insights on the negotiations, suggesting…
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…
BANGKOK – The Thai police are on the lookout for Boon Vanasin, a prominent hospital tycoon, believed to have fled to China following allegations of a massive investment scam totalling…
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…
Swatch Group AG has emerged victorious in its lawsuit against the Malaysian government regarding the controversial seizure of its Pride-themed watches. The case, which has significant implications for the treatment…
In a move that underscores the delicate relations between South Korea and Japan, Seoul has boycotted a memorial ceremony to honour wartime forced labour victims held in Japan, opting instead…
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…
In an ambitious expansion of its mosquito control initiative, Singapore is set to cover 50 per cent of its households—approximately 800,000—by 2026 with Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes. This announcement was made by…
The Kursk region is currently witnessing intense military clashes as Ukraine’s forces face a growing counteroffensive from Russia. Amid this upheaval, significant territorial losses have been reported, with Ukraine reportedly…
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…
The recent murder of Tzvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community and beyond. The case is being investigated as…
Lawrence Wong Warns of High Stakes in Upcoming Elections The political landscape in Singapore is intensifying as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addresses the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) about the…
The People’s Action Party (PAP) has elected a new central executive committee (CEC), with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stepping into a pivotal role. This decision came during the biennial PAP…
In a significant address at the People’s Action Party (PAP) conference on 24 November 2024, Deputy Secretary-General Lawrence Wong urged Singaporeans to remain united in the face of an increasingly…
Tensions have escalated significantly within the Philippine political landscape following Vice President Sara Duterte’s shocking remarks regarding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. During a press conference on 23 November 2024, Duterte…
SINGAPORE – A 46-year-old homeowner is facing a renovation nightmare after paying more than $152,000 for work that remains incomplete, leaving a penthouse in Novena in disarray. Despite promises of…
On the evening of 23 November 2024, a Christmas tree on the rooftop of Design Orchard caught fire, startling shoppers and passers-by on Orchard Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
The recent COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, has resulted in a significant — albeit contentious — agreement from wealthy nations to increase climate finance to $300 billion per year…
SINGAPORE – The OCBC Centre, located high above the bustling Chulia Street, is not just home to high net worth clients, but also to a pair of unexpected residents: a…