Injury Reported After Forklift Incident at Pasir Panjang Terminal
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…
Israel and Hezbollah Move Towards Ceasefire Amid Continued Violence
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…
UOL Group Faces Backlash Over Blackface Incident at Annual Dinner
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…
Thai Tycoon Boon Vanasin Flees to China After Alleged S$293 Million Investment Scam
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…
20-Year Sentence Sought for Dominique Pelicot in Shocking Rape Case
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 Civil Servants to Receive Year-End Bonus Amid Positive GDP Forecast
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 Wins Court Case Against Malaysian Government Over Pride Watches Seizure
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…
Tensions Rise as South Korea Boycotts Japanese Memorial for Forced Labourers
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…
Tragic DHL Cargo Plane Crash near Vilnius Airport Claims Life
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…
Project Wolbachia Expands to Combat Dengue in Singapore
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…
Kursk Region Under Siege: Ukraine’s Territorial Losses Amid Massive Attacks
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…
Murder of Rabbi Tzvi Kogan Sparks Outrage in Israel and UAE
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’s Nuclear Ambitions Ignite Tensions with West Ahead of US Administration Shift
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…
Tzvi Kogan’s Tragic Murder in UAE Sparks Outrage and Investigation
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
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…
Lawrence Wong Elected as New Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party
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…
Lawrence Wong Emphasizes Unity Amid Global Challenges at PAP Conference
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 Rise in Philippine Politics as Duterte Threatens Marcos
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…
Renosaves Project Leaves Homeowner in Limbo over Unfinished Renovation
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…
Christmas Tree Fire at Design Orchard: SCDF Responds Quickly
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…
COP29 Climate Summit: Global Finance Target Raised Amid Mixed Reactions
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…
Peregrine Falcons Nesting at OCBC Centre Marks Milestone in Urban Biodiversity
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…
Leadership Transition at PAP: Lee Hsien Loong Steps Down for Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE – In a historic moment for the People’s Action Party (PAP) during its 70th anniversary celebrations, Lee Hsien Loong is set to step down as secretary-general, handing the reins…
Sri Lanka’s New Leader Commits to IMF Bailout Amid Economic Crisis
In a significant policy shift, Sri Lanka’s recently elected leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to support a controversial IMF bailout programme initially negotiated by his predecessor, Ranil Wickremesinghe.…
Navigating Political Waters: Anwar Ibrahim’s Balancing Act Amid Sarawak’s Resource Demands
Navigating Political Waters: Anwar Ibrahim’s Balancing Act Amid Sarawak’s Resource Demands As Malaysia approaches the second anniversary of Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, ongoing negotiations between Sarawak and Petronas reflect the complexities…
First US Child Case of H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed: Health Officials Respond
A child from California has become the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States, raising concerns among health officials. The child, who is recovering at home, experienced…
Trump’s Hush Money Case Paused After Election Victory, Set for Dismissal Consideration
In a significant legal development, a New York judge has temporarily halted proceedings in Donald Trump’s hush money case following his recent election win on 5 November 2024. The pause…
Orban Invites Netanyahu to Hungary Amid ICC Controversy
BUDAPEST: Prime Minister Viktor Orban extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant that was issued against him…
Bulgaria and Romania Edge Closer to Full Schengen Membership by 2025
The anticipation surrounding Bulgaria and Romania’s accession to the Schengen Area has recently increased, with Hungary’s Interior Minister Sándor Pintér announcing that they could potentially become full members by January…
U.S. and Israel to Address Civilian Harm Concerns During Gaza Conflict
In a significant development, senior U.S. and Israeli officials are set to convene in early December to address critical concerns regarding civilian harm amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This…