The Ministry of Health (MOH) is gearing up to include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in its transformative Healthier SG initiative, as announced by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung during a…
The recent parliamentary elections in Georgia have triggered a wave of protests as allegations of fraud and irregularities surface. Following the results of the 26 October 2024 vote—which saw the…
On 27 October 2024, a truck incident near a prominent bus stop in Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv, left at least 29 people injured, with six reported in serious…
In a bold move on 26 October 2024, Israel conducted airstrikes in Iran, targeting facilities involved in missile production and remnants of its nuclear weapons programme. These targeted strikes have…
Leaders from the Commonwealth nations gathered for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, addressing pressing issues like reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and the urgent threat…
The ongoing conflict in Gaza is raising alarm bells in the international community, particularly with the medical fraternity. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed deep concern for the safety of…
The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate following Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran. Global leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have voiced calls for restraint and…
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has carried out military strikes against Iranian targets on 26 October 2024, responding to a recent barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran…
In a significant moment for Native American relations, US President Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt apology on 25 October 2024 for the government’s historical treatment of Native American children, many…
In a recent statement at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves called for a ‘hard-headed, economic realist’ approach to Britain’s trade…
A Malaysian university student, Teo Jia Xin, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her newborn child, a court in the UK ruled on Friday, 25 October 2024.…
The long-standing debate surrounding the fate of 38 Oxley Road has intensified, following statements made by Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.…
SINGAPORE – Legal troubles are piling up for two individuals as their recent actions land them before the courts. From threats of violence to illegal crossings, these incidents reflect ongoing…
Turkey has ramped up its military operations against Kurdish militants, launching air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria after a deadly attack in Ankara. The incident, which resulted in five…
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong believes in the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and is committed to supporting fellow Commonwealth states in leveraging technology for development. Speaking at the Commonwealth…
In a groundbreaking announcement, Hong Kong has unveiled its first dinosaur fossils, sending waves of excitement through the scientific community and local residents alike. Discovered on Port Island, these fossils…
Nana Malashkhia, a former civil servant, emerged as a symbol of resistance during Georgia’s 2023 protests against a controversial ‘foreign agents’ law. Her powerful image—waving a European Union flag amid…
A severe cyclonic storm, Dana, made landfall on India’s eastern coast just after midnight on 25 October 2024, bringing with it devastating winds and heavy rains. Thankfully, authorities have reported…
NARATHIWAT, Thailand — On the somber anniversary of the Tak Bai massacre, families and survivors gathered to remember the tragic deaths of 78 individuals who suffocated in army trucks after…
SINGAPORE – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is set to launch its largest ever Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise in February 2025, offering over 5,500 units. This comes…
BANDA ACEH: In a significant humanitarian effort, over 150 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were rescued off the coast of Indonesia after a harrowing ordeal at sea. This rescue…
Negotiations Intensify as Blinken and Diplomats Seek Gaza Ceasefire Deal International efforts are ramping up as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli officials prepare to meet in Doha…
In a bid to energise voters ahead of the upcoming election, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris hosted a star-studded rally on 24 October 2024 in Clarkston, Georgia. The event featured…
In a concerning development for tourists, particularly those from Israel, the US Embassy in Sri Lanka issued a warning on 23 October 2024 regarding possible attacks in the country. This…
In a startling escalation of military dynamics, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed on 23 October 2023 that North Korean troops have been spotted in Russia, stirring intense speculation about…
A passenger train derailed in northern Norway on Thursday, resulting in one fatality, as reported by Norwegian police. The incident occurred as the train, carrying between 50 to 70 passengers,…
Notre Dame’s Reopening: Will Tourists Need to Pay for the Experience? As the iconic Notre Dame cathedral prepares to reopen its doors on 7 December 2024 after a five-year restoration,…
Navigating Italy’s Political Landscape: Meloni, Berlusconi, and the Challenges Ahead As Italy gears up for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, Marina Berlusconi, daughter of the late prime minister Silvio Berlusconi,…
Former PM Expresses Remorse Over 1MDB KUALA LUMPUR — In a surprising move, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak publicly apologised to the Malaysian people regarding the notorious 1Malaysia Development…
Hungary’s Opposition Party Tisza Surges Ahead in Polls Amid Economic Turmoil For the first time since 2010, Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has overtaken Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party…