Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take part in Physical: 100 spin-off
Famed boxing star Manny Pacquiao will represent his country, the Philippines, in the survival competition show Physical: Asia ...
S’pore will use Fica and Pofma if there is social media manipulation during the GE: Sun Xueling
SINGAPORE – The Republic will bring its foreign interference and fake news laws to bear in the event of social media manipulation in the upcoming general election, said Minister of State for Home ...
A ‘city-killer’ asteroid might hit Earth – how worried should we be?
According to scientists, there is a 1.6 per cent chance the asteroid will strike Earth on Dec 22, 2032. Read more at ...
Checks after ICA e-service scam show no other govt services can be done with only IC number, date of issue
The checks were made after ICA said that fraudsters had altered victims’ addresses through its e-service. Read more at ...
Explainer: Why Trump’s proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Mr Trump’s plans touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Jail, caning for man who molested stepdaughter, then 12, on four occasions
The victim initially did not tell her mother about her ordeal as the man had doted on her. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rapper Subhas Nair’s appeal dismissed, starts jail term for trying to promote ill will between groups
SINGAPORE – Local rapper Subhas Nair started serving a six-week prison sentence on Feb 5 after the High Court dismissed his ...
Cambodian authorities warn tourists of increasing monkey aggression at Angkor Wat
The authorities have urged the public to avoid feeding or interacting with the animals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump has implemented an additional 10 per cent tariff on China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran says its foreign policy driven by interests after Trump voices readiness to talk
DUBAI - Iran's foreign policy is driven by dignity, wisdom and interest, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in ...
UK's foreign minister visits Kyiv, announces further financial support
LONDON - Britain's foreign minister David Lammy, in a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, will announce a further 55 million ...
Alphabet slides after cloud sales fall short of expectations
Alphabet fell as low as US$187.12 in extended trading, after closing at US$206.38. Quarterly sales, excluding partner payouts ...