On Dec 26, 2004, giant ocean waves devastated the Indonesian province of Aceh, killing more than 160,000 people. The Straits Times revisits the disaster zone 20 years on to see…
The central theme of Christmas in Pakistan throughout the holiday season remains generosity and goodwill. Many take this time to extend a helping hand to those in need through…
The art of pitha-making is as old as winter itself. Generations of women have passed down these recipes — a pinch of rice flour, a dash of jaggery, and a lifetime of patience.…
The Canadian government has announced stricter plans to strengthen border security and immigration system.
Police blame most of the crimes on personal grudges rather than criminal motives.
Air pollution in the country has reached critical levels, posing serious health risks, particularly to children and the elderly. Yet, public awareness remains frustratingly low,…
We cannot sideline the welfare of young people while implementing our legal mechanisms, says the writer.
Under "Decree 147", all tech giants operating in Vietnam must verify users' accounts via their phone numbers or Vietnamese identification numbers and store that information…
The announcement comes after viral complaints over the alleged extortion, with some users posting on X that certain police officers had extorted money from festivalgoers by…
The hotline number — 12356 — is expected to be put into use around New Year's Eve or Spring Festival and be accessible nationwide starting on May 1, the National Health…