US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students
If applied to a broad segment of the hundreds of thousands of Chinese university students in the United States, the move could disrupt a major source of income for American…
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India, Pakistan compete to sell their feuding narratives abroad. Will this work?
While India accused Pakistan of triggering the hostilities, Pakistan has in turn accused India of being the aggressor, denying Indian allegations that it is abetting terrorism or…
42 cases of animal smuggling at Singapore borders in 2024, highest in recent years
More than 240 animals were also seized from over 30 premises in Singapore in the last two years, said the National Parks Board and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority in a…
Singapore Airlines Flight 321: Parts of aircraft’s weather radar system sent to US for tests, findings pending
Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau is being aided by investigators from the US’ National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration, with…
Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore
The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.
India and Pakistan’s drone battles mark new arms race in Asia
The Indian and Pakistani militaries have deployed high-end fighter jets, conventional missiles and artillery during decades of clashes, but the four days of fighting in May marked…
Safe clubbing campaign returns as molestation, fights in nightspots continue to be concerns in Singapore
As part of the campaign, Safe Clubbing drink coasters will be distributed to 209 public entertainment outlets islandwide. These coasters feature safety reminders and a QR code…
Too many bots, too few instructors: Why the long wait for driving lessons in Singapore
The best bet for driving centres is to deter bots with advanced security features, including multi-factor authentication and Singpass login; tighter bot analysis criteria; and use…
Protests grip Bangladesh as pressure mounts on Yunus-led government
Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus' administration has faced pressure from civil servants, teachers, political parties and the military as the caretaker government attempts to…
Billionaires and tycoons who choose Singapore to set up their foundations for charity work
Some of the richest people in the world have set up foundations in Singapore to give to charitable causes in the past three years. This comes as the Republic positions itself as a…