Malaysian rapper Namewee to be offered bail, no lead linking him to Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh’s death
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar said the Attorney-General’s Chambers will take the appropriate action if investigations reveal new findings.
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Singapore backs global push for sustainable cooling as cities step up heat action at COP30
Cooling can be unsustainable when it relies heavily on electricity generated from fossil fuels, which contribute to planet-warming emissions. Certain cooling devices also rely on…
Not always a triangle, no need to be ‘overly worried’: Taiwan’s top diplomat on ties with US, China
There is concern in some quarters that US President Donald Trump, who is known for his transactional foreign policy, might be pressed to “sell out” the self-ruled island in…
Bollywood legend Dharmendra ‘stable and recovering’, says daughter
The confusion seeped into social media and news channels, and even reached the corridors of power, with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeting about the news, only to…
From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?
Almost 200 countries will gather in Belem, Brazil, from November 10 for two weeks to discuss how pledges made under the Paris Agreement can be implemented.
Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions
India has frequently accused Pakistan of supporting terror activities against it over the disputed region of Kashmir, which is claimed in full by both countries.
Backlash over Thailand’s new alcohol law: $400 fine for drinking after midnight
The law seeks to modernise the original 2008 Act to reflect digital-era sales practices while balancing social control with economic growth. Under current regulations, alcohol…
Passengers flying out of Singapore from Oct 2026 to pay extra $1 to $41.60 in green jet fuel levy
The levy aims to achieve Singapore's target of sustainable aviation fuel constituting 1% of jet fuel by 2026, with plans to increase to 3-5% by 2030, funded by fees collected.
Launch of the ‘Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation’ photo exhibition
The exhibition showcasing the works of photojournalists from The Straits Times, past and present, is currently ongoing at Selegie Arts Centre. Happening from Nov 7 to Nov 23, the…
Singapore-bound ferry from Indonesia’s Batam collides with tanker, all safely evacuated: media
Investigations are ongoing to find out the cause of the accident and potential environmental impact.