US President Trump renews push for denuclearisation talks with Russia and China
The renewed focus on nuclear arms control comes as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New Start, is set to expire on Feb 5, 2026.
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16 months’ jail for Singapore man who made etomidate-laced pods for vapes in first Kpod conviction case
Mohammed Akil Abdul Rahim admitted to making etomidate-laced Kpods at his home. He was caught with enough white powder containing etomidate to make more than 70 Kpods. On Aug 13,…
Singapore airdrops close to 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Gaza
In a statement on Aug 25, the Ministry of Defence said that an RSAF C-130 transport aircraft delivered 14.9 tonnes of humanitarian supplies as part of the mission.
Singapore retains top spot as most peaceful nation in Asia, takes sixth place in global rankings
Apart from the island state, the only Asian nations ranked at the top of the Global Peace index are Japan at 12th and Malaysia at 13th.
Frequent climate disasters expose perils of overtourism in India’s hills
The preventable loss of human lives has again renewed the focus on overtourism in India’s hill regions and the recurring toll it exacts, especially now that adverse weather…
Singapore among easiest places for business but trails some APAC peers due to compliance, labour rules
Strict labour laws, foreign hiring restrictions, and flexible work arrangements create HR complexities for Singapore businesses.
Taiwan, China battle it out in competing World War II narratives
As China gears up for a mass military parade in Beijing in September to mark the war's end, both Taiwan – whose formal name remains Republic of China – and the People's…
India plans mega dam in Arunachal Pradesh, with eye on China’s hydropower station in Tibet
Experts say the race to build these mega dams reflects the intense geopolitical rivalry between India and China, as well as both countries’ need for energy. But such large dams…
Ageing in place: Inter-generational co-living spaces take root in Singapore
Facilities face challenges like different living habits, and managing seniors' health needs, but operators aim to scale operations and believe in the concept's potential.
Infections by mosquito-borne chikungunya virus are on the rise. Should Singaporeans be concerned?
Climate change and the East-Central-South African clade strain contribute to chikungunya outbreaks, potentially leading to concurrent dengue outbreaks in future.