Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling confesses to consuming cannabis overseas: MINDEF
Joseph Education will no longer be allowed to take leave or interrupt his National Company to train or compete after he revealed to consuming marijuana overseas, says MINDEF.Continue Reading
Iran lending Russia a big helping hand in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is helping one country achieve its foreign policy and national security objectives, but it’s neither Russia nor Ukraine. It’s Iran. Iran is among Russia’s most vocal supporters in the war. This has little to do with Ukraine and everything to do with Iran’s long-term strategy vis-à-vis the United States. As Russia’s […]
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No bail for K-pop CEO accused of rape
The Criminal Court on Tuesday denied bail for an organiser of K-pop events who has been accused of raping a 21-year-old actress.Continue Reading
Japan’s nuclear revival in a race against time
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has expressed support for investigations that will probably lead to the first construction of new nuclear power plants in Japan in over a decade. The obvious goal is to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and exposure to the wild vacillations of oil and gas prices. But also behind […]
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Jurong Bird Park: Key milestones of the iconic Singapore attraction
Jurong Bird Park, Asia’s largest bird park, will close on Jan 3, 2023, ahead of its move to Mandai.Continue Reading
China to hold 20th Communist Party congress starting on Oct 16: State media
BEIJING: China’s ruling Communist Party will hold a once-every-five-years Congress starting on Oct 16, state media said on Tuesday (Aug 30), during which President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure a precedent-breaking third leadership term. During the Congress, which typically lasts about a week, roughly 2,300 party members willContinue Reading
Daily round-up, Aug 30: Nearly 5,000 BTO flats launched; China imposes COVID-19 lockdowns; Jurong Bird Park to close
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. The Housing and Development Board (HDB) launched 4,993 flats for sale under its August Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise on Tuesday (Aug 30). They will be spread across seven projects in Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong East, Tampines andContinue Reading
Senate says taxes can replace budget cuts
A Senate committee has urged the government to give local authorities more power to collect tax revenues as budget allocations to local agencies under the budget bill for fiscal 2023 are low.Continue Reading
NS defaulter jailed for staying overseas without permit, said he was focusing on studies
Tsai Yi-hsuan, who was born and grew up in Taiwan, remained outside Singapore without a valid exit permit for almost four years and eight months in total.Continue Reading
‘An angel sent by God’: Chinese girl, 9, gives up summer holidays with friends, cooks three tasty meals for mum every day, goes viral
A girl aged 9 becomes a news story in China after a video showing her cooking skills during the summer holidays goes viral. The girl has no formal training, but after two years of practice can cook many Chinese and Western dishes, says her family. Read full storyContinue Reading