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UK government to make spiking a criminal offence

Spiking will become a new standalone criminal offence, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office announced late on Nov 24, as the leader reiterated a vow to halve violence against women and girls.

Artist surprised to see his Penang mural on AirAsia plane

An iconic Penang mural has been used as a livery on an AirAsia plane – much to the surprise of the artist, who said the airline did not seek his permission.

Calls for Malaysia to boost protection against pneumonia as fatalities rise

Experts raise need for vaccination push to fight nation's leading cause of death in 2023

Marcos expresses alarm over his V-P's 'troubling' threats

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Nov. 25 expressed alarm over \"troubling\" threats against him and vowed to uphold the law after Vice-President Sara Duterte spoke about having the leader assassinated if she gets killed.

Swatch wins suit against KL over seizure of watches

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has won its lawsuit against the Malaysian government over 2023's controversial seizure of its Pride-themed watches in the South-east Asian nation, according to a report by news portal Malaysiakini.

39 foreigners flee Myanmar scam centre to Thailand

Thirty-nine foreigners have fled an online scam centre in Myanmar across the border to Thailand, where officials are working to identify potential trafficking victims, the police told AFP on Nov 25.

S. Korea snubs Japan memorial event at controversial mine

South Korea held a memorial event in Japan on Nov 25 for its labourers forced to work at a controversial mine during World War II, after boycotting one organised by Tokyo, highlighting lingering sensitivities between the neighbours.

Seoul opposition leader cleared of charges that he made witness lie

South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was cleared on Nov 25 of charges that he forced a witness to commit perjury, the Seoul Central District Court said, in the latest of a series of legal cases that could threaten his political future.

Japanese politician rides social media wave to polls win

His stunning comeback after ouster from office rattles political, media establishments

Care for a frog in your throat?

Pizza Hut China has thrown the culinary world a curveball with the launch of a \"toad-tally\" unusual offering – a thick-crust pizza topped with a deep-fried bullfrog.

Pakistan policeman killed in clash with ex-PM's supporters

At least one policeman was killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan clashed with security forces outside the capital Islamabad on Nov 25, a government minister and Khan's party said.

Could India's 2036 Olympics dream become a nightmare?

Some question returns on hefty investment and warn of post-event economic woes

Giant owner DFI reshuffles supermarket deck as shopper preferences evolve

It opens more CS Fresh and Cold Storage outlets even as 11 Giant stores close in 2024

Water supply in Clementi restored more than 12 hours after pipe burst

Nearly 70 homes in Clementi, as well as nearby businesses, did not have piped water for more than 12 hours after a pipe at a construction site burst and flooded the surrounding area.

Trump's national security pick vows unity amid transition

Top national security advisers to President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden are working \"hand in glove\" to pose a united front against US adversaries during the presidential transition, Trump adviser Mike Waltz said on Nov 24.

Republican senator opposes idea of using army in deportations

Republican Senator Rand Paul voiced opposition on Nov. 24 to the idea of using the military to carry out mass deportations of people living in the U.S. illegally, after President-elect Donald Trump signaled last week that he plans to do so.

With promises of good pay, Russia lures more foreign fighters to Ukraine

It is stepping up efforts to recruit soldiers as losses on battleground mount

Countries divided as UN talks on pact to curb plastics start

Fifth round of talks plagued by differences between producers, those hit by pollution

Singapore core inflation drops to 2.1% in October, lowest since 2021

Overall inflation also falls sharply, with easing trend expected to continue into 2025

Civil servants to get 1.05 months' year-end bonus; junior officers get extra $600

Civil servants will get 1.05 months of year-end bonus, the Public Service Division (PSD) announced in a statement on Nov 25.

Singapore, China chart next lap for 30-year-old Suzhou Industrial Park

They ink 10-year blueprint, boosting cooperation in emerging sectors

Anti-dengue project to cover half of S'pore households by 2026

Project Wolbachia, an effort to control dengue through the release of lab-grown mosquitoes, will expand to cover 50 percent of all households in Singapore by 2026.

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Fourth 2024 title cements her world No. 1 status; men's No. 3 Antonsen gets his fifth

The Taiwanese quintet's almost three-hour gig saw each member having his moment at the comeback show

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Matcha shortage in Japan hits Singapore

Some shops here have raised prices on matcha products by 10 to 15 per cent since mid-October

Yan Huichang dazzles in guest conductor stint with SCO

Every concert needs to be special. That seems to be the credo of Cultural Medallion recipient Yan Huichang, who is the artistic director and principal conductor for life of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO).

Iran director in exile says 'bittersweet' to represent Germany at Oscars

Forced to flee Iran, dissident director Mohammad Rasoulof says it is bittersweet that his latest movie will contend at the Oscars under the banner of another country.

Silent films get new reel at London haven

The black-and-white silent movie flickered into life as the pianist started up with a dramatic flourish.

Strong start for Wicked, Gladiator II in box-office battle

Musical adaptation Wicked and action epic Gladiator II generated a combined US$25.7 million (S$34.6 million) from early screenings in America and Canada, setting off the biggest box-office battle since \"Barbenheimer\" - the 2023 movie phenomenon that saw Barbie and Oppenheimer open on the same day.

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau spotted dancing at Taylor Swift concert in Toronto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right) shook it off at American superstar Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto, Canada.