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Fumbling with biker helmet straps may soon be a thing of the past
With revised standards, quick-release straps may be allowed if such helmets pass tests here
Nursing homes tap professionals to take charge of some patients' affairs
They liquidate the assets of the mentally incapacitated to pay the homes, other bills
Some people pay professionals to see to their care if incapacitated
Unlike most people who have drawn up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Ms Ng Siew Kueen hired three professionals, instead of appointing family members, to make decisions on her behalf if she ever loses her mental capacity.
Zelensky calls for better air defences after drone attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov 24 that Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defenses to protect people after its air defense units shot down 50 of 73 Russian drones launched overnight over many regions.
Ukraine lost 40% of land it seized in Kursk region
Senior military source says Russia deployed 59,000 troops there to wrest back control
Trump Jr helping to build most controversial Cabinet in modern US history
President-elect's eldest child instrumental in V-P pick, earning him political capital
Australia scraps plan to fine social media giants enabling misinformation
Australia's government said on Nov. 24 it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5 percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.
Japan mayor regrets South Korea's absence from war memorial event
A Japanese mayor said it is \"extremely regrettable\" that South Korea pulled out of a memorial ceremony on Nov 24 to honour wartime forced labour victims, local media reported.
China's local govts step up public safety measures after attacks
The local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several high-profile mass killings, as the central government calls for enhanced public security, media reports said on Nov 24.
Evacuation orders set off new wave of displacement in Gaza City
Israeli military's move blamed on militants firing rockets from heavily built-up suburb
S. Korea seeks better work-life balance to ease falling birth rate
Tax incentives and subsidies for SMEs and doubling of paternal leave among measures
Manila to investigate V-P's alleged assassination threat against Marcos
The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice-President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Nov 24, describing it as a \"matter of national security\".
Three days of sectarian clashes leave 82 dead in Pakistan
Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in north-western Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said on Nov 24.
Johor aims to ride medical tourism wave
It hopes to capitalise on location, build up facilities to compete with Melaka, Penang
Fire rips through Manila slum area housing thousands
Raging orange flames and thick black smoke billowed into the sky on Nov 24 as a huge fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built slum area of the Philippine capital Manila.
More Indian states and firms offer menstrual leave
Issue gains traction amid efforts to woo female voters and get more women to join workforce
SM Lee in China to mark 30 years of Suzhou Industrial Park
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong is visiting China from Nov 24 to 29 and he will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), a project he helped to steer at its beginning.
Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists
The Lao government said it is \"profoundly saddened\" by the recent deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol and has pledged to prosecute those responsible.
Why the results of Indonesia's regional elections matter
Those elected can be potential national leaders, influence roll-out of programmes
PM Wong to take over as PAP chief from SM Lee in coming weeks
SM Lee will remain in central executive committee in supporting and advisory role
Members of party's top decision-making body announced
The People's Action Party elected its new central executive committee (CEC) on Nov 24, with few changes to the line-up.
PM Wong's speech a call for activists to go beyond grassroots work: Analysts
Bringing the People's Action Party (PAP) \"out in front\" means getting party activists to go beyond grassroots work and step up efforts to explain policies, said political observers.
Govt doing its best on cost of living; opposition tries to exploit issue: PM
The PAP Government is doing its best to shield citizens from the worst effects of global inflation, even as opposition parties in Singapore have tried to exploit cost-of-living concerns to turn sentiments against the ruling party, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
S'poreans must stay united in a far more dangerous world: PM
Speaking with one voice on the global stage essential for a small country, he says
Developing nations blast $404b COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Agreement also includes broader goal of raising US$1.3 trillion annually by 2035
Cash is king, and a curse, for UN climate talks
In the end, money talks.
About half of households in EMA pilot cut energy usage in Sept
About half of the 1,000 households enrolled in a pilot programme to encourage less energy use during peak periods managed to cut their power consumption in September by at least 20 per cent from their typical usage levels.
Stakes high in GE2025; no guarantee PAP will win, form stable govt: PM
He urges party members to work hard to earn the confidence, trust of Singaporeans
K-DRAMA FOR MENTAL HEALTH
If you have ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like Squid Game (2021) or Crash Landing On You (2019 to 2020), one Korean-American expert has good news: It has likely improved your mental health.
Pop Mart to take action against unauthorized use of Labubu in food
Food retailers riding on the hype over Labubu to sell edible products fashioned after the monster character with serrated teeth may have bitten off more than they can chew.