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Dozens of Singapore-S. Korea flights delayed by snowstorm

At least 29 flights between Singapore and South Korea have been delayed or cancelled since Nov 27 after South Korea was hit by the heaviest November snowfall in the last half-century.

China rolls out emergency measures amid cold wave

As a cold snap grips the nation, Chinese authorities have initiated emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of plunging temperatures and significant snowfall.

Malaysia on alert for worst floods in a decade as monsoon season hits

Heavy rainfall raises spectre of 2014 'yellow flood' that displaced more than 200,000

Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16

Australia passed a law on Nov 28 to ban social media for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

Japan in line of fire in a Taiwan crisis if missile defense plan goes ahead

Ops plan reportedly involves deployment of US mobile missile units to island chain

Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violations a day after ceasefire starts

Civilians returning to homes straddling Israeli-Lebanese border caught in crossfire

Trump wants to 'un-unite' strategic partners China and Russia. But how will he try to do it?

Days before the US presidential election, Donald Trump told a campaign rally in Arizona that he will work hard to \"un-unite\" China and Russia if he gets back into the White House.

PM Wong congratulates Sri Lankan counterpart on her reappointment and 'strong mandate'

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 28 congratulated Sri Lankan lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya on her reappointment as Prime Minister after the country's snap general election.

China says top military official Miao Hua suspended, under investigation

A top Chinese military official has been dismissed while an investigation into \"serious violations of discipline\" takes place, Beijing said on Nov 28, the latest senior figure to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's armed forces.

Prabowo cements grip in regional polls but Jakarta loss poses challenge

Poor performance of candidate supported by Indonesian leader exposes divisions

He stole from his child's account to fuel gambling addiction

In what he described as the lowest point in his life, a cyber-security specialist stole a few thousand dollars from a savings account meant for his daughter so that he could keep gambling.

Fewer Singapore residents gambled, but more doing it online illegally

Survey also finds people are spending more on bets; 4D, Toto the most popular games

S'pore's strong brand name in China comes down to Singaporeans there: SM Lee

SHANGHAI - Singapore's brand name and its cultural, business and personal connections with China have allowed the two countries to work together and learn from each other.

WHO endorses S'pore as leader in linking patients to community resources

SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH), which in 2019 started connecting discharged patients with social and fitness activities in the community to support their health, has been appointed as a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing – the first centre of its kind in the world.

SBS Transit and French company to operate Jurong Region Line

Contract, initially for 9 years, is a first for a foreign operator in Singapore's rail industry

S'pore households earned more than they spent over past 5 years: Govt survey

Families' financial conditions improved; govt transfers boosted household income

Singapore, Thailand to collaborate in new areas like energy, food security

S'pore keen on carbon credit cooperation too, PM Wong says on visit to country

Real median income up 3.4% in 2024, gap with lower-wage workers shrinks

Fewer workers sharing load

K-pop star Psy's home temporarily seized due to penalty arrears

Singer Psy recently had his luxury home in Seoul temporarily seized by the authorities after he failed to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the district office, local media outlets reported on Nov 25.

BTS' Jimin and Jung Kook face off at Billboard Music Awards

K-pop supergroup BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook will face off at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), which will take place on Dec 12.

Stefanie Sun fails to nab Taipei Arena for 2025 world tour

It has been a decade since homegrown Mandopop star Stefanie Sun last headlined her own tour, so when her upcoming world tour Aut Nihilo Sun Yanzi In Concert was announced recently, fans went into a frenzy.

Society is sick': Actor Ryan Lian after netizens laugh at him for being attacked

Local actor Ryan Lian has hit back at netizens who were unkind to him after learning that he was injured in a recent knife attack.

Binge-worthy K-variety series is a celebration of tenacity and sisterhood

Iron Girls follows the trials and triumphs of four award-winning South Korean actresses who signed up for the toughest roles of their lives – participants of the 2024 World Triathlon Cup in Tongyeong.

Problemista's whimsy is wearying, Blitz a conventional WWII drama

Alejandro (Julio Torres) from El Salvador is an aspiring toy designer in New York City. With time running out on his American work visa, he becomes personal assistant to an erratic art critic (Tilda Swinton) as his only hope for a sponsored residency.

Moana 2 charts familiar waters, but stays buoyant

Disney's second voyage with Moana dives deeper into Pacific culture

Shrek director tackles animation taboo in Netflix fairy tale Spellbound

Animated films tackling parent separation and divorce are few and far between.

New head hopes to offer alternative to 'junk food'

General manager of SGIFF Jeremy Chua courts young viewers and social media

Music kings take back their crowns

Must-see MV: G-Dragon – 2024 Mama performance medley

Recipients take Singapore arts to the world

From winning prizes at the Venice Film Festival to touring with Mandopop queen A-mei, the four 2024 Young Artist Award recipients have made waves internationally.

Making sense of the World through art

Artist Siew Hock Meng