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Philippines braces itself for Typhoon Man-yi

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the authorities on Nov. 15 to stock up on food and other supplies in advance as Typhoon Man-yi threatened to hit the capital region.

Israel expands south Lebanon push; truce plans still in limbo

BEIRUT - Israeli ground forces are expanding their six-week-old sweep of villages in southern Lebanon, triggering new clashes with Hezbollah militants, while US-initiated ceasefire plans remain in limbo.

Assault on Kupyansk puts pressure on Ukraine's north-east

Russian forces - some in disguise - attack in four waves, but are repelled from city

Japan's latest tourism headache: American held for defacing shrine

TOKYO - An American who was arrested for defacing a sacred shrine in Tokyo is the latest example of Japan's struggle to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.

N. Korea's Kim orders mass production of suicide drones

SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the mass production of attack drones, state media reported on Nov 15, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

Canadian allegations lift Indian gangster to new heights of notoriety

Upsurge in interest comes even though he has been incarcerated for the past 10 years

Malaysian authority accuses firm in child abuse case of slavery

Muslims urged to shun group whose beliefs and teachings have been declared deviant

China's new J-35 fighter jet wows crowds at air show, but can it sell?

International buyers could risk lack of maintenance support or alienate the US

All eyes on Jakarta's next move after controversial term used in deal with China

'Overlapping claims' phrase has potential repercussions for Asean nations

A-G nominee sexual misconduct claims: Call for release of report

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney-general Matt Gaetz came under increasing scrutiny on Nov 14, as a top Republican lawmaker said he \"absolutely\" wants to review an unreleased report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr Gaetz.

Robert F.Kennedy Jr nominated to lead top US health agency

President-elect Donald Trump said on Nov 14 that he has selected Mr Robert F.Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the US' top health agency.

Spy world vexed by 'pro-Russia' choice as US intelligence chief

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Ms Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that the sprawling intelligence community will become increasingly politicised.

Landslide win for Sri Lanka President's leftist coalition in snap polls

COLOMBO - Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition won a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, results showed on Nov 15, as voters repudiated establishment parties blamed for triggering an economic crisis.

Xi opens $1.75 billion megaport in Peru funded by China

Move comes as Beijing looks to further tap resource-rich Latin American region

New private home sales surge in October as market extends rebound

New private home sales surged to an 11-month high in October, after developers launched more units in response to growing demand from home buyers.

13,000 travellers fined nearly $3.5m for undeclared goods

Number of those penalised for evading taxes almost doubles from a year ago

SCDF Marine Division to get first stand-alone headquarters by 2026

By 2026, the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF) Marine Division will have its first stand-alone headquarters, which will be built beside Brani Marine Fire Station, near HarbourFront.

2 new hotels, 'mountain trail' part of RWS' waterfront expansion

$6.8b project on Sentosa set to be ready by 2030 as competition for tourists intensifies

Hugh Jackman's alleged affair with actress Sutton Foster behind his divorce

Australian actor Hugh Jackman's rumored affair with American actress Sutton Foster was said to be the reason his 27-year marriage ended in divorce.

Actor John Krasinski is People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

LOS ANGELES - American actor and director John Krasinski was named People magazine's \"sexiest man alive\" for 2024 on Nov 13, taking over the mantle from Grey's Anatomy (2005 to present) actor Patrick Dempsey.

Chef Kang returns for collab with Path restaurant

Shortly after closing his one-Michelin-starred restaurant Chef Kang's on Oct 10, chef Ang Song Kang - better known as Chef Kang - is back behind the stove.

NewJeans threaten to terminate contracts if conditions not met

K-pop girl group NewJeans sent a certification of contents on Nov 13 to their agency Ador, stating they would terminate their exclusive contracts if the agency did not address certain demands, including the return of former Ador chief executive Min Hee-jin.

Impressive soloists and enjoyable romp by re:Sound

If one thinks that classical music is old-fashioned, staid and boring, one just needs to attend the latest concert by re:Sound, Singapore's first professional chamber orchestra, for a serious rethink.

Gen Z It girl Emma Chamberlain is reconsidering her dream job

The American YouTube star has a coffee company, podcast and new collaboration with Warby Parker

SCENT of SUCCESS

Luxury brands are sniffing out opportunities in the booming fragrance market, as they go to heady lengths – even debuting AI-generated scents – to earn customer loyalty

Asian giants lose more ground with stalemate

Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in stoppage time as they ground out a 0-0 draw against Australia on Nov 14, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

LIONS UNSATISFIED WITH WIN

They recognise flaws despite coming back to beat Myanmar 3-2 for Ogura's first win

Coote's welfare the priority amid new allegations

English football's referees body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said on Nov 13 that it was taking new allegations against David Coote \"very seriously\", while European football body Uefa said it had suspended the Premier League referee.

FERNANDES HAS FAITH IN AMORIM'S ABILITIES

United captain hopes new manager can replicate success with his football concept

England should come before anything: Kane

Harry Kane has said that he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting that the national team must come first.