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Israeli PM says he approved Lebanon pager attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Nov. 10 that he approved a deadly September attack with Hezbollah communications devices, which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted involvement.

UK varsities' funding hit as foreign students go elsewhere

LONDON - UK universities are among the most prestigious in the world, but visa restrictions mean they are now attracting fewer international students, taking a heavy toll on their finances.

Trump reportedly advised Putin not to escalate war; Kremlin denies duo spoke

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation said, but the Kremlin denied the two had spoken.

Biden set to meet Trump, urge him against abandoning Ukraine

US President will stress his commitment to ensuring peaceful power transfer, says aide

Russia should face justice for war crimes under any peace deal: EU

Russia should face justice for war crimes committed in Ukraine under any future peace deal and pay for the destruction it has wrought, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Nov 10.

Two front runners in race to be Jakarta's next governor

Ex-governor, former minister lead polls for post seen as springboard to the presidency

Thousands flee as fourth typhoon in a month hits Philippines

Thousands of people sought shelter and ports shut down in the Philippines on Nov 11, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by another typhoon fourth in less than a month.

UK defence minister expects Trump to remain committed to Ukraine and Nato

British Defence Minister John Healey said on Nov 11 that he expected the incoming Donald Trump administration to remain committed to Nato and to Ukraine in its conflict against Russia for as long as it takes.

South Korea's leader struggles amid lowest approval rating

Recording of Yoon meddling in election nomination process said to be a factor

China opposes new Philippine laws on its maritime rights

China rejected Philippine maritime claims on Nov 10, saying new legislation \"severely infringes on\" Beijing's territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea, and vowing to protect its own interests.

Indonesia says it's a non-claimant state in South China Sea

Indonesia said on Nov 11 it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea despite signing a joint maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the agreement risked compromising the country's sovereign rights.

India's slow non-fossil energy progress puts its climate ambitions at risk

It's also driving up investment in polluting coal power generation as demand for energy increases

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 summit

The annual UN climate summit began on Nov 11 with some prominent leaders planning to skip the event ahead of tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that has emboldened developing countries' demands for cash.

Pramono Anung: Construct giant seawall to protect city

The career politician is known to be amicable and is well received by fellow politicians from a wide range of parties.

Dharma Pongrekun: Help small businesses scale up

The retired police general's final assignment in the force was as an analyst covering officers' education and training.

The gist

Proposed law to block scam victims' bank transactions; changes to MediShield Life Scheme Bill passed

Nod for new investment incentives ahead of global minimum tax rule

Singapore has passed a Bill to implement several tax incentive enhancements ahead of a global minimum tax of 15 per cent, which will be imposed on companies that want to invest here from 2025.

Affordability a key point raised by MPs during debate on MediShield Life

Other issues include rising healthcare costs, support for asset-rich but cash-poor people

Traffic Police's pound has over 1,000 vehicles, including 2 seized in 2015

There were more than 1,000 vehicles at the Traffic Police's vehicle pound in Airport Road at the end of October, with two of them having been there since 2015.

Proposed changes to traffic rules to prevent offenders from being overly punished

Road users who cause accidents leading to death or serious injuries will face the full force of the law and can be handed maximum jail sentences.

Switch to backup system failed during Singtel outage on Oct 8

No evidence to suggest incident was linked to sabotage or cyber attack, says Janil

China's vice-premier meets President Tharman, PM Wong

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, who is on a two-day visit to Singapore, had separate meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on Nov 11.

Priest can speak clearly despite mouth injuries, urges forgiveness

The priest attacked while celebrating mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah was able to speak just two days after he was stabbed in the mouth on Nov 9.

Man charged over alleged stabbing of priest in church

Prosecution applies for accused to be remanded for 3 weeks for medical checks

PM Ishiba survives Parliament vote ahead of possible Trump meeting

Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader on Nov 11, after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a Lower House election in October.

Police may get powers to control bank accounts of stubborn scam victims

With the scam situation here getting worse each year, the authorities are preparing to take some intrusive measures to combat the scourge.

S'pore and China take steps to deepen cooperation, refresh ties

At JCBC meeting, emphasis placed on progress and continuity amid leadership transition

The many sides of library pioneer Hedwig Anuar and other authors

Those who know the National Library's former director Hedwig Anuar, 95, as a pioneer of Singapore's library system or women's rights activism will glimpse a different side of her in her newly published early writings.

Chef Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after indigenous criticism

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver (right) has announced he will no longer sell his children's book, after coming under fire for what indigenous critics called \"erasure, trivialisation and stereotyping\".

Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging

British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa has cancelled the Indonesian leg of her Asian tour, citing unsafe staging.