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In Taiwan, an Andy Lau classic sparks cross-strait controversy

Hong Kong pop star Andy Lau has found himself embroiled in a political controversy after he performed his classic song, Zhong Guo Ren, or \"Chinese people,\" at his first concert in Taiwan in more than a decade.

Prabowo meets Xi on first overseas visit since he was sworn in

Trip to Beijing signals Indonesian leader's keen interest in boosting ties with China

Human waste, drugs detected in balls that washed up on Sydney shores

When mysterious black balls started washing up on the beaches of Sydney in south-eastern Australia in October, they were initially thought to be tar balls.

China touts success of its first home-grown nuclear reactor

Hualong One design is meant to be 'Fukushima-proof' to prevent leakages

Supermarkets in Australia under fire over pricing tactics

Govt taking action amid concerns that the practices are adding to cost-of-living crisis

US probing bigoted text messages spreading alarm across the country

Federal and state authorities are investigating a wave of bigoted text messages sent anonymously that have spread alarm among black Americans across the country this week, officials and recipients told Reuters.

SMILE, FLATTER, BARTER How the world is prepping for Trump 2.0

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York City for dinner on Sept 26, it was part of a British charm offensive to nurture a relationship between a left-wing leader and a right-wing potential president.

US announces charges in alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump

US prosecutors announced charges on Nov 8 in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump and a prominent dissident Iranian-American journalist.

Pelosi Suggests Biden should have exited election campaign sooner

Former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said if President Joe Biden had ended his re-election bid sooner, the Democratic Party could have held a competitive nominating process to choose his replacement.

Look beyond a 'quick buck': DPM Gan on investing in China

He remains cautiously optimistic about the Chinese economy's long-term prospects

Singapore, China leaders to hold meetings on bilateral cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang will lead a series of annual high-level meetings on bilateral cooperation on Nov 11.

Taking S'pore's sea wonders to the heartland

New non-profit group plans to showcase rich underwater life via talks, games and more

Birdwatching taking flight among more young Singaporeans

On Sunday mornings, 15-year-old Kaeden Sim gets togged up in a bucket hat, polo T-shirt and trekking pants and, with a camera in hand, sets off in search of Singapore's elusive winged residents.

Plan when you're healthy, early

Being able to respect his father's final wishes deepened this man's belief in need for an Advance Care Plan

New faces emerge across constituencies ahead of the next GE

In Tampines and Marine Parade GRCs, two new faces have featured on banners with elected MPs.

1 in 2 kids in S'pore has tooth decay by kindergarten age

The child was not even five when paediatric dentist Bien Lai Wen Pui pulled out all 20 of his baby teeth while he was under general anaesthesia.

No tolerance for violence in places of worship, say religious groups

Leaders of major faiths stand with Catholic community, pray for priest's recovery

Private hospitals' patient records to be added to national repository

By early 2025, new legislation that mandates contribution is expected to be passed: Ong

Priest stabbed during mass in Bt Timah church; suspect arrested

A priest was stabbed by a knife-wielding man while he was conducting evening mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Nov 9.

HORSEBACK FISHING ALIVE IN BELGIUM

A fisherman on horseback drags his net in the sea to catch grey shrimp in Oostduinkerke in Belgium in October.

K-pop star Jessi cleared of charges in case of fan assault

South Korea-based American singer-rapper Jessi has been cleared of all charges in the case of a fan assault that took place in front of her.

S'pore movies Wonderland and A Year Of No Significance selected for China film festival

Two made-in-Singapore movies have been selected to take part in the China Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

JJ Lin's concert tour to return to Singapore in December

Home-grown Mandopop star JJ Lin is set to return to Singapore's National Stadium on Dec 28 and 29 for the second leg of his JJ20 World Tour.

Three charged in Liam Payne's death

Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October, the Argentine authorities said on Nov 7.

Looks like a lion, purrs like a pussycat

The two-door Mercedes-AMG CLE53 appears stout and aggressive, but is a friendly and easy-to-drive car

Dramatic electric roadster bolsters MG's street cred

The Cyberster is a two-seater convertible that mixes brawn and beauty as well as value and efficiency

V12 performance and looks define new Aston Martin Vanquish

After a six-year hiatus, the Aston Martin Vanquish returns as a meaner and bigger grand tourer.

Lively and sublime all-French concert by Red Dot Baroque

The Tastes Reunited comes from the French phrase Les Gouts-reunis coined by Baroque composer Francois Couperin, referring to a glorious unification of Italian virtuosity and dramatics with French elegance and restraint in musical performance.

Golden age for parks in America

Cities are sprucing up waterfronts, transforming abandoned industrial sites and bringing green space to neighbourhoods

ON NEUTRAL GROUND

Soft hues, clean lines and lots of wood - a creative couple have embraced relaxed Scandinavian aesthetics for their first home