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New lawmakers in Indian Kashmir seek restoration of autonomy

Newly elected lawmakers in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory passed a resolution on Nov 6 demanding that New Delhi restore the partial autonomy of the Himalayan region, a contentious move Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is likely to reject.

Emerging axis' troubling: Aussie official

The head of Australia's national intelligence office said an \"emerging axis\" of countries providing support to Russia, including China, Iran and North Korea, was \"a profoundly troubling strategic development\" that Western countries were struggling to catch up with

N. Korean troops clash with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, says report

North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces fighting in the Russian Kursk region, The New York Times reported late on Nov 5, citing an unnamed senior US official and an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.

Russia ratifies defence pact with North Korea

Agreement formalises months of deepening security cooperation

Muhyiddin has his way in party polls, proving his staying power

But campaign to wrest power from Anwar coalition continues to face headwinds

15 years' jail for Malaysian military contractor who bribed US Navy officers

Leonard Francis, the Malaysian military contractor known as \"Fat Leonard\", was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Nov 5 for his role in the US Navy's worst-ever corruption scandal.

S'pore, UK sign pact to boost AI safety, reliability

The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the AI safety institutes of both countries in areas such as research, information sharing and comprehensive AI testing.

Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air

Pakistan's Punjab set up a \"smog war room\" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality in Lahore pushed the capital of the eastern province to the top of the rankings as the world's most polluted city.

Key world leaders to skip COP29 climate talks

The presidents of the European Commission, US and Brazil will be absent

China wants talks on 'restrictive trade measures' at UN summit

China has requested that countries hold talks at next week's COP29 UN climate summit on carbon border taxes and other \"restrictive trade measures\" that Beijing says are hurting developing countries, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Thousands of Israelis protest against minister's dismissal

Thousands of Israelis protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza.

Netanyahu consolidates hold by sacking defence minister

Move, timed to coincide with US elections, shows his determination to continue wars

WP chief not being very honest in his evidence to court: Prosecution

Cross-examination turns heated after Singh is accused of changing his testimony

Key points on Day II: Pritam contradicted himself, says prosecution

Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was accused of contradicting himself in statements to court and a parliamentary committee as he took the stand for the second day in a trial over his alleged lies.

Republican in 'black Nazi' scandal loses governor race in North Carolina

Democrat Josh Stein won North Carolina's race for governor on Nov 5, defeating the swing state's embattled lieutenant-governor, who had faced criticism after a report that he had called himself a \"black Nazi\".

FBI links hoax bomb threats in battleground states to Russia

Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian e-mail domains, were directed on Nov 5 at polling locations in five battleground states - Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania - as election day voting was under way, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Some US states extend abortion rights while Florida measure fails

Initiatives come two years after Supreme Court overturned right to procedure

Record $21b spent on 2024 US election campaigns

The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Nov 5, is set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions reaching US$15.9 billion (S$21 billion).

Beijing says it has consistent US policy, as Asia reacts to result

Treaty allies and others in region say they look forward to working with Trump

US dollar, stocks and Bitcoin surge as Trump claims election victory

Investors bought US dollars, Bitcoin and stocks, and sold bonds as Donald Trump was elected the 47th US president on Nov 6, and Republicans took control of at least one chamber of Congress.

How did Kamala Harris lose this election?

The 2024 election looks eerily similar to 2016's, when former secretary of state Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump despite being the favourite going into the race.

Heartbreak for Harris supporters as they see states fall one by one

Trump's win marks clear and decisive shift to the right in the polarised country

Trump the unexpected unifier in deeply polarised nation

His 2016 win was powered by white voters, but this time he has successfully diversified

PM Wong reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump

Singapore looks forward to working with US President-elect Donald Trump and hopes for increased bilateral and regional cooperation with Washington, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Singles to get priority access to BTO flats under new Family Care Scheme

Singles applying for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will get priority access when they buy a home near or with their parents under a new scheme that kicks in from mid-2025.

TRUMP WINS BIG

Former president Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning comeback in the 2024 US election, riding on a multiracial coalition of supporters that not only powered his Electoral College win, but also appeared to vindicate his controversial politics by awarding him the popular vote.

Singapore and Indonesia to write new chapter in ties, says PM Wong

Singapore and Indonesia will be writing a new chapter in their bilateral ties by collaborating on new opportunities, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 6.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has cancer

American actor James Van Der Beek (right), who starred in the 1990s teen TV drama Dawson's Creek, on Nov 3 said he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Content creator Mayiduo's directorial debut is a film with a cast of influencers

Local content creator Kelvin Tan, better known by his online moniker Mayiduo, is making his directorial debut with a cast of influencers.

Actress Diana Danielle asks estranged husband Farid Kamil to let her go

Malaysian actress Diana Danielle shared that she had spent a full year trying to reconcile and improve her marriage with actor Farid Kamil, but it was futile.