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Man held after hurling suspected petrol bombs at LDP headquarters

A man was arrested after throwing several suspected petrol bombs at the headquarters of Japan's ruling party on Oct 19 and ramming his car into a fence outside the prime minister's office, police said.

Singaporean lost $580,000 to scam: Johor police

A 64-year-old Singaporean engineer has reportedly lost RM1.9 million (S$580,000) to an online investment scam.

Netanyahu residence targeted as Hezbollah fires projectiles at Israel

Israeli Premier and wife not at residence during drone attack; no injuries reported

Ex-Indian official charged in US was arrested in Delhi over another case

A former Indian government official charged in the US this week for allegedly directing a foiled murder plot had been arrested in New Delhi in December in an attempted murder case, according to court records and a police officer.

Maintain high rail reliability standards to retain confidence of commuters

Concern has grown over reliability of MRT network given recent spate of disruptions

S'pore among 5 Asean nations to share key aviation safety data

The aviation authorities in five Asean countries, including Singapore, have inked a deal to share critical safety data on a variety of aviation incidents such as severe turbulence and bird strikes in their airspace, airports or involving their national airlines.

PM Wong to attend inauguration of Indonesia's new president Prabowo

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Jakarta from Oct 20 to 21 to attend the inauguration of Indonesia's new president Prabowo Subianto.

Workers in China face fresh wave of pay cuts amid economic malaise

New rounds of layoffs also expected in coming months as firms move to cut costs

First two Turf City housing sites could yield up to 700 homes

About 700 homes can be built in the first residential developmentsin Bukit Timah Turf City, based on proposed plans for two parcels of land in Dunearn Road.

AGC mulling over further action against academic over post

Publishing public comments that prejudge issues amounts to contempt of court, it says

Personal learning devices in schools BOON OR BANE?

They are meant to enhance learning, but some parents say devices distract students

News of planned attack motivates participants in Tampines crisis exercise

News about a planned terror attack in Tampines prompted participants of a crisis response exercise in Tampines on Oct 19 to take it more seriously, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said.

LTA aims to spot traffic offences, road defects using bus cameras

It invites proposals for system that includes use of Al to scan, automatically detect issues

Actor Tom Holland opens up about sobriety journey

English actor Tom Holland has launched his own non-alcoholic beer line as part of his sobriety journey.

Thomas Ong returns to acting after five years

Having not stayed in shape for the last five years, local actor Thomas Ong was initially reluctant to make his television comeback as he felt insecure over his looks.

A tough loss to process': Fans in Singapore

Local fan Desiree Choo will never forget the birthday wish she got from Liam Payne the night One Direction played their only show in Singapore at the National Stadium in 2015.

Powerful show of how music makes a difference in a dementia patient

To the world's great embodiments of monomania, one must add the charismatic, perplexing Provencal pianist Helene Grimaud.

India's DIY film industry comes to London festival

Superboys Of Malegaon tells the story of an amateur film-maker, his friends and their no-budget parodies of Bollywood and Hollywood classics

sgCarMart founder Vincent Tan still in fast lane

The middle child of used-car dealer Lake View Group's Tan Ah Chew sold off the car trading portal more than 10 years ago

The spacious electric MPV people need

The seven-seat Maxus Mifa 7 comes with a very attractive price tag

Porsche's ballistic ballerina

The range-topping Macan Turbo Electric SUV is exceedingly fast and extraordinarily poised

Sporty, square Cubitus a very cool watch to wear'

Patek Philippe chief says its first new collection in 27 years started with a challenge to create a line as strong as the Nautilus and Aquanaut, but in a square shape

A. Lange & Sohne celebrates 30 years of the iconic Lange 1 with S'pore exhibition

German luxury watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne is bringing a slice of horological history to Singapore with an exhibition, 30 Years Of The Lange 1.

SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON STYLE

A civil servant has decked out his compact home with Peranakan accents

Native's Vijay Mudaliar reveals his top spot for negronis

He says Telok Ayer speakeasy Shin Gi Tai is the place to order them, though it can be difficult to get in

GAME FOR THE PAST

Though their golden age is over, 2000s-era games are making big moves to mark major anniversaries

BACK TO THE GRIND

Para-shooter Chan, fencer Berthier resume training after Paris; some others take breaks

Shahdan feels he can still roar for Lions at AFF C'ship

With one swerve of his right foot, Shahdan Sulaiman sent a free kick to the top left corner of Indonesia's net, whipping the 9,000-strong crowd at the National Stadium and many more at home into a frenzy.

Russian minister wants talks without 'insults'

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, tipped to fill the vacant position of the country's Olympic chief, called for improved ties and an end to polemics with the International Olympic Committee on Oct 17.

HUNT FOR NATIONAL SINGLES COACHES

Ho moves to handle developmental squad as part of major SBA coaching shake-up