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Man who cheated victims of over $154k gets 22 months' jail

A man cheated seven people of more than $154,000 in total by different methods, including convincing at least two to take part in an \"investment scheme\" that did not exist.

Last supermoon of 2024 to appear in S'pore skies tonight

On Nov 15, celestial gazers and photography enthusiasts in Singapore will have their eyes firmly fixed on the night sky to catch a glimpse of 2024's last supermoon.

MCST can inspect resident's home, rules High Court

Owners had raised privacy concerns over checks for damage after renovation works

Consumers advised to avoid 7 drink products found to contain medicines

Seven drink products sold here have been found to contain medicines that are not allowed in food, and people should not buy or consume them.

Smart loo among tech used at drug giant's $42m S'pore hub

Sensors help make Eli Lilly clinical trials more comfortable, improve research quality

Less than a fifth of self-employed used childcare leave benefits

Less than a fifth of self-employed parents submitted claims for government-paid childcare leave between 2019 and 2022.

Cancer survivor, student volunteer lauded for serving community

13 people, organisations feted at President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards

Democrats form group to resist Trump's policies

The governors of Illinois and Colorado said on Nov 13 that they will co-chair a coalition of mostly Democratic-led states to fight back against policies Republican President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to push through.

Trump taps firebrand congressman Gaetz for attorney-general

President-elect's pick the latest in a wave of nominations of candidates with scant experience

How a centralised global carbon scheme will affect S'pore

Consistent approach to carbon trading will provide more clarity to the market

Israel's warfare in Gaza consistent with genocide: UN committee

Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a UN Special Committee said on Nov 14, accusing the country of \"using starvation as a method of war\".

S'pore joins EU, China in wider green finance taxonomy

Singapore green bond and loan issuers could have easier access to European Union and Chinese investors if their debt instruments are aligned with an updated taxonomy spanning these three jurisdictions.

N. Korea's Kim in high-stakes gamble by sending troops to Ukraine war

Regime eyes Russian payout and military tech, but risks unrest over casualties

Patients upset over rising fees at Malaysia's private hospitals

Rising fees at private healthcare facilities in Malaysia are leaving patients reeling, as basic services such as temperature checks and wound dressings are being charged at a premium.

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruptions

Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Nov 14, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian resort island due to huge eruptions at a nearby volcano.

Prabowo's phone call with Trump a foreign policy masterclass

The audacious move and similar gestures are the essence of his diplomatic playbook

Indonesia's President says he will defend sovereignty in S. China Sea

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would \"always safeguard our sovereignty\", when asked about the issue of the South China Sea, adding that partnerships are better than conflicts, and that \"we respect all powers\".

Trump's choice of China hawks signals rough seas ahead for bilateral ties

Foreign policy experts project that Beijing is in for an unprecedentedly tough time

China-linked hackers stole surveillance data from multiple telcos, says US

China-linked hackers have intercepted surveillance data intended for American law enforcement agencies after breaking into an unspecified number of telecommunications companies, the US authorities said on Nov 13.

National Health Innovation Centre turns 10, eyes broader projects

Over past decade, it has funded more than 100 projects and formed 25 start-ups

Bukit Panjang residents adjust travel plans as early LRT closure takes effect

Bukit Panjang resident Gina Gan will reduce her visits to Johor Bahru every weekend to just once a month, as train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) will stop an hour earlier from Thursdays to Sundays between Nov 14, 2024, and Oct 31, 2025.

Global diabetes rate doubled in past 30 years to 14%: Study

The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises occurring in developing countries, a study said on Nov 13.

New camp for SAF soldiers on Exercise Wallaby in Australia now operational

Singapore soldiers who are on Exercise Wallaby and other training exercises in Australia now have a new camp to support them while they are away from home.

GIC will stay invested in US even as geopolitical tensions rise: SM Lee

It has most dynamic and resilient economy, and is destination of choice for global talent

Jail for man who demanded nearly $400k from workers to renew passes

A man has been jailed for 24 weeks after demanding close to $400,000 from foreign workers for the renewal of their work permits.

Scam syndicates sending foreigners to Singapore to cheat retailers

An emerging trend of foreigners being sent to Singapore by syndicates to commit credit card fraud has raised alarm bells, with retailers across the island being targeted.

6,000 Online listings selling vapes removed in first nine months of 2024

Figure is double that for whole of 2023, on the back of stepped-up enforcement

HPB to test if wearable trackers can help S'poreans better manage health

One project will monitor glucose levels; another will use data for health counselling

Eligible Singaporeans to get cash payouts and MediSave, CPF top-ups in December

Eligible adult Singaporeans in December will receive various monies meant to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, offset healthcare expenses and build up retirement savings.

BACKFLIPPING THEIR WAY TO EQUALITY

The women were competing, finally, at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah, considered the biggest and gnarliest mountain bike competition in the world.