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Australian Open 2025 Djokovic posts MRI scan to silence injury 'experts'

Novak Djokovic rounded on his critics on Jan 25, the day after retiring injured in his Australian Open semi-final after the first set against Alexander Zverev to boos from the crowd at the tournament he has won 10 times.

Google Pushes Global Agenda to Train Workers on AI

Tech giant looking to shape public perception ahead of wave of AI regulation

English fights 'crazy emotions inside' for fifth PGA Tour title

Harris English fired a gritty one-over 73 on the tough Torrey Pines South Course on Jan 25, winning the Farmers Insurance Open to end a PGA Tour title drought of more than three years.

Nato plans to share classified military info with defence industry, EU

Move is part of effort to push for increased production in 'shift to a wartime mindset'

Firm director named vice-chairman of PAP's Bedok Reservoir-Punggol branch

Dr Adrian Ang, a director at facility and environmental management company Chye Thiam Maintenance, has been appointed vice-chairman of the governing People's Action Party's Bedok Reservoir-Punggol branch.

Trump's Frenetic First Week Leaves Corporate US Struggling to Keep Up

Companies are trying to work out what a flurry of executive orders means for their businesses.

Ukraine Calls for a Format for Possible Peace Talks With Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 25 that allies should work towards determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia and that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.

Singapore digital bank Anext announces new CEO

Digital wholesale bank Anext has appointed a new boss to replace outgoing chief executive Toh Su Mei.

Brazil slams US after dozens of deportees arrive handcuffed

Brazil's government expressed outrage on Jan 25 after dozens of immigrants deported from the US arrived by plane in handcuffs, calling it a \"flagrant disregard\" for their rights.

One taken to hospital, over 60 evacuated after fire breaks out in Punggol flat

SCDF said preliminary findings showed that the fire likely originated from an electrical source in the bedroom.

America versus China, the troubling prequel

Trump's bid to target birthright citizenship has a grim backstory related to the early days of Chinese migration to the US.

CIA Shifts View on Covid-19 Cause, Says Lab Leak 'More Likely'

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said the Covid-19 pandemic \"more likely\" originated from a lab leak than a natural source, shifting its stance after previously saying both scenarios were possible.

E-hongbao trend on the rise, with more transfers in 2024

DBS says record $39 million was gifted digitally in 2024; fintech players also see higher take-up

What I learnt from my child's big, fat report book

The writer's own report book comprised cold examination results. His daughter's report book offers him insights.

Poisoning Ruled Out in Deaths of Pet Dog, Community Cats in Queenstown

Food samples near the area test negative for toxins used in pigeon, rat bait, probe finds

S. Korean teens prefer to swap social media IDs than phone numbers

For years, South Korean teenagers have preferred to exchange social media accounts rather than phone numbers when meeting someone new.

Rising operating costs could affect Changi's appeal

Rising operating costs and increasing competition from other Asian and international airports are threatening Changi Airport's position as a leading aviation hub.

Emma Eyes Early Control

Raducanu says aggressive approach will be key to success at Singapore Tennis Open

Over 3,000 people's names, NRIC numbers leaked due to CEA's IT system error

The names and NRIC numbers of more than 3,000 individuals were sent to 18 unintended recipients on Jan 21 due to a \"technical issue\" in the information technology system of the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA).

Hamas Slams Trump's Idea of Relocating Palestinians

US Leader's Plan for Egypt, Jordan to Take in Gazans Will Be Foiled, Says Militant Group

US Air Force pulls out video on first black pilots after Trump's anti-diversity order

US President Donald Trump's order halting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has led the air force to suspend course instruction on a documentary about the first black airmen in the US military, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, a US official said on Jan 25.

Can S'pore get to zero food waste? Yes, but go easy on the buffet

Singapore is stepping up efforts to turn food waste trash into treasure. To get there, households will need to play a key role.

Parties dangle goodies to woo Dehli voters, brush off concerns about funding

Aam Aadmi Party, which has ruled the state for a decade, is facing its toughest election yet

President Tharman, PM Wong Congratulate India's Leaders on 76th Republic Day

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have written to their counterparts in India to congratulate them on the country's 76th Republic Day, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Jan 26.

Everyone should prepare for wilder weather, not wait for top-down fixes

Take simple steps to build resilience now, as govt measures take time, have limits

Shawal Shows Ruthless Side

Striker nets winner against ex-team led by mentor, taking Sailors 6 points clear

AI ● Be careful not to let it stifle students' intellectual development

As an educator in the private education sector, I agree that artificial intelligence (AI) can help students learn more effectively (AI-driven education solutions can reduce reliance on tuition, Jan 23).

Japan's Fuji Media Tries to Defuse TV Star's Sex Scandal, But It All Backfires

Experts say debacle exposes dangers of poor corporate governance

OCBC chief meets key GE shareholders to seek support for takeover bid

Meetings signal bank may still be exploring ways to secure full control of insurer

S'porean couple in Taiwan quake: Man's bone fragment found

The remains of a Singaporean man who went missing with his wife after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's Hualien county in April 2024 have been found.