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New mRNA production facility paves way for pandemic preparedness

A cutting-edge mRNA production laboratory that can quickly produce materials for pre-clinical or animal studies for vaccines to respond to future pandemics, or drugs to combat cancers and other diseases, was launched officially on Nov 4.

Over 15,300 EV charging stations now available across the island

S'pore is more than a quarter of the way to achieving its goal of 60,000 points by 2030

Over 100 live quail chicks found in rubbish bin; all eventually die

More than 100 live quail chicks were found discarded in a green rubbish bin in Lim Chu Kang late on Oct 27.

Israel probing suspected Gaza intelligence leak by Netanyahu aide

A suspected leak of a classified Gaza document involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has jolted Israeli politics and outraged the families of hostages held by Hamas who have been pushing for a deal to get their loved ones home.

Trudeau condemns violence at Hindu temple near Toronto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned as \"unacceptable\" violence at a Hindu temple near Toronto on Nov 3, following skirmishes blamed by some leaders on Sikh activists.

Israel officially informs UN of end to ties with Palestinian aid agency

Israel has officially notified the UN that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main UN relief organisation for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since 1967, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Nov 4.

Nations to gather for crunch climate talks after US election

Stakes are high as talks come in a year that has seen barrage of floods, heatwaves, storms

Tik Tok sued over harmful content for kids

Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at the age of 15, their lawyer said on Nov 4.

S. Korea considers curbing cellphone use in schools

Proposal comes amid concerns over pupils' dependence on smart devices

Eastern Indonesia's Laki-laki volcano erupts, killing 10

People from several villages evacuated; state of emergency declared for next 58 days

Lahore shuts primary schools over dangerous smog

Pakistan's second-largest city, Lahore, will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, the authorities said on Nov 3, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog that is several times above levels deemed dangerous.

Johor to offer premium starting salaries for jobs related to SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU - Johor is set to become the first Malaysian state to offer a starting salary of RM4,000 (S$1,200) for diploma holders and RM5,000 for those with degrees in specific sectors related to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi.

India fines owners of cars, work sites amid air pollution

NEW DELHI - The authorities in India's capital and surrounding areas fined the owners of thousands of vehicles and construction sites for infringing pollution rules, in a bid to counter a slump in air quality during the last three weeks.

Eastern Indonesia's Laki-laki volcano erupts, killing 10

People from several villages evacuated; state of emergency declared for next 58 days

Indonesian and Russian navies hold first joint drills in Java Sea

Naval forces of Indonesia and Russia began their first joint military training drills in the Java Sea on Nov 4, the Indonesian Navy said, a move analysts say shows the South-east Asian country's willingness to befriend any country.

$263m a year, rice supplies part of North Korea's deal with Russia

SEOUL - North Korea is believed to have dispatched thousands of soldiers to Russia to support its invasion of Ukraine, with thousands more, reportedly paid around US$2,000 (S$2,600) a month, anticipated to join by the year's end, according to South Korean intelligence and military officials.

Moldova rebuffs Russia with re-election of pro-Western leader

President wins 55% of the vote despite Russian tactics that shocked Western govts

Voters see economy, threats to democracy as biggest problems facing US

Trump and his allies, who falsely claim that his 2020 defeat was the result of fraud, have spent months laying the groundwork to again challenge the result if he loses.

Untapped potential seen in four Asean members' link-up with Brics

JAKARTA - Nearly half of Asean's member states have aligned themselves with Brics, the nine-member bloc of emerging economies often viewed as a strategic counterbalance to Western influence.

As Brics expands, China-India rivalry could shape its future trajectory

The 15-year-old Brics grouping, a coalition of major developing countries, has made history with its first expansion in more than a decade, welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates to the club.

Americans flood the early vote

An anxious America, weary from a vitriolic campaign season and worried about the state of the nation's democracy, is voting with determination, with roughly 75 million people having cast their ballots in the early voting period.

Asian Americans' support could help Harris win key state

They represent a sizeable community in US' biggest swing state of Pennsylvania

Iowa poll fires up Harris' campaign as race goes down to the wire

Her team hopes sentiment bubbling there will be mirrored in key Midwest states

New measure by NEA to deter high bids for hawker stalls

Hawkers who submit high bids for stalls from November's tender exercise will no longer see their rents drop immediately to market rates after their three-year tenancy, as is the case now.

$1.1b cabin upgrade in the works for SIA's A350 long-haul fleet

First retrofitted plane to fly in Q2 of 2026; work to be completed by end of 2030

US election: Trump, Harris campaigns race to get supporters to vote

RALEIGH, North Carolina - A presidential election unlike any other in US history entered its last full day on Nov 4, with Donald Trump, Ms Kamala Harris and their campaigns scrambling to get supporters to the polls in a contest each portrays as an existential moment for America.

SG60 a time for S'poreans to renew commitment to country: PM Wong

Milestone also a chance for them to reflect on shared values, connect with one another

Radiohead frontman clashes with pro-Palestinian heckler in Australia

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke briefly walked off-stage during an Australian concert after a verbal clash with a pro-Palestinian heckler.

Mariah Carey reflects on 30 years as Queen of Christmas

\"I felt it was too early in my career,\" she said in a recent interview, recalling the early 1990s.

Actress Margot Robbie welcomes baby boy

Barbie is now a mum. According to American entertainment news outlet People, Margot Robbie, lead actress and producer of the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with her husband Tom Ackerley.