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No foul play suspected in man's death after attempt to move 900kg machine

The police do not suspect foul play after an ill-fated attempt to move a nearly 900kg machine at a Rifle Range Road worksite led to the death of a 31-year-old Singaporean man in December 2022.

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Singtel allegedly hacked by Chinese group in global campaign

Breach discovered in June, seen as test run for further hacks on US telecom firms

BLOOMING SEA JELLIES

Nov 3 was World Jellyfish day. The Straits Times goes behind the scenes at the S.E.A. Aquariums Aquarist Lab in Resorts World Sentosa to observe how its aquarists breed the invertebrates, which thrive only in specific conditions indoors.

Residents, business owners brainstorm ideas to tackle floods

PUB holds session with those in the east ahead of north-east monsoon season

Works resume on MRT line viaduct in Jurong West after metal bar falls

Construction work has resumed on a viaduct of the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) after a metal bar fell onto a road in Jurong West on the morning of Oct 3.

Supreme Court judge appointed Deputy Attorney-General

Supreme Court judge and former law don Goh Yihan has been appointed Deputy Attorney-General for a two-year term that will start in January 2025.

Property agent under probe for seeking payment from seller who was not his client

A property agent is being investigated after he allegedly tried to solicit a commission from the seller of a Housing Board resale flat whom he was not representing.

Pofma correction directions issued over posts on drug trafficking, executions

Targeted correction directions under Singapore's fake news law have been issued to tech giant Meta after several individuals reposted falsehoods on drug trafficking and executions on its platforms.

Panel urges Govt to exercise prudence as spending on seniors increases

Parliamentary committee calls for Age Well SG initiatives to be reviewed to avoid duplication

Do S'poreans know how to live with wildlife in a 'City in Nature'?

Recent incidents over macaques stem from animals' habitat loss and human behaviour

S. Korean firms, foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers and big domestic food companies, which are ramping up production.

Russia suspected of plot to send explosives to N. America via air cargo

European and US intelligence officials believe Russia is behind a plan that would ultimately place incendiary devices on planes to North America through air cargo, according to people familiar with the matter.

Seoul fines Meta for illegal collection of user data

South Korea has fined Facebook parent Meta more than 21.6 billion won (S$20.7 million) for illegally collecting sensitive user information from nearly a million people without consent and sharing it with advertisers, the country's data watchdog said on Nov 5.

Instagram eyes AI use to catch teens lying about age

Parent company Meta has software to sift through user's profile and predict their age

Thirty killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations

Palestinians say attacks, evacuation orders 2 aimed at clearing areas for buffer zones

Prabowo banks on economic experts to help grow Indonesia

Eight-member team to advise on strategic policies and monitor their implementation

Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption

The Indonesian government aims to evacuate at least 16,000 residents from villages around the active Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, which erupted and killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, an official said on Nov 5.

North Korea fires short-range missiles hours before US polls

North Korea fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles on Nov 5 off its east coast, Japan's Defence Minister said, soon after Pyongyang condemned military drills by its rivals and just hours before the US election.

China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

\"Having three children is the best,\" says a vibrant neon pink sign at a wedding expo in the southern Chinese city of Changsha, where visitors can also pick up tips on tying the knot and men can strap on a pregnancy belly to experience childbirth pain.

Australia, India say US election result won't impact Quad

The foreign ministers of Australia and India on Nov 5 said they were confident the Quad group of the US, India, Australia and Japan would continue to cooperate in the Indo-Pacific region regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election.

Beijing acknowledges Myanmar junta chief, with eye on own interests

China hopes for polls as it tries to broker truce between junta and ethnic groups

Search for MH370 to restart based on 'credible' proposal: Malaysia

Malaysia is set to restart the search for the ill-fated Flight MH370, more than a decade after the airliner disappeared, citing a \"credible\" proposal that suggests a new search area in the southern Indian Ocean.

Modi breaks silence on row with Canada, criticises targeting of Indian diplomats

Indian PM condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as bilateral ties worsen

Toxic smog covers New Delhi as winter nears

A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Nov 5, driving air quality in some areas into the \"severe\" range ahead of winter, when cold air traps pollutants and brings a spike in respiratory illnesses.

Babies born in 2025 set to get SG60 special gift: Indranee

Couples who have babies in 2025 can look forward to receiving a special gift for their little ones, as the nation marks 60 years of independence.

S'pore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade for Unesco list

Nomination will commemorate 60th anniversary of bilateral relations

PM Wong makes introductory visit to Jakarta

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is making his introductory visit to the Indonesian capital Jakarta from Nov 5 to 6.

US states wary of election unrest take security precautions

The most visible measures are in states where protests broke out in 2020