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S. Korea marks 2nd anniversary of Itaewon tragedy

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his condolences as South Korea on Oct 29 marked the second anniversary of the Itaewon crowd crush that claimed 159 lives in October 2022.

Russia expanded use of torture after Ukraine invasion, says UN expert

Russia has expanded its use of torture at home and abroad since invading Ukraine, with the practice notably used to clamp down on dissent during the war, a report by a UN rights expert said on Oct 29.

Kyiv announces new mobilisation drive as Moscow advances

Concern grows in Ukraine, the West over N. Korea's military cooperation with Russia

Kyiv should strike N. Korean troops if they fight in Ukraine: Biden

Ukraine should strike North Korean troops if they enter the country to fight alongside Russia, US President Joe Biden said, as officials warned that the soldiers are expected to move closer to the front line over the next few weeks.

N. Korea troops in Russia broadens conflict, with global ramifications

Their first task may be to evict Ukrainian troops in control of Russia's Kursk region

China says Trump could 'discard' Taiwan if he wins election

BEIJING - China implied on Oct 30 that if US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the Nov 5 election, he could \"discard\" Taiwan, saying the US has always pursued an \"America First\" policy.

Harris warns of dangers of another Trump presidency

He seeks unchecked power, she says in Washington at her biggest rally

Trump, allies link Biden's 'garbage' comment to Clinton's 2016 'deplorables' remark

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump and his allies are trying to recreate a moment that resonated deeply with his supporters in the 2016 campaign: when Mrs. Hillary Clinton referred to Trump supporters as a \"basket of deplorables\".

Indian Americans could get Harris over the line in this tight contest

While she can't take their vote for granted, enthusiasm for her is building to a crescendo

15 dengue deaths in 2024, up from 6 in whole of 2023

Cases stand at 12,736 so far, compared with last year’s total of 9,949

15 dengue deaths in 2024, up from 6 in whole of 2023

Cases stand at 12,736 so far, compared with last year's total of 9,949

Number of S'pore coders growing rapidly

More than 1.3 million in Singapore are coding to solve tech issues and that number is among the fastest growing worldwide, at a rate of 28 per cent in the 12 months to September.

Najib ordered to mount defence in 1MDB corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak will have to mount a defence against charges related to receiving gratifications from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) that were deposited into his bank accounts, as well as money laundering charges.

Plans for mixed-use complex above Hougang MRT station

New homes also slated to be built in Mount Pleasant, Newton and Lakeside

Dealing with your child's diaper rash

Paediatric dermatologist Shanna Ng explains how to treat this condition that may keep recurring, especially in infants from between nine and 12 months old

Gemini crypto exchange gets initial nod from MAS

US firm can engage in cross-border money transfer, digital payment token services

Starbucks threatens to fire staff who do not go back to office

CHICAGO-Starbucks is telling its corporate staff they could be fired if they do not go to work at the office three days a week.

'Amazing' AI de-ages actor Tom Hanks in new film Here

LOS ANGELES - American actor Tom Hanks has praised the \"amazing\" use of artificial intelligence (AI) to de-age him \"in real time\" on the set of new movie Here, even as he accepted that the technology is causing huge concern in Hollywood.

Sean Diddy, Combs accused of sexually assaulting boy, 10

NEW YORK - Sean \"Diddy\" Combs (right) has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in 2005, according to a new lawsuit that joins more than two dozen others accusing the American music mogul of sexual misconduct.

Gisele Bündchen having baby with jiu-jitsu instructor

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is pregnant, two years after her divorce.

SGIFF back with 105 films from 45 countries

Singapore International Film Festival 2024

Michelin-starred Thai street food cook Jay Fai hints at retirement

A Thai cook who became the first Bangkok street food vendor to earn a coveted Michelin star has said she plans to retire, possibly as early as 2025.

Take That pay tribute to three eras of their history

The British boy band's Singapore show is part of their This Life On Tour

Seeking warmth and personality in the world of high-priced pens

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone by hand? As people entrust their laptops and mobile phones with more and more of their lives, the once-ubiquitous art of handwriting is seemingly in danger of going extinct.

Murder mystery in a snooty, arty world

Scripted by Krish Natarajan, the third instalment of the Crack The Case interactive mystery series is set in an art gallery

She embodied Iapan's #Me T00, but is ready to move on

FUKUOKA, Japan - If there is one question Shiori Ito bates, it is: \"What's next for you?\"

Unbalanced muscles can cause pain

NEW YORK - When you head out for your daily run, with each stride, you are strengthening your quadriceps, hamstrings and upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips, however, are not growing much.

BROCCOLI BOOST

The vegetable is packed with nutrients and may reduce risk of cancer

ADJUSTING TO LIMELIGHT

Swim star Pan wants to 'work hard quietly' to reach new goals amid his rise to fame

Zlatkovic comfortable on the field and 'easy' on the eye

BG Tampines Rovers' Milos Zlatkovic may be listed as a defender on the team sheet, but watching him in action reveals that he offers much more to the Stags.