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Jail for woman who scammed people over concert tickets

A woman who wanted to earn fast cash duped people into buying concert tickets from her, including for shows by popular artistes Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.

Public warned against using sexual enhancement 'candy'

It is also installing solar panels to meet over half the power needs at its hub here

Bus driver dies after accident in Kaki Bukit; 5 passengers injured

An SBS Transit bus driver died after his vehicle was involved in an accident in Kaki Bukit on Nov 21.

Poly, ITE grads who take up SkillsFuture work-study programmes earn more

Study finds they enjoy wage premium over peers who head straight to work

Nationwide study to screen children for conditions like ADHD, depression

IMH-led initiative seeks to track 40,000 households for up to 10 years

New traffic system helps SCDF's ambulances reach hospitals faster

Amid busy traffic one morning in September, a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest was being taken by an ambulance to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) in Jurong East.

US security agency chief urges industry to cooperate to root out telco hackers

He seeks detailed disclosure of breaches in bid to tackle China-linked infiltration

70 stricken with gastrointestinal illness on month-long cruise

Seventy people on a Princess Cruises vessel suffered diarrhoea and vomiting, among other symptoms, during a month-long voyage from Singapore to Los Angeles.

S. Korea tax dodger hides money in kimchi boxes

SEOUL - Nearly 700 high-income tax evaders have been uncovered in South Korea, with one of them found hiding millions of won in kimchi containers and another driving a Rolls-Royce while dodging taxes.

Thai court rejects case against Thaksin in reprieve for premier

BANGKOK - Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed a complaint against former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his family-backed ruling party, a major reprieve for his daughter's government, which is less than three months old.

Study finds potentially toxic by-product from water disinfectant

WASHINGTON - A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic by-product, according to research published on Nov 21, sparking calls for an immediate investigation into possible health impacts.

How Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme unfolded

US authorities say he bribed officials in India to secure deals for solar power

Malaysian minister urges strong climate finance commitment

He also pushes for more focus on adaptation instead of mitigation at COP29

Iran to expand nuke centrifuges after spat with UN watchdog

TEHRAN - Iran said it will increase the number of centrifuges in its nuclear programme in response to a censure by the UN's nuclear watchdog, ratcheting up tensions with the West just days after it signaled a willingness to ease them.

Taiwan's President Lai to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei's three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his office said on Nov 22, but the government declined to give details on US transit stops.

Second Aussie tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Death toll hits six; victims apparently drank tainted alcohol in backpacker hostel

N. Korea, Russia expand trade, scientific and economic cooperation

PYONGYANG - North Korea and Russia concluded a ministerial meeting in Pyongyang on Nov 20 aimed at expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, scientific and technological sectors, at a critical moment when global attention is focused on what Pyongyang might gain in return for dispatching troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

US slaps sanctions on Russian banks over Ukraine war

WASHINGTON - The US unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks on Nov 21 - including the largest remaining one yet to face such action - over the war in Ukraine.

Putin says Ukraine war has gone 'global', hints at strikes on the West

His address to nation follows test-firing of a new intermediate-range missile at Ukraine

All Johor employees to get two-hour break on Fridays

Starting in 2025, both the public and private sectors in Johor will be required to allocate a two-hour break for their employees on Fridays, said Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

S'porean in S. Korea in vegetative state after gastroscopy

Couple had planned to move to S'pore in June before fateful medical procedure

Nominee for education secretary named in WWE sexual abuse suit

NEW YORK - Ms Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for education secretary, has been accused in a recent lawsuit of failing to stop a ringside announcer for WWE from grooming and sexually abusing children in the 1980s and 1990s.

Trump picks Pam Bondi for A-G after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Former Florida attorney-general tapped to head Justice Department

How measures can help victims of online harms

Victims of certain online harms will have access to a range of measures to seek more timely redress under a new, as yet unnamed agency dedicated to enhancing online safety, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) announced on Nov 22.

MOM's new migrant worker dorm a big step forward, but long road ahead

It's now on sector to follow MOM's lead, listen to workers, go beyond new standards

S'porean woman being investigated for suspected terrorism-related activities

A Singaporean woman is being investigated for alleged involvement in suspected terrorism-related activities.

Explainer What's next for Israeli and Hamas leaders?

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Nov 21 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

World leaders split over decision on Netanyahu

PARIS - Israel and its allies have denounced the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant on Nov 21 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Turkey and rights groups welcomed the move.

Israel's quest for legitimacy, support at new low with ICC arrest warrants

But the ICC's decision also represents a huge political gamble for the global court

S'pore cuts 2024 key exports forecast on weaker-than-expected recovery

Singapore has cut its 2024 full-year forecast for key exports on a worse-than-expected recovery in the second half of 2024.