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RWS' casino licence renewed for only 2 years after 'unsatisfactory' tourism performance

Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) casino licence has been renewed for two years instead of three, after its tourism performance was found unsatisfactory by the authorities.

Robot to deliver meals on wheels for Bird Paradise's creatures

Robots on patrol, concierge duties also part of trial at Mandai Wildlife Reserve's parks

73 under probe for suspected roles in illegal horse betting activities

In the first major operation against illegal horse betting activities following the closure of the Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5, 73 people are being investigated for their suspected involvement in such activities.

Tasmania in talks with SIA, Cathay Pacific over direct flights, says its premier

Singaporeans travelling to Tasmania could have an easier time getting there, with national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) in discussions to launch non-stop flights to the Australian island state.

More agencies join project for seniors with dementia

AWWA's newer hosts among its 12 partners include a dog shelter, fish farm, monastery

Mental health issues: Greater awareness, less stigma today

Nearly six in 10 polled can spot common conditions like dementia and depression

Full portability of IPs will not be mandated here

Full portability of Integrated Shield Plan (IP) insurance policies will not be mandated in the Republic – it is not an international best practice, according to a feasibility study conducted by the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Gaza ministry says over 20 killed in operation targeting aid looters

Gaza's Hamas-run Interior Ministry said on Nov 18 at least 20 people were killed in an operation targeting \"gangs\" that looted trucks bringing aid into the war-torn territory threatened with famine.

Kyiv hits Russia with US-supplied long-range missiles for first time

Moscow says strike marks 'new phase of the Western war,' vows to react accordingly

US envoy in Beirut amid hopes for Hezbollah-Israel truce

US envoy Amos Hochstein landed in Beirut on Nov 19 for talks with officials on a truce between armed group Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanon's state news agency said, hours after a proposal drafted by Washington won a nod from the Iran-backed group.

European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks

European governments accused Russia of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine's Western allies on Nov 19, as Baltic nations investigated whether the cutting of two fibre-optic telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea was sabotage.

Ex-congressman is Trump's pick to head transportation dept

US President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate former congressman Sean Duffy as the head of his Department of Transportation.

Trump confirms he,ll use US military in mass deportations

Immigrant advocates question legality of proposal, raise alarm about potential fallout

Tens of thousands march in NZ Maori rights protest

Booming Indigenous Maori \"haka\" chants rang out across New Zealand's capital on Nov 19, as tens of thousands rallied against a conservative push to redefine the nation's founding treaty.

Johor rejects 30% of applications to open data centres

State's focus is on conserving resources, ensuring maximum gain for local economy

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted for misuse of public funds

South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted on Nov 19 over allegations that he used more than 100 million won (S$96,300) of public funds for personal purposes when he was a governor, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Driver arrested after many children hurt in car crash at school in China

A 39-year-old male driver of a vehicle that ploughed into pupils in Changde, a city in southern China, has been arrested, according to local police.

Singapore and Zambia to team up on carbon credits

Move paves way for carbon trading in the future, to the benefit of both countries

S'pore and S. Korea reaffirm ties, discuss more collaborations

Singapore and South Korea reaffirmed their \"robust and long-standing partnership\" during Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat's working visit to the country.

UN climate chief renews plea for national plans

Every bit of preparation against climate change impacts makes the difference between life and death for millions of people around the world, UN climate chief Simon Stiell stressed.

Jakarta may offer third tax amnesty plan despite criticism

Indonesia is considering the possibility of a new tax amnesty programme, a senior lawmaker said on Nov 19, which would be the country's third in the past decade despite criticism that repeatedly offering the relief could lead to more tax avoidance.

Indonesia unlikely to ease local-content rule to allow i Phone 16 sale

Any concession would be unfair to other smartphone companies, says researcher

US, Philippines sign military intel-sharing pact

Agreement potentially ensures ties remain strong under second Trump presidency

Floods damage thousands of houses in northern Philippines

Floodwaters reaching more than 4m high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered northern Philippines on Nov 19 after rivers overflowed following heavy rain and release of water from a dam.

All 45 HK pro-democracy activists jailed for subversion

International condemnation is swift; longest sentence of 10 years given to 'mastermind'

What is driving some Chinese to wreak vengeance on society?

A shocking spate of \"revenge on society\" attacks is calling attention to the increasing socio-economic pressures that the Chinese face and the problem of social inequality.

China unveils raft of measures to support Global South

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a raft of measures designed to support the Global South at a gathering of leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies in Rio de Janeiro, China's state television CCTV reported on Nov 18.

Singapore, Germany to upgrade ties to a strategic partnership

Singapore and Germany will work more closely in areas such as security, artificial intelligence (AI) and clean energy, following a decision to elevate ties between both countries to a strategic partnership.

Fight global poverty through open trade and investments: PM Wong

Skills training also key to take on new job opportunities, he tells G-20 leaders

Divided G-20 fails to agree on climate and Ukraine

G-20 leaders failed on Nov 18 to break a deadlock in UN climate talks at a summit in Rio that was dominated by divergences over the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.