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Scholz-Putin phone call opens Pandora's box, says Zelensky

It hurts efforts to isolate Russian leader and end war with 'fair peace': Ukrainian President

Israel pummels south Beirut as Lebanon mulls over US truce plan

Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon on Nov 16, a day after Lebanese government officials said they were studying a US truce proposal.

Trump's firebrand aide to be White House press secretary

President-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Nov. 15 and chose his transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.

Muslim leaders who backed Trump upset by his pro-Israel Cabinet picks

Muslim support helped him win Michigan and may have led to other swing state wins

Vocal, forceful ally chosen for top communications job

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov 15 that he had chosen Mr Steven Cheung, his chief campaign spokesman, to be his White House communications director.

Beijing will retaliate if Trump sets 60% tariff: Ex-PBOC official

China will fight back if US President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose a 60 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, according to Dr Zhu Min, a former top official at the Chinese central bank.

Malaysian court orders S'porean to return $8.4m to 122 investors

A Singaporean man has been ordered by a Malaysian high court to return about RM28 million (S$8.4 million) to 122 Malaysian investors, who had sued him in 2022 to recoup their investments.

China willing to be partners and friends with US, says top envoy

China is willing to be partners and friends with the US, China's Ambassador to Washington said, seeking to strengthen dialogue between the world's two largest economies.

LOVE CONQUERS ALL

Malaysian couple scale Mount Kinabalu to mark their new life journey

Exclusive Qantas lounges for Aussie MPs spark concern

Some see such perks as attempts to curry favour with Albanese's Labor government

Warning of 'catastrophic' impact as super typhoon lashes Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-yi made landfall in the Philippines on Nov 16, with the national weather forecaster warning of a \"potentially catastrophic and life-threatening\" impact, as waves up to 14m high pounded the coastline.

Bangladesh uprising over but number of protests increases

The solo protest of Bangladeshi hunger striker Mahbubul Haque Shipon is hard to spot among the six other demonstrations under way on the same busy thoroughfare.

EATS NOT OKAY Some Indian states ban mayo, cotton candy in crackdown on unsafe street food

It is a much-loved dip served with dumplings and shawarmas. But mayonnaise made from raw eggs has caught attention in India in recent months for the wrong reasons, highlighting India's wider street food safety problems.

How did we end up needing 'nanny' laws to save scam victims from themselves?

Victims' judgment, sense of reality can be deeply distorted by master manipulators

S'pore, Malaysia sign MOU to prevent and combat transnational crimes

Singapore and Malaysia on Nov 14 signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation to prevent and combat transnational crimes.

The changing face of China's foreign tourists

BEIJING - Weaving through a horde of Chinese tourists clutching delicate blown-sugar figurines, tea and selfie sticks, Mr Joao Esteves, a Portuguese, stands out as a rare foreigner in one of Beijing's oldest alleyways.

KOPITIAM BUDDIES

Students befriend seniors in coffee shops, then help plug them into social care system

S. Korea, China should cooperate for peace, says Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told Chinese President Xi Jinping that their two countries should cooperate for peace in the face of North Korea and Russia's military cooperation, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Nov 16.

Beijing hopes Tokyo will 'properly handle' history and Taiwan issues

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in their first meeting that China hoped Japan would \"properly handle\" major issues such as history and Taiwan, according to Chinese state media on Nov 16.

Xi slams protectionism at Apec summit ahead of Trump's return

China set to implement more unilateral opening-up policies, expand free trade zones

PM Wong meets Chinese President Xi On sidelines of summit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov 15 in Lima, Peru.

PM Wong urges Apec leaders to deepen economic integration

He says grouping must also continue making progress on inclusive and sustainable growth

New guide to help people provide mental health support in their communities

Groups that would like to set up \"well-being circles\" to offer mental health support in their communities can now refer to a how-to guide that outlines best practices and takeaways from existing circles.

On social media

K-pop star Lisa (right) from girl group Blackpink has become the first global cover star of Billboard.

Watch The Weeknd's new music video on Apple Vision Pro at Apple stores

The Weeknd fans in Singapore can watch his immersive music video for new song Open Hearts on Apple Vision Pro for free at Apple Stores in Jewel Changi Airport, Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands.

Rapper Kanye West accused in lawsuit of saying Kim Kardashian has 'Jewish masters'

Kanye West frequently told employees that Jewish people were controlling the family of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, according to a new lawsuit filed in California on Nov. 14.

Celine Dion takes the stage again at Elie Saab fashion show

Despite being diagnosed with a rare and painful autoimmune neurological disorder, Canadian music icon Celine Dion staged a triumphant performance with two hit songs at the 1001 Seasons Of Elie Saab event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov 13.

'I'm extremely hands-on': Actress Rebecca Lim enters her working mum era

Local actress Rebecca Lim has started a new chapter of her life: working mother.

Glitzy Zeekr 009 wows, mostly

Glitches aside, the electric people mover is impressive and brimming with technology

Premium electric SUV offers lots of cabin space, superior fit and finish, as well as respectable performance

The Polestar 3 has issues. Software issues, to be precise.