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Trump team mulls over creation of White House °crypt0 czar, role

New position would underscore influence industry stands to wield in US government

Ramaswamy, Musk to push for end to WFH for federal workers

Mr Elon Musk and Mr Vivek Ramaswamy - US President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the newly formed task force to review government spending - said they will push for eliminating work-from-home policies for federal workers, an idea that could spark clashes between the new administration and government employee unions.

Israel, Hezbollah trade blows despite ceasefire talks

US mediator says ceasefire 'within grasp' in Beirut visit, will try to secure it with Israel

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas military chief

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Nov 21 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif.

Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile in attack: Ukraine

It would be first use in war of weapon designed to deliver nuclear warheads

Russian tactics drove US to send Kyiv landmines: Austin

The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine in a major policy shift slammed by rights groups - was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Nov 20.

Moscow says new US base ln Poland ralses overall nuclear danger

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Nov 21 that a new US ballistic missile defence base in northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger and was on a Russian targeting list for potential destruction if necessary.

S. Korea's vibrant corporate ecosystem filled with opportunities: DPM Heng

After a working visit to South Korea, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat described the country as having a \"vibrant corporate ecosystem\" that holds great promise and opportunities.

Thai woman given death sentence for cyanide poisoning

A Thai woman believed to be among the worst serial killers in the kingdom's history was convicted and sentenced to death on Nov 20 for poisoning a friend with cyanide, in the first of her 14 murder trials.

Storms threaten growth as Philippines suffers $176m in crop losses

Nation on track for record rice imports to fill supply gaps after string of tropical cyclones

All eyes on Hin Leong founder's appeal against 1712-year jail sentence

Conviction of O.K. Lim, 82, follows the dramatic downfall of his oil trading giant in 2020

Vietnam, Malaysia pledge to maintain peace in S. China Sea

Vietnam and Malaysia agreed on Nov 21 to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.

Political wrangling in India as US accuses Gautam Adani of bribery

His listed firms lose a combined $34.8b in market value after charges are filed in NY

Inmates assessed on mobility, housing needs upon admission

Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin, 82, will be assessed by a medical officer in prison if he fails in his appeal against his conviction over three charges of cheating and forgery, and a jail sentence of 17 years and six months.

132 hamsters break loose aboard flight in Portugal, triggering four-day hunt

An Airbus A321neo operated by TAP Air Portugal faced an unusual crisis when 132 hamsters reportedly escaped from their cages in the cargo hold, triggering a four-day grounding of the aircraft.

QR code trial for bus travellers to start at Woodlands, Tuas soon

Bus travellers will be able to use QR codes to enter and exit Singapore's two land checkpoints during a trial starting from the end of November, said Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Nov 21.

Divide over carbon market proposal but talks on track: Fu

Different views over functions of global registry that will document carbon trading

S'pore, Peru closer to signing carbon credit trading pact

Peru is set to be among the first few countries that Singapore could buy carbon credits from, with a bilateral agreement on carbon trading reaching the advanced stage.

Sweden seeks deeper defence ties with Singapore, as King wraps up visit

Cooperation in maritime security one of Stockholm's key priorities

Call for proposals to enhance taste, nutrition of novel foods

Goal is to boost consumer acceptance of items like plant-based foods, cultivated meat

3 operators to be part of home-based childminding pilot

Three childminding operators have been appointed for a pilot aimed at giving parents here another infant care option from Dec 1.

Malaysian singer Firdhaus says he did not cheat on fellow singer Diorlying Tan

Malaysian singer Firdhaus has clarified that he never cheated on his ex-girlfriend, fellow Malaysian singer Diorlying Tan.

Liam Payne's funeral held on Nov 20

\The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne (above), who died in October in a fall from the balcony of his room at a Buenos Aires hotel, was held on November 20, British media reported.

Infinite to mark 15th anniversary with Singapore concert

K-pop boy band Infinite will be holding a concert in Singapore in February 2025 to celebrate their 15th anniversary.

Hilarious an ti-romance Timestalken flat biopic Widow Clicquot

The hilarious antiromance Timestalker by Lowe the Prevenge (2016) writer-director's sophomore feature - confirms the comedienne as British indie cinema's latest bright wit.

A Wicked tearful talk with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

\"Excuse me,\" Ariana Grande said, flagging down an imaginary waiter. \"May we have one million tissues, please?\"

A universal story of resilience in Wicked

Chinese-American film-maker Jon M. Chu, who helms the musical fantasy film, says the story is personal to his immigrant family

Gladiator II director Ridley Scott, 86, thrives on the adrenaline of film-making

It has been 24 years since director Ridley Scott scored one of the biggest hits of his career with Gladiator (2000), a swords-and-sandals epic starring Australian actor Russell Crowe that won the Oscar for Best Picture.

Jimmy O. Yang goes from bit player to hero in Interior Chinatown

The Chinese-American actor says he could relate to the Disney+ satirical comedy series

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

With poet Yong Shu Hoong at the helm, the literary shindig drew smaller but more engaged crowds