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Trump blasts judges, fuelling fear of constitutional crisis

US President Donald Trump accused the judges blocking his executive orders of committing a \"serious violation\" on Feb 11 as his administration veered towards a constitutional clash with the courts over his plans to radically downsize the government.

Republic Sends 9 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft departed for Jordan on Feb 12 to deliver some nine tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Rainforest Wild Asia in Mandai to open doors on March 12

Tickets to park now for sale online with discounts for local residents till March 31

YouTube, the online video powerhouse, turns 20

YouTube has evolved from a dinner party lark 20 years ago into a modern lifestyle staple, poised to overtake US cable television in paid viewership.

S'pore shares track regional gains after mixed Wall Street session

• STI rises 0.4%; gainers outnumber losers 347 to 186 • Seatrium tops index, up 6.5%; DFI Retail is biggest loser • Australia's bourse climbs to record high, up 0.6%

Mixed Doubles Controversy at U.S. Open

Critics say revamping 2025 competition to stand-alone event is 'sad' and 'devalues' it

Job Loss Don't be ashamed or feel shy about asking for help

Job loss can be a traumatic experience, even more so for those whose identity and self-validation are tied to their employment status, so it is imperative that those affected are supported through this period, and that they know all is not lost.

Israel Calls Up Reservists as Concern Mounts Over Gaza Ceasefire

Fighting May Resume in Palestinian Enclave if Hamas Fails to Meet Deadline to Release More Israeli Hostages

US Finalising Reciprocal Tariffs As Trade War Fears Mount

Announcement May Come Later In The Week But Structuring The Tariffs Is A Big Challenge

Pep Worried by City's Fragility

Manager 'not good enough to give composure to team' leaking late goals

Trump's Gaza plan will fuel regional instability, say senior Arab officials

US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians will threaten a fragile ceasefire in the enclave and fuel regional instability, senior Arab officials said on Feb 12.

Abuses by Bangladesh's ex-govt may amount to crimes against humanity

UN report tells of planned attacks, killings of protesters in its bid to hold on to power

Time up on your child's iPad? Now put a book in their hands

Amid strict screen-time rules, old-fashioned print reading holds many benefits. The community needs to make books more accessible for children.

Warner Bros Plans Shanghai Harry Potter Attraction

Warner Bros Discovery plans to open its largest Making Of Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai in 2027, seeking to capitalize on the local popularity of the movies and China's push to boost consumer spending.

Vonn Eyes Games Despite Tough World Championships

Twenty years on from her world championship debut, there was no fairy-tale ending for United States star Lindsey Vonn in the women's team combined in Saalbach on Feb 11.

10 Million Indians Take Holy Dip on Key Day of Hindu Festival

More than 10 million devout Hindus seeking absolution from their sins took a dip in holy waters in northern India during a span of four hours on Feb 12, the authorities said, as they braced themselves for millions more to swarm the site of the Kumbh Mela.

Football Australia backs star Kerr

Football Australia (FA) said on Feb 12 it looked forward to Sam Kerr's return to the pitch, after the national women's captain was found not guilty of racially abusing a British police officer following a dispute with a cab driver.

Mongolian's Killing: KL to Deposit $1.4m for Damages Pending Appeal

A Malaysian court ordered the country's government to pay damages to a murdered Mongolian woman's family promptly, as long as the state's appeal to have the decision overturned does not succeed.

Lakers Look For 7th Win In A Row

The road game against Jazz gives James and Doncic another chance to build chemistry

US Consumer Prices Rise More Than Expected in January

US consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates amid growing uncertainty over the economy.

Never go back for seconds, shows Gatland

Warren Gatland, who stepped down after a second stint as Wales head coach on Feb 11, will be remembered as a no-nonsense coach who oversaw a golden era of Welsh rugby when he first took over.

Actor-comedian Russell Brand sued over alleged sexual abuse

British actor-comedian Russell Brand is being sued over sexual abuse allegations in the first known lawsuit brought against him in Britain, after several women accused him of sexual assaults and inappropriate behaviour.

Salman Rushdie faces accused stabber in New York courtroom

Salman Rushdie spoke calmly and with occasional dry humor as he testified on Feb 11 against the man accused of trying to murder him, the first time the two have been in the same place since the 2022 knife attack on the novelist onstage at a New York arts institute.

Abu Bakar Bashir rekindles dream of an Islamic state in Indonesia

The ideological stalwart of country's radical Islamist movement makes a strategic move with his recent call for a fatwa on the issue.

Cordlife Group CEO Ivan Yiu Resigns After One Year in Role

Private cord-blood bank Cordlife's group chief executive officer Ivan Yiu Pang Fai, 35, has tendered his resignation \"to pursue other opportunities,\" and its board of directors has accepted his decision.

Letter of the day Rethink approach to sex education

Sexual content on the internet is ubiquitous; easily accessed 24 hours a day; free; anonymous; and increasingly normalised (Porn on social media platforms being disguised as educational content, Feb 10).

Green Sapphire set to sparkle again

Feb 13 South Africa (Turffontein) form guide

Croatia laughter museum aims to blow away the blues

A new museum of laughter is offering to put people through the spinner to wash away the negativity of modern life.

Saudi Cup To Be Warrior's Only Crack At Dirt

World's richest horse braves uncharted territory when tackling world's richest race

Social Harmony ● Singapore Cannot Afford to Regress

As a Singaporean who has lived through the racial riots in the 1960s, I find it disturbing that an 18-year-old would want to attack Muslims in Singapore to start a \"race war\" between the Chinese and Malays (S'porean teen influenced by far-right ideas detained, wanted to attack Muslims / Far-right extremism a growing concern: ISD, Feb 11).