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Pair accused of burglary each handed one more housebreaking charge

Two foreigners accused of burgling landed properties in Singapore have each been handed one more housebreaking charge involving cash and valuables worth more than $6,000 in total.

Man accused of incest with older daughter and taking videos of younger one showering

A 46-year-old man was hauled to a district court on Dec 27 after he allegedly committed incest with one of his daughters on three separate occasions.

Reformative training for drug offender involved in stealing $350,000

A youth who worked with two men to steal $350,000 and was later found with traces of methamphetamine in his urine was ordered to undergo at least a year of reformative training on Dec 27.

Conrad Hotel, JurongHealth Campus Lauded for Helping Keep S'pore Safe

They are among members of initiative to secure premises against potential terror attacks

Shell Shuts Down Bukom Island Unit to Probe Suspected Oil Leak

British petrochemical giant Shell has shut down one of its oil processing units on Bukom Island to investigate a suspected leak, and has informed the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), the authorities said on Dec 27.

Panama rules out talks with Trump over canal threat

Usage fees set in public, open process, says its president, denying interference by China

Condo seeks court order after owners of topmost unit refuse roof access

The facade of a stack of condominium units in Bukit Batok has not been repainted for 16 years.

Six Sped school principals included in MOE appointment ceremony

This shows MOE's commitment to building inclusive fraternity: Minister

Canadian foreign, finance ministers to meet Trump team over tariffs

Key members of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet travelled to Florida on Dec 26 for talks with representatives of US President-elect Donald Trump, as Ottawa works to avert a potentially devastating trade war.

New York to fine fossil fuel firms $102b under new climate law

The state of New York will fine fossil fuel companies a total of US$75 billion (S$102 billion) over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a Bill that Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Dec 26.

Brazil says workers at BYD construction site are victims of human trafficking

Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle (EV) producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, the Brazilian labour authorities said on Dec 26.

Australian bush fire burns area the size of Singapore

Australian firefighters said on Dec 27 that they were fighting to control a bush fire racing through a national park that has consumed an area the size of Singapore.

Climate Plans Falter as Big Oil Chases Near-Term Profits

European Oil Majors' Commitment to Renewables Set for Back Seat Again in 2025

German President dissolves Parliament to pave way for Feb 23 polls

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Dec 27 dissolved the country's Lower House of Parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.

Man in China who drove car into crowd gets death sentence

The driver who rammed his car into a crowd in southern China's Zhuhai city, killing at least 35 people, has been sentenced to death, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported on Dec 27.

Syrians in Egypt face uncertain future after Assad ouster

New law gives Cairo govt the power to determine refugee status, instead of UN

Nato to boost military presence in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of cable

Nato will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week, the Western military alliance's chief Mark Rutte said on Dec 27.

Azerbaijan Airlines Passengers Recall Loud Bang Before Plane Went Down

Sources Say Preliminary Findings Indicate Russia Mistakenly Shot Down the Aircraft

Malaysia's Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunities From Thaksin Ties

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra's expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship in 2025.

Japan's Govt Passes Record Budget for Ageing Population and Defence

Funds to be used to draw more military recruits, meet challenges of elderly society

Crypto co-founder gives $400,000 Christmas present to Moo Deng

Moo Deng, the celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus at a Thai zoo, has received a huge Christmas present from one of the most influential figures in the crypto world.

Images show Chinese military aircraft with advanced, 'highly original design'

Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with stealth characteristics appeared online on Dec 27, with defence experts saying they were clearly advanced designs, but there was not enough detail for definitive conclusions.

Public caning in Terengganu over syariah offence sparks tensions

Conservative Muslims back man's punishment; rights groups are outraged

China Sanctions Firms Over US Arms Sales to Taiwan

China has sanctioned seven military industrial companies and related senior executives over US arms assistance and sales to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Dec 27.

Commentary: Dr Singh always felt a special connection with Singapore

Dr Manmohan Singh - often referred to as the most academically qualified person to ever run a major nation - always felt a special connection with Singapore.

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies from injuries: Seoul

South Korea's spy agency said on Dec 27 it had confirmed that a North Korean soldier sent to back Russia's war against Ukraine had died after he was captured alive by Ukrainian forces.

India declares 7 days of mourning, state funeral for Manmohan Singh

Tributes pour in for ex-PM, who was the key architect of nation's economic reforms

Singaporean Recalls Panic, Screams as Norway Bus Accident Kills 3

A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago from the Norwegian mainland, killing three people, police said on Dec 26.

Who is Choi Sang-mok, S. Korea's second acting president in weeks?

Finance Minister is a veteran technocrat taking on an unprecedented role

Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for S'pore on the global stage

More support wanted to ensure growth and stability for firms, workforce and economy