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Israeli air strikes add to Gaza death toll amid new truce push

Israel says it targeted Hamas sites; Gaza authorities say nearly 100 people killed

EU ministers visit Syria in bid to build ties and cut Putin's influence

The European Union stepped up efforts to build ties with Syria's new leaders and persuade them to reduce Russia's influence over the war-ravaged country, with a visit by the German and French foreign ministers to Damascus.

Top tourist draw Tokyo Skytree also a lab for lightning research

Structure's height makes it a lightning rod, and the world's scientists are taking notice

Shipper Evergreen gives staff 20 months' pay on average in year-end bonus

A Taiwanese company that is known for giving employees big bonuses has done it yet again.

4 Attendees of Malaysia Concert Died After Taking Ecstasy Pills

Police Say Some Victims May Have Bought the Drugs at the Venue; 3 Others Survived

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city

Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities, as the government said it would push for more electric vehicles (EVs) to alleviate the problem.

London properties, luxury bags among Thai PM's $549m assets

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared assets worth US$400 million (S$549 million), including two properties in London, investments in several firms and a collection of luxury watches and handbags.

PAS Pushes Islamic Agenda With Eye On Next General Election

Party's recent measures appear aimed at boosting its image as staunch defender of syariah law

Marcos drops estranged V-P from security council

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte will no longer sit on the National Security Council (NSC) after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an order removing her office from the agency, following a bitter split between the two former allies in 2024.

Dozens rescued after fire engulfs commercial building in South Korea

A fire and thick smoke engulfed an eight-storey building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Jan 3, sending 12 people to hospital with smoke inhalation, the fire department said.

Green groups slam Prabowo's call to expand oil palm plantations

They warn that his comments may set back efforts to curb deforestation in Indonesia

China warns of safety risks after year of global air disasters

The Chinese authorities have called for assessments of industry hazards to uncover any \"hidden\" operational dangers from flight routes to runways, following the deadliest year in global commercial aviation since 2018.

Jeju Air to cut 1,900 flights by March following fatal crash

Embattled South Korean airline Jeju Air has decided to cut around 1,900 domestic and international flights by March to enhance operational safety checks, in the wake of the devastating passenger plane crash tragedy at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla province on Dec 29.

OCBC assistant V-P illegally accessed bank details of politicians, influencers

Just one month into his new job, an assistant vice-president at OCBC Bank began abusing the access his job gave him and started looking through the account balances and other details of bank customers, including Singaporean politicians, influencers, his colleagues, friends and family members.

PacificLight to build hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island by 2029

$1b project will be first to be paired with a large-scale battery energy storage system

Suspect Faced Financial and Family Struggles in Recent Years

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the Texas man accused of crashing a truck into New Year's Day revellers in New Orleans, killing 14 and injuring dozens, was a US Army veteran struggling to get past a recent divorce but who showed no signs of anger just weeks prior to the attack, his half-brother said.

New Orleans attacker acted alone, vowed loyalty to ISIS, says FBI

New evidence emerges detailing extent of his support for the militant group

No definitive link between Vegas Tesla blast and New Orleans truck attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on January 2 said it had so far found no definitive link between the New Year's Day New Orleans pickup truck attack that killed 14 people and a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas, which killed the driver who officials have reportedly identified as an active-duty US Army soldier.

Presidential guards, military troops prevent authorities from arresting Yoon

Investigators plan to get Acting President to issue order for security service to cooperate

President's security detail is South Korea's equivalent of US Secret Service

They made it past angry protesters and police barricades, but investigators trying to arrest the South Korean President on Jan 3 were thwarted by the impeached leader's security detail.

Trump's Tariffs and Likely Trade War Will Test Resilience of Singapore's Economy

US leader's protectionist agenda will hit export-driven economies in 2025: Analysts

$6 return voucher for shoppers using CDC vouchers at some supermarkets

Some major supermarket chains in Singapore, such as FairPrice and Giant, will be giving out $6 return vouchers for shoppers who spend at least $60 worth of their CDC vouchers, to mark the Republic's diamond jubilee, dubbed SG60.

Extra discounts at some heartland merchants, hawkers

ADDRESSING COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS

Investigators fail to arrest Yoon after tense stand-off

Met by a wall of armed guards inside South Korea's presidential compound and fanatical right-wing supporters outside, investigators arrived to a scene of high drama as they tried to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol on Jan 3, and failed.

Dedication To Sushi Tradition

An iron law of sushi holds that the more impressive the restaurant, the smaller the sign.

Squid Game 2 cast play five stones, sepak takraw

In K-drama Squid Game (2021 to present), players take on children's games for a hefty cash prize in the hit Netflix series. But how would the cast fare playing children's games known to Singaporean and regional audiences?

Sequels take nine of 10 slots in US box office in 2024

In 2023, Hollywood's creative community was celebrating the apparent decline of corporate, paint-by-numbers sequels and remakes.

Zhao Lusi says she was abused and is suffering from depression

The year may have just begun, but the Chinese entertainment scene has already been hit by controversy. Chinese actress Zhao Lusi (right) revealed in a post on Weibo on Jan 1 that she was a victim of physical abuse at the workplace and is now suffering from depression.

Jungkook Is First Asian Artiste To Surpass 2.1 Billion Streams With One Song On Spotify

K-pop boy band juggernaut BTS’ member Jungkook is the first Asian artiste to surpass 2.1 billion streams on Spotify with one song.

Comfort Meets Style

Young employees are increasingly switching out formal suits and ties for more expressive dressing styles