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EAGLE AIMS FOR SPL MARK

At the start of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) season, Geylang International forward Tomoyuki Doi outlined his lofty ambition to The Straits Times, declaring his intention to cement his name as the best striker in the league's history.

South Korea court rejects request to extend Yoon's detention

A South Korean court on Jan 24 rejected the request by the prosecutors' office to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over a criminal investigation into his short-lived martial law declaration on Dec 3, the Yonhap news agency reported.

Tucson N-Line takes on monsoon with all-wheel drive

Pulau Tekong, the Singapore island that is used for basic military training, saw more than 240mm of rain on Jan 10, more than what the Mojave Desert receives in an average year. Come hell or high water, the updated Hyundai Tucson is ready.

'She was trying to hide it'

Online harms lead to some parents wanting social media ban

Fernandes eyes Europa League after United win

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said the club's fans should not lower their expectations, despite the Red Devils struggles this season, particularly at Old Trafford.

STI down 0.1% despite record session on Wall Street overnight

Investors focus on MAS policy, Trump's call for lower rates | Singtel tops local index while Sats is biggest decline | Regional indexes end mixed with Tokyo, KL in the red

Cash incentives to encourage births bear fruit in Tianmen

But modest bump in births unlikely to reverse China’s population decline: Analysts

Speak to fictional characters, reimagine classic tales at NLB's generative AI nodes

In the basement of United Square mall in Novena, the fictional character Sun Wukong from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey To The West was asked what his nicknames were.

East Asia Forum website blocked again after non-compliance with Pofma order

Online academic platform East Asia Forum has been blocked in Singapore after it did not comply with a correction direction issued by the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) Office on Jan 22.

Russia says it repelled Ukrainian drone attack on 13 regions, including Moscow

Russian air defences repelled a massive Ukrainian drone attack overnight, intercepting and destroying 121 drones targeting 13 regions, including Moscow, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Jan 24, making no mention of casualties or damage.

Arteta consults his own players on January signings

Arsenal need to strengthen their front line with Brazilian Gabriel Jesus and England international Bukayo Saka both sidelined, manager Mikel Arteta said on Jan 24, ahead of an English Premier League meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

New endowment fund for 60-year-old educational charity

The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Memorial Scholarship Fund (LBKM), which has provided financial support to students of all races and religions since 1965, will launch a new endowment fund targeted at large donors and corporate sponsors to ensure the sustainability of its mission.

Skyworth K is a Chinese EV worth trying

Car enthusiasts who deride electric vehicles (EVs) as soul-less white goods will be happy or angry to know that the K is an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) made by Skyworth, the Chinese company better known for house-hold appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and television sets.

Where to find pink sand, palm trees and actor Robert De Niro

It is odd enough to find yourself travelling by helicopter from one Caribbean island to another for lunch, even if your destination is Nobu Barbuda, an outpost of the famous restaurant plunked down on a semi-deserted beach.

HUTONG HOTEL

Guests at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen can experience life in a 600-year-old Beijing enclave - with some modern updates

Life in black and white

The black-and-white colonial style has always held a certain appeal for film producer and life coach Daniel Yun.

Binance co-founder turning VC arm into giant family office

Mr Zhao \"CZ\" Chang-peng, a few months out of prison and now worth US$70 billion (S$94 billion) thanks to the relentless Trump-fuelled crypto rally, is turning the former venture capital arm of his Binance Holdings into a family office.

Stiffer penalties for race drivers who swear

Formula One drivers face the possibility of fines or points deductions after the International Automobile Federation (FIA) introduced new guidelines to punish swearing or other sporting violations.

Retailers' body calls for relaxed foreign worker quotas, levies

An increase in the dependency ratio ceiling (DRC) and reduced foreign worker levies are among the measures that Budget 2025 could adopt to help Singapore retailers manage rising costs and a tight labour market, the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) said.

Trump accelerates campaign to remake federal bureaucracy

US agencies scrap diversity programmes, rescind job offers and sideline officials

Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies

Coalition partners insist on continuing war, while US wants to build on the momentum

Singapore factory output rises 10.6% in December

Analysts see continued growth in the short term amid demand for electronics exports

Chinese tourists opt for short trips over CNY as they tighten budgets

China's straitened economic circumstances are being reflected in Chinese New Year travel plans, with many choosing cheaper domestic trips or nearby destinations in Asia.

Self-storage firms in 20 areas can operate until leases expire

Self-storage companies located in 20 areas around the island can stay put until their leases expire, following a review by industrial landlord JTC.

US to leave World Health Organisation on Jan 22 in 2026, says UN

The United States will leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Jan 22, 2026, the United Nations said on Jan 23, after being formally notified of the decision by US President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of mishandling the pandemic and other international health crises.

NO 'STUPID BALLS' ALLOWED

Liverpool manager Arne Slot joked on Jan 24 that his father sometimes complains that his football is not \"exciting\" enough.

SCENTS OF PLACE

From Changi Airport to MRT stations to a church, more public spaces are using fragrance to improve the visitor experience

The complete player against the one-time teen prodigy

Aryna Sabalenka, who can write her name into the tennis record books with a third consecutive Australian Open title on Jan 25, has become the complete player.

Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealership in Singapore to close by June

Brands have seen modest popularity, face stiff competition from German rivals

Invest in the US or pay tariffs, says Trump in Davos address

He offers lowest taxes of any nation’ if businesses bring manufacturing to America