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Woman's death sparks warnings over neck-twisting massage

BANGKOK - The case of a female singer who died after receiving a massage at a parlour in Udon Thani province in Thailand went viral on Dec 8.

Opposition candidate seals victory in Jakarta governor race

He receives 50.07% of the votes, beating candidate backed by President Prabowo

Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely military drills

Taiwan raised its alert level on Dec 9, saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and deployed naval fleets and coast guard boats in what a security source called the first military drills across a broad swathe of the region's waters.

Japan's A-bomb survivors: From discrimination to Nobel Peace Prize

TOKYO - Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Dec 10 but, after years of anti-nuclear campaigning and showing the world their scars, they still retain the painful memories of the discrimination they have faced.

Brisk walking groups in China march on despite flak for noise, obstruction

Netizens cite Zhuhai car attack to highlight how these 'disruptive' groups rankle society

Australia launches anti-Semitism task force after synagogue attack

SYDNEY - Australia on Dec 9 launched an anti-Semitism task force following an arson attack at a synagogue in Melbourne, which police say was likely terrorism.

Tensions rise as Indian court mandates survey of Sufi shrine

Nationalist group claims saint’s tomb was built on site of a Hindu temple

Anti-corruption chief orders travel ban on President Yoon

The chief prosecutor of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) ordered a travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec 9, hours after the police said they were considering the measure through a \"comprehensive assessment\" of related factors.

Opposition accuses ruling party of 'second coup'

South Korea's opposition on Dec 9 accused the ruling party of staging a \"second coup\" by clinging to power and refusing to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law.

S. Korea's political crisis a graver threat to foreign policy than economy

Without a clear driver in the seat, partners will be reluctant to engage, expert says

News analysis Russia, bogged down in Ukraine, pays a price in Syria

Lines of Russian troops in desert khaki greeted President Vladimir Putin in Syria in 2017. Declaring that Moscow had accomplished its mission in Syria's civil war, Mr Putin pledged that Russia was there to stay.

After years of bloodshed, a new era dawns on Syria

Rebel group leader vows to rebuild nation, turn it into a beacon for the Islamic world

NTUC raises retirement, re-employment ages of its staff ahead of national schedule

Those who work for the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) will get to stay on till 64 and, if eligible and willing, be re-employed till 69 come Jan 1, 2025.

S'pore hiring outlook positive for first quarter of 2025: Poll

Employers here are cautiously optimistic about their hiring plans in the new year, with the transport, logistics and automotive sector especially eager to hire amid burgeoning global demand.

KidStart helps new mums struggling to care for their babies

Programme improved parenting abilities and child developmental outcomes: Study

Assad's fall in Syria stokes worries of comeback by ISIS terror group

The rapid collapse of the 24-year regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria at the hands of a hardline rebel group has stoked worries of a comeback by the brutal ISIS terror group.

Fewer job vacancies in Q3 but still more openings than unemployed people

Strong growth in employment of locals for higher-skilled and higher-paying jobs

Harry Potter TV series filming in 2025, White Lotus back in February

The first Harry Potter television series is scheduled to start filming in mid-2025 at Warner Bros' Leavesden studios in Britain, Warner Bros Discovery said on Dec 5.

Coup film 12.12: The Day tops Netflix

Aftermath of South Korea martial law chaos

Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa also a translator of Peanuts

TOKYO - Shuntaro Tanikawa (right), Japan's most popular poet for more than half a century, died in Tokyo on Nov 13, at age 92.

Singer-actress Miho Nakayama known for romance film Love Letter

TOKYO - Japanese singer-actress Miho Nakayama was found dead at her residence in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Dec 6. She was 54.

Responsive, agile SSO under conductor Vasily Petrenko

Few things seem to connect Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's lush string serenade, Manuel de Falla's atmospheric Andalusian postcard Noches en los Jardines de Espana and Ludwig van Beethoven's elemental, propulsive Seventh Symphony.

The Gesualdo Six overcomes dry acoustics with rich sonority

CONCERT MORNING STAR: THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

Theatre hits in the line-up

The 23rd edition of the festival will feature works by novelist Lao She, writer-director Wu Nien-jen and more

No regrets banning social media for my young teen

I restricted my then 13-year-old daughter's access to such apps and screen time to protect her, and I can see how she has benefited from the decision

Less ABCs, more Ps and Qs

Preparing for Primary 1

Arsenal vow to keep going after dropping points

LONDON - With English Premier League leaders Liverpool not in action this past weekend because their match at Everton was postponed due to bad weather, Arsenal had the chance to close the gap on the Reds.

33 BUT 'I'M AT MY BEST'

Safuwan grateful his career is heading the right way again after multiple injuries

Real's form returning little by little, says Ancelotti

GIRONA - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with his team's display after their resounding 3-0 victory at Girona in the Spanish La Liga on Dec 7 following recent disappointing performances.

City not thinking of title chase in 'a season to suffer'

LONDON - Manchester City cannot think about winning a fifth consecutive English Premier League title, manager Pep Guardiola said, with his team mired in a run of poor performances.