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Israel steps up military offensive in Gaza as US presses for ceasefire

Israel announced a new military campaign on June 5 against Hamas in central Gaza and Palestinian medics said air strikes there had killed dozens of people ahead of talks between US and Qatari mediators to try to finalise a ceasefire deal.

Japanese runner freezes eggs to chase motherhood dream

She joins growing trend Japan hopes will stem further declines in the birth rate

Foreigners working in Bali without proper visas face firm action

Authorities warn of deportation and entry ban amid rise in reports of misbehaving visitors

Rural voters left out of India's growth story deal blow to BJP

Economic success failed to raise living standards for all and widened income gaps

Modi moves quickly to secure coalition support

Talks on forming govt with key allies centre on allocating Cabinet roles

PM Wong, other world leaders congratulate Modi on 'historic' win

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and other world leaders on June 5 congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling alliance for their victory in India's massive election.

LTA officer who died on duty was looking forward to wedding

He had sent out invitations for July date, but tragedy struck when he chased motorcyclist

Singapore, Ethiopia exploring cooperation in areas such as transport, digitalisation

They may be 7,000km apart and vastly different in size, but Singapore and Ethiopia share deep, common bonds such as being multicultural societies and hubs of their respective regions, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

17 other foreigners linked to bulk of cash and assets seized

The $3 billion in cash and assets seized or issued with prohibition of disposal orders in Singapore's largest money laundering case belonged to 27 individuals, and not just the 10 hauled to court on various charges.

Barker family was anxious when he and LKY made KL parliamentary trips

Daughter of E.W. Barker recalls the tension between both sides in 1960s

Construction of Founders' Memorial begins, opening slated for 2028

Construction of the Founders’ Memorial – dedicated to Singapore’s pioneers and the values they exemplified – has officially started, and it is scheduled to open in 2028.

S'pore, US deepen economic ties with AI talent scheme

Programme will focus on supporting youth, women, and future leaders in technology

NEW COACH DIVES INTO CHALLENGE

S’pore Aquatics banks on Tu to win Asiad diving medals and spots at 2028 Olympics

LAST DANCE FOR 'LEGEND' CHHETRI

India’s record scorer set for international swansong against Kuwait in W-Cup qualifier

REAL'S DEADLY TRIDENT

Attackers Mbappe, Bellingham and Vinicius will strike fear in European champs’ renewal

DOUBLE BLOW FOR INJURED DJOKOVIC

Meniscus tear forces Serb to end Roland Garros title defence, lose world No. ranking

Singapore a beneficiary as Japan Inc invests more abroad

Investments of 7.89b in 2023 makes Japan the fourth-largest foreign investor here

Last accused set to plead guilty handed four more charges

Wang Dehai faces three counts for faking job titles, and one for hiring housekeeper illegally

NSL disruption caused by lightning strike damaging power control box

Train services halted to isolate a damaged switch, perform repairs safely: SMRT

S'pore schools beat the heat with creative cooling solutions

Ideas like dri-fit tees, cool paint, greenery help enhance comfort, energy efficiency

Biden calls Trump 'convicted felon' for first time since verdict

US President Joe Biden on June 3 for the first time called former president Donald Trump a \"convicted felon❞ who poses a higher threat to the country if he wins another term the most biting attack on his opponent's legal troubles to date.

Security tight in China on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

HK also increases policing, as activists in Taiwan and elsewhere prepare to mark date

Bangladesh garment workers fall ill as temperatures soar

Some in industry taking steps to protect them, but activists say more effort needed

Philippine mayor accused of being a Chinese spy suspended

The mayor of Tarlac's Bamban town, a small town in the Philippines, has been ordered to be suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman.

Jokowi says new capital on track after project leaders quit

Indonesian leader in East Kalimantan to reassure public about capital’s development

Reducing emissions in aviation by 5% by 2030 may not be achievable on global basis: lata

The goal of reducing carbon emissions in international aviation by 5 per cent by 2030 may not be achievable on a global basis, due in part to the uneven production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the International Air Transport Association (lata) said at its annual meeting in Dubai.

Ridiculed for a decade, Rahul Gandhi curbs Modi's advance

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, mocked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his supporters for a decade as an entitled dynast, marked a stunning comeback on June 4, emerging at the centre of an alliance that made deep inroads into ruling party strongholds.

Difficult allies and resurgent opposition await Modi's BJP-led coalition government

Main partners do not share BJP's ideological vision and will want benefits for themselves

Two more hydrogen-ready natural gas plants to be built in S'pore by 2030

By 2030, the Republic will have two more natural gas power plants that are also hydrogen-compatible, to meet the nation’s growing electricity needs and ensure energy security.

Planners don't know it all and need inputs from the people: City leaders

But there are challenges in engaging and hearing from all parties, they acknowledge