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Hijab-wearing heavy metal band set to smash stereotypes at UK music festival

Watchdog looking at potential collusion between operators on S’pore-Batam route

Exit polls predict Modi's alliance securing 3rd straight term in power

They also indicate that Indian PM’s party has made some inroads in southern states

Europe, Mid-East conflicts must not be repeated in Asia: Ng Eng Hen

Having a third centre of confrontation will be destabilising, says Defence Minister

to help other nations cope with more varied cyber attacks

The US Cyber Command expects a more diverse range of requests in 2024 from countries asking for help on cyber defence issues due to fast-evolving technology that makes it more challenging for them to keep up with the latest threats, its newly appointed chief said on June 1.

Indonesia ready to send peacekeepers, medical staff to Gaza: Prabowo

Country willing to support prospective ceasefire and protect all parties, he says

Orchard Road rejuvenation gets boost from Delfi Orchard sale

Rejuvenation efforts along the Orchard Road area got a shot in the arm with the $439 million sale of Delfi Orchard to City Developments (CDL).

Former nightlife rivals join hands for new all-in-one entertainment venue

$12m project in CBD will feature distinct concepts such as a pool and ultralounge

$95m set aside to upgrade 23 neighbourhoods in renewal scheme

More than 15,600 homes expected to benefit; future projects will include more senior-friendly amenities

US can be secure only if Asia is, says defence chief Austin

Focus on region will continue regardless of who wins US election, he stresses

Pritam Singh's trial over alleged lies to Parliament slated to start in Oct

The trial of opposition leader and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh is slated for October and November, court records on May 31 show.

S'pore units of Shell, ExxonMobil among 9 firms critical to national security under new law

Singapore issued a list of nine companies that will need to seek government approval for changes in their ownership or leadership, among other things, as they are deemed critical to national security interests.

Ingebrigtsen dives to dramatic 1,500m win

Jakob Ingebrigtsen ensured a raucous end to a thrilling Diamond League meet in front of his home fans in Oslo by hurling himself over the line to snatch victory in the men's 1,500m in 3min 29.74sec on May 30.

PATIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Loh blows early leads in both sets to lose a frustrating quarter-final to Li

RAGING RUBLEV IMPLODES IN PARIS

World No. 6 is the highest men’s seed to exit Roland Garros after loss to Italian Arnaldi

ANIKI, A LATE SILVER BULLET FOR 70YO KHOO

From forlorn hope at netting elusive feature win, veteran trainer suddenly gets a shot

Ringgit overcomes slow start in 2024 as inflows rise

The Malaysian ringgit has raced ahead of all its Asian peers in the past three months and, if market watchers are right, the move is set to gain traction.

US economy grows less than estimated in Ql as consumer spending cools

The US economy grew less than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2024 as consumer spending cooled, the government reported on May 30.

Over half of S'pore CEOs have pushed sustainability down in their to-do list: Poll

Decarbonisation has taken a back seat among corporate leaders in Singapore, a quarterly survey by EY has found.

Govts, people must join hands to fight deepfakes: Panellists

They need to share and learn from one another; technology not the silver bullet

Society must help folk with mental issues live happy, healthy lives: President

Community setting effective for this, he says at launch of revamped rehab home

Watch mock sewer clearance and inspections by robot

They are among activities for Go Green SG, which starts from June 2

US allows bulk testing of milk supplies for bird flu

The policy change comes as officials try to reduce economic damage to farmers

Debris analysis shows Russia using North Korean missiles: US military

A Pentagon intelligence agency says analysis of debris imagery confirms that Russia has fielded North Korean missiles in its war in Ukraine, according to a report summary released in an unclassified form on May 30.

Israeli military says operations in north Gaza's Jabalia are over

Israeli forces have ended operations in north Gaza's Jabalia area after days of intense fighting and over 200 air strikes, while probing further into Rafah in south Gaza, targeting what they say is the last major redoubt of Hamas battalions.

Court ruling draws flak amid talk Jokowi's son may run in Jakarta polls

Second time in seven months a court has made constitutional change to required age

F-35 fighter jets, drones among next-gen tech for future FPDA drills

Grouping will also venture into building capabilities in non-conventional’ fields

US, Chinese defence chiefs pledge to continue military talks

Plans for crisis communications working group by year end among issues discussed

US election stumbles into new territory after Trump's conviction

Presidential hopeful faces potential jail term for falsifying business records

Stricter advertising rules for next general election

Space on ballot papers for voters to mark their choice will also be larger

Singapore rolls out toolkit to test generative AI safety

Singapore wants to be at the front and centre of testing the safety of generative artificial intelligence (gen Al) models and has launched its most ambitious project yet.