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Stealing from Trump was form of 'self-help', ex-fixer Cohen testifies

He claims he was upset about bonus being cut after Stormy Daniels deal

India shuts schools as temperatures soar

The Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools to shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 deg C with Delhi gripped by a \"severe heatwave\".

Protests as Taiwan Parliament pushes contentious reforms

Opposition-backed proposals overly expand’ the power of lawmakers, says non-govt group

Sick of tourists, Japanese town blocks iconic view of Mount Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on May 21, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists.

Small island states win climate-related judgment in battle against rising seas

Polluters obliged to go beyond Paris accord to protect marine environments, court rules

HK seeks to expand halal food options to draw more Muslim tourists

Only 0.6% of the nearly 18,000 licensed food establishments are halal-certified

New China envoy finally arrives in India, but defrosting ties will be tricky

Analysts see border dispute as sticking point, with no resolution in sight

Iran may see fierce struggle to replace late president

But the real levers of power remain with Supreme Leader Khamenei and his relatives

Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes

US joins condemnation of move, while France backs court’s fight against impunity’

No bid for money launderer’s Sentosa plot despite lower opening price

The Sentosa Cove plot previously owned by Cambodian national Su Baolin, who was arrested with nine other foreigners in a $3 billion money laundering probe, did not snag any bids despite a lower opening price at a second public auction held on May 21.

Johor attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says PM Wong

The recent attack on a police station in Johor is a grim reminder that the threat of terrorism remains high, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on May 21.

I dead, dozens hurt after SIA flight hits severe turbulence

Flight from London makes emergency landing in Bangkok; 41 S’poreans among 2Il passengers

LAXON WINS, BUT THE EQUINE VERSION

Unlike his famous namesake, Darci Brahma 3YO just tasted his first success in Malaysia

STARS ALIGN FOR RIYADH

Singapore mountain biker takes historic World Cup silver after rivals falter

EMBRACE CHANGE AND FUTURE: KLOPP

In his farewell speech at Anfield, he urges fans to back Slot as he becomes one of them

MAJOR MOMENT EARNED

Schauffele holds his nerve to win in Valhalla and end 2-year title drought

MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR NEW APPROACH

Floorball men can show at world qualifiers results of overhauled training methods

NO GUINEAS, BUT GREATER GOOD FOR GREATHAM BOY

Fitzsimmons vindicated in decision to steer 3YO from G2 feature towards softer option

S'pore firms continue to expand in China, driven by long-term potential

EnterpriseSG has helped businesses grow there through 300 projects over past 2 years

Japan's inexperienced investors fall for scams 'like babies'

As Japan's stock market booms, something else is also on the rise in the nation: investment scams.

CHIJ celebrates 170 years of teaching generations of girls

Second-oldest girls' school holds big bash for staff and students, past and present

Test kits fly off the shelves as Covid-19 cases spike

Pharmacies report surge in demand for kits, masks as S'pore faces new infection wave

Uncertainty plagues Britain's post-Brexit border with EU

Repeated delays in implementing full Customs controls driving up costs for businesses and govt

India issues new dietary guidelines for its citizens

They include consuming less food high in fat, sugar and salt, and reading food labels

Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza

Aid agencies warn of widespread hunger and dire shortages of fuel, medical supplies

Johor tourism unlikely to be hit by attack at Ulu Tiram police station

Industry players in state do not expect fall in number of visitors, especially those from Singapore

Indians vote early in fifth phase of polls to avoid blistering heat

Indians voted on May 20 in the fifth phase of a mammoth general election, with actors and sports celebrities among the thousands who turned out early in a bid to avoid scorching afternoon heat in the financial hub of Mumbai.

BJP drums up support as Modi faces voter fatigue in Indian polls

Ruling party faces resurgent opposition, bread and butter issues, youth discontent

No Tesla factory? Satellites will do for now as Indonesia courts Musk

Jakarta invites billionaire to help with restoration of mangrove forests

MFA director-general gets jail for lying over use of diplomatic bags

Fine inappropriate, says judge, citing serious potential impact to public service, ministry