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Town in Japan to block Mount Fuji view to fend off tourists
A huge black barrier to block Mount Fuji from view will be installed in a popular photo spot by the Japanese authorities exasperated by crowds of badly behaved foreign tourists.
Israel intensifies air strikes on Rafah before expected ground operation
Israel stepped up air strikes on Rafah overnight after saying it would evacuate civilians from the southern Gazan city and launch an all-out assault despite allies' warnings this could cause mass casualties.
Gaza authorities find over 100 more bodies in mass grave at hospital
Palestinian officials in the Gaza Strip on April 25 increased the tally of bodies discovered in a mass grave on the grounds of a hospital to 392 from 283, amid conflicting accounts between Israel and the Gaza authorities over how and when some of the bodies were buried.
Submerged Philippine settlement reappears as drought hits area
A centuries-old settlement submerged by the construction of a dam in the northern Philippines in the 1970s has reappeared as water levels drop due to a drought affecting swathes of the country.
By-election in PH stronghold of Selangor a test of support for coalition
Defeat in seat with large Indian minority would be signal even non-Malays sare having doubts about unity govt
Core inflation in Singapore expected to stay elevated before falling in Q4: MAS
Consumer prices likely to keep catching up with higher costs for some goods, services
Indonesia 'up there' on list of S'pore priorities: Vivian
He says it’s key for Republic to enhance ties with neighbours in unsettled world
ByteDance prefers Tik lok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say
TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer to shut down its loss-making app than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said.
Clarke Quay reopens as day-and-night destination after $62m makeover
New additions include FairPrice Finest, wellness offerings and pet-friendly spots
China-US ties We should be • partners, not rivals, says Xi
But top US diplomat urges greater action from Beijing in curbing support for Russia
Indonesia Good ties with neighbour crucial to S'pore
Singapore will continue to deepen ties with Indonesia, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on a visit there.
Sats defers new cargo handling fee again to Aug amid pushback
A new four-cent fee that ground handling firm Sats plans to impose on every kilogram of inbound air cargo it processes in Singapore has been deferred for a second time until Aug 1.
Singapore's growth trajectory remains intact in 2024: MAS
Economy boosted by improving global demand for exports, QI surge in tourism
Chicken rice master co-created famed Chatterbox dish
Mr Kiang Joon Toh, better known as chicken rice master Sergeant Kiang, died on April 23, shortly after turning 86 on April 19.
A new family motto, thanks to lovely Grab driver 'Mrs 32'
My husband, daughter and I have been visiting Singapore for the past 2 months.
NADAL COY ON FRENCH OPEN
Spaniard unlikely to get seeding at Roland Garros, will play only if he can compete well
WE WERE JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH: KLOPP
Shattered Reds boss apologises to fans as his first away derby loss dents title hopes
SWISS COTTAGE END LENGTHY DROUGHT
Hugo plays vital role as his side beat Jurong to seal first B boys’ basketball title since 1994
BAKEEL ALL SET TO GO TWO BETTER
Burridge’s top 3YO banking on Classic’s 400m and better draw
S'pore chipmakers see growth wave amid generative AI boom
Republic set to be key player as firms look to expand capacity, widen talent pool
Call for EU firms to use Singapore springboard into Asean region
Businesses in EU boost efforts to work with firms here in digital tech, sustainability
Singapore stocks end lower ahead of key US inflation data
STI down 0.2% amid caution; losers beat gainers 311 to 271
Condo resale prices inch up, more units sold in March
Measured price growth attributed to high interest rates, mismatch in expectations
US congressional delegation calls on PM Lee, DPM Wong
A congressional delegation from the United States called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 24.
US quietly supplied long-range missiles to support Ukraine
Contained in 408m aid package, missiles have been used twice against Russian forces
Campus protests in US over Gaza spread, intensify
Universities deploy police in tense face-offs that have led to dozens of arrests
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as region sizzles
BANGKOK - Millions of people across South and South-east Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on April 25, as the Thai government said at least 30 people have already died from heatstroke in 2024.
France joins US-Philippines war games for the first time
Analysts say move shows solidarity of US and allies in backing Manila’s S. China Sea claims
Malaysia looking at plans for casino in Forest City: Sources
Idea said to be among Johor-S’pore SEZ proposals, but PM Anwar calls it a lie
A TIMELY BOOST FOR YIP
Her European Open S2 100m back win trumps her 2023 world c’ship timing