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Beijing, Moscow to boost strategic cooperation

Countries deepening ties in which analysts say China increasingly holds upper hand

Springleaf, Tengah among potential hot spots for birds crashing into buildings

Study identifies six areas with nearby forests where birds face increased risk

Rising interest among German firms to expand into Asean: DPM Wong

They see Singapore as gateway to region, he says, welcoming growing partnership

Prices of unsold units at Sentosa Cove condo slashed by over 40%

Unsold units at The Residences at W Singapore Sentosa Cove will be up for sale at more than 40 per cent off their initial 2010 launch price.

Nurture spirit of compassion and charity beyond Ramadan: Masagos

Muslims in Singapore should continue to nurture a spirit of compassion, contribution and charity beyond the month of Ramadan, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli.

Israel keeps up strikes as Hamas studies truce proposal

Netanyahu vows to storm Rafah despite objections, saying a date has been set

Reds to blame for United draw that feels like a loss: Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester United on April 7 felt like a defeat after throwing away two points in the English Premier League title race.

Beyonce smashes Billboard chart records with Cowboy Carter

Beyonce has made history with Cowboy Carter, with the album earning No.1 spots on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts.

ONG WINS TOP SBF AWARD

World champ is Bowler of the Year, only the second man to claim accolade in last decade

MENTAL ASPECT KEY FOR REAL AGAINST CITY

Ancelotti, saying he is nervous too, calls for more courage than when they lost in 2023

IT WAS A TEAM EFFORT: GEORGE

He declines credit as his late show rescues Clippers from 26-pt deficit against Cavaliers

HE'S ALMOST UNBEATABLE

Van der Poel in a league of his own’ with Paris-Roubaix win, after Tour of Flanders

PACIFIC VAMPIRE DRAWS FIRST BLOOD

Easy victory teaches Jerlyn Seow how to cope with short-priced favourites on debut

Train law students on how to use AI in legal practice

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon observed at the Litigation Conference 2024 on April 3 that lawyers will increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools, rather than junior lawyers or paralegals, for research, drafting and other basic legal tasks. In turn, law firms will stand to reap substantial costs by deploying such tools in place of junior lawyers or paralegals.

US-Japan-Philippines summit weaves a new pattern in Indo-Pacific defence latticework

The southern trilateral relationship is emerging amid growing pressure on Manila by China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

S'pore to face tough competition for IPOs from US, HK and London

Expected rivalry comes amid drop in firms going public over past two years

Credit Suisse unit takes fight over $lb awarded to client to S'pore court

A unit of defunct lender Credit Suisse will seek to overturn an order to pay US$743 million (S$1 billion) to a billionaire client over the actions of a notorious rogue banker, at Singapore's top court on April 8.

Shell, Aramco said to be in final stage of talks to buy Temasek-owned LNG firm

Both in price negotiations over Pavilion Energy’s assets, which could fetch over 2.7b

Chinese developer Shimao faces liquidation petition from state-owned bank

It plans to vigorously’ oppose lawsuit, press on with plan to restructure offshore debt

Trial on for first public charging point for electric harbour craft

Testing at Marina South Pier part of 2-year plan to develop points across various sites

High Court dismisses firm's appeal against Iras' denial of $1.3m in tax refunds

Tax authority had found evidence that cast doubt on the genuineness of transactions

Peace pact with Tokyo? US military presence in Japan a stumbling block, says Kremlin

The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a peace treaty, the Kremlin said on April 8.

Melting snow triggers record flooding in Russia's Urals

Swiftly melting snow has triggered the worst recorded flooding in Russia's Ural Mountains, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as some of Europe's biggest rivers swelled to bursting point.

Myanmar military evacuates personnel via Thailand

Hundreds of junta troops surrender to ethnic resistance forces in Kayin state

Late blooming cherry trees dampen spring festivals in Korean cities

South Korea's flower festivals in 2024 have so far fallen short of expectations as cherry trees did not reach their blossom peak in time.

Is there an alternative to PM Modi in India's election?

With his BJP tipped to win, opposition bloc needs to convince voters of its credibility

Japan revolutionised train travel, but delays plague ambitious new projects

Plans for world’s fastest service have run into issues such as geological challenges

Aid agencies decry devastating toll of six months of war

The United Nations and other international aid organisations on April 7 decried the devastating toll of six months of war in Gaza, warning that the Palestinian territory had become \"beyond catastrophic\".

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks remain deadlocked

Israel had voiced cautious optimism Cairo meeting could pave the way for a deal

Man to be charged over GST fraud involving $252m in fake sale of items

A 45-year-old man, who is suspected of carrying out goods and services tax (GST) fraud involving the fake sale of items totalling more than $250 million, will be charged in court on April 9.