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Election challenges could test Prabowo's presidency: Analysts

New leadership has to work on uniting country, preventing fragmented govt

Opposition slams Modi rival's arrest as pre-election crackdown

Ruling BJP defends government’s actions as necessary to root out corruption

35% of Gaza Strip's buildings destroyed or damaged: UN Satellite Centre

Satellite images analysed by the United Nations Satellite Centre (Unosat) show that 35 per cent of the Gaza Strip's buildings have been destroyed or damaged in the Israeli offensive in the Palestinian enclave.

Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza ceasefire at UN Security Council

Both nations say resolution will not stop Israel mounting an operation in Rafah

Singapore to restart high-level social governance forum with China in June

SM Teo looking forward to hosting Chinese security chief at meeting, last held in 2016

S'pore avoids 'magical thinking, prepares in advance for spending in Budget: President

Singapore has avoided what many countries are doing, which is to spend before they have the money, then hope that revenues will somehow grow enough to pay for government debts that are at unsustainable levels, said President Tharman March 22.

Fewer people tap SkillsFuture programmes but employer participation increases

Fewer people took part in training programmes supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in 2023, compared with a year ago.

Updated guidelines offer better ways to diagnose and treat tuberculosis

These include more supervision via video rather than in person

Three landmark pacts between S'pore and Indonesia take effect

Hailed as a major milestone, agreements resolve longstanding sensitive issues

Vietnams Politburo appoints V-P Xuan as acting president

Move comes after resignation of President Vo Van Thuong amid anti-graft crackdown

RSAF hopes airdrop mission brings relief to Palestinians in Gaza

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) completed its first humanitarian airdrop to deliver emergency supplies to people in the war-stricken Palestinian enclave of Gaza on March 20.

Extended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film breaks Disney+ streaming record

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour continues to break records, even as the American superstar is taking a break from the stage.

'HOME' COMFORTS DRIVE KIRADECH TO JOINT LEAD

Thai enjoying his golf at Singapore Classic, where his family flew down to join him

Sabalenka pushing on despite ex-lover's death

MIAMI - World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka described the death of her former boyfriend as an \"unthinkable tragedy\" as she commented for the first time on March 20 on the apparent suicide of Konstantin Koltsov.

Hamilton proud of Wolff for standing up to FIA

MELBOURNE - Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has applauded Susie Wolff for taking legal action against the governing FIA, saying he hopes it will improve transparency and accountability in the sport.

S'pore leads Asia in attracting foreign investments

Milken Institute index cites its strong economic growth and transparency

Fed signals US interest rate cuts in 2024, the first since 2020

Expect lower loan repayments, cheaper imports here due to rising Singapore dollar

STI gains 1.4% amid Fed's optimistic rate cut outlook

Local banks lead charge STI; DBS Bank rises 2% on

Water filtration firm, directors warned over unfair practices

Water filtration company Purexygen and its directors have been issued warnings by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for unfair practices such as making misleading claims on the health benefits of filtered water.

New master's programme to plug training gap in mental health care

Practitioners to get help supporting patients with mild to moderate symptoms

Biden administration announces rules that will boost EVs, hybrids

New tailpipe pollution limits seen as among most significant climate regulations in US

Indonesian presidential candidate Anies seeks election re-run

His legal team says last-minute inclusion of Jokowi’s son as V-P candidate swayed vote unfairly

PM Anwar paying the price after wooing turncoats from Bersatu

Opposition party amends charter to force elected representatives to leave their seats

EU leaders discuss plan to use profits from Russian assets

Billions from assets frozen in Europe could be used to buy arms for Ukraine

S'pore-China govt, party exchanges foster deeper cooperation: SM Teo

S’pore gains better understanding of China; each can learn from the other’s experiences

WE COULD'VE WON: OGURA

New coach refuses plaudits as Lions rally to draw with China through subs

Singapore ranked happiest place in Asia, 30th globally

Singapore has been named the 30th happiest country or territory globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness Report 2024.

Sengkang LRT station to be upgraded; completion slated for end-2024

Renovation works will soon begin at Sengkang LRT station to improve the flow of passengers, and will be completed at the end of 2024, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

US unveils draft UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire

US call is tied to release of hostages, says Blinken as he seeks support of Arab leaders

Fu Ji Fried Kway Teow shutters after owner dies

Hawker stall Fu Ji Fried Kway Teow at Berseh Food Centre has shuttered following the death of its owner, Mr Song Yancheng (transliteration from Mandarin), on March 18.