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Beijing slams 'provocative' US-Philippine moves in South China Sea

China on Jan 4 slammed what it called \"provocative\" moves by the United States and its ally, the Philippines, in the South China Sea, as both sides held drills in the disputed territorial waters.

China signals maritime ambitions with first defence chief from navy

Beijing could be gearing up for showdown with US over Taiwan and in South China Sea

Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ballot ban

Former US president Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that would bar him from the presidential ballot in Colorado, setting up a historic showdown over whether his role in the Jan 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol disqualifies him from office.

Israel kills 14 in strikes on southern Gaza amid concern over spread of war

Hezbollah leader says his forces will fight to the finish if Israel extends war to Lebanon

Japan faces inauspicious start to new year with resilience

Spirit of togetherness and unity has been pivotal to its disaster-coping mechanism

Singapore should not be used for overseas political campaigns, says MHA

People visiting, working or living in Singapore should not use the country to campaign or raise funds for political purposes, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

COE prices for cars fall by over 20% at start of 2024

Premium movements in future will depend on COE numbers for Feb-April, say dealers

Mobile phone users can now opt to block overseas calls

Users can disable calls via telcos as part of slew of anti-scam measures in 2024

Hospital numbers point to waning Covid-19 wave

The number of Covid-19 patients admitted to hospitals and intensive care units (ICUS) has fallen sharply in the past week, a sure sign the current wave has subsided, even though infection numbers are still relatively high.

Kiss was not consensual, Hermoso tells judge

Spanish World Cup-winning star Jennifer Hermoso told a judge on Jan 2 that the kiss forced on her by disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales was \"at no point consensual\" and that she had come under pressure to defend his actions.

Moyes 'thrilled' to get a point against Brighton

West Ham United manager David Moyes accepted that all good things must come to an end, as his side missed out on a fourth successive Premier English League victory after a drab 0-0 draw at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Jan 2.

ADVANTAGE CITY AS RIVALS LOSE PLAYERS

Guardiola does not have anyone heading off to Africa Cup of Nations or Asian Cup

IT'S GOING TO GET BETTER: OSAKA

Japanese upbeat despite comeback lasting just two matches in Brisbane

IT'S ALL JUST A LITTLER 'CRAZY'

English phenom, I6, is the youngest player to reach World Darts Championship final

Dupont begins 7s prep ahead of Paris Games

France rugby union captain and scrum-half Antoine Dupont took part in his first preparatory day on Jan 3 for the Paris Olympics rugby sevens event.

THUNDER COOKING UP A STORM

Gilgeous-Alexander shows the way with 36 pts to halt Celtics’ six-game winning run

EMPEROR TO BOUNCE BACK IN NEW YEAR CUP

After faltering in S’pore Gold Cup, Kok’s 4Y0 will find Poly feature more up his alley

Prudential Financial Advisers to triple agency size by 2025

Move comes as rising longevity and affluence drive demand; firm seeks to be in top 3 among peers here

EY eyes more green funding for SMEs in Budget wish list

Professional services firm also calls for reassessment of S’pore tax incentives

Japanese firm hits Alibaba with patent lawsuits in three countries

A little-known Japanese firm has sued Alibaba Group Holding in three countries for allegedly violating its patents on cross-border e-commerce, seeking court injunctions or damages against the Chinese online pioneer.

As Iceland feeds its tourist boom, will residents be pushed out?

Nearly six times as many travellers as residents visited the island last year

S'pore stocks extend losses amid regional, Wall Street declines

Shares in Singapore second consecutive fell for the day on Jan 3, mirroring regional losses and an overnight decline on Wall Street.

2 men held in Jurong for allegedly trafficking drugs worth over $470k

Two men, aged 53 and 62, were arrested in Jurong West on Jan 2 for allegedly trafficking drugs with an estimated worth of more than $470,000.

Official portraits of President Tharman, spouse can be collected from Jan 8

The official portraits of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse, Ms Jane Ittogi, will be available for collection between Jan 8 and March 1 for use in public places, such as schools and government buildings.

MPVs to use bus lanes at Tuas Checkpoint

Trial welcomed by motorists who hope that it will help to ease traffic congestion

'We used to live here...We don't have anything'

Kyiv residents lament the loss of their homes after latest Russian missile strikes

Survivors face freezing, wet weather, threat of landslides

Officials in hardest-hit cities urge swift clearance of roads and delivery of aid

Indian village woos visitors with its brand of green tourism

North-eastern state eyes homestays as sustainable way to attract visitors, benefit residents

Overseas figures rebut allegations of collusion made at Jimmy Lai trial

Prosecutor says media mogul lobbied foreign forces to push for sanctions against China, HK

Watchdog summons Jokowi's son over alleged election violation

Indonesia's election watchdog has summoned President Joko Widodo's son - the running mate of the leading presidential candidate for questioning over an alleged campaign violation, said an election official.