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Big donors favour candidates backed by Jokowi, say rivals

Tycoons reportedly questioned by the govt for supporting wrong’ presidential candidates

Embattled Pita remains hopeful about political future, reform

Ex-Thai party leader Vows no retreat from politics amid upcoming court case

Their daycare centre gives kids with cancer a normal childhood

School is out, and the holidays are in full swing at one children's daycare centre in Whampoa.

Czech police patrol public areas, university cancels lectures after shooting

PRAGUE - Czech police tightened security around schools and other public buildings across the country, and Prague's Charles University cancelled all lectures and events one day after a student shooter killed 13 people at a university building on Dec 21.

People's Park Complex being studied for conservation

People's Park Complex, built in the 1970s as South-east Asia's first multi-use complex, may be proposed for conservation in view of its high heritage significance, said the urban planning authorities.

Integrated community, acute hospital opens In Woodlands

Services will fully open in May 2024, with capacity for 1.800 beds to meet future needs

Bayern stay in touch as Leverkusen set the pace

Patrik Schick scored a first-half hat-trick as Bayer Leverkusen thumped Bochum 4-0 at home to stay four points clear of Bayern Munich, who won 2-1 at Wolfsburg on Dec 20.

DINIZ V GUARDIOLA IN CLASH OF STYLES

Opposite approaches of both managers will be main highlight of Club World Cup final

S. Korea banks pledge $2b to support small businesses

Move comes amid push from regulators, politicians to share profits from higher rates

S'porean, 13, graduates from Aussie varsity with perfect GPA

When Nathanael Koh was one year old, he was diagnosed with a condition that affected his cognitive and physical development, leaving his parents anxious that he may never function independently.

Police probe online luxury scent subscription service

Disgruntled customers complain about being wrongly charged and not receiving orders

Greece to raise fee to entrance Acropolis in 2025

ATHENS Greece will, in 2025, raise ticket prices to the Acropolis, its most popular ancient monument, the Culture Minister said on Dec 20.

Colorado ballot case adds fuel to Trump's nomination drive

Ex-president will paint himself as victim of partisan legal process

Stalled on land, Ukraine finds success at sea with drones

Bouncing over choppy waters, the Ukrainian sea drones fanned out and sped towards a Russian warship in a swarming tactic that military experts say has proved lethal and effective against what had been a dominant naval power on the Black Sea.

India's Modi battles food inflation ahead of 2024 general election

Onion export ban is latest move to regulate rising prices

Kim warns of 'nuclear attack' if provoked with nukes

North Korean leader’s remarks come after UN meeting over ICBM test launch

Gut reaction: Scientists debate Covid-19's new target

Spike in cases found in wastewater prompts questions over JN.I’s entry mode

China said to be using sea goddess as a way to sway Taiwan vote

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is ramping up exchanges with folk religious groups in rural Taiwan in an attempt to manipulate political opinion in Beijing's favour ahead of the island's elections in January 2024, according to Taiwan government documents and security officials.

Saudis reluctant to derail Iran detente over US Red Sea task force

Saudi Arabia's name was conspicuously perhaps surprisingly - absent from a list of countries the United States announced as part of its new naval coalition protecting Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi group.

Gaza children dizzy from hunger as war impedes deliveries of food

Finding something to eat is the most pressing problem for hundreds of thousands

Talks on global e-commerce rules reach milestone

WTO initiative set to facilitate digital deals, ease import and export processes

China urges Philippines to make 'rational choice' over maritime tensions

China has warned the Philippines to \"make a rational choice\" following Manila's recent efforts to challenge Beijing's South China Sea claims.

A dozen still missing after China earthquake; 137 dead

A dozen people were still missing on Dec 21 after a magnitude -6.2 earthquake struck northwestern Gansu province late on Dec 18, and netizens questioned the speed at which rescue operations ended.

Over 75% of Turf City tenants find new homes as 'leave' deadline looms

More than 75 per cent of Turf City tenants have found new places for their businesses ahead of a Dec 31 deadline to leave the Bukit Timah site, which is slated to make way for private and public homes.

S'pore foodtech start-up to open eco-friendly plant in 2024

It will produce vegetables and plant protein using Al, solar panels, water upcycling tech

Pasir Ris mall slashing: Man charged with attempted murder

A 61-year-old man was charged on Dec 21 with the attempted murder of a 46-year-old man at a shopping mall in Pasir Ris Street 72.

Israel steps up Gaza strikes, Hamas fires rockets amid talks

Both sides said to be in serious’ talks on new truce, but their public positions are far apart

Copa America return too early for Neymar

Brazil star forward Neymar will not recover from knee surgery in time to play at the 2024 Copa America, national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed on Dec 19.

Paul honoured to guide US boxers at Olympics

Social media celebrity turned professional boxer Jake Paul will help mentor and promote American fighters in the run-up to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, USA Boxing announced on Dec 19.

Reaching 20,000 pts 'a big deal' for Lillard

In the social media age, athletes often downplay their own achievements so as not to sound arrogant and invite widespread criticism by journalists and fans alike.