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He aces N levels after opting to remain in Normal (Tech)

Three As for teen who declined transfer to Normal Academic) stream three years ago

Egypt's Sisi wins 89.6% of vote, securing third term as president

Election marked by major effort to mobilise voters, despite widespread apathy

Biden safe after car collides with his security motorcade

United States President Joe Biden was safe after a car collided with a motorcade sport utility vehicle that was part of his security detail on the night of Dec 17, a Reuters witness said.

Philippine jeepney drivers strike to protest against shift to EVs

Philippine jeepney drivers started a 12-day strike on Dec 18 to protest against the phase-out of the iconic mode of public transportation that would give way to carbon-free minibuses.

Musang King durian fetches $52,500 in Pahang fund-raiser

A Musang King durian from Raub district in PaRM185,000 hang has fetched (S$52,500), making it one of the most expensive durians in the world.

Sinkhole outside homes near KL 'swallows' four cars

Nine households forced to evacuate after the authorities deem area unsafe

Rare snowfall in southern China as deep freeze grips north

A cold snap sweeping through China brought rare snowfall on Dec 18, as far south as the province of Guangdong, while temperatures in the chilly north plunged to near historic lows for the month of December.

HK trial against media mogul Jimmy Lai opens amid tight security

Scores of police deployed as activist faces charges he colluded with foreign forces

N. Korea's missile launches an ominous development or just posturing?

Some analysts expect more of such provocations in lead-up to US polls

Israel under fire as it continues heavy bombing of Gaza

As casualties mount, human rights group accuses it of deliberately starving civilians

Family offices in Singapore to face tougher screening measures

Terms and conditions for tax incentives to be refined to guard against illicit actors

New funeral services and columbarium complex planned in Mandai Avenue

Environmental impact assessment, feasibility plan to be conducted for site

Singapore exports enter fragile recovery after 13-month decline

Singapore's key exports returned to growth for the first time in more than a year, although electronics remained in the red and the recovery was fragile.

S'pore welcomes Japan's efforts to help Asia become greener: PM Lee

He says Azec initiative will help members collaborate on new decarbonisation efforts

Osaka's return 'best news' for WTA

The women's tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka's long-awaited return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said.

PEP LIVID AS CITY 'CAN'T CLOSE GAMES'

He admits they don’t deserve to win as title challenge falters after draw with Palace

It's not just me, says Mavs' Doncic after 40pts

Luka Doncic did not forget to thank his supporting cast in recording his 61st career tripledouble with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, as the visiting Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 131-120 on Dec 16.

BUCKS, SIXERS PICK UP THE PACE

NBA Eastern challengers crush Pistons and Hornets to put pressure on leaders Celtics

Digital banks set for expansion in 2024, amid increased competition

Product offerings to grow as banks face headwinds from slowing economy

In central London, bets are big on a return to the office

On a recent Monday afternoon, visitors emerging from the serenity of St Paul's Cathedral in the heart of London could walk just a few steps north before being hit by a blast of noise: the neardeafening sounds of a giant hydraulic drill. A few steps farther, sparks flew overhead from another building site.

Scientists at NTU use 3D printing to create living cells

Bio-printing seen as offering solution to shortage of suitable organs for transplants

Action plan to keep endangered bulbuls singing in the wild

Initiative to guide conservation efforts for local bulbul population over next five years

Avoid using expired Covid-19 ART kits and masks

Such kits can give inaccurate results, while mask fabric is likely to degrade over time

Trump draws flak for reiterating anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front runner, said on Dec 16 that undocumented immigrants were \"poisoning the blood of our country\", repeating language that has previously drawn criticism as xenophobic and echoing of Nazi rhetoric.

New Notre-Dame rooster marks milestone in cathedral's restoration

A large crane hoisted a new copper rooster back to the top of the spire of Notre-Dame on Dec 16, a meaningful milestone as workers race to finish renovating the fire-damaged Paris cathedral over the next 12 months.

British PM Sunak to push for global reforms to asylum system

ROME - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Dec 16 that he would push for global reforms to the asylum system and warned that the threat of a growing number of refugees could overwhelm parts of Europe.

Shipping firms to avoid Suez Canal as Red Sea attacks rise

Two major freight firms including MSC, the world's biggest container shipping line, on Dec 16 said they would avoid the Suez Canal as Houthi militants in Yemen stepped up their assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

Israel steps up Gaza bombardment after talks with Qatar on hostages

Netanyahu sees turning the screws on Hamas as the only way to secure hostages’ release

N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, accuses US of raising tensions

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile on Dec 17, Japan's Coast Guard and the South Korean military said, as Pyongyang condemned US-led military shows of force as tantamount to \"a preview of a nuclear war\".

Deepfake videos spark concern in India ahead of general election

Outburst of content is a worry in a country where digital illiteracy is widespread