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Indian stock market's valuation nears US$4 trillion for first time

Feat comes as India positions itself as an alternative to China for investors, firms

Unigold International bags top honours

Five special recognition awards were presented to four of this year's main award winners

S-E Asia is open, inclusive and resilient: President Tharman

Its nations have benefited from having a set of evolving cultures, he says at book launch

Crackdown on illegal immigrants using factories, drains as hideouts

Police, ICA operation in Sungei Kadut area also finds signs of building’s use as drug den

Putin views mock nuke button as possible re-election bid nears

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin was shown a simulation of the \"nuclear button\" but declined to press it on Dec 4 as he toured a vast exhibition of Russian achievements in what looked like a warmup for an imminent re-election campaign.

Hospitals overrun as Israeli forces storm Khan Younis in south Gaza

Israel extends ground assault; Palestinians say no Safe place left as shelters are hit

US to deploy anti-ship Tomahawk missiles on subs to deter China

WASHINGTON - The United States Navy plans to begin arming submarines in 2024 with ship-targeting versions of the widely used Tomahawk missile, part of Washington's push to ramp up military capabilities to challenge Chinese maritime forces, particularly around Taiwan.

Spike in road deaths in Australia prompts calls for safety overhaul

Proposals include better enforcement of cellphone rules, rewarding good drivers

China steps up care amid spike in kids' respiratory illness

Local authorities told to increase paediatric service capacity, stock up on medications

Nine more bodies found, bringing death toll from Marapi's eruption to 22

AGAM, Indonesia The death toll from a volcano eruption in Indonesia has risen to 22 after nine more bodies were discovered, a search and rescue agency official said on Dec 5.

Marawi blast shows ISIS still a threat in southern Philippines

Officials believe recent govt offensives against ISIS-linked groups led to deadly hit

Time for Myanmar's neighbours to recalibrate approach as regime slips

Rapid victories by ethnic armed groups shatter military's image of invincibility

Thanks for the memories, Le Le

A bittersweet moment for keepers who watched him grow up and now have to bid him farewell

Two novelists, Malay dance veteran given top arts honour

Trio conferred Cultural Medallion, while five promising artists get Young Artist Award

Singaporeans in Beijing meet 4G leaders

BEIJING - Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attended a reception for Singaporeans at the China World Hotel in Beijing on Dec 5.

China, India growth to drive CO2 emissions to record in 2023: Study

DUBAI Global carbon emissions are forecast to reach a record in 2023, driven higher by strong emissions growth in China and India, according to a major global study released on Dec 5.

S'pore to consider global developments, cost before any carbon tax change: SM Teo

Govt will look at how others make policies to deal with negative effects of CO2 emissions

N. Korean star reappears after vanishing for three years

When the North Korean football team played in two 2026 World Cup qualifying matches in November, close observers noticed an important roster change.

George's trey seals last-gasp win over Warriors

Paul George knew it as soon as the ball left his hand.

ALBERT HAS BITE BUT KO KNOWS THE DRILL

Taiwanese tames teenage sensation, says Filipino starlet, 16, a future world champion

Markets buoyed by belief that rate hikes are over

Santa rally could be around the corner but investors urged to remain diversified

Am I protected by Singapore's labour laws as a remote worker?

Generally, employees based in Singapore can claim protection under its labour laws regardless of where their employer is based, as Singapore's Employment Act applies equally to both foreign and local employers, and does not differentiate between remote and in-person roles.

Expand screening for lung cancer beyond long-time heavy smokers: Expert

3 in 4 cases diagnosed too late; nearly half the patients have never smoked in their lives

Digital wallets convenient, but carry risks: Experts

With the year-end travel season here, Singaporeans are jetting off for the holidays, and chances are, many will be using multi-currency digital wallets on their trips.

CDAC raises income criterion for its student bursaries

Move will allow more needy families to secure help

'Forgive me': Teens from Girls' Home pen songs to their families

Youth home residents learn to open up through songwriting, arts workshops

Moscow launches drones, missile; Kyiv says most destroyed

Russia launched 12 drones and a cruise missile at Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian air defence systems destroying 10 drones before they reached their targets, Ukraine's air force said on Sunday.

German tourist stabbed to death in central Paris, two injured

A person known to the French authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health issues stabbed a German tourist to death and wounded two people in central Paris on Dec 2 before being arrested, officials said.

Residents in Gaza seek scarce shelter as bombing intensifies

Strikes carried out despite calls from US for Israel to avoid further harm to civilians

Recent spike in respiratory illnesses in China due to known pathogens: Experts

The recent surge of respiratory illnesses in China is fuelled by already known pathogens and vaccination efforts are still vital to stemming the spread, medical experts said on Dec 2.