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Israel-Hamas war, 2024 polls raise terror attack risk in Indonesia

Experts warn of threat as current events can be tapped by militants to rile up people

Jokowi laments 'too many K-dramas' in lead-up to Indonesian election

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called for unity and a more constructive “battle of ideas” as the February 2024 presidential election heats up.

G-7 ministers humanitarian unified in call for pause in Gaza: Japan

G-7 statement also says a two-state solution is the only viable option for lasting peace

Religious leaders can help maintain harmony: Shanmugam

Important they weigh in on matters that concern their communities, says minister

Ties with Israel hinge on Palestinian issue: Saudi minister

The normalisation of Saudi Arabia's relations with Israel remains on the table despite a setback from the Israel-Hamas war and is \"contingent on a pathway to a peaceful resolution\" of the Palestinian issue, said Mr Khalid Al-Falih, the kingdom's Investment Minister.

China V-P Han Zheng calls on President Tharman, PM Lee

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Wednesday, in his first official visit in his current capacity to Singapore.

Parents take on caregiver role after son develops mental health issues

Nearly three years ago, at the height of the Covid-19 crisis, Ms Wang Yoke Choo's mother died after a six-week fight with pancreatic cancer. Her teenage son, then 15, lost not just a constant and comforting presence at home but also a close confidante.

No alternative to two-state solution to resolve conflict in Middle East, says PM Lee

But he acknowledges that it is very difficult and looks way over the horizor’

COE prices fall across the board; premium for big cars plunges by $40k

Certificate of entitlement (COE) prices fell across all five categories at the latest tender exercise that closed on Wednesday.

S'pore must be rigorous in helping those not catching up: PM Lee

But it must try to avoid having the Govt be the sole solution to all problems, he says

S'PORE CYCLING IN REBUILD PHASE

Despite several retirements, SCF chief Hing optimistic about sport's development plans

WHAT A MAD, MAD, MAD MATCH

Spurs lose in a game with 2 red cards, 5 disallowed goals and 21 mins of extra time

REFOCUSED SWIATEK WINS IT ALL IN CANCUN

Pole ignores court conditions, rain delays to capture Finals title, reclaim No. 1 ranking

Afghanistan, the unlikely heroes by a proverbial ton

The national flag they play under no longer exists officially. The anthem they stand for at the beginning of every game belongs to a republic that was toppled in 2021. Yet Afghanistan's athletes have become the unlikely and widely celebrated heroes of the Cricket World Cup that is underway in India.

EDWARDS' LATE SHOW ENDS CELTICS' STREAK

Minnesota guard hits 8 points in OT against Boston to halt NBA's last unbeaten run

ZAHRA WINS AGAIN WITHOUT A FIGHT

Jumping off defending champion Gold Trip, he makes it a brace on Caulfield Cup winner

MAS starts pilot scheme to help insurers invest in green ventures

DPM Wong says industry can play role in region's net-zero transition

SIA chalks up 55% jump in first-half net profit to record $1.44b

Boost comes from strong travel demand; group continues to pay down borrowings

Electric motorbike maker Scorpio is on charge

Home-grown company unveiling two concept models, looks to raise $40m

Doubling of practice training period for law grads gets nod

They will have to spend a year on practice stint to better equip them to be lawyers

Town council, govt agencies tackle Jalan Kayu pigeon nuisance

Pigeons have invaded yet another neighbourhood here, sullying the white walls of Housing Board blocks with their droppings, to the ire of residents in Sengkang.

Data leak hits 665,000 MBS rewards programme members

Personal info leaked includes members' names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers

Indonesian CJ guilty of ethics breach over election age ruling

Controversial ruling enabled his nephew - Jokowi's son - to run for V-P in coming polls

More 'green man time' at half of crossings in housing estates

Scheme for those with disabilities, seniors to expand to 1,500 more crossings

A STONE WALL TO KEEP BUFFALOES OUT

A battle for space is being fought between farming communities and wildlife at the border of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.

Cost of war in Gaza ultimately falls on Israel and Palestinians

Territory will require a massive emergency economic aid plan when the guns fall silent

US-Palestinian evacuees recount horrors of war

It took four failed attempts before Ms Suzan Beseiso was able to get through the Rafah crossing into Egypt and escape the bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Israel plans to manage Gaza's security after defeating Hamas

This will be for an indefinite period, says Israeli PM as military encircles Gaza City

Goodbye HK, hello S'pore

More global firms moving staff and ops out of Hong Kong despite city's efforts to retain them

Five awarded Earthshot Prize at star-studded event in Singapore

Prize of $1.7m each funds novel solutions to global environmental challenges