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DEADLY DRUG RECIPES TESTED ON HUMANS

Restrictions on fentanyl ingredients spawn experiments involving sedatives, anaesthetics

New bird flu mutation discovered in US, as cat infections cause alarm

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the US has alarmed experts - not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.

Footage shows New York inmate beaten by guards before death

Law enforcement in the US state of New York on Dec 27 released \"devastating\" footage of prison guards beating a black inmate shortly before he died.

Israeli forces detain medics in raid on Gaza hospital

Israeli forces detained dozens of medical staff from a north Gaza hospital they raided on Dec 27, the enclave's Health Ministry said.

Israel says missile from Yemen intercepted

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Dec 28, a day after the Houthi-held capital Sanaa was hit by fresh air strikes.

Putin Apologises Over 'Tragic Incident' in Russian Airspace

But Russian leader stops short of saying air defences hit plane

Has Russia's Shadow Fleet, Built to Evade Sanctions, Added Sabotage to Its List?

Western officials have long been concerned about Russia's so-called shadow fleet, an assemblage of aged tankers created to covertly carry Russian crude oil around the world.

Wounded N. Korean soldiers died after capture by Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec 27 that \"several\" wounded North Korean soldiers had died after being captured by his country's forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with \"minimal protection\".

PM Wong, SM Lee express their condolences

India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Dec 26 at the age of 92, was a statesman who reshaped and liberalised India's economy through his vision and determination, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

India's Former PM Manmohan Singh Cremated With State Honours

The body of Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated on Dec 28 on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.

Debate Over Health and Competency Tests for Senior Drivers in Malaysia

Some say tests will reduce accidents; others argue such checks unfairly target the elderly

Enforcement to be stepped up against heavy vehicle operators after fatal Melaka pile-up

Concern in Malaysia over a multi-vehicle highway crash that killed seven people on Dec 23 has prompted the authorities to step up enforcement against errant heavy vehicle operators.

Residents at China's first retirement home for the blind sing, travel and even find love

Thoughtful planning and support ensure they feel safe and are not isolated

Vietnam jails more officials for bribery over Covid-19 flights, quarantine

A court in Vietnam on Dec 27 jailed more than a dozen officials for up to 12 years for corruption over repatriation flights and quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Singaporean Passengers Suffered Minor Injuries in Norway Bus Crash: MFA

Passengers from Singapore suffered minor injuries in a deadly bus crash in Norway, which resulted in three deaths after the vehicle went off the road, and have received consular assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

Yoon 'authorised shooting' during martial law bid

He also vowed to declare martial law three times if necessary, say S. Korean prosecutors

News analysis Why the US media struggles to cover President-elect

The impending Trump presidency is stirring up disquiet in the American media, which has still not quite figured out how to cover an unconventional political leader given to half-truths, wild exaggerations and impromptu threats.

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Pause Law That Could Ban TikTok

Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause a federal TikTok law that would ban the popular social media app or force its sale, with the Republican US President-elect arguing that he should have time after taking office to pursue a \"political resolution\" to the issue.

They Thought We Were Crazy

S'pore couple quit jobs to drive across Asia, Europe with daughter, 4

MAGA v MUSK Trump backers battle online over issue of skilled immigrants

Weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is to take office, a major rift has emerged among his supporters over immigration and the place of foreign workers in the US labor market.

Singapore Had 122 More Dangerous Heat Days This Year Due To Climate Change

The Republic would have experienced only four such days otherwise: Report

Designed by resident, for residents: Siglap's coming integrated hub

Architect's idea draws inspiration from its past as a fishing village

Police to deploy drones, tap AI at Marina Bay, Sports Hub countdowns

The new year countdowns at Marina Bay and Singapore Sports Hub will see police deploy drones and tap artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the crowd, which is expected to swell to about 500,000 revellers.

On social media - MOTHER AND SON REUNITED

American pop star Britney Spears (far right) received the best gift over the Christmas season.

19SixtyFive wins bid, space to open in 2025

Kampong Java arts space

Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues over alleged Blake Lively smear campaign

A former publicist for actor-director Justin Baldoni filed a lawsuit on Dec 24 that adds a new dimension to an alleged campaign to undermine actress Blake Lively.

Hybe to introduce facial recognition entry at concerts and fan meets in South Korea

Starting in 2025, fans attending performances by Hybe artistes will be able to enter venues using facial recognition technology.

Demand for Japanese content booms post-Shogun

Fuelled in part by the success of TV hit Shogun (2024), foreign studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adapting to meet demand.

Perpetual champagnes, built one year at a time

More producers are blending significant portions of their reserve wines together to create a perpetual reserve

Zeekr pursues a premium status

The three-year-old Chinese electric vehicle brand tries to find its place in the world