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S'pore banks reverse gains as STI falls 1.6% ahead of US jobs data

Losers beat gainers 346 to 192; 898.6 million shares traded Lenders DBS, OCBC and UOB see falls of 1.9% to 2.3% HK, South Korea and Japan slip, but KL up slightly

Man admits burning son with spoon and kicking daughter, causing collarbone fracture

Unhappy with two of his children on separate occasions, a man used a heated metal spoon to burn his son's right buttock and kicked his daughter's shoulder, causing a fracture to her collarbone.

Man jailed for trying to bribe ICA officer with $8 and attacking CPIB officer

Wanting the officer to let him through the baggage check quickly, Tran put four $2 notes into the officer's left pocket.

Going on a hike? Take note of these tips to avoid getting lost

Experts share advice on staying safe when heading out of the concrete jungle

Traditional medicine has a role in treating heat injuries, says expert

He tells forum it could work with conventional medical treatments, but more research needed

Lorry accident victim father of six-year-old; family still in shock

The welder's brother in Bangladesh says he described Singapore as a safe place to work

Commuters on North-South Line face delays as train stalls

Train commuters travelling between Marina South Pier and Bishan MRT stations had their journeys delayed due to a stalled train on the North-South Line during the peak hour on Jan 10.

US TikTok stars, marketers brace themselves for app's exit in days

Without US court intervention, the popular app will be banned on Jan 19

S'pore tops ranking of world's most powerful passports again

The Republic has clinched the top spot in a world ranking of passports again, with Singaporeans enjoying visa-free entry to 195 out of 227 travel destinations, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index.

Traffic Police concerned by low take-up; call to prioritise lorries used to transport workers

Traffic Police concerned by low take-up; call to prioritise lorries used to transport workers

Public advised to check live crowd map before visiting CNY bazaar in Chinatown

People visiting Chinatown in the days leading up to Chinese New Year are encouraged to check a live crowd map before heading down, the police said on Jan 10.

Gaza deaths likely undercounted as healthcare infrastructure unravelled: Study

An official Palestinian tally of direct deaths in the Israel-Hamas war likely undercounted the number of casualties by 41 percent through the middle of 2024 as the Gaza Strip's healthcare infrastructure unravelled, according to a study published on Jan 9.

Allies Pledge $2.73b in Aid to Ukraine After Meeting: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest in a series of meetings with Kyiv's Western allies in Germany resulted in pledges of an additional US$2 billion (S$2.73 billion) in military assistance to help it fight the war against Russia.

Lebanon's army chief elected president in sign of Hezbollah's weakened sway

Lebanon's Parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Jan. 9, filling the vacant presidency with a general who has US support and showing the weakened sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its devastating war with Israel.

Putin open to talks with Trump, says Kremlin

Moscow says it has no prerequisites for staging meeting with incoming US leader

Xi to send high-level envoy in his place to Trump's inauguration

Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a high-level envoy in his place to US President-elect Donald Trump's Jan 20 inauguration, the Financial Times reported on Jan 9.

Over 4,000 disciplinary cases filed against China officials in 2024

China's top antigraft watchdog said on Jan 10 that it filed more than 4,000 disciplinary cases against officials in 2024, as it attempts to tackle a long-running corruption problem.

Trump Gets Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case

US President-elect Won't Go to Jail or Pay a Fine but Will Enter Office as a Convicted Felon

Panama says 'canal is ours' amid tension with US President-elect

Hundreds of Panamanians marched on Jan 9 to mark the anniversary of a deadly uprising against US control of the Panama Canal in 1964, with some protesters burning an effigy of President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to retake the vital global waterway.

S. Korea crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny

Airline flew its aircraft more than domestic rivals as well as many of its global peers

Synagogue daubed with graffiti in latest attack on Jews in Australia

A synagogue in Sydney was daubed with anti-Semitic graffiti on Jan 10, the police said, the latest in a spate of incidents targeting Jews in Australia.

Jail for man who helped his employer acquire misappropriated fuel worth nearly $18.4m

A man who helped his then employer acquire more than 28,000 tonnes of misappropriated marine gas oil worth around US$13.58 million (nearly S$18.36 million, according to court documents) was sentenced to seven years, four months and two weeks' jail on Jan 10.

Myanmar junta air strike kills 40 in Rakhine state: Reports

A Myanmar junta air strike killed at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state, a rescue worker and ethnic minority armed group told AFP on Jan 9.

Piano-playing robot, cutting-edge lenses among Singapore innovations at CES 2025

The cameras in today's smartphones and pointand-shoot cameras use stacks of plastic or glass lenses to focus light, but these may soon be replaced by a single flat lens, making devices thinner and smaller.

China Pledges $186m in Military Aid for Africa

Foreign minister says Beijing will also help train 6,000 troops and 1,000 police officers

Taiwan's opposition lawmakers back Bill seen as unconstitutional

Taiwan's opposition lawmakers rejected on Jan 10 calls to reconsider a Bill that President Lai Ching-te's party and legal experts warn is \"unconstitutional\" and a threat to the self-ruled island's democracy.

New Interpol notice helps agencies trace hidden criminal assets

Silver Notice being rolled out in pilot phase involving 52 jurisdictions, including S'pore

Support for S. Korean opposition slides as President defies arrest

The support rate for South Korea's main opposition that has been leading the impeachment campaign against President Yoon Suk Yeol dived, as investigators struggle to arrest the embattled leader.

Revival of India-US civilian nuclear deal: a boost for New Delhi

But hurdles remain as both sides will need to iron out issues like India's tough nuclear liability laws

Yoon's security chief resigns, says arrest bids must avoid bloodshed

The security chief of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, under investigation for blocking his arrest, resigned on Jan 10 and said any further efforts to detain the former leader must avoid bloodshed.