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Trump Names Trio of Divisive Stars as Hollywood 'Ambassadors'

American President-elect Donald Trump named controversial movie legends and long-standing supporters Jon Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys to Hollywood on Jan 16 in a bid to make the entertainment industry \"stronger than ever before\".

Woman in crash who sued SMRT Buses for over $5m gets $17k

A driver who sued SMRT Buses for more than $5 million in damages following an accident was awarded $17,373.16 after a judge found that her neck injuries were not caused by it.

Japan shifts to 'active cyber defence' amid wave of online hits

It will allow authorised hackers to strike pre-emptively to prevent or stop sabotage

Building trust through a strong work ethic

By developing its people and making each project an opportunity to shine, Conexus Studio has won over clients with big names like BBC Studios and Ubisoft

Lasalle's plan to build 12-storey block delayed by pandemic

Construction of a 12-storey block at Lasalle College of the Arts, previously slated to start in 2021 and be completed by 2025, has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Amorim slams 'worst' side in United's history

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim labelled his team possibly the worst in the club's history after a 10th English Premier League defeat of the season, inflicted at home by Brighton & Hove Albion on Jan 19.

Biden Issues Pardons to Protect Milley, Fauci, Cheney From Trump Retaliation

Move Covers All Lawmakers Involved in Probe of Jan 6, 2021, Storming of US Capitol

Foster deeper understanding and acceptance amid changes: Minister

It will help ensure that changes can strengthen social fabric: Edwin Tong

It may pay to follow Corrupt in his handicap debut

Jan 21 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

TikTok Restores US Service After Going Offline Briefly

TikTok restored its service in the US on Jan 19 after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect.

CLIPPERS PRESS HOME THEIR ADVANTAGE

They beat city rivals again in first game against Lakers at Inglewood since 1999

Need to protect future generations drives support for net-zero goal: Poll

With the effects of climate change now more keenly felt worldwide, respondents of a recent climate survey are largely supportive of Singapore's net-zero target because they want a liveable environment for future generations, and reduce the worst effects of the climate crisis.

Eddie Redmayne plays shape-shifting killer in the Jackal

He plays against type in new show The Day Of The Jackal, but was careful not to mess up because his father loved the 1973 film adaptation

Driver who ran red light and hit cyclist fined; victim also negligent

A driver who ran a red light and crashed into a cyclist at a traffic junction in Jurong, causing the cyclist to suffer a fractured spine, was convicted in court on Jan 20.

Last Two BTO Projects Delayed by Covid-19 Completed

All 92 Build-To-Order (BTO) projects that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic have been completed, after construction for the last two developments wrapped up in January.

Helping clients ride the laundromat wave

From running laundromats to providing aspiring business owners with turnkey services, Fresh Laundry grew its revenue by almost five times since 2020

Singapore Red Cross pledges $300,000 in relief supplies to Gaza

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is committing $300,000 worth of relief supplies to support the needs of affected communities inside the Gaza Strip, in response to the Jan 19 ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

Negotiators Close In On Deal To Disarm Syria's Last Battleground

Kurdish fighters seen either leaving restive north-east or joining defence ministry

Trump's crypto token becomes one of world's most valuable

The Trump family's new crypto token surged in just two days to become one of the most valuable forms of digital currency in the world, creating the potential for a multibillion-dollar payout to the family but also generating a storm of questions about the conflicts of interest the new venture creates.

SLOT PAYS TRIBUTE TO REDS' PIVOTS

Dutchman praises No. 6s like Gravenberch for supplying the ball to Liverpool's front 3

SBA SINGLES OUT SRIDHAR

Badminton body set to add 2007 Asian bronze medallist to coaching set-up

Nature and Kinship on a Phinisi

Explore the pristine islands and waters of the Coral Triangle in Indonesia on a luxury yacht built out of love for family

Mugshot, khaki uniform, solitary cell for S. Korea's detained leader

South Korea's impeached President Moon Jae-in has spent his first night incarcerated as a pretrial inmate at the Seoul Detention Centre after a court issued a formal detention warrant on Jan 19 to hold him for up to 20 days.

Singapore shares end lower ahead of Trump inauguration

• Gainers outpace losers 303 to 192 across broader market • Hongkong Land biggest STI gainer; Seatrium falls the most • Regional indexes mostly up; S. Korea's Kospi down 0.1%

Road to global cooperation runs through regions

Mission-specific collaboration across Africa, Europe and Asia shows how regional approaches can deliver on global objectives at a time of geopolitical turbulence.

Some coaches seem too inflexible for their teams' good

The weekend's Premier League action saw Liverpool secure a crucial late victory in the title race, while the relegation-threatened bottom-three teams all suffered losses.

Indonesian Defence Minister makes introductory visit to Singapore

Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is in Singapore for an introductory visit, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Jan 20.

Superman actor Henry Cavill welcomes first child with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso

It looks like British actor Henry Cavill is now a father.

The Big Cantopop Question as Hong Kong Gets in Tune With China

The diaspora worries that the city is losing its identity. And yet, an orientation towards China in entertainment seems inevitable.

Opposition's planned budget cuts will hurt govt ops: Taiwan Premier

Taiwan's premier on Jan 20 said the government faced a crisis in day-to-day operations, including national security, because of large budget cuts proposed by opposition parties, which have cited a need to cut waste.