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Middle-class Indians tighten belts amid spike in inflation

Surge is driven by rising food prices, adding pressure on household budgets

Iran strongly denies its UN envoy met Musk

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Nov 16 strongly denied a reported meeting between Tehran's United Nations envoy and US billionaire Elon Musk, in an interview with state TV.

Pentagon choice paid woman who alleged sex assault

US President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defence, Mr Pete Hegseth, paid a woman who had accused him of sexual assault as part of a settlement agreement with a confidentiality clause, but Mr Hegseth insists it was a consensual encounter, his lawyer said on Nov 16.

CEO in oil industry picked as energy secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Nov 16 that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy.

Eight dead, 17 hurt in stabbings at China college

Rampage by ex-student comes days after deadliest mass killing in the country in a decade

Trump's Republican allies tread lightly on Paris pact at COP29

Biden's envoys say any pullout from pact under next US administration will have little impact on climate fight

US agriculture exporters fear trade war 2.0 will hurt sales to China

Sector is bracing itself for retaliation should Trump follow through on his tariff threats

VEP users will be notified of summonses at Johor checkpoints

Vehicle owners who have signed up for Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will now be informed of their outstanding Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police summonses whenever they enter the two land checkpoints in Johor.

Residents will miss beloved community hub at void deck

For nearly two decades, the hundreds of households at Henderson Heights found at the foot of Block 93 Henderson Road a space that catered to many of their needs.

'I can't bear to leave'

Henderson Heights rental residents being relocated speak fondly of neighbourhood

King of Sweden on state visit to Singapore from Nov 19 to 21

Aim is to boost cooperation on innovation, trade, investment and the green transition

Swedes eye tie-ups in healthcare, green economy

Perched atop a wind-swept hill on the outskirts of Swedish capital Stockholm is a homely villa housing a daycare centre for individuals with dementia and similar cognitive disorders.

G-20 diplomats hit snags on climate, taxation and Ukraine: Sources

Diplomats from the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies struggled on Nov 16 to overcome differences over paying to tackle climate change, taxing the super rich and addressing the Ukraine war as they negotiated a joint statement before their leaders' summit.

Xi vows to work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru

Goal of a stable, healthy China-US relationship remains unchanged, he says

Put price on carbon to achieve net-zero goals: PM Wong

Countries should progressively put a price on carbon despite political sensitivities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.

Singapore to host Apec summit in 2030

This is one way it can contribute to ensuring more inclusive growth, says PM Wong

Better-designed dorm for migrant workers set to open in 2026

A new foreign worker dormitory in Jurong - the first to be built and owned by the Government - will offer more personal space and privacy to its residents when it opens in early 2026.

The Straits Times launches Food In The Hood guide for best eats in Singapore

Hungry? Look no further than the new Food In The Hood guide by The Straits Times' food team.

Music goes on for Gravity Band at Brix nightclub

It is 9pm on a Wednesday night, the calm before the storm.

Live music with your cup of kopi

Musicians and DJs have been hitting hawker centres and coffee shops to liven up the atmosphere at eating haunts

Author Marilyn Choong believes communicating with the dead can help with grief

While grieving the death of her mother from cancer in June 2022, Singaporean author Marilyn Choong started receiving what she believed were signs from the afterlife — multi-colored feathers began to appear in her home.

Strong premise of a rental wife, pity the unfocused storytelling

The Trunk satirises marriage, yet lacks the bite to offer any illuminating insights about the institution

Enter a soft, warm home full of stories in Mina's Matchbox

On March 16, 1972, 12-year-old Tomoko takes the Sanyo Shinkansen line from Okayama City, Japan, to the coastal town of Ashiya to stay with her aunt's family.

Let's Talk About Death Who will inherit my digital assets?

Let's Talk About Death is a five-episode docuseries that follows several millennials and their loved ones as they navigate end-of-life planning, and it starts honest conversations about death and dying well.

Chef-restaurateur turns influencer at 49

When he decided to produce a supermarket series of TikTok videos on the best-tasting brands of pasta, olive oil, and butter, little did restaurant owner and chef Gero DiMaria expect it to kick-start his second career as a social media influencer at age 49.

VIRTUAL LIFT FOR TAEKWONDO

Martial art hopes to boost grassroots participation with electronic format

Bye, BIG TECH benefits

Singapore employees at tech giants are feeling the pinch after rounds of company cutbacks and layoffs

Tyson 'just happy' despite one-sided loss to Paul

Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational heavyweight battle in Texas on Nov 15 that failed to live up to its enormous hype.

De la Fuente surprised by talented Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored as Spain showed their ability to \"suffer\" to earn a 2-1 victory over hosts Denmark on Nov 15 and clinch top spot in Nations League Group A4, after they secured a place in the quarter-finals in October.

Portugal secure last-eight spot with second-half blitz

Portugal recovered from a \"very bad\" first half to seal a Nations League quarter-final berth, after a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty and overhead kick helped them hammer visiting Poland 5-1 in Group A1 on Nov 15.