Biden approves $725 million in defence support for Taiwan, White House says
Beijing has repeatedly demanded that Washington stop selling weapons to Taipei. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over 2 million customers without power in US southeast from Helene
Over two million homes and businesses in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia were without power on Monday after ...
World Bank approves $1.57 billion loan for Nigeria
LAGOS - The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion financing package for Nigeria under a new programme to support its health ...
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti disappointed with 1-1 derby draw at Atletico Madrid
The match was suspended for just over 20 minutes after home fans hurled objects onto the pitch as Real celebrated their ...
Intensifying Typhoon Krathon forecast to hit Taiwan's populated west coast
TAIPEI - Taiwan issued a land warning on Monday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Krathon, which is expected to intensify and ...
Nature takes centre stage at Singapore film festivals
Local and regional nature filmmakers are given a platform to showcase their work to Singapore's audience. Read more at ...
Britain’s last coal-fired power station closes
The two-year decommissioning of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant will begin in October. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Denmark faces EU court questions on housing policy, racism
COPENHAGEN - Denmark must answer accusations at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Monday that its policy of demolishing ...
Actor Yang Yan is sole Singaporean contestant on K-pop show Starlight Boys
The 22-year-old NoonTalk Media artiste counts playing the guitar and piano under his list of talents. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Son jailed 6 years for killing abusive dad in Yishun after latter called him ‘ah gua’
SINGAPORE - A teenager slashed his abusive father twice in their Yishun flat after the 47-year-old man taunted him by calling him “ah gua” (Hokkien for transvestite) and challenging him to “chop ...