Society

West Papua leaders demand UN-mandated referendum to correct 'mistake' of 1969

Thousands airlifted as Papua crisis worsens; HRW seeks probe into Wamena killings

The simmering conflict came to a head when Papuans protested in at least 30 cities after Indonesian militants attacked a West Papuan student dorm in Surabaya in August.

Oct 8, 2019

By Jacob J

Singapore: 3-year-old boy in stable condition after tragic accident near Depot Road

The boy who was injured, taken to the hospital and his father confirmed that the child is currently in stable condition

Oct 8, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore CNB officer Vengedesh Nagarajan faces 7 yrs in jail for extorting narcotics confession

The officer also allegedly forced the man to accept that he had kept heroin in one of the bundles.

Oct 7, 2019

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Who is Terry Xu? Why is Singapore locking horns with him over fake news law?

The ministries clarified that the charges levelled by Terry Xu and the TOC against the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma) are incorrect.

Oct 7, 2019

By Jacob J

Fake news

Who is Jolly Koodathai? 'Homemaker' serial killer who wiped out two Kerala families

Jolly, the alleged cyanide serial killer from Kerala. led a double life, using piety and religiosity to cloak her real self.

Oct 7, 2019

By Jacob J

Hong Kong journalist hit by petrol bomb recovering in hospital

The media worker, who was wearing a helmet marked Press, and a high-visibility yellow vest, had been involved in a live broadcast at the time.

Oct 7, 2019

By Reuters

Mayan calendar predicts imminent disasters to hit earth, says researcher

The researcher revealed that December 21, 2012 was not the indication of doomsday, but the beginning of a new era

Oct 7, 2019

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Woman finds surrogacy to be like an 'addiction' after giving birth to her niece

Jenna said after she told about her surrogacy to her family, her cousin came forward and told her that they were having trouble conceiving.

Oct 7, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

Indonesia forest fire: 7 trapped Singaporean hikers rescued from Mount Raung

Singaporean hikers along with 6 more people were rescued by Indonesia's search and rescue team from Mount Raung.

Oct 7, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

The North's chief nuclear negotiator, Kim Myong Gil, who spent much of the day in talks with an American delegation

Oct 6, 2019

By Reuters

Man faces jail term for cheating 16 victims of $200,000 in timeshare recovery scam

Singapore man was sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment for cheating 16 victims in timeshare recovery scam

Oct 6, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Man sues tech giant Apple, claims that it made him gay

Man sues Apple claiming it changed his sexuality and made him gay

While explaining the situation further he said, "I have a steady boyfriend and I don't know how to explain it to my parents."

Oct 6, 2019

By Pinaz Kazi

Singapore: coffee shop near Yuhua market catches fire [VIDEO]

Firefighters at Singapore Civil Defence Force managed to put out the blaze at the coffee shop near Yuhua market in Jurong East.

Oct 5, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

World Animal Day: Animal lovers bond with their pets, pledge to protect them

Events are being organised today under the World Animal Day umbrella and they are publicized online using the World Animal Day brand and logo

Oct 4, 2019

By Soorya Kiran NN

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Serangoon MRT molestation case: NUS student committed serious offence, says prosecution

The NUS student, who molested a 28-year-old woman at Serangoon MRT last year, has committed a serious offence, said prosecution.

Oct 4, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

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Thousands airlifted as Papua crisis worsens; HRW seeks probe into Wamena killings

Singapore: 3-year-old boy in stable condition after tragic accident near Depot Road

Singapore CNB officer Vengedesh Nagarajan faces 7 yrs in jail for extorting narcotics confession

Who is Terry Xu? Why is Singapore locking horns with him over fake news law?

Who is Jolly Koodathai? 'Homemaker' serial killer who wiped out two Kerala families

Hong Kong journalist hit by petrol bomb recovering in hospital

Mayan calendar predicts imminent disasters to hit earth, says researcher

Woman finds surrogacy to be like an 'addiction' after giving birth to her niece

Indonesia forest fire: 7 trapped Singaporean hikers rescued from Mount Raung

North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

Man faces jail term for cheating 16 victims of $200,000 in timeshare recovery scam

Man sues Apple claiming it changed his sexuality and made him gay

Singapore: coffee shop near Yuhua market catches fire [VIDEO]

World Animal Day: Animal lovers bond with their pets, pledge to protect them

Serangoon MRT molestation case: NUS student committed serious offence, says prosecution

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