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British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson concerned about planned U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

UK's Johnson threatens to withhold $50 billion Brexit payment

The 39 billion pounds represents outstanding British liabilities to the EU, which would be paid over a number of years according to the withdrawal agreement negotiated by May.

Jun 9, 2019

By Reuters

Manila slams UN 'interference' over drug probe request

In a statement, Panelo defended President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on illegal drugs, which the UN says has led to over 27,000 deaths since the campaign began in June 2016.

Jun 9, 2019

By IANS

PMDs trigger fire at Ang Mo Kio and Marine Terrace, 1 injured; SCDF lists safety tips

After the 2 fire accidents, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) advised people to follow a few safety tips.

Jun 9, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

SriLankan Airlines named world's most punctual

SriLankan Airlines said in a statement that it had achieved this status for the second time in less than 12 months as in September 2018.

Jun 7, 2019

By IANS

Thirsty Singapore taps into innovation to secure its water future

The nation currently uses 141 litres per person each day - about enough for two typical eight-minute U.S. showers, according to Harvard University statistics.

Jun 7, 2019

By Reuters

Singaporean elderly man dies after hit by car at Jurong East Avenue 1

Singaporean elderly man, aged 62, died after he was admitted to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

Jun 7, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Road accident

#KuToo: How Japanese women are fighting back against high heels and gender discrimination

The hashtag was coined by Japanese writer and feminist Yumi Ishikawa who started a petition urging Japanese workplaces to ban high heel requirements at work.

Jun 6, 2019

By Wesley Dockery

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Trump discusses climate change with Prince Charles, calls UK royal 'very good person'

Prince Charles hosted the President Donald Trump for afternoon tea at Clarence House on Monday, June 3.

Jun 6, 2019

By Sakshi Gautam

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australian PM defends legality of police raids on media

The police raids were criticized by the opposition and by media associations, which see them as an attempt to intimidate journalists and whistleblowers who leak information.

Jun 6, 2019

By IANS

Credit-for-sex scam victim under scanner for fake kidnap report in Singapore

Singaporean man, 20, who was the victim of a sex scam is currently under probe for lodging a false kidnapping report.

Jun 6, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Singaporean 6-year-old girl dies after falling from Ang Mo Kio HDB flat

The body of the 6-year-old girl was found motionless on the ground floor of Ang Mo Kio HDB flat.

Jun 5, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore HIV data leak: Accused found guilty, will be sentenced in Sept

Mikhy Farrera Brochez was found guilty on 12 counts for transferring the registry's data to Kentucky and emailing online links to blackmail Singapore govt.

Jun 5, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Escaped Kajang prisoner recaptured from construction site

Bid to smuggle cigarettes foiled, Malaysian arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint

ICA officers at Woodlands Checkpoint detected Malaysia-registered bus from where they found a huge amount of duty-unpaid cigarettes.

Jun 4, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

Kim Yong-chol, the envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He met United States President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, June 1, 2018, and handed him a letter from Kim. (Photo: State Dept./IANS)

North Korean official reappears after banishment reports

In North Korea, an official's status is commonly gauged by his name's ranking in leadership rosters carried by state-run media.

Jun 3, 2019

By IANS

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Duterte says he 'used to be gay' before 'curing' himself

The President made the remark during a speech to the Filipino community while visiting Tokyo on May 30.

Jun 3, 2019

By IANS

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UK's Johnson threatens to withhold $50 billion Brexit payment

Manila slams UN 'interference' over drug probe request

PMDs trigger fire at Ang Mo Kio and Marine Terrace, 1 injured; SCDF lists safety tips

SriLankan Airlines named world's most punctual

Thirsty Singapore taps into innovation to secure its water future

Singaporean elderly man dies after hit by car at Jurong East Avenue 1

#KuToo: How Japanese women are fighting back against high heels and gender discrimination

Trump discusses climate change with Prince Charles, calls UK royal 'very good person'

Australian PM defends legality of police raids on media

Credit-for-sex scam victim under scanner for fake kidnap report in Singapore

Singaporean 6-year-old girl dies after falling from Ang Mo Kio HDB flat

Singapore HIV data leak: Accused found guilty, will be sentenced in Sept

Bid to smuggle cigarettes foiled, Malaysian arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint

North Korean official reappears after banishment reports

Duterte says he 'used to be gay' before 'curing' himself

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam's Economy Accelerates in 2025, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2026

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

Vietnam Joins World's Top 25 Trading Economies as Trade Tops US$900 Billion

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded

Oldest Dinosaur Footprints on Western Gondwana Found in Northern Chile, Including the Smallest Ever Recorded