India accuses Trudeau of ‘vote bank politics’ after tit-for-expulsion of diplomats
Delhi has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “hostility to India” in a strongly worded statement after a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats. The expulsions follow a secret meeting between…
Vlogger Nas Daily sparks outrage at Tokyo meetup, accused of genocide complicity
A meetup in Tokyo hosted by the popular Israeli-Palestinian vlogger Nuseir Yassin, known as Nas Daily, was disrupted by pro-Palestinian activists who accused him of whitewashing Israel's actions in the…
American woman flies 18.5 hours to Thailand for a hippo: The unbelievable story of Molly and Moo Deng
BANGKOK — In an extraordinary tale of international travel and animal fascination, Molly, an American woman, embarked on an 18.5-hour journey from New York to Thailand. Her destination? To witness…
US sending troops and missile defence system to Israel but can’t stop Iran’s hypersonic missiles, says Tehran Times
America is showing the depth of its commitment to Israel's defence by deploying one of its most powerful missile defence systems there. The Ukrainians want the Terminal High Altitude Area…
Why have Chinese forces surrounded Taiwan? What did Taiwan’s president say?
Chinese armed forces launched a new round of war games, completely surrounding Taiwan island, on Monday (October 14). The military exercise was intended to “send a stern warning to Taiwan…
ChatGPT says where most of its subscribers live, OpenAI’s second Asia office will be in Singapore
Singaporeans are among the highest per-capita users of ChatGPT, OpenAI said in a statement announcing it will be opening its second Asia office in Singapore before the end of this…
Sofia Vergara’s Colombian accent is the most difficult to understand, according to viewers
Singaporeans find Sofia Vergara's accent the most difficult to understand In a recent survey conducted by Preply, an online English lessons provider, over 1,500 Singaporeans shared their insights into the…
Ratan Tata, Indian industrialist who shaped a global empire, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, the reserved yet influential Indian industrialist who transformed his family's sprawling business house into a global powerhouse while maintaining its reputation for ethical leadership and philanthropy, died on…
US should consider how to adjust if China became world’s leading power, says Kishore Mahbubani
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani says the United States has made a big mistake by launching a contest with China without a long-term, comprehensive strategy. Instead of obsessing over how…
China tells teachers and public sector employees to hand in passports
Chinese authorities are reportedly requiring a growing number of teachers and public sector employees to hand in their passports and giving local officials the power to decide who can travel…