‘Tough man’ Prabowo shines at Gaza peace summit, refutes Israel visit rumours

Mr Prabowo was the only South-east Asian leader at the summit, underscoring Jakarta’s growing visibility in a region ...

Australia doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical cannabis prescriptions

Some observers said the industry was too often issuing prescriptions without “proper clinical oversight”. Read more at ...

New Singapore Opportunity Index to recognise 300 top employers for nurturing local talent

Companies will be scored based on pay, progression, gender parity, retention and hiring practices. Read more at ...

Nurturing younger leaders will help clans promote Chinese culture, Singapore identity: PM Wong

Clan associations should attract and help the younger generation take on leadership roles, said PM Wong. Read more at ...

Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk’s Starlink

A US Congress committee has begun an investigation into Starlink’s involvement with the centres. Read more at ...

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

The infections were detected in several areas across the country. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty to release album in November

The girl group made a comeback in Sept 2024 with original member Keena and new members Moon, Yewon, Hana and Athena. Read ...

Trump, Xi spark another standoff with world economy at risk

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s latest tit-for-tat showdown reached a standoff on Oct 13, with both countries claiming the ball was now in the other’s court.