India condemns Hamas ‘terrorist attack’, reiterates backing for independent Palestine
October 13, 2023 12:03 PM India considers the weekend attack by Hamas militants in Israel a “terrorist attack”, a spokesperson for the country’s foreign ministry said Thursday, while reiterating its…
Singapore Sports School student who died had dreams of becoming an Olympic champion, says father
In an interview with CNA, Pranav Madhaik’s dad recalls his son’s passion for badminton – and the heart-wrenching days leading to the 14-year-old’s death.Read More
Hin Leong founder and former oil tycoon OK Lim to testify in his own defence in US$111.7 million case
Lim Oon Kuin, who faces criminal and civil proceedings, will testify in his criminal case where he’s accused of deceiving HSBC into disbursing US$111.7 million to Hin Leong.Read More
Relatives of jailed Salvadorans say ‘mass trials’ unconstitutional
October 13, 2023 11:03 AM Dozens of relatives of prisoners jailed in El Salvador during a state of emergency called on Thursday on the Supreme Court to rule unconstitutional upcoming…
UN says Israeli military warns 1.1 million Gazans to relocate south within next 24 hours
October 13, 2023 10:58 AM Palestinians fear it could be a precursor to a planned Israeli ground offensive. Read More
Ways to detect haze, enhance aviation & maritime safety discussed in first S’pore-US space dialogue
October 13, 2023 10:55 AM Both countries also reviewed joint efforts to promote the sustainability of the outer space environment. Read More
Indonesia’s stepped-up anti-graft drive appears targeted at opposition camp: Observers
October 13, 2023 10:30 AM Leaders from NasDem, the party supporting a presidential candidate not backed by Jokowi, are among those under pressure. Read More
In Gaza crisis, Biden faces little pressure to rein in Israel – for now
October 13, 2023 9:53 AM Despite Israeli bombardment that has brought Gaza to the brink of a humanitarian meltdown, U.S. President Joe Biden is facing little pressure at home to…
Singapore’s economy grew 0.7% in Q3, improvement on previous quarter: Advance estimates
The economy expanded by 1 per cent in a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, faster than the 0.1 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.Read More