US President Biden says he will run for re-election in 2024
April 10, 2023 9:47 PM Mr Biden has said he intends to be the Democratic candidate in 2024 but has not made a formal announcement. Read More
World’s most expensive car licence plate sells for almost $20 million in Dubai
April 10, 2023 9:40 PM The UAE has made a habit of auctioning off vanity plates, used by the ultra-rich to show off their status and wealth, for charity. Read…
In full: President Halimah Yacob’s address at the opening of parliament
President Halimah Yacob’s address at the opening of the second session of Singapore’s 14th parliament sets the agenda for the rest of this government’s term.Read More
Singapore must broaden meritocracy, rethink approach to education and work: President Halimah
Opening the second session of parliament, President Halimah Yacob’s address sets the agenda for the rest of this government’s term.Read More
Ukraine says Russia using ‘scorched earth’ tactics in Bakhmut
April 10, 2023 8:18 PM President Zelensky also denounced Russian air strikes which coincided with the observance of Orthodox Palm Sunday. Read More
Extra Haj places for Singaporean pilgrims to be allocated via new balloting system
Eligible applicants for the Limited Balloting Scheme will pay S$100 (US$75) each time it is offered, but MUIS will subsidise the fee for the next two years.Read More
Schools step up public speaking initiatives as O-Level, N(A)-Level English oral exam changes kick in
The Read Aloud part of the English oral examination will be replaced by the Planned Response component, with students graded on clear organisation and expression of ideas, as well as…
Foreign worker jailed for lying to police that he was driver in accident; owned up after learning victim died
Rajendhiran Chelladurai initially agreed to take the rap because he was the assigned driver that day even though he did not take the wheel.Read More