South Korean conservatives make bizarre attempt to report K-pop star IU to the CIA
SEOUL – South Korean netizens with politically conservative inclinations are encouraging one another to file online reports ...
Saudi Global Ports, co-owned by Singapore’s PSA, taps banks for up to $1.36 billion IPO: Sources
RIYADH - Saudi Global Ports has picked banks including Goldman Sachs Group and HSBC Holdings to help arrange a planned Riyadh ...
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US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
WASHINGTON - The US Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald ...
After the victory of Islamist rebels, what’s next for Syria?
The rebels have declared an interim government to administer areas under its control. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints for year-end holidays; record number of travellers on Dec 13
A record number of over 553,000 travellers crossed the land checkpoints on Dec 13. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Report: Warriors lead way as NBA team values hit $4.6B average
The NBA, where a Big Three combination of players often proves successful on the floor, has a Big Three in terms of franchise ...
Indonesia president Prabowo pledges to pardon ‘corrupters’ who return what they stole
He said the government might provide ways for wrongdoers to discreetly return what was stolen. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World Athletics’ social media analysis leads to AI protection for 25 athletes
AI is often used to identify potential security threats and filter out inappropriate content on social media. Read more at ...
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Ukrainian strikes refinery in Russia's Rostov with missiles and drones
MOSCOW - Ukraine struck Russian territory with at least 13 missiles and 84 drones, triggering a fire at an oil refinery in ...
59 workers, including 25 from Yeo’s, to be laid off due to Oatly Singapore plant closure
The 25 employees from Yeo’s are among 41 directly involved in the manufacturing operations of Oatly. Read more at ...
Jail for man who drove into Bedok Camp to ‘see the reaction of the security’
Muhammad Sathiq Mohamed Sadakatulla committed the offence after drinking 10 cans of beer. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Wyndham Clark up for new challenge in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s indoor golf league
MIAMI – Wyndham Clark is no stranger to the big stage but on Dec 18 the 2023 US Open champion stepped onto one unlike any ...