Did you see a video from the US Embassy in Singapore that likened China's actions in the South China Sea to an inconsiderate neighbour in an HDB block? It also depicts China as a neighbour who would ignore a town council’s rulings.
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded: https://cna.asia/43797Wt
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded: https://cna.asia/43797Wt
A major accident occurred at a launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer that threw off "the balance of the warship".
This was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un, who called it a "criminal act" that "could not be tolerated": https://cna.asia/4k7iLyw
This was witnessed by leader Kim Jong Un, who called it a "criminal act" that "could not be tolerated": https://cna.asia/4k7iLyw
Torrential floods in eastern Australia have left as many as 50,000 stranded and killed 1 person so far, with another 3 feared missing.
More than 4 months' of rain has fallen across parts of New South Wales in 2 days. https://cna.asia/4kyf7xq
More than 4 months' of rain has fallen across parts of New South Wales in 2 days. https://cna.asia/4kyf7xq
Indonesia's health minister is facing calls for removal from office after a series of controversial policies and remarks he made.
These include a planned ruling to allow GPs to perform C-sections, and saying men with larger jeans sizes are “more likely to meet God sooner”: https://cna.asia/3Ztj3Y1
These include a planned ruling to allow GPs to perform C-sections, and saying men with larger jeans sizes are “more likely to meet God sooner”: https://cna.asia/3Ztj3Y1
☕ Kopi-o and teh-o will be priced at 60 cents at 79 Kopitiam outlets from Jun 1 to Aug 31, as part of the chain's SG60 celebrations.
There will be a promo set with toast available in June too: https://cna.asia/4jdk65i
There will be a promo set with toast available in June too: https://cna.asia/4jdk65i
PSA: The Circle Line will close at 11pm between Sundays and Wednesdays from Jun 15 - Jul 30 to facilitate works to close its loop by the first half of 2026. https://cna.asia/43mSSTZ
Are roads in Taiwan safe? A series of recent fatal traffic accidents there have triggered public mourning and anger.
Officials from its transport ministry have even called the city of Taichung out as a "pedestrian hell": https://cna.asia/4jfsDoy
Officials from its transport ministry have even called the city of Taichung out as a "pedestrian hell": https://cna.asia/4jfsDoy
🚘 ERP rates at 5 expressway spots will drop by S$1 from Jun 2 to 29, during the school holidays. https://cna.asia/43c0PwF
Should you take out a loan for investment? Is borrowing for investment considered a "good" or "bad" debt? Should you pay off your loan in full quickly to reduce liability?
Here are some things to look out for before taking a loan. https://cna.asia/3SJwDmc
Here are some things to look out for before taking a loan. https://cna.asia/3SJwDmc
The Trump administration has blocked Harvard from enrolling international students and ordered current ones to transfer or face deportation. https://cna.asia/4k8qCf9
Two founding faculty members from Yale-NUS College said they were not informed about the library's plan to discard books, or invited to claim any.
This despite the library saying earlier they had invited faculty to do so: https://cna.asia/43xsHKz
This despite the library saying earlier they had invited faculty to do so: https://cna.asia/43xsHKz
Ayumi Hamasaki's I Am Ayu Ep II concert in Singapore will be on Jul 5 at the indoor stadium.
Tickets go on sale May 26 – prices start at S$188: https://cna.asia/3GxrFWQ
Tickets go on sale May 26 – prices start at S$188: https://cna.asia/3GxrFWQ
🚗🚙 Expect heavy jams and longer waiting times at the Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during the June holidays (May 31-Jun 29) and the Hari Raya Haji weekend (Jun 6-9). https://cna.asia/3SidJCY
A CNA survey found that 100% of students in Singapore aged 15 to 25 used AI for schoolwork – and 84% of secondary students use it weekly.
Talking Point @CNAInsiderSG explores the consequences this can have: https://cna.asia/43iXOJu
Talking Point @CNAInsiderSG explores the consequences this can have: https://cna.asia/43iXOJu
A 20-year-old man has been convicted of sexually abusing a cat as well as of assaulting and harassing a classmate with special needs. https://cna.asia/3HliitO
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The Trump administration has blocked Harvard from enrolling international students and ordered current ones to transfer or face deportation. https://cna.asia/4k8qCf9
Almost 6,800 students at Harvard are international students. That's 27% of its student population. What do the latest US federal actions mean for them, and why is this happening?
CNA explains what we know: https://cna.asia/4jmAfWl
CNA explains what we know: https://cna.asia/4jmAfWl
US president Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act, which includes tax breaks, funding cuts for local aid programmes, and the return of his border wall project, has just been passed by the House of Representatives.
Here's what it includes: https://cna.asia/3H1NzCa
Here's what it includes: https://cna.asia/3H1NzCa
Set a reminder: PM Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet will be sworn in at the Istana tonight.
Watch the ceremony live from 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMBTgfSWhw
Watch the ceremony live from 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMBTgfSWhw
Singaporeans at Harvard are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration blocked the university from enrolling foreign students.
Some of them tell CNA about their concerns over re-entry to the US. https://cna.asia/43rSa7X
Some of them tell CNA about their concerns over re-entry to the US. https://cna.asia/43rSa7X
WATCH: The swearing-in ceremony for PM Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet has started.
Catch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMBTgfSWhw
Catch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMBTgfSWhw