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Top Afghan diplomat in India quits after $2.7m gold smuggling reports
Afghanistan's top diplomat in India resigned days after she was reportedly caught by the airport authorities smuggling nearly US$2 million (S$2.7 million) worth of gold into the country.
Foreign investors hope likely Modi victory will ease business roadblocks
Lack of free trade pacts, high import tariffs, land acquisition woes among their concerns
Rescuers save pets left behind in Indonesia volcano evacuation
People have fled from a remote Indonesian island where a volcano recently unleashed huge eruptions but some folk have braved the dangers to rescue abandoned animals.
Art therapist gives maids an avenue to express bottled up feelings
For the past 15 years, expressive art therapist Daphna Arbell Kehila has been working with shelter residents at the Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home).
KOEPKA PEAKING FOR PGA
American rounding the corner’ ahead of next Major with LIV Singapore victory
BRIGHTON DIM VILLA'S HOPES FOR TOP FOUR
Pedro’s late strike earns O win; Chelsea hammer West Ham to lift European chances
BADMINTON GIANTS TOO GOOD AT HOME
China beat Indonesia for Thomas and Uber titles, losers happy with tune-up for Paris
ANT-MAN'S HEROICS NULLIFY NUGGETS
Edwards scores play-off career-high 43pts in Denver to give Timberwolves I-O lead
US and Italy gear up for men's relay showdown
World sprint champion Noah Lyles and reigning Olympic 100m gold medallist Marcell Jacobs on May 4 helped the United States and Italy respectively qualify for the 4x100m relays at the Paris Olympics.
ARGENTINA CROSS THE LINE AT LAST
They win first men’s SVNS league title after fifth place in S’pore; NZ women champions
TOMMY GOES GREAT GUNS AT FIRST START
Fitzsimmons’ newcomer underdone’ but still proves too strong for Maiden rivals
Warren Buffett says successors at Berkshire Hathaway ready for job
He also lauds Apple despite conglomerate trimming stake in iPhone maker recently
Fed remains on easing mode, but no rate cuts until data is supportive
Markets fear impact of higher-for-longer rates but also hope for cut later in 2024
Parliamentary records more accessible with new AI search engine
Open to public, it uses advanced keyword matching and contextual search to generate more relevant results
Dual-stroke patient who beat the odds shares his story of hope
He publishes book about journey out of darkness to help others in despair
Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer in Easter message
In message to Orthodox Christians, he says God has a Ukrainian flag on his shoulder
New groups monitoring sanctions will fail: N. Korea envoy to UN
He makes remarks in response to call by US and its allies to continue work of UN panel
Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving two top aides of Prime Minister Narendra Modi triggering police investigations and the arrest of some workers of the rival Congress party.
Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank
Report finds 24% of kids who begin primary school at age seven lack the necessary skills
Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold
Indonesia’s southern paradise’ is focusing on environmentally friendly projects
Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6
Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make a two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6 to May 7 at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues
They can face trauma over loss, fears for their own workplace safety, say counsellors
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth
An investigation is underway in Western Australia after the police shot dead a teenager who reportedly stabbed a member of the public.
More Singapore employers helping maids address mental health issues
Agencies that assist domestic workers have noticed more employers seeking help for their maids' mental well-being.
Prospects for Gaza ceasefire slim as Israel, Hamas refuse to modify positions
Both sides blame each other for impasse; Israel closes aid crossing after Hamas strike
Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah
A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car and a bus were involved in an accident in Telok Blangah on May 4.
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on May 3, after a series of clashes with the police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.
PUB: Faulty water tank valve caused flooding at Bukit Timah condo basement carpark
A faulty valve at The Twins condominium in the Bukit Timah area on May 4 led to its basement carpark being submerged in knee-deep water.
Managing cash as interest rate cuts are postponed
Many conservative investors have been leaving their funds in fixed deposits or Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills). Some experts suggest that they consider the oneyear T-bill to lock in the yield.
Auger-Aliassime in final as 'crazy' curse continues
MADRID Felix Auger-Aliassime declared that it is \"crazy times for the elite of our sport\" as the Canadian benefited from yet another retirement on May 3 to set up a Madrid Open final clash against Andrey Rublev.