January 1, 2026

PM Wong Says Singapore Performs Better-than-Expected in 2025 But Warns of Challenges in Sustaining Growth

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore performed better than anticipated amid challenges ahead in sustaining growth. “Our economy performed better-than-expected” despite the world becoming “less predictable and secure,” PM Wong said in his New Year message on the eve of the New Year. Singapore posted stronger-than-expected economic growth of 4.8 per cent in 2025. Unemployment

Russia Releases Video of Alleged Ukrainian Attack on Putin’s Home

Two days after an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has released video footage for the first time. According to the Kremlin, Ukraine launched over 90 drones at Putin’s residence on Monday (Dec. 29). After international calls for evidence to back up the claim, Russia released a video on Wednesday, showing one drone

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