Deadly Fire in Switzerland Kills Over 40
A New Year’s celebration turned into a tragedy when a fire broke out in Switzerland on New Year’s day. At least 40 people were dead
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
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
Link Between Increased Infant Screen Exposure and Negative Impacts on Brain, Emotion: Study
A recent study has revealed that longer screen time before the age of two could lead to slower decision-making and increased anxiety. “Children exposed to
Taiwan Says China Is “Undermining International Order”
Taiwan accused China of continuously undermining the international order, following the second day of the Chinese military drills around the island on Tuesday (Dec. 30).
Russia Claims Ukraine “Attacked” Putin’s Home
The Kremlin said on Monday (Dec. 29) that Ukraine attacked the home of Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned that Russia’s position in peace talks
Singapore Assisted South Africa in Seizure of Parts of “Protected Species”
The National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore assisted South African police in the seizure of a shipment of parts of “protected species” transiting in Singapore
China Launches 2-day Large-scale Military Drill Surrounding Taiwan
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has launched a two-day large-scale military drill surrounding the island of Taiwan. At least 14 warships from the People’s Liberation
Thai Soldier Loses Leg to Cambodian Landmine
The Thai army said that a Thai soldier has lost a leg after stepping on a landmine along the Thai-Cambodian border. It announced in a
HDB Resale Prices Could Moderate as More HDB Flats Reach MOP in 2026
More resale HDB flats are expected to come on the market next year, prompting analysts to predict that prices of HDB resale flats could moderate.
US Aims to Pass Law Targeting CCP’s Forced Organ Removal
US condemns Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s hot-mic moment in which he told Russian leader Vladimir Putin that people can live to 150 years through continuous
Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 4%
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 has been upgraded
Thailand Lays Out 3 Conditions for De-escalation of Thai-Cambodian Conflict
Thailand set out three key conditions necessary for the de-escalation of tensions at the Thai-Cambodian border following Thai Foreign Affairs Minister H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow’s
Taiwan, Japan Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Japanese officials on Tuesday (Dec. 23), with both nations pledging to strengthen bilateral cooperation toward a
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