SINGAPORE – In one of the most climate-threatened corners of the planet lies a small island nation, its shores being eaten away by rising sea levels. Home to some 10,000 people, Tuvalu... Read more »
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort this Independence Day, announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a transformative step in India’s defence preparedness. The project is set... Read more »
Geneva – Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge. Negotiators... Read more »
A quick left hook, a front kick to the chest, a few criss-cross jabs, and the crowd cheers. But it is not kickboxing prowess that concludes the match. It is an attempted... Read more »
Drug trafficker pardoned by President on the advice of S’pore Cabinet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has pardoned a convicted drug trafficker from the death penalty, reported Channel NewsAsia (CNA). As a result, Tristan... Read more »
India is gearing up for a big missile launch. Possibly for a long-distance one. One that could hit beyond visual range. One that could hit across continents. And if the test goes... Read more »
When getting an ear, nose or throat check-up, the last thing you want is to get an inaccurate diagnosis. But thanks to English-speaking ENT doctors in Tokyo, you don’t have to worry... Read more »
This week, news about a well-known Chinese monk going off the Buddhist path has triggered many discussions on Chinese social media. The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at... Read more »
Scam victims lose S$1.1B in 2024 as deceptive tactics grow more sophisticated Scams are no longer just a nuisance; they’ve evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, run by highly resourced organisations that are... Read more »
Under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, PM Modi promised that young men and women getting their first job in the private sector will be eligible for Rs 15,000 from the Central... Read more »