More new cases of spousal, elder abuse in 2024 amid greater awareness of domestic violence

New cases of spousal and elder abuse continue to climb in 2024, driven by increased awareness and support for domestic ...

S’pore’s Shannon Tan misses out on LPGA Tour card after finishing tied-45th in qualifying tournament

She finished with an even-par 286 total to place tied-45th with seven others in the 111-player field, five shots outside the ...

S’poreans advised to defer travel to conflict areas in Thai-Cambodian border regions: MFA

MFA encouraged Singaporeans in or travelling to Cambodia and Thailand to e-register with them. Read more at straitstimes.com.

USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa differently than other African countries if Washington extends a trade initiative with ...

Democrat elected Miami mayor for first time in nearly three decades

Dec 9 - Democrat Eileen Higgins became the first member of her party in nearly three decades elected mayor of Miami on Tuesday, defeating a Republican backed by President Donald Trump in a ...

Justice Department unveils new charges in alleged Russia-backed cyberattacks

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled additional federal criminal charges against a Ukrainian national accused of participating in cyberattacks and other computer ...

US criticises Chinese radar incident, says commitment to Japan unwavering

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - The United States on Tuesday for the first time ‍criticised ​the actions of Chinese ‍fighter jets that aimed their radars ​at ​Japanese military aircraft last week, incidents that ...

Cummins heads Australia squad for third Ashes test

SYDNEY, Dec 10 - Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes test against ...