More time and money needed to wipe out polio, global group says
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) needs more funds and has pushed back by three years its target to officially ...
Jail for British tourist who caused ruckus at MBS after drinking; assaulted staff member
Jonathan David Lowe also punched other members of the public in the same complex. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asian Insider: Prabowo’s ambitious plans for Indonesia | A Singapore link in India-Sri Lanka ferry service
Asian Insider brings you insights into a fast-changing region from our network of correspondents and commentators. Read more ...
Soundproofing efforts at Joo Koon bicycle parts factory cut hearing woes for workers
This is part of a Ministry of Manpower initiative to address noise-induced deafness. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Levelling up from player to developer
Mr Solomon Tan was an avid gamer turned budding game developer, as one of the graduates from the pioneer cohort of the ...
Short detention order for cyclist who clung on to car bonnet in road rage case
SINGAPORE – A female cyclist who jumped onto a car bonnet and clung on to it during a row with a driver in East Coast Road in ...
Lebanon’s crowdfunded ambulances targeted in Israel-Hezbollah war
The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah of using ambulances to transport weapons and fighters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Moldovan police say people trained in Russia for Moldovan protests
CHISINAU - Moldovan police said on Thursday they had uncovered a scheme involving people being regularly sent to Russia for ...
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
The entire Gaza Strip remains at risk of famine and is experiencing emergency levels of hunger, with intense Israeli military operations adding to concerns and hampering humanitarian access, a global ...