Sting operations, whistle-blowers and detailed menus: China doubles down on food safety
They are part of the central government’s push to promote the F&B sector amid soft domestic demand. Read more at straitstimes ...
Trump’s win gives Europe security jitters as cloud hangs over US support for Ukraine, Nato
BRUSSELS – European heads of state and government were set to gather on Nov 7 in the Hungarian capital of Budapest to discuss their continent’s security challenges. Uppermost in their minds is the ...
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Harris' Michigan loss highlights Democrats' many weak spots
DEARBORN, Michigan - Democrat Kamala Harris lost Michigan by more than 80,000 votes amid a nationwide shift to Republicans, ...
Australian Defence Force arrives in Indonesia ahead of largest joint exercises
BANYUWANGI - Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) arrived on Sunday with their warship docking at Banyuwangi in East ...
Singapore Airlines’ profit dips further in Q2 as capacity outpaces travel demand
The airline signalled that pressure will continue as competition remains tough. Read more at straitstimes.com.
North Korea’s U-17 Women’s World Cup-winning footballers get heroes’ welcome home
The reclusive nation's players have now won this event as well as the Under-20 Women's World Cup thrice each. Read more at ...
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Carreras and Matera back for Argentina as they prepare to face Ireland
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina have recalled veteran loose forward Pablo Matera from suspension and added flyhalf Santiago Carreras ...
First Chinese sailor in Vendee Globe aims to inspire future generations
Xu Jingkun will embark on the non-stop solo around-the-world race, despite losing his left arm at the age of 12. Read more at ...
Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of Severe Storm Toraji
MANILA - The residents of 2,500 villages were ordered to evacuate their homes as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the ...
Saudi armed forces general chief of staff to hold talks in Iran
DUBAI - The general chief of staff of Saudi Arabia's armed forces, Fayyad al-Ruwaili, will visit Tehran on Sunday to meet ...
Actress Sheila Sim undergoes hair transplant procedure to fix ‘prominent bald spot’
The 40-year-old local star said she had relied on apps to conceal her bald spots in photos on social media. Read more at ...
UK minister rules out using Nigel Farage as link to Trump
LONDON - A British minister said on Sunday that the government is unlikely to ask the Reform party leader Nigel Farage to act ...