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Singapore's riches grew under its leader, so did discontent
New York Times, Published on 15/05/2024
» SINGAPORE — Singapore was once known as an affluent and strait-laced city-state. Today, it is a glitzy international destination. It has hosted Taylor Swift concerts and Formula One-night races. And it is substantially richer, per capita, than the United States.
Singapore's next PM to contend with rising prices, aging population
Published on 14/05/2024
» SINGAPORE: Skyrocketing prices and an aging population are among the challenges facing Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who will become the country's new premier on Wednesday.
Philippines to tighten guard in South China Sea as accusations fly
Published on 13/05/2024
» MANILA/BEIJING: The Philippines said on Monday it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied.
Russia ready if West wants to fight for Ukraine, Lavrov says
Published on 13/05/2024
» MOSCOW: If the West wants to fight for Ukraine on the battlefield, Russia is prepared for it, acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Monday.
Death toll from floods in northern Afghanistan rises to 315
Published on 12/05/2024
» KABUL: The Taliban-run ministry for refugees said on Sunday the death toll from flooding in northern Afghanistan was 315 with more than 1,600 people injured.
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll
Published on 11/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it has accused China of building “an artificial island” in an escalating maritime row.
Vietnam arrests official engaged in UN talks on labour reform
Reuters, Published on 09/05/2024
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have arrested a senior official involved in talks with international organisations on labour reforms, state media said on Thursday, adding that the action was linked to disclosure of classified information.
Thousands flee Rafah ahead of Israeli push
Published on 08/05/2024
» GAZA - As battles raged on the outskirts of Rafah on Wednesday with Israeli forces closing in, Palestinians were on the move again, abandoning neighbourhoods of the southern Gaza city and leaving them as ghost towns.
Next few months crucial in Myanmar war
Published on 07/05/2024
» In the jungles of southeastern Myanmar’s Dawna Hills, rebels from an armed ethnic group are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country’s ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy, a critical trading outpost on the Thai border.
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Published on 06/05/2024
» LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.