Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza
The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
Arrest of S. Korea’s Yoon the start of a complex legal saga
Whether the anti-graft agency CIO has the legitimate authority to arrest Mr Yoon remains questionable.
Man jailed for threatening to crash plane before it left Changi Airport
Marli Curtis Philip Moncrieff committed the offence before the plane left the airport in November 2024.
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The Magnificent Seven tech stocks: Bubble or unstoppable?
Tech giants are entering a new phase of the AI evolution, and investor focus will be on monetisation and revenue generation.
Podcast: Tales from a 'repo' man on towing back vehicles
From parents of newborns to riders who dismantle their motorcycles to evade repossession, this man has seen them all.
Fun With Kids: 3 cat-themed toys and book for little feline lovers
Kids will purr with delight with Mofusand plushies, Lego Lucky Cat and a book on cat statues.
Minor Issues: Things I would tell my 20-year-old self if I could
The writer's first message is: Don’t take things too seriously.
English and maths scores suffer when pre-schoolers spend over 40 hours a week in childcare: Study
Almost one in four kids here aged three to six spends over 50 hours a week in childcare.
