Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 12, 2025

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Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat asks Facebook user to withdraw Su Haijin allegations or face legal action

The Facebook user had made multiple posts about the dinner photos after Singapore’s May 3 General Election.

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US, China agree to major reductions in tariffs for 90 days

Reciprocal tariffs would come down by 115 per cent.

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US dollar surges after US and China agree to reduce tariffs

The Swiss franc, yen and euro plunged against the greenback following the announcement.

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Man taken to hospital after fire at Jalan Kayu HDB block; power disrupted

Full restoration of electricity to all units is expected by 9pm on May 12, said MP Ng Chee Meng.

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3 men charged over Bukit Timah house break-in; allegedly stole $684k in luxury items, cash

Each man faces one charge of housebreaking, and investigations into additional charges are ongoing.

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Military officials of India, Pakistan to discuss next steps as ceasefire holds

There were no reports of explosions or projectiles overnight.

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McDonald’s to launch first McSpicy Museum at Bugis Junction from May 13

The fast food chain will also be giving away 50 McSpicy burgers twice daily at the museum.

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Directors who fail to oversee firms set up for clients will likely be jailed: High Court

The onus will be on the offenders to explain why a jail term should not be imposed on them, said a three-judge panel.

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China’s luxury hotels are booming and S’poreans love them as they are affordable and accessible

A favourable exchange rate, coupled with thousands of hotels options, has led to greater value at lower prices.

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Now Boarding: Why Hiroshima is the underrated Japanese prefecture you need to visit

Tuck into local delicacy conger eel rice and stay at hotels that cost a fraction of Kyoto and Osaka’s prices.

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