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Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff
Election of new Pope: Not China’s top choice, but it pleases Trump
Given his experience, Pope Leo XIV will maintain his interest in both North and Latin America, writes Jonathan Eyal.
From poly to Cambridge: More S’pore diploma graduates head to top overseas universities
This comes as more students are choosing the polytechnic route despite qualifying for junior college.
Four S’pore-based tour bus operators barred from providing coach services in Malaysia
They were found to have breached rules by offering express bus services and selling tickets online.
Trump, Starmer hail ‘breakthrough’ deal on trade
This is the first deal of its kind since the US leader triggered a global trade war with his tariffs.
Nervous calm as Pakistan fears war over Kashmir conflict
Experts insist the situation remains dire, though life in much of the country seems to go on as usual.
Shopee parent Sea opens new financial services HQ in S’pore
Property buyer loses $590k suit against real estate agent, ERA in rare case of size disparity
Company fined after failing to compensate employee for permanent incapacity within 21 days
Mr Abdul Halim Mokhtar was injured after the handle of an exercise machine hit his forehead in January 2022.
This young generation has seen too many crises. Time to raise its hopes
They have come of age amid a pandemic, climate change and geopolitical chaos, writes Mubin Saadat.