TOP OF THE NEWS
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) filed a rarely invoked criminal reference yesterday to seek a definitive ruling by the Court of Appeal on "questions of law of public interest" regarding the City Harvest Church case.
TOP OF THE NEWS
China and South Korea agreed during talks between Seoul's chief nuclear envoy Kim Hong Kyun and China's Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Affairs Wu Dawei to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea if it carries out nuclear or long-range missile tests. This comes as a US Navy strike group headed to the region.
WORLD
China still calls the shots at the Scarborough Shoal, backed by a small armada of coast guard vessels projecting its power at the disputed feature in the South China Sea. But the presence of Philippine fishing vessels shows President Rodrigo Duterte's overtures, and a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration rejecting China's claim over most of the waters, have motivated Beijing to make some concessions.
WORLD
Sea trials for costliest warship
The USS Gerald Ford, the first aircraft carrier built for the US Navy in 40 years, has finally begun sea trials, more than two years behind schedule. Built at a cost of $18.2 billion, it is the most expensive warship in the world, with the capability of carrying 75 aircraft and up to 5,000 personnel.
OPINION
While America rose as a dominant power, China was impoverished, occupied and culturally plundered, writes Jean-Pierre Lehman. To keep the peace between the two, efforts to help China heal from its deep scars must continue.
HOME
Taxi commuters gave ComfortDelGro's new flat-fare option the thumbs up for its simplified charges.The firm, which owns close to 16,500 cabs, yesterday started offering commuters a single, upfront fee for trips booked through its app.
HOME
Court hears LKY interview case
The Court of Appeal yesterday heard the final arguments against a High Court ruling on an interview agreement then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew made with the Government. The case centres on whether his estate can use or make copies of the transcripts.
BUSINESS
A former HUDC estate in Hougang Avenue 7 is now up for sale. Owners at Rio Casa, formerly called Hougang N3, are expecting offers above $450.8 million, which translates to a price tag of about $586 per sq ft per plot ratio. The price includes a lease top-up premium of about $57.5 million for a fresh 99-year lease, as well as $141.5 million for intensification of the site.
SPORT
Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook said he was "blessed, very blessed", after scoring his 42nd triple-double of the season to eclipse the 1961-62 feat by Oscar Robertson. He had already emulated Robertson by averaging a triple-double over the course of an entire season. Westbrook's 50 points included the three-pointer that sealed a 106-105 victory against the Denver Nuggets.
LIFE
Pop star Janet Jackson has split up with her third husband, Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, months after giving birth to her first child, say reports. A source said she thought he had become too controlling during the pregnancy and that she had already allowed him to dictate her appearance.
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VIDEO
Pets on wheels
Wheelchairs for pets let handicapped animals like Saviour, which was born with two legs, enjoy a better quality of life.
VIDEO
Hot out of the oven
Pastry chef Frederic Deshayes shows how he makes hot cross buns, a treat traditionally eaten over the Easter weekend.
