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Manhunt for Brown University shooter renewed after police release detained man

An FBI Evidence Response Team searches the grounds around the site of the Brown University shooting, as the manhunt continues for the gunman, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., December 15, 2025.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder
An FBI Evidence Response Team searches the grounds around the site of the Brown University shooting, as the manhunt continues for the gunman, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S., December 15, 2025.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder

South Korea unveils new education policies for international, multicultural students

At tthe core of the policy change is an overhaul of the Test of Proficiency in Korean, the standardised Korean-language exam for non-native speakers.
At tthe core of the policy change is an overhaul of the Test of Proficiency in Korean, the standardised Korean-language exam for non-native speakers.

Police release man and say they are still searching for suspect in Brown shooting

The suspect of the Brown University shooting is in his 20s, according to local officials, who have not yet named him.
The suspect of the Brown University shooting is in his 20s, according to local officials, who have not yet named him.

Brown University, reeling from shooting, sends students home

Brown University has called off final exams, classes and assignments for the fall semester.
Brown University has called off final exams, classes and assignments for the fall semester.

‘Pins on a map’: How Chicago students are tracking ICE raids

FILE PHOTO: Federal agents stand guard as community members gather near a car crash site where agents detained a man on Chicago?s South Side, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 14, 2025, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention.  REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Federal agents stand guard as community members gather near a car crash site where agents detained a man on Chicago?s South Side, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 14, 2025, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention.  REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo

Class sizes matter as teaching workload changes, say Singapore teachers

Primary 4 pupils Kyan Phua (bottom left) and Beldon Lai (bottom right) reading information about teh different parts of a plant via an app during their lesson on plant diversity at Bedok Green Primary School on October 26, 2018. 
Primary 4 pupils Kyan Phua (bottom left) and Beldon Lai (bottom right) reading information about teh different parts of a plant via an app during their lesson on plant diversity at Bedok Green Primary School on October 26, 2018. 

‘Every child deserves happiness’: 7-year-old spends his birthdays giving back

This year, Jayden Tan donated his birthday presents to Food from the Heart’s Toy Buffet, giving children on financial aid a chance to choose toys for themselves.
This year, Jayden Tan donated his birthday presents to Food from the Heart’s Toy Buffet, giving children on financial aid a chance to choose toys for themselves.

Indonesia’s free meals under renewed scrutiny after van injures 21 at Jakarta school

A student waits to eat food supplied by the Indonesian government's free meal programme at an elementary school in Banda Aceh, on Oct 30.
A student waits to eat food supplied by the Indonesian government's free meal programme at an elementary school in Banda Aceh, on Oct 30.

Crescent Girls’ student wins 2nd prize in prestigious Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition

Lakshmi Manognya Achanta receiving her junior runner-up certificate from Britain's Queen Camilla on Nov 20.
Lakshmi Manognya Achanta receiving her junior runner-up certificate from Britain's Queen Camilla on Nov 20.

Nigerian students to reunite with families after kidnapping ordeal

Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School arrive at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Rescued schoolchildren from St. Mary's School arrive at the Niger State Government House after being freed from captivity following their abduction by gunmen, in Minna, Nigeria, December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.