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Motorcyclist dies after accident on PIE on Aug 11
The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by SCDF paramedics. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
6.3-magnitude quake hits Papua in eastern Indonesia; no tsunami warning
The epicentre was 193km north-west of Jayapura city, the provincial capital. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters tops music charts in US, Britain
This marks the ninth song associated with South Korean pop to reach the highest spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.
Indian Assam state’s move to allow arms for ‘indigenous’ people stirs fears of worsening violence
Chief Minister of Assam and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Mr Himanta Biswa Sarma, has said his government is creating a dedicated portal so that “original” inhabitants and “indigenous” people ...
Dubai runners beat the heat at city's first Mallathon
At Dubai's newest racecourse, the finish line is just past the food court. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Hyflux investigator ‘took advantage’ of Olivia Lum’s inability to recall events: Davinder Singh
A consortium of banks gave in-principle management support for a loan of up to S$527 million despite their concerns Read more ...
Taiwan is continuing tariff negotiations with US, says Cabinet official
Taiwan has the sixth-largest trade deficit with the US, with 90 per cent of that from semiconductors. Read more at ...
Man who stabbed son-in-law to death at Boon Tat Street in 2017 dies, aged 80
He was released from prison in 2023, after his sentence was backdated and with one-third remission. Read more at straitstimes ...
Singapore’s lifelong learning efforts need an AI-centred overhaul
Continuing education must evolve quickly to equip learners with judgment, agility, and AI fluency. Read more at ...
New mentoring programme encourages more ITE students to pursue Work-Study Diplomas
Over 150 ITE students have enrolled in the programme since it began in March 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future
BRUSSELS - Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their own future, European Union member states said on Tuesday, seeking ...
Zetrix AI Launches World's First Shariah-Aligned Large Language Model "NurAI"
Addressing the Needs of Two Billion Muslims and Unlocking the US$3 Trillion Islamic Economy KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetr Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...