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A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, US, on September 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

US forces strike Iran nuclear sites, Trump says ‘Fordow is gone’

This image combination, created on June 21, 2025, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in Washington on April 7, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (centre) in Tehran on March 20, and US President Donald Trump (right) also in Washington on April 7. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

How the US hit Iran’s nuclear facilities — and what comes next

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington June 21, 2025, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. — Reuters pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump declares ‘spectacular military success’, says Iran must make peace or ‘we will go after’ other targets

Once facing the death penalty for drug trafficking, Henry Wong is now rebuilding his life as an intern at Vanilla Impact Story (VIS) Sdn Bhd, a ‘halfway farm’ founded by Alfred Phua. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

The vanilla farm that’s saving lives: Inside Malaysia’s revolutionary ‘halfway farm’ for former death row inmates

Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

New Iranian missile barrage hits Israel after US attack on nuclear facilities

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic
Money  / 7 h ago

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

Sultan Ibrahim (left) in a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar calls on King at Istana Bukit Tunku for two-hour briefing on current affairs

Thousand-layer tofu isn’t tofu at all, but its smooth and slightly rubbery texture makes it ideal for soaking up flavourful oils. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Xijiade Food in Damansara Utama specialises in ‘Dongbei’ style dumplings, but it’s the ‘xia fan cai’, Chinese over-rice dishes, that truly shine

Once a lifelong social worker for marginalised communities across Malaysia, Alfred Phua now channels that mission into Vanilla Impact Story Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise planting hope — and vanilla — to change lives. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

From social work to sweet success: Sarawak’s accidental vanilla farmer Alfred Phua cultivates second chances

A man in black was seen trying to turn off the ignition of a motorcycle ridden by two teenagers. — Screengrab from Reddit/r/malaysia
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Mersing cops confirm man in viral video stopping teens’ bike was on-duty officer acting on traffic violations (VIDEO)

Minister of Communication Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivering his speech during a Kita Madani Carnival 2025 at Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur. June 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘Just his personal opinion’: Fahmi shrugs off Rafizi’s podcast claim of losing Anwar’s support

A Toyota Harrier SUV was seen trying to escape from a police patrol car. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan

US President Donald Trump gestures towards reporters after steping off Air Force One upon return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland June 22, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Trump’s Iran strikes: Tactical win or strategic gamble?

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli failed to win the post of Arau division chief in a PAS internal election. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Perlis MB fails to oust Arau PAS chief as allies suffer major defeats in state party polls

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken on November 4, 2020, shows Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom — one of three nuclear sites targeted in what Donald Trump on June 21, 2025, called a ‘very successful attack’ by the US military. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Inside Iran’s nuclear network: Key sites and their roles

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The now-cancelled performance would have marked Cabello’s debut concert in Singapore. — Picture via Facebook/Camila Cabello
Singapore / 52 m ago

Camila Cabello cancels Singapore concert on Aug 12 due to scheduling conflict

In Beijing, Wong, who is also finance minister, will meet President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 2 h ago

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong in China for first official visit as prime minister

A screen capture shows a black car on the road shoulder with visible damage and its bumper dislodged. — Picture from Roads.sg/Facebook
Singapore / 6 h ago

Driver flees scene after causing major crash on Singapore’s Seletar that injures three (VIDEO)

According to a joint statement by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence and Changi Airport Group, the man was part of one of 18 civilian contingents preparing for the NDP on August 9, which will mark the country’s 60th National Day. — Reuters file pic
Singapore / 1d ago

Man dies after collapsing during National Day Parade rehearsal in Singapore

In a statement shared on Instagram and Facebook yesterday, Wild Rice ‘categorically rejected’ Singapore authorities’ characterisation of ‘Homepar’, describing it as ‘a nuanced and empathetic work that is, at its core, about healing and recovery’.
Singapore / 1d ago

Wild Rice responds to Singapore ban on ‘Homepar’ performance, rejects claims of glamorising drug abuse

Singaporean Malone Lam, 20, is accused of masterminding a US$260 million crypto theft ring and faces trial in the US this October. — Picture from Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Singapore / 1d ago

Teen behind US$245m Bitcoin theft to testify against Singaporean ringleader Malone Lam

A 65-year-old man was injured after spalling concrete fell from the ceiling of his HDB flat in Yishun, Singapore, reportedly while he was using the toilet. ― Pixabay pic
Singapore / 1d ago

‘Really traumatised’: 65-year-old injured by collapsing concrete in Singapore HDB flat

File photo for illustration purposes only. In a Facebook update at 8.15am, the ICA cited ‘very heavy departure traffic’ caused by a tailback from Malaysia. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Singapore / 1d ago

Gridlock at Woodlands: Three-hour wait for JB-bound travellers today, says Singapore’s ICA

Odette’s Aveyron Lamb Saddle. This is the French fine-dining establishment’s seventh year on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, as it ranks No. 25 in 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Odette
Singapore / 2d ago

Odette holds the line as Singapore’s sole entry on World’s 50 Best Restaurants list

A gala performance during Wild Rice’s ‘Rice Ball 2025: 25 Wild Years!’ event in Singapore February 22, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Wild Rice
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore bans Wild Rice’s ‘Homepar’ performance for glamorising drug use, undermining trust in Central Narcotics Bureau

A Singapore Airlines flight from Frankfurt to New York was forced to divert to Paris in October after a passenger suffered a severe allergic reaction mid-air, triggering a lawsuit over an in-flight shrimp meal. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 2d ago

‘I told them I was allergic’: Passenger sues Singapore Airlines after shrimp meal triggers emergency landing

Dr Yee Yucai started the petition after noticing more restaurants pushing diners to buy drinks instead of offering tap water — despite Singapore’s drive to reduce sugar consumption. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Some Singapore diners petition for free tap water where service charge is imposed

The Singapore team had been expected to travel to Amman to face Jordan as well as Iran, Lebanon and Bhutan in the preliminary rounds for the 2026 finals, which are to be held in Australia next March. — Picture via Facebook/Football Association of Singapore
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore Lionesses’ Asian Cup qualifiers postponed amid Iran-Israel conflict

The test involves a blood draw and genetic analysis to confirm the presence of familial hypercholesterolaemia. — AFP pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore to launch nationwide genetic testing for hereditary cholesterol disorder

File photo is for illustration purposes only. Authorities have seized over S$1.8 million in assets as Singapore and Thai police break up a cross-border prostitution ring. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Singapore / 2d ago

Two Singaporeans busted in Thailand for running cross-border vice ring

Singapore police said the suspects — 153 men and 70 women, aged between 15 and 89 — are believed to be linked to more than 790 scam cases. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore police: More than 200 suspected scammers, money mules under investigation in SS$3.89m probe