‘Strong Singapore core’ crucial against external influences that seek to divide the country: President Halimah
Speaking at the S Rajaratnam Lecture, Mdm Halimah Yacob says Singapore’s diversity as a multiracial and multireligious society must be protected.Read More
Woman who cited inflation, job loss to get more maintenance from ex-husband fails in court bid
The judge added that while the mother cited inflation and the increased cost of living, the father would have faced these challenges too.Read More
Where US Republican presidential candidates stand on climate change
June 09, 2023 3:55 PM They have generally downplayed the issue and rejected policies that would slow rising temperatures. Read More
Most nations aiming for net-zero fail to meet targets, study shows
June 09, 2023 3:30 PM Among the laggards is the United Arab Emirates, host of the upcoming United Nations climate summit. Read More
CASE issues alert against car rental company after complaints about deposit forfeitures
In one case, a customer had his security deposit of S$1,500 forfeited by Prestige Carz Rental after being presented with an internal speeding report.Read More
A reason to stay teetotal? Study finds even low amounts of alcohol may raise risk of 60 diseases
June 09, 2023 2:35 PM These include at least 30 ailments that were previously not linked to booze. Read More
COP28 president Al Jaber says fossil fuel decline inevitable
June 09, 2023 2:30 PM He reiterated his call for the summit to triple renewable energy by 2030. Read More
How heat and dryness from climate change is making wildfires much worse
June 09, 2023 1:55 PM They make wildfires like those burning in Quebec more common in the planet’s temperate zones. Read More
Singapore orders Meta to remove child sexual exploitation content on Facebook, in first use of enhanced law
The Online Safety Act, passed in November 2022, makes social media platforms liable if they fail to protect users from online harms.Read More
Trump’s Republican rivals criticise ‘weaponisation’ of DOJ after indictment
June 09, 2023 12:45 PM The indictment of a former US president on federal charges is unprecedented in American history. Read More