Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes to be a ‘unifying figure’ if elected as President
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will retire from politics and run for the Singapore presidency.Read More
Tharman a ‘strong candidate’ for president, but Jurong GRC will miss a ‘solid anchor’: Political analysts
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s domestic and international standing will make him a “strong” contender for the post of president, political observers said.Read More
New York City could be in for a smoky summer as Canada’s wildfires rage
June 08, 2023 7:22 PM The burning season started early in Canada, but that doesn’t mean a swifter end. Read More
World warming at record 0.2 deg C per decade, scientists warn
June 08, 2023 6:55 PM Humanity is on track to breach 1.5 deg C of warming in a matter of years at current rates of greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Want to fly in a military tanker aircraft at the RSAF open house? Public balloting to open in July
As part of its 55th-anniversary celebrations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will hold its first physical open house since 2016 at Paya Lebar Air Base.Read More
Pope Francis doing well after 3-hour abdominal surgery, Vatican says
June 08, 2023 5:12 PM His surgeon said the pontiff would have to stay in hospital for at least five more days. Read More
8 young children injured in playground stabbing in French Alps, suspect arrested
June 08, 2023 5:08 PM A man armed with a knife attacked a group of children aged around three years old. Read More