Kitefoiler Max Maeder clinches Olympic bronze, makes history as Singapore’s youngest Games medallist
Austria’s Valentin Bontus won gold, while Slovenia’s Toni Vodisek took silver at the Marseille Marina in France.Read More
Debby picks up speed, spreading heavy rain along US East Coast
A weakened Debby churned further north along the U.S. East Coast on Friday, spawning tornadoes and spreading heavy rains that could cause catastrophic flooding from Maryland to Vermont before the…
As war drums beat, those in Beirut suburb have nowhere to flee
BEIRUT – When war last came to the edges of Lebanon’s capital nearly two decades ago, Bilal Sahlab drove his family to a secluded mountain town, rented an apartment and…
Iranian Guards navy has new highly explosive missiles, state media say
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that its navy has new cruise missiles equipped with highly explosive warheads that are undetectable, state media reported. Read More
Backdrop falls at National Day celebrations in Simei, 5 suffer minor injuries
The backdrop “fell forward” during stage activities, causing the residents to suffer cuts and bruises. Read More
Stay vigilant, UK government urges police following riots
LONDON – Britain’s government has urged police officers to remain on high alert ahead of possible further riots over the weekend following several days of violent racist attacks and disorder,…
Highlights: Singapore’s National Day Parade 2024 at the Padang
Singapore marks 59 years of independence with a spectacle at the Padang. It is also commemorating the 40th anniversary of Total Defence.Read More
Ukraine says it hit Russian military airfield in Lipetsk region
KYIV – The Ukrainian military said on Friday it had hit a Russian military airfield in the Lipetsk region of western Russia overnight, damaging stockpiles of guided bombs and causing…
Major Chinese port reports blast on cargo ship, CCTV says
BEIJING – China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, one of the world’s busiest ports, reported an explosion on board a container ship on Friday, Chinese state media reported. Read More
Singapore looks to build first-of-its-kind renewable energy farm in waters around Raffles Lighthouse
The energy generated could be used to charge electric harbour craft, in line with upcoming requirements to decarbonise the maritime industry.Read More