Students able to convert concessions cards to SimplyGo from Sep 7
The conversion is free and can be done at selected ticketing machines in all MRT stations and bus interchanges. Read More
Japan PM Kishida seeks to solidify South Korea ties on farewell visit
SEOUL – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived for a whirlwind visit to South Korea on Friday, seeking to seal a newfound partnership between the neighbours which will be tested…
Kenya primary boarding school blaze kills 17 students
NAIROBI – A fire at a primary boarding school in central Kenya has killed 17 students, a police spokeswoman said on Friday. Read More
Thousands of papal souvenirs sold as Singapore prepares to welcome Pope Francis
Pope Francis is set to visit Singapore from Sep 11 to 13 – the last leg of his four-nation Asia Pacific tour.Read More
Teenage rapist to be jailed and caned after prosecution wins appeal against reformative training sentence
The offender was 16 and out on bail for theft offences when he raped his 14-year-old schoolmate in a toilet at a public park.Read More
Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin and its camp, Palestine news agency says
CAIRO – Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city of Jenin and a refugee camp there, following a 10-day episode of “violent aggression”, the Palestine news agency (WAFA) said on…
A second term as US top diplomat? Blinken plans to be with kids
It is highly unusual for a Secretary of State to stay on past an election. Read More
A second term as US top diplomat? Blinken plans to be with kids
It is highly unusual for a Secretary of State to stay on past an election. Read More
The Singaporean carpenter who built two chairs specially for Pope Francis: ‘100% handmade’
The chairs will be used by Pope Francis at the interreligious dialogue session during his trip to Singapore.Read More