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Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM
Mr Suriya is set to command for far fewer than 93 hours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US not taking Guatemala lightly ahead of Gold Cup semis, says Adams
Seven-times CONCACAF Gold Cup champions the United States will not take Wednesday's semi-final against Guatemala lightly ...
Star Awards 2025: Xiang Yun and Chen Hanwei are the most decorated actors in show’s 30-year history
Xiang Yun has received 21 Star Awards, while Chen Hanwei has won 20. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...
Teen admits assaulting cop, fracturing officer’s nose
The youth and his father were fighting with each using belts and hangers when the police arrived in response to a call. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
3 in 4 in Singapore not able to identify deepfake content: Cyber Security Agency survey
Overall, 1,050 respondents aged 15 and above were polled in October 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Turkish authorities detain 109 in Izmir as part of corruption probe, Anadolu news says
ISTANBUL - Turkish authorities detained 109 people, including opposition party members and a former mayor, on Tuesday in ...
Rare ‘roll cloud’ stuns beachgoers in Portugal
It resembles a giant wave rolling across the sky. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Number of atomic bomb survivors falls below 100,000 for first time
The number of survivors holding a health book stood at 99,130 as at March 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Inbound tourism fuels land price surge across Japan
The average rate for a hotel room has increased by 30 per cent year-on-year since the Expo opened in April. Read more at ...
Uncertain future hangs over Jakarta’s ‘ondel-ondel’ buskers
The giant traditional puppets are set to be banned from Jakarta streets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...