International scrutiny of Tokyo’s Kabukicho district exposes links between host clubs, debt, and street prostitution. Critics say social media fuels exploitation, while outdated laws fail to...
HIV self-testing kits will be available at Singapore pharmacies starting January 2025, the Ministry of Health announced. The initiative aims to increase accessibility, encourage early detection,...
A 66-year-old man was arrested for murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead in her Ang Mo Kio flat on 29 November, with police confirming...
A viral TikTok series sparked debate as a resident clashed with HSA officers inspecting for banned e-vaporisers. HSA clarified its officers can legally enter premises without...
The Singapore Government will offer a one-off property tax rebate in 2025 for owner-occupied homes to mitigate cost-of-living concerns. Housing Board flats will receive a 20%...
China has suspended senior military official Miao Hua over "serious violations of discipline" as part of a broader anti-corruption purge within the armed forces. The Defence...
A petition led by Lepak Conversations, garnering over 10,000 signatures, calls on Singapore to hasten its recognition of Palestine. Advocates highlight the urgency for peace and...
The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning declining press freedom in Hong Kong and urging the release of journalists, including Jimmy Lai. The move highlights...
Over 100 public servants, including ministers, in Singapore received extortion emails threatening to publish doctored videos unless a ransom of US$50,000 was paid. Investigations are ongoing.
Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad, a 34-year-old Iranian-Singaporean, was executed on the morning of 29 November after his clemency appeal was rejected by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam the previous...
