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China wants to work with Indonesia to tackle risks, challenges, Premier Li says
BEIJING - China is willing to work with Indonesia to strengthen cooperation, elevate political mutual trust and strategic ...
From two hours to minutes: How SPF uses vending machine-like systems to dispense weapons faster
Police officers can now withdraw equipment independently through an automated dispensing system. Read more at ...
Over $36k raised in ground-up effort to help community cat feeders in Singapore
On average, $60 is needed to feed one cat every month, with feeders often using their savings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fire cuts power to 45,000 in French Riviera, sabotage suspected
A blaze hit an electricity transformer in the western part of the city of Nice. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Some 1,500 join charity walk to raise more than $320,000 for the deaf community
The Singapore Association for the Deaf, which organised the walk, marks its 70th anniversary this year. Read more at ...
Taiwan screen icon Chin Han returns in Netflix dementia drama Forget You Not
Director-singer-actress Rene Liu thought it would be "mission impossible" to get Chin for the role. Read more at straitstimes ...
Almost 2,000 dengue cases in Singapore so far in 2025, 74% drop from 2024
There were two deaths due to local dengue infection as of May 15. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Thailand’s Tourism Ministry cracks down on illegal tours to restore trust
A task force has been set up to combat such tours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Gaza rescuers say six killed in pre-dawn Israeli strikes
The Israeli military has stepped up its Gaza operations in recent days. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israeli military says it intercepted missile from Yemen
CAIRO - The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.