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Singapore Will Not Join Biden's Anti-China 'Cold War–style' Coalition: PM
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Monday that his country's inclusion in President-elect Joe Biden's proposed "coalition of democracies" was not "on the cards."
Wis. 1-Day COVID Death Toll Tops Total for New Zealand, Singapore, Iceland
Wisconsin reported 92 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday alone, while New Zealand, Singapore and Iceland have reported 25, 28 and 25, respectively throughout the pandemic.
Mother Strangled 5-Year-Old Son Before Killing Herself in Forest—Coroner
The bodies of Nami Ogata, 41, and her son were found at the Bukit Batok nature reserve in Singapore in November last year.
Man in Singapore Sentenced to Death by Hanging Via Zoom Call
A man in Singapore was recently sentenced to death by hanging via Zoom call, marking the second time the death penalty has been issued virtually.
Singapore's Spy Robots Reinforce Social Distancing Like Something in a Film
O-R3 roams public spaces and reminds citizens that to prevent the spread of COVID-19, "gathering in public parks are not allowed."
Nine Titles Netflix Pulled After Foreign Governments Demanded It
The removed titles include an episode of Hasan Minhaj's comedy show "Patriot Act."
WHO Is About to Decide Whether Coronaviurs Is Global Health Emergency
The virus has killed almost 200 people since it emerged in the city of Wuhan in late 2019.
Coronavirus Now Spread to Over a Dozen Countries
The death toll has hit over 100, according to health officials.
China Coronavirus Outbreak Updates Can Now Be Tracked Live Online
The virus is thought to have originated in a central Chinese city.
The Starting 5: Impeachment Trial, Iran Plane Crash, and Fake News Laws
We're just days away from the Senate's full impeachment trial getting underway.
Trump's Message to Troubled Developing Countries? Figure it Out On Your Own
President Donald Trump called out poor countries for being "s***holes." Yes, there are terrible places to live. And, yes, it is easy to build a wall and say figure it out on your own. But we can't.
Singapore's Controversial 'Fake News' Law Goes Into Effect October 2
Under the new law, online media outlets, including social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, will be forced to issue corrections and remove content that the Singaporean government determines to be untrue, according to Reuters.
Elderly Man Goes Missing on Cruise Ship, Son Refuses to Believe He Is Dead
Goh Hai Peng was seen entering his cabin on the first night of the Dream Cruises trip and was never seen again.
Man Fined $200 for Flicking Rubber Bands Onto Public Road in Singapore
The man was fined for "throwing rubber bands in a public place."
Kim Jong Un Was Nervous About Bad English Skills Before Trump Meeting: Aide
"I am worrying about my lack of English proficiency," Kim reportedly told South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Two Cruise Ship Passengers Die Onboard of 'Unrelated Natural Causes'
The exact causes of the deaths have yet to be determined.
The Most Instagrammable Places in Singapore
'Crazy Rich Asians' has turned the global spotlight on Singapore, home to some of the most breathtaking sights in the world.
36,000 Pangolins Killed For Biggest Shipment Of Scales
The shipment was worth nearly $39 million.
Singapore Airlines Introduces 'Farm-to-Plane" Meals
Singapore Airlines has transformed a New Jersey steel mill into the world's largest vertical farm to provide organic greens for in-flight meals.
Boeing Stock Price Today: 737 MAX 8 Jets Grounded
"We are confident in the safety of the 737 MAX," Boeing's Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg told employees in a Monday message.
Pompeo Explains How Trump 'Fell in Love' With Kim
Donald Trump previously said that Kim Jong Un "wrote me beautiful letters, and they're great letters. We fell in love."
'North Korea Continues to Nuclearize': Former CIA Agent
The former CIA agent pointed to satellite imagery and intelligence reports that have shown the Asian nation has actually expanded or enhanced its capabilities.
Cruise Ship Employee Takes Own Life During Final Cruise
Anton Ilichev was found dead in his cabin on December 6.
U.S. or China? Asia May Soon Be Forced to Choose Sides
"If you are friends with two countries which are on different sides, sometimes it is possible to get along with both, sometimes it's more awkward when you try to get along with both," Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned.
Hornbill Gets 3D-Printed Casque after Cancer Surgery
Experts from the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) revealed his condition in a Facebook video uploaded Wednesday.
Man Claims He Has Bomb in Carry-on Luggage, Gets Fined
The plane had to be escorted back by fighter jets.
Brexit Makes New York World's Financial Capital
London lost eight points on the Z/Yen global finance index over just six months as the Big Apple soared into top spot.
New Photos Show North Korea Razing Key Launch Site
A new 38 North report shows the apparent dismantling of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, something it calls "a significant confidence-building measure."
North Korea Has Not Returned Soldiers' Remains: Pompeo
President Trump said last week that 200 "fallen heroes" had been sent back to the U.S., but Pompeo told Senate none had as yet been received.