Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure to suspend anti-graft chief Azam Baki pending an investigation into his shareholding in Velocity Capital Partner. Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli urged immediate action and a full probe of Azam’s assets. The push…
Elon Musk has indicated that SpaceX could eventually develop a “very different” kind of mobile device as the company explores new ways to expand Starlink beyond fixed satellite internet, including direct-to-device connectivity and other services. The comments come as SpaceX’s…
Turkey is working to prevent tensions between the United States and Iran from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, President Tayyip Erdogan said, as the two adversaries remain at odds over whether negotiations should cover Tehran’s missile programme.…
SINGAPORE — Parliament passed a raft of amendments to transport laws on Feb. 4, introducing new rules to curb the misuse of mobility scooters, strengthen pedestrian protection and pave the way for the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system. The…
The Trump administration’s proposal to create a new critical minerals trading bloc with allies and partners is beginning to take shape after initial discussions in Washington, with Japan, the European Union and Mexico signalling interest in exploring a framework that…
Singapore will return to the Winter Olympics with a new milestone in alpine skiing. Alpine skier Faiz Basha is set to represent the nation at Milano Cortina 2026, according to Channel NewsAsia. The Games run in February 2026 across multiple…
River Hongbao is coming back to Gardens by the Bay for Chinese New Year, bringing lanterns, stage shows, rides and food to the waterfront. The 2026 edition also marks the festival’s 40th year, with a special exhibition that traces how…
Election campaigns now play out on phones as much as on doorsteps. Rumours travel faster than rebuttals. Consequently, election security has moved from a technical niche to a top political priority across democracies. The risk is not only hacking. Trust…
Europe is entering a more fractured political era. Voters are spreading support across more parties. Parliaments are becoming harder to manage. Governments are increasingly forced into fragile coalitions or minority rule. For Singapore, the stakes are practical. Europe remains a…
Global energy markets are on alert again. Tensions in the Middle East can move prices fast, even before any physical disruption. That is because the region sits at the centre of oil exports and key shipping routes. For energy importers…
