Man to be charged after allegedly tampering with NParks crow trap in Toa Payoh

The 77-year-old had allegedly cut the cable ties securing the netting of a crow trap. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms

Singapore firms project steady salary increments of 3-6% in 2026, though some plan smaller bonuses amid economic uncertainty.

Man Utd boss Amorim accepts criticism from former players

Dec 15 - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim accepted the criticism being aimed his way by the Premier League club's ...

China retail sales weaken to worst outside Covid as growth slows

China’s inability to revive consumer spending is exposing the economy to risks abroad. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Australian intelligence probed Bondi Beach gunman for IS links: Report

Broadcaster ABC said the gunmen are believed to have pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

North Korean leader’s sister sports Chinese foldable phone

The phone resembles the Chinese brand Honor’s “Magic” line, advertised as “the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone”. Read ...

Four ways to keep traveller’s diarrhoea at bay

Discover four doctor-recommended ways to protect your gut health and prevent traveller’s diarrhoea while enjoying culinary ...

China again puts domestic demand first, but the payoff will be slow

Consumers are holding back because of a soft labour market and falling property prices, analysts say. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A beachside shooting throws Australia's three-decade gun control regime into question

SYDNEY, Dec 15 - After Australia's worst mass shooting in 1996, it took the government 12 days to ban semi-automatic weapons, organise a gun buyback scheme and introduce a licensing system to weed out ...