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Singapore's Indo-Pacific Policy Stands at a Crossroads

Over Okinawa, a radar lock by a Chinese jet on a Japanese fighter plane has signaled the new era of geopolitical instability, writes Rt. Hon. Mark Field, former U.K. Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific

3 hours ago

By Mark Field

Singapore: Elderly Pedestrian, 79, Killed in Bukit Batok Crash; 61-Year-Old Driver Arrested

The police said the 61-year-old driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

3 hours ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Tamil Nadu Lab Assistant Who Died of Snakebite was Killed by Sons Who Took Out Rs 3 Crore Insurance Policy in His Name

56-year-old E P Ganesan, a government school laboratory assistant, was found dead at his residence in October, with the family reporting a fatal snake bite.

3 days ago

By Manthan C.

Indian Man Mauled to Death by Wild Elephant While Trying to Take a Selfie with the Animal [VIDEO]

Amit Rajwar, 35, was trampled to death by a wild elephant as he attempted to click a selfie with the animal in Jharkhand's Ramgarh area on Dec. 16.

5 days ago

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 77-Year-Old Man Charged for Disrupting Public Agency Operations Through Mischief

If convicted, the man could face a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both under Singapore law.

6 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore Festival Organiser Among 4 Booked for Murder

The charge sheet includes forensic reports, witness testimonies, digital data and other crucial material that form the basis of the prosecution's case.

10 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Pickleball Player Dies After Jumping Over Safety Railing on Rooftop Court to Retrieve Ball

The 32-year-old player fell to his death after he climbed over a safety railing to retrieve a ball over a netting.

11 days ago

By Manthan C.

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: 49-Year-Old Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on PIE

The 49-year-old motorcyclist was taken conscious to the National University Hospital, while another individual assessed at the scene for minor injuries.

13 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Why can India never be at peace with Pakistan?

While isolation may offer fragile stability, genuine peace remains a distant illusion—a truth the seculars, liberals, and leftists in both countries need to accept, writes Arshia Malik.

13 days ago

By IBTimes SG Desk

Who Is Anant Ambani, Indian Conservationist Winning a Top Global Humane Society Award?

Anant Ambani, who runs one of India's largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation projects, has become the first Asian to receive a top honour from the Global Humane Society in the US.

15 days ago

By David McLaren

Why is this Indian city naming a major road after Donald Trump?

Hyderabad is set to rename the road outside the US Consulate as Donald Trump Avenue as part of a bold city-branding push that also includes naming major stretches after global tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Wipro.

15 days ago

By David McLaren

Singapore: More Than 17,000 Cartons of Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Seized in Largest Haul of 2025; 4 Arrested

Offenders may face fines of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, imprisonment of up to six years, or both.

15 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 21, Arrested for Series of Theft Cases at Changi Airport

The suspect will be charged in court for theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he faces up to seven years' imprisonment or a fine.

15 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Public transport fares to be reduced from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices

Singapore Tour Buses Barred from Operating as Express Services in Malaysia, Says Transport Minister Anthony Loke

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, an opposition member of parliament, asked him a follow-up question about bus safety compliance and inspections.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

23 Singaporeans Locked in Shop During China Tour After Refusing to Buy Goods

The tourists lodged a police report and submitted transaction records as evidence of what they described as a forced-shopping scam.

21 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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