Beijing’s embassy in Israel has protested following reports of a secret trip by Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister to the Middle Eastern country. Citing several anonymous sources, Reuters reported on Thursday that Francois Wu Chih-chung had travelled to Israel in recent weeks, though it was not disclosed who he met there. Taipei has not officially confirmed […]
China held a low-key memorial ceremony on Saturday for the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with President Xi Jinping not attending, despite a diplomatic crisis between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan. Beijing has raged at Tokyo since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said last month that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Chinese-claimed Taiwan could trigger a military response […]
SINGAPORE – Two people were taken to hospital following a chain collision in Bedok Reservoir Road on Dec 12. The police said they were alerted to the accident, which involved four cars and a prime mover, at about 4.30pm on Dec 12. A 36-year-old female car driver and her 37-year-old female car passenger were taken […]
The new webpage follows the establishment of a new rail reliability task force announced in September, comprising LTA and train operators SMRT and SBS Transit. The initiative comes amid commuter frustrations over communication gaps during recent incidents. On Dec 2, a track point failure near Aljunied station on the East-West Line added 20 minutes to […]
Curated By : Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 14:22 IST According to the notice, the public has 60 days to share their views on the proposed changes before they are implemented. This move appears to be the latest in the Donald Trump-led administration’s measures to restrict immigration.(Reuters/File Photo) A new US government notice has outlined additional […]
ESTA travel authorisation could soon include social media history for visa-free visitors to the US Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Travelling to the United States could soon feel very different for millions of people – including Brits, Spaniards and most Europeans – after Washington unveiled a controversial plan to tighten the rules for anyone entering […]
Iconic social media star Mary Magdalene has been found dead by a hotel in Thailand. Famed for her 1.5st boobs and “world’s fattest vagina,” the surgery addict had allegedly fallen nine floors from the balcony of a room at the Paton Tower high rise. The 33-year-old, whose real name was Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora, was […]
India’s ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, has reversed her decision to retire and announced that she would return to the mat as she set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Vinesh took to social media on Friday to announce her decision […]
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India received more than 16,000 complaints from its citizens living overseas between January 2024 and November 2025, with most cases reported from Gulf countries, according to official data shared in Parliament. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Government uses multiple channels to address distress calls and resolve issues faced by Indians abroad. In […]
Surat-origin band, The Tapi Project, are closing out the year with two shows at Windmills in Bengaluru, on December 12 and 13. But first, guitarist Yogendra Saniyawala says they have another essential item to tick off their to-do list. “We are going to Vidyarthi Bhavan right after this for food, and coffee for sure,” Yogendra […]
Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 13:45 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Bangkok, Dec 12 (AP) Thailand’s Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, whose endorsement became effective Friday […]
SINGAPORE – A 41-year-old man was taken to hospital on Dec 12 after a tipper truck he was driving skidded into a drain along a slip road on the ECP. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident at the slip road into Tanah Merah Coast Road, located […]
Curated By : Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 13:44 IST The woman pointed out the irony of Indian trains running 15 minutes late without anyone even an apology issued. She mentioned delays are so normal in the public transport system. (Representative Image) In India, we are used to many things like deafening horns, endless traffic, power […]
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the multimodal transport market is projected to grow from USD 98.61 billion in 2025 to USD 159.30 billion in 2032 at a CAGR of 7.1%. Browse 250 market data Tables and 80 Figures spread through 350 Pages and in-depth TOC on ‘Multimodal Transport Market – […]
By Malek Fouda Published on 12/12/2025 – 8:54 GMT+1 •Updated 9:11 Thailand’s parliament was dissolved on Friday for new elections set to be held early next year as the country continues its cross-border skirmishes with Cambodia. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives – the parliament’s lower house – after obtaining approval from […]
Nearly a month after distancing herself from her family, RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya has hinted at deeper tensions by urging the Bihar government to ensure that every woman feels safe in her parental home. Rohini, who resides in Singapore and donated a kidney to her father in December 2022 during his transplant […]
Fighting along the Thailand–Cambodia border has intensified for a fifth consecutive day, with both sides trading accusations amid renewed artillery and drone attacks across multiple provinces. Cambodia on Friday accused Thai forces of launching fresh assaults in Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey provinces during the early morning hours. The Khmer Times reported shelling […]
Planning to go to the United States? The Trump administration, which is cracking down on both legal and illegal immigration, is putting up new roadblocks every day. People from dozens of countries including the UK could have to show authorities in the United States their social media history for five years. The development comes in […]
A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called ‘Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion’. @bertyashley Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning | What has December 14 ever given us? Inaugurated on December 14, 2004, the Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge that spans […]
The attack targets a 300-bed hospital in western Rakhine state as the government intensifies its offensive there. At least 30 people, including patients, have been killed, and about 70 wounded after an air strike by the country’s military government hit a major hospital in western Myanmar, according to a rebel group, aid workers and a […]
PHNOM PENH – The Cambodian delegation of officials, coaches and athletes from seven sports returned safely to Cambodia on Dec 10, after Cambodia withdrew from the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand midway through the event because of serious concerns over safety conditions there. Although the athletes had not yet competed in any events at […]
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. The hospital is located in Mrauk-U town in Rakhine state, an area controlled by the Arakan Army – one of the strongest ethnic armies […]
UNESCO has voiced deep concern over intensifying clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, including renewed violence near the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the region’s most revered ancient Hindu temple. In a statement, UNESCO raised urgent protection concerns of cultural heritage in “all its forms” and reminded both nations of […]
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian authorities on Thursday demanded some of the world’s biggest social media platforms report how many accounts they have deactivated since a ban on accounts for children younger than 16 became law. Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch all said they would abide by Australia’s world-first law […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live, saying the rollout was always going to be bumpy but would ultimately save lives. A day after the law took effect with bipartisan support from the major political […]
A social media user recently said that constant traffic jams and flight delays are often not considered delays in India. She pointed out that even if a train runs 15 minutes late in India, it is considered absolutely normal. She contrasted this with Japan, wherein even a 10-second delay in train services comes with an apology. […]
