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Singapore national bowlers Cherie Tan and Muhammad Jaris Goh. (FILE PHOTO: Stefanus Ian/Yahoo News Singapore) SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (9 to 15 January): Singapore clinch three golds at Asian Tenpin Bowling C’ships Singapore bowlers clinched three titles at the 26th Asian Tenpin […]

PARIS: “Seventy euros for one, 120 for two,” said the cocaine dealer as the young woman opened her door on Paris’ chic Left Bank.“I’m like all the delivery riders speeding around Paris dropping off sushi and groceries,” he smiled. “I get orders and I deliver them.”Getting cocaine in many of Europe’s big cities is now […]

Uploaded containers are seen at Qingdao Port in Shandong province on Jan 9, 2023. [Photo/VCG] With the global industrial and supply chains going into shock as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has made crucial contributions over the past three years to promote the stability and recovery of the world economy. Those essential contributions […]

Highlands women attend a funeral for a victim of a sorcery accusation-related attack Photo: Supplied A rights group wants to see the Papua New Guinea government make real progress in dealing with violence against women. Human Rights Watch, which released its 2023 World Report last week, said PNG remains one of the most dangerous places […]

Following its stint as the G20 president in November of last year, Indonesia has another opportunity to project its power and pursue its priorities as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2023. With the theme “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth,” Indonesia officially started its term as ASEAN chair on January […]

The devastating Nepal plane crash on Sunday left at least 68 of the 72 dead. Five Indians were among the victims. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident. But the tremendous loss of lives can never be compensated for. In fact, this was Nepal’s biggest aircraft disaster in recent history in terms of the […]

Home Viral Viral Video: Ferocious Cat Pounces On Chicken To Hunt It But Its Partner Spoils The Party | Watch The ferocious cat could have gotten itself a yummy meal, but the combined efforts of the birds turned the game around. Viral Video: Ferocious Cat Pounces On Chicken To Hunt It But Its Partner Spoils […]

There are many amazing things to see while traveling, but few beat the feeling of arriving at a beautiful beach. Picture palm trees, coral reefs, beach bars, and sea turtles – all the best beach characteristics. Whether you want an inner city spot to sunbathe and play volleyball or a remote haven for marine life, […]

The fighter jets are part of a major Iranian purchase, which also includes air defence systems, missile systems and helicopters as Tehran and Moscow deepen military cooperation. Iran and Russia have responded to heavy sanctions by the West by boosting cooperation in key areas to help prop up their economies. (Reuters Archive) Iran will receive […]

(MENAFN) Plans by the administration of President Joe Biden to authorize a USD20 billion sale of F-16 fighter fighters to Turkey have run into a major barrier after a senior senator promised to obstruct the agreement because he views Ankara as an unreliable NATO ally. Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from Additional Jersey, issued a […]