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Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (431+ words) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sweeping votes in the state of West Bengal, where senior leaders have been campaigning extensively in for weeks. MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial…...
CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Impact on bilateral and trade relations with ASEAN - CNA
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (129+ words) CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Impact on bilateral and trade relations with ASEAN'CNA - The submitted value in the field_season_value element is not allowed. CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Impact on bilateral and trade relations with ASEAN Israel's plans to take control…...
Parliament to discuss school bullying and AI-related risks - CNA
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (677+ words) Labour chief Ng Chee Meng is set to move a motion calling on parliament to affirm that Singapore must not have "jobless growth", even as AI reshapes the economy. SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament will discuss stricter anti-bullying measures and emerging…...
Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (391+ words) WASHINGTON: Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalised in "critical but stable condition", his spokesman said on Sunday (May 3), without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician. "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his…...
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (246+ words) The return of the crew was coordinated with Washington and Tehran, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a…...
Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (321+ words) JAKARTA: The defence ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta on Monday (May 4) to sign a defence cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult. Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin…...
NATO chief says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump on defence
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (344+ words) YEREVAN, Armenia: Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday (May 4) after Washington announced it would withdraw 5, 000 troops from Germany. "European leaders have…...
CNA938 Rewind - Israel-Hamas war: What could full control of Gaza look like?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (148+ words) CNA CNA938 Rewind - Israel-Hamas war: What could full control of Gaza look like? In a major escalation of the war in Gaza, Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take over the strip. The plan has drawn criticism from world…...
CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Does Trump act differently in front of Putin?
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) CNA CNA938 Rewind - Global Watch: Does Trump act differently in front of Putin? A highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, although both leaders…...
Singapore seeks industry, public feedback on legal framework for autonomous vehicles
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (325+ words) The consultation will focus on the responsibility and accountability of key players involved in autonomous vehicle deployments, among other areas. SINGAPORE: The government is seeking feedback on the proposed legal and regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in Singapore, the…...