The court found the former abbot guilty on 19 counts, and his sentence was capped at 50 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A curator said most of the artifacts listed appeared to originate from southern China. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

This partnership comes as AI sector rivals vie to be the preferred option for software developers. Read more at ...

One vessel paid US$4 million (S$5 million) to avoid a wait that can take up to five days. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow ...

The move marks another step away from pacifist restraints that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy. Read more at ...

Prices have increased for things like plastic products and fuel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

Investigations found links to clearing of Indonesian forests home to critically endangered orangutans. Read more at ...

A historic constitutional crisis unfolds in Negeri Sembilan as authorities warn against speculation and rival factions clash ...

Mr Trump said he had agreed to a request from peace talks mediator Pakistan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

In 2024 alone, extreme weather disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

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