US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

Dec 31 - President Donald Trump's advisers held talks on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and national ...

New Year 2026 countdowns: Police close access to areas around Marina Bay, Kallang due to crowds

Updates can be found on the police's Facebook page or on maps online showing real-time crowd levels. Read more at ...

No happy new year for those hit by war; Singapore should do what it can to help: Shanmugam

He was speaking at an event by inter-faith group Humanity Matters to pack relief supplies for civilians in Gaza. Read more at ...

Embracing one another’s cultures will strengthen Singaporeans’ shared identity: President Tharman

In his New Year message, he urged Singaporeans to experiment and even attempt to master one another’s cultures. Read more at ...

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, ...
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Burkina Faso beat Sudan to seal second in Group E at Cup of Nations

Dec 31 - Burkina Faso booked second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan in Casablanca on Wednesday, with goals from Lassina Traore and Arsene Kouassi as their ...

Singapore welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks, heartland cheer

Thousands thronged the Marina Bay and Kallang Basin waterfronts, while others joined the heartland celebrations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.