China’s economy grows 5.2% in second quarter

SINGAPORE: St Joseph's Institution International (SJII) is still investigating the death of 15-year-old student Jenna Chan during a school trip to the Maldives, pending findings from local authorities. The Ministry of Education, satisfied with SJII's safety processes, will not conduct its own investigation but continues to support the family and engage with the school's board. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A school in Singapore is still looking into what happened to a 15-year-old...

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia, stating it was beneficial for both parties and negotiated directly with the Indonesian President. This comes after Trump threatened a 32% tariff starting August 1 on Indonesia and other countries, aiming to encourage negotiations to avoid higher tariffs, a strategy he has used successfully with several nations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Trump's Trade Deal with Indonesia President Trump says he made a...

Defence Minister John Healey says about 4,500 people are in Britain or in transit under the secret programme.The UK has initiated a secret program to resettle around 20,000 Afghans after a data breach exposed the details of over 33,000 individuals, potentially endangering them from Taliban reprisals. Defence Minister John Healey reported that approximately 4,500 individuals are currently in the UK or en route, with relocation efforts costing around £400 million. Explain It To Me Like...

A group of Californians confronted a man in Runyon Canyon, Los Angeles, who allegedly started a fire, holding him until police arrived. Witnesses reported he admitted to igniting the blaze with a blowtorch, claiming to be a fire marshal conducting a controlled burn, while fire crews managed to contain the fire to under half an acre. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A group of people in Los Angeles caught a man who started...

Dr. Patrick Kelly, a paediatrician who treated 5-year-old Malachi Subecz, testified that police and Oranga Tamariki often dismissed child abuse evidence without consulting health professionals, leading to tragic outcomes. During a coronial inquest, he highlighted that Malachi's severe injuries contradicted claims made by his caregiver, Michaela Barriball, regarding an accidental fall. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A doctor said that when kids were hurt, the police and social workers didn't always listen to...

Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, has been placed on leave following serious allegations regarding his connections to criminal syndicates and his involvement in politically motivated murder investigations. This development raises significant concerns about integrity within the police force amidst ongoing scrutiny of law enforcement practices. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya is taking a break because people are saying he might be friends with...