The existence of an unpublicised “gentleman’s agreement” between Chinese authorities and former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte over a WWII-era naval vessel has sparked maritime tensions between the two countries.
The boat, BRP Sierra Madre, was intentionally grounded in Ayungin Shoal in response to China’s occupation.
This dispute highlights the ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.
A 33-year-old instructor at Singapore's National Civil Defence Cadet Corps engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, whom he met during training. After the relationship was reported, he was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for sexual penetration of a minor, having initially denied the allegations but later confessed to his actions. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAt 19, Rachael Tay entered the funeral industry alongside her mother, following in her footsteps at Casket Fairprice, a business dedicated to assisting grieving families. Together, they have learned to navigate their unique profession with love and resilience, embracing life and relationships without regrets. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: Residents in Almond Estate are facing increasing thefts by wild monkeys, including the theft of car mirrors and household items, leading to a rise in monkey-related complaints to the government. With urbanisation reducing their habitat, long-tailed macaques are venturing more into residential areas, prompting discussions on their behavior and how residents can manage these encounters.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBQTxvfrbEM Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: About 22,000 applications had been received for the flats in the ongoing Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercise as of 5pm on Wednesday (Jul 30), said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. This was higher than the 13,200 BTO applications received by the Housing and Development...
Read moreA fire broke out on the 10th and 11th floors of a Toa Payoh block in Singapore, forcing firefighters to manually carry hoses up the staircase due to a malfunctioning dry rising main. Seven individuals, including a child and a firefighter, were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident while providing temporary shelter and support to affected residents.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k84mpDxVEg Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSINGAPORE: Effective Sep 2, all non-immigrant visa applicants to the US must attend in-person interviews, reversing previous waivers, including for children and seniors. Singaporeans traveling under the Visa Waiver Program are exempt from this change but still need ESTA approval for travel. Want More Context? 🔎
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