Pakistan and Russia’s Pivot to the Global South – The Diplomat

SINGAPORE: Travellers heading to Malaysia via the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints faced significant delays on May 3, with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reporting "extremely heavy departure traffic." Traffic congestion reached about 5km at the Second Link, leading to anticipated waiting times of five hours or longer. As of 12.45pm, estimated wait times were 38 minutes at the Causeway and nearly 2 hours from the Second Link, coinciding with millions of Singaporeans voting in...

SINGAPORE: Polling Day for Singapore’s 14th General Election commenced on May 3, 2025, with polling stations opening at 8 am despite heavy rain, leading to long queues at various centers. Visuals captured by CNA's journalists depict voters braving the downpour to cast their ballots, including notable figures like PM Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong participating in the electoral process. The event highlights the public's engagement in Singapore's democratic process amid challenging weather...

Summary Dr. Chin Hui-Lin, a geneticist at the National University Hospital, plays a crucial role in assisting patients with rare genetic conditions, which often feel insurmountable to those affected. By providing timely diagnoses, she aims to deliver answers as early as possible, thus improving the chances for better health outcomes for patients and their families. Her work highlights the importance of genetics in understanding and addressing uncommon medical issues. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Millions of Singaporeans are heading to the polls on Saturday (May 3), as the country votes in its 14th General Election. A total of 206 candidates from 11 parties are vying for 92 seats, with about 2.75 million eligible voters. Polling stations opened at 8am, and voters are advised on guidelines for voting, including checking queue status and bringing necessary identification. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Spain’s immigration police have requested the deportation of Mitchell Ong, a Singaporean man suspected of murdering compatriot Audrey Fong while she was on holiday in Spain, where her body was found with over 30 stab wounds. Ong, currently remanded in a Spanish prison, is involved in active criminal proceedings, and his defense lawyer argues that deportation would evade the judicial process and violate human rights. The private prosecution representing Fong's family supports the deportation...

SINGAPORE: Three men, Aaron Woon Guo Jie, Alan Wei Zhaolun, and Li Ming, face potential additional charges in a fraud case linked to the movement of Nvidia chips, with a total amount involved of approximately US$390 million. The cases were adjourned for eight weeks to allow further police investigations, with the prosecution indicating that more charges may arise. The accused were part of a larger investigation into illegal chip exports to China, with bail set...