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The Washington Post cut an ad urging Trump to fire Elon Musk, watchdog group Common Cause said. Photo: Common Cause

United States

Did The Washington Post censor an ad calling for Trump to ‘fire Elon Musk’?

The Post’s decision, made without explanation, has raised concerns about censorship and potential pressure to cover news in a specific way.

18 Feb 2025 - 5:47PM

Asia housing and property

From ‘Ghost Tower’ to ‘Hotel of Doom’: Asia’s abandoned skyscrapers

17 Feb 2025 - 2:33PM

North Korea

Brutal, ‘brave’ and unrelenting: the North Korean troops fighting Ukraine

22 Aug 2025 - 4:17PMvideocam

United States

First Gaza now Trump, Ben & Jerry’s sue Unilever for censoring its statements

The ice cream brand sued it parent company Unilever in 2024 for silencing its views on the war in Gaza, now it says it censored a statement about President Trump.

27 Jan 2025 - 6:17PM

A Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream delivery truck is seen at their factory in Be’er Tuvia, Israel. Photo: Reuters

Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration

Bannon says tech ‘oligarchs’ have ‘surrendered’ to Trump

Steve Bannon told ABC News that Donald Trump ‘broke’ the tech giants who’ve embraced him.

20 Jan 2025 - 1:20PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Inside Melania Trump’s humble hometown – a major tourist destination in Slovenia

Melania grew up in this small, picturesque town until her family moved to Ljubljana while she was in high school; visitors have flocked here to see her old home and school since the 2016 US election.

20 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

The most disturbing details revealed in new docu Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

The claims include Diddy having sex with underage girls and threatening to pimp out female musicians, as well as Combs’ mother Janice hosting drug-fuelled sex parties in his childhood home.

18 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

The new Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy has revealed even more disturbing details about the disgraced hip-hop mogul and his background. Photo: TNS via Getty Images

Singapore

A decade ago, the US had the most powerful passport. Now it’s Singapore

This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195.

13 Jan 2025 - 8:56AM

United States

JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit after reportedly arguing with girlfriend

The incident caused a three-hour delay for his own flight to Puerto Rico, and also postponed dozens of other flights at Boston Logan International Airport.

9 Jan 2025 - 12:04AM

United States

Delta Air Lines passenger arrested for sneaking onto flight without ticket

The passenger went through the usual security screenings but bypassed ID verification and boarding status stations.

27 Dec 2024 - 8:59PMvideocam

An unticketed passenger was discovered as Delta flight 487 was taxiing to the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Photo: ap

Ukraine war

Russia’s overheated economy is squeezing one of its key China trading channels

Investment in Russia’s railways is to be slashed by nearly a third, complicating trade with China, state media reported.

24 Dec 2024 - 3:52AM

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, left, and China’s President Xi Jinping in front of the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square, Beijing in May. Photo: Pool / AFP / Getty Images / TNS

Boeing

Trump unlikely to get new Air Force One in his presidency given Boeing delays

The project to build two new jets is so late that Boeing has told the US Air Force it expects to deliver the planes in 2029 or later.

13 Dec 2024 - 6:42PMvideocam

Britain

Some airline crews avoid checking in bags as luggage woes hit London’s Heathrow

British Airways told pilots and cabin crew not to check luggage due to the fault at Terminal 5, an aviation news site reported.

11 Dec 2024 - 11:11PM

Japan

Visit Tokyo ‘baggage-free’ with Japan Airlines’ new hotel luggage delivery service

The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making travel smoother for visitors.

12 Dec 2024 - 6:07PMvideocam

Airport luggage Trolley with suitcases: Photo: Shutterstock

South Korea

In South Korea, lonely deaths are on the rise as isolation takes its toll

Despite Seoul investing US$322 million in anti-loneliness measures, experts warn that deeper societal issues remain unaddressed.

2 Dec 2024 - 2:52PMvideocam

People walk amid heavy snowfall in central Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square last month. Photo: AFP

Aviation

Frontier Airlines passengers sue after being kept on ‘smoke-filled’ plane

Passengers were also subjected to the ‘violent impact of the landing’ after tires exploded and landing gear collapsed.

28 Nov 2024 - 8:31PMvideocam

Russia

Russia may place missiles in Asia if US continues to provoke China: minister

The remarks from Sergei Ryabkov, a deputy foreign minister, hints at a potential for Russia to enter the fray in a region fraught with US-China tensions.

26 Nov 2024 - 5:17PM

Malaysia

Michelle Yeoh says not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life

Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and she has no regrets.

19 Nov 2024 - 11:24AM

Michelle Yeoh arrives at the 10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on April 13 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

United States

Explainer | Some of Matt Gaetz’s most controversial moments

US attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz is reportedly a widely disliked figure in the halls of Congress – even in his own Republican Party.

15 Nov 2024 - 4:29PM

TikTok

TikTok hires hundreds of Chinese workers in US despite scrutiny

More than 60 per cent of the over 1,000 approved H-1B hires for TikTok and ByteDance last financial year were from China.

13 Nov 2024 - 11:03AM

Singapore

Singapore school charging US$47,000 a year gets millions from Facebook co-founder

The Singapore American School said it would use Eduardo Saverin’s donation to fund key projects, such as building new laboratories.

23 Sep 2024 - 5:54PM

Eduardo Saverin, Facebook co-founder, donated US$15.5 million to Singapore American School, the largest gift ever. Photo: WireImage

Millionaires and billionaires

Mark Cuban wants to take out Chinese knockoffs. Is Kamala Harris on board?

In February 2022, the US called China the top country of origin for counterfeit goods seized by US customs.

19 Sep 2024 - 4:51PM

This is not the first time Mark Cuban has expressed support for Harris’ economic agenda. Photo: Instagram/mcuban

South Korea

South Korea rips cameras out of military bases over Chinese surveillance fears

Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 cameras during a routine inspection, forcing their removal.

18 Sep 2024 - 1:41PMvideocam

The Philippines

German warships in the Philippines: a sign of things to come?

Germany stepping up its regional naval presence showcases its commitment to upholding international law, Berlin’s envoy says.

17 Sep 2024 - 3:41PM

Singapore

Explainer | From Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: a closer look at Singapore’s Shou Zi Chew

TikTok’s 41-year-old Singaporean CEO is facing an uphill battle to keep the platform alive in the US, while also maintaining a public profile.

17 Sep 2024 - 12:31PMvideocam

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew prepares to testify before the US Congress in March last year. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Donald Trump

After Trump assassination attempt, Musk asks why Harris, Biden not targeted?

Musk’s controversial tweet, since deleted, drew criticism for its insensitivity and potential to incite violence.

16 Sep 2024 - 7:40PMvideocam

Musk’s controversial tweet, later deleted, drew criticism for its insensitivity and potential to incite violence.

Photo: AP

US presidential election 2024

Musk takes jab at Taylor Swift for Harris endorsement, riling China’s Swifties

The tech billionaire and Trump supporter told ‘childless cat lady’ Swift, ‘I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life’.

12 Sep 2024 - 5:31AMvideocam

United States

Musk, owner of X, on track to become world’s first trillionaire by 2027: report

A trillion is a 1 with 12 zeros after it, represented as 1,000,000,000,000.

9 Sep 2024 - 9:12PM

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Did The Washington Post censor an ad calling for Trump to ‘fire Elon Musk’?

The Post’s decision, made without explanation, has raised concerns about censorship and potential pressure to cover news in a specific way.

From ‘Ghost Tower’ to ‘Hotel of Doom’: Asia’s abandoned skyscrapers

Brutal, ‘brave’ and unrelenting: the North Korean troops fighting Ukraine

First Gaza now Trump, Ben & Jerry’s sue Unilever for censoring its statements

The ice cream brand sued it parent company Unilever in 2024 for silencing its views on the war in Gaza, now it says it censored a statement about President Trump.

Bannon says tech ‘oligarchs’ have ‘surrendered’ to Trump

Steve Bannon told ABC News that Donald Trump ‘broke’ the tech giants who’ve embraced him.

Inside Melania Trump’s humble hometown – a major tourist destination in Slovenia

Melania grew up in this small, picturesque town until her family moved to Ljubljana while she was in high school; visitors have flocked here to see her old home and school since the 2016 US election.

The most disturbing details revealed in new docu Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

The claims include Diddy having sex with underage girls and threatening to pimp out female musicians, as well as Combs’ mother Janice hosting drug-fuelled sex parties in his childhood home.

A decade ago, the US had the most powerful passport. Now it’s Singapore

This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195.

JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit after reportedly arguing with girlfriend

The incident caused a three-hour delay for his own flight to Puerto Rico, and also postponed dozens of other flights at Boston Logan International Airport.

Delta Air Lines passenger arrested for sneaking onto flight without ticket

The passenger went through the usual security screenings but bypassed ID verification and boarding status stations.

Russia’s overheated economy is squeezing one of its key China trading channels

Investment in Russia’s railways is to be slashed by nearly a third, complicating trade with China, state media reported.

Trump unlikely to get new Air Force One in his presidency given Boeing delays

The project to build two new jets is so late that Boeing has told the US Air Force it expects to deliver the planes in 2029 or later.

Some airline crews avoid checking in bags as luggage woes hit London’s Heathrow

British Airways told pilots and cabin crew not to check luggage due to the fault at Terminal 5, an aviation news site reported.

Visit Tokyo ‘baggage-free’ with Japan Airlines’ new hotel luggage delivery service

The hotel delivery service aims to ease congestion on public transport and address the shortage of storage lockers, making travel smoother for visitors.

In South Korea, lonely deaths are on the rise as isolation takes its toll

Despite Seoul investing US$322 million in anti-loneliness measures, experts warn that deeper societal issues remain unaddressed.

Frontier Airlines passengers sue after being kept on ‘smoke-filled’ plane

Passengers were also subjected to the ‘violent impact of the landing’ after tires exploded and landing gear collapsed.

Russia may place missiles in Asia if US continues to provoke China: minister

The remarks from Sergei Ryabkov, a deputy foreign minister, hints at a potential for Russia to enter the fray in a region fraught with US-China tensions.

Michelle Yeoh says not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life

Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and she has no regrets.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Some of Matt Gaetz’s most controversial moments

US attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz is reportedly a widely disliked figure in the halls of Congress – even in his own Republican Party.

TikTok hires hundreds of Chinese workers in US despite scrutiny

More than 60 per cent of the over 1,000 approved H-1B hires for TikTok and ByteDance last financial year were from China.

Singapore school charging US$47,000 a year gets millions from Facebook co-founder

The Singapore American School said it would use Eduardo Saverin’s donation to fund key projects, such as building new laboratories.

Mark Cuban wants to take out Chinese knockoffs. Is Kamala Harris on board?

In February 2022, the US called China the top country of origin for counterfeit goods seized by US customs.

South Korea rips cameras out of military bases over Chinese surveillance fears

Korean intelligence agencies discovered the Chinese origins of more than 1,300 cameras during a routine inspection, forcing their removal.

German warships in the Philippines: a sign of things to come?

Germany stepping up its regional naval presence showcases its commitment to upholding international law, Berlin’s envoy says.

Explainer | From Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: a closer look at Singapore’s Shou Zi Chew

TikTok’s 41-year-old Singaporean CEO is facing an uphill battle to keep the platform alive in the US, while also maintaining a public profile.

After Trump assassination attempt, Musk asks why Harris, Biden not targeted?

Musk’s controversial tweet, since deleted, drew criticism for its insensitivity and potential to incite violence.

Musk takes jab at Taylor Swift for Harris endorsement, riling China’s Swifties

The tech billionaire and Trump supporter told ‘childless cat lady’ Swift, ‘I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life’.

Musk, owner of X, on track to become world’s first trillionaire by 2027: report

A trillion is a 1 with 12 zeros after it, represented as 1,000,000,000,000.

Explainer | Some of Matt Gaetz’s most controversial moments