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SINGAPORE — As Singapore continues its celebrations ahead of its 60th anniversary, one local chef is offering a unique culinary tribute to the nation’s rich cultural tapestry. Antonio Tay, the chef-owner of Oasis Hideout, is marking the milestone with the ‘Harmony Platter’, a special set menu that seeks to encapsulate the essence of Singapore’s multicultural […]

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States and later won the Nobel Peace Prize, died on Sunday (December 29) at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son, Chip Carter. At 100 years old, he was the longest-living U.S. president in history. Plagued by economic and other […]

In a historic shift, India has overtaken China to become the largest sender of international students to the United States, with enrollment surging 23% in the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education (IIE). This milestone marks the first time since 2009 that India has led in […]

Before Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential race, he had already made waves with his outspoken stance on Prince Harry’s move to the United States. Trump has been vocal about his displeasure with the Duke of Sussex, even threatening to have him deported over questions surrounding his immigration status. The immigration showdown AOL […]

Donald Trump became only the second American president to return to power after losing an election — a feat pulled off only by Grover Cleveland in 1893. Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, called it “the greatest political comeback in US history”, but many people saw it coming — from Elon Musk, who spent millions supporting […]

Robert “Boo Lee” Williams remains in shock days after the arrest of a well-known basketball coach and two assistant principals from Houston’s historic Black high schools in an alleged teacher certification fraud scandal. In a statement to CNN, Williams said “It brought me to tears,” a proud alumnus of Jack Yates Senior High. “We’re fighting […]

As Election Day approaches, many American parents are exploring options to secure childcare to help them cast their votes without stress. According to ABC News, innovative initiatives in several states are making it easier—and even free—for parents to go to the polls while ensuring their children are cared for. Free election day childcare In North […]

She came, she swam, she eclipsed all. The 27-year-old American swimmer Katie Ledecky will be…

President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is suing Fox News over a TV miniseries which showed him on trial for offences he has not been charged with. The six-part miniseries The Trial of Hunter Biden: A Mock Trial for the American People depicted Biden on trial for bribery and illegal financial dealings with foreign governments. […]

The two astronauts who flew on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft were supposed to start the journey back to Earth on Wednesday (June 26) night, but instead, they will stay on the International Space Station (ISS). No return date has been officially announced as engineers on the ground try to fix the spacecraft’s problems. The Starliner […]

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the country’s top health official, wants warning labels on social media similar to those on tobacco products. He wants labels warning against social media’s harmful effects, especially on the young. “It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated […]

A parade of seniors in their late sixties walked across the stage in blue caps and gowns in the city of Moore in Oklahoma on Saturday (June 9). They were the Class of 1974 formally receiving their high school diplomas 50 years after their graduation ceremony was abruptly cut short by a tornado warning. On […]

Can Brits save the sinking fortunes of the Washington Post? The newspaper’s owner Jeff Bezos named Sir William Lewis, the British formerly chief executive of Dow Jones and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, as chief executive officer and publisher in November 2023. Lewis, who took charge in January this year, is now filling senior […]

Morgan Geyser, involved in the Slender Man stabbing case, remains in a psychiatric hospital despite psychiatrist testimonies of her readiness for release. Judge Michael Bohren ruled against her release, citing public safety concerns. Geyser, along with Anissa Weier, lured a classmate and stabbed her, citing fear of Slender Man. Though psychiatrists noted Geyser’s improvement, the […]