‘I was turned away’: High gold prices cause cash crunch at Malaysia pawnshops ahead of CNY, Ramadan

Record gold prices in Malaysia are causing a cash shortage at pawnshops, turning away customers needing funds for Chinese New ...

Japan PM Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of election

Opinion polls suggest that her ruling bloc could secure a two-thirds majority in the Lower House. Read more at ...

Thousands in Islamabad mourn 31 killed in suicide bombing of Shi’ite mosque

Residents are also concerned there could be further attacks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Freestyle-Champion Gu falls on first run of slopestyle qualifier race

LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 - China's Eileen Gu, a double Olympic champion in freestyle skiing, fell seconds after starting her first run in the qualifiers for slopestyle at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics ...
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Even resilient societies can be fractured, and S’pore must learn to navigate polarising events: Edwin Tong

SINGAPORE - Global conflicts can be divisive domestically, but there are ways to stay united amid these potential fissures. On Feb 7, Law Minister Edwin Tong urged Singaporeans to discuss divisive ...

Alpine skiing-'100% gone': Vonn on ACL after doctor's doubts

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 - Lindsey Vonn has left no doubt about the state of her knee after a sports doctor questioned the extent of her injury ahead of Sunday's Olympic downhill. Read more at ...