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Aviation sector sees slow recovery after Iran truce deal

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:22:12 GMT

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has lifted market sentiment but is unlikely to ease the aviation industry's mounting fuel and operational pressures in the near term, industry executives said.

Airline shares rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, raising hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. But executives warned that supply disruptions and

CEO exit adds pressure on Air India turnaround plans

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:50:42 GMT

NEW DELHI, India: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned after nearly four years at the helm, stepping down as the airline faces mounting financial losses and increased regulatory scrutiny.

The departure comes at a challenging time for India's aviation sector, with carriers dealing with geopolitical disruptions and operational pressures. Air India said Wilson would remain in his role until a successor is app

In Tianjin eco-city, green development drives economic value

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:15:24 GMT

TIANJIN, April 11 (Xinhua) -- On a recent weekend morning, a resident surnamed Wang walked to a waist-high grey bin in her housing compound in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, scanned a QR code and dropped in her sorted waste, which seconds later was sucked through underground pipes to a central collection station without any smell, spillage, or visible garbage trucks.

The bin is linked to China's largest ci

Transit Toll: A Sea Change In US Freedom Of Navigation Policy

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:31:34 GMT

US President Donald Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran after he said the Islamic Republic agreed to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the transit of oil, gas, and many other commodities and goods vital to the global economy.

Shortly after US-Israeli strikes against Iran began on February 28, Iran warned vessels in the strait that they would not be allowed to pass and began firi

Nifty, Sensex end higher taking strong cues from Asian peers despite oil prices remain volatile

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:01:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): Benchmark Indices on Friday ended higher taking positive cues from its Asian peers which rose despite caution in the market due to a fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran and volatile oil prices.

Domestic stock markets were also pushed by gains in the financial services and bank stocks which were partially offset by some Information Technology Stocks.

The ben

SINGAPORE-ZOO-NEWBORN BORNEAN ORANGUTAN

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:46:39 GMT

(260410) -- SINGAPORE, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A baby Bornean orangutan clings to its mother at the display area of the Singapore Zoo, in Singapore, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

Abu Dhabi Modern Sailing Team holds training camp in Singapore

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:51:40 GMT

ABU DHABI, 9th April, 2026 (WAM) -- As part of its strategic direction to the international presence of marine sports, the Abu Dhabi Modern Sailing Team, affiliated with Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, is heading to Singapore to hold an overseas training camp for the Optimist class from April 10 to 17.

This initiative aims to enhance technical performance and expand the sailors' competitive experience.

The ca

Sensex, Nifty close in red on Thursday as Middle East uncertainty returns, crude near USD 100

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:35:20 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 (ANI): The equity markets witnessed renewed selling pressure on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing in the red amid rising uncertainty in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,775.10, declining by 222.25 points or 0.93 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 76,631.65, falling by 931.25 points or 1.20 per cent.

Market experts attrib

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-BADMINTON-ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 (CN)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:17:40 GMT

(260409) -- NINGBO, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yamaguchi Akane of Japan hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match against Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

SINGAPORE-ROBOFEST-EXHIBITION

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:16:37 GMT

(260409) -- SINGAPORE, April 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Robots compete during a boxing game during the "RoboFest 2026: Meet Tomorrow, Today" at Science Centre Singapore in Singapore, April 9, 2026. The RoboFest 2026 is dedicated to robotics and AI. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

Sudam Pradhan showcases Odisha's rich culture through live sand art performance in Singapore

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:02:58 GMT

Singapore, April 9 (ANI): A mesmerising sand animation performance by internationally acclaimed Odia artist Sudam Pradhan emerged as the defining highlight of Utkal Divas 2026 celebrations in Singapore, captivating an audience of over 300 attendees and drawing praise from dignitaries, including India's High Commissioner.

Organised by the Odia Society of Singapore (OSS) at the GIIS Auditorium, the cultural evening

Ceasefire cheer lifts stock markets; Sensex, Nifty close with surge of nearly 4% in broad-based rally

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:07 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announcement in the West Asia conflict.

The Nifty 50 index jumped to 23,997.35, gaining 873.70 points or 3.78 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged to 77,562.90, rising by 2,946.32 points or 3.95 per

Nifty reclaims 23,000, Sensex gains over 500 pts, IT, metal stocks lead gains in volatile trade

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The domestic equity markets witnessed a highly volatile session on Tuesday, opening in the red amid selling pressure but recovering sharply by the close, supported by gains in IT and metal stocks.

The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty closing at 23,015.90, up 155.40 points or 0.68 per cent. The BSE Sensex also surged by 509.73 points

Recalling Ali Mazrui in Contemporary UN Reform Debates

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:34:52 GMT

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Contemporary debates on reforming the United Nations, particularly its Security Council, largely revolve around questions of power redistribution and institutional design. Recent contributions by the president of Finland, Alexander Stubb (2026), and the Singaporean senior diplomat Kishore Mahbubani (2026) exemplify this trend. Yet, taken toget

As Indias Assam goes to assembly polls

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:45:22 GMT

Northeast Indian State of Assam goes to the single-phase polling on 9 April 2026, where 2.50 crore registered voters (including 5.75 lakh young/first-time voters) will exercise their franchise to elect 126 representatives for the State legislative assembly. Under the guidelines of Election Commission of India, all types of campaigning came to an end at 5 pm on Tuesday, 48 hours before voting, and the authority urged al

When allies threaten war crimes, silence Is self-destruction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

If Trump bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure, Britain and Australia must respond not out of partisanship, but because the laws that protect Tehran today protect London and Sydney, writesDr Vince Hooper.

A DIALYSIS MACHINEneeds roughly the same things a human body does: clean water, steady powerand someone awake to mind it. Take away the grid and the pumping stations, and you have not struck a military target. Yo

Economic Watch: In Tianjin eco-city, green development drives economic value

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:18:22 GMT

TIANJIN, April 10 (Xinhua) -- On a recent weekend morning, a resident surnamed Wang walked to a waist-high grey bin in her housing compound in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, scanned a QR code and dropped in her sorted waste, which seconds later was sucked through underground pipes to a central collection station without any smell, spillage, or visible garbage trucks.

The bin is linked to China's largest c

Singapore, Australia pledge closer cooperation on energy, essential supplies amid global disruptions

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:45:16 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Australia have pledged closer coordination to strengthen economic resilience and safeguard the flow of essential supplies amid disruptions stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

In a joint statement on Friday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese underscored the strategic role each country plays in the

Singapore opens training center to boost disability assistance skills for transit staff

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:15:05 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Singapore on Friday opened a training center to equip public transport staff with the physical skills needed to assist passengers with disabilities, as well as the awareness, care and respect required to do so.

Located at the Seletar Bus Depot in northeastern Singapore, the facility features a simulated train platform gap, ramps and stairways, allowing for hands-on training alongs

Singapore, Cambodia sign food security pact to strengthen rice trade cooperation

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:45:12 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Cambodia on Friday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to strengthen food security and bilateral rice trade amid rising global supply chain uncertainties, Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment said.

Under the MOC, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to open trade and to avoid unnecessary restrictions, with Cambodia agreeing to support

More Australian LNG to Singapore flagged as Albanese looks to strengthen oil supply chain

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:25:39 GMT

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Increased exports of Australian LNG to Singapore are in prospect, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in Friday talks to shore up Australia's oil supply chain.

During a joint news conference Prime Minister Wong said Singapore would look to access more Australian LNG on a co

Singapore Q1 real estate investment hits record high

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:08 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's real estate investment sales surged to 15.4 billion Singapore dollars (about 12 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, up 10 percent quarter on quarter and 166.5 percent year on year, setting a new first-quarter record, global property consultancy Knight Frank's report showed Monday.

The strong start to the year was underpinned by a low-interest-rate enviro

Man charged with attacking, trying to stab Spokane County Sheriff's Office K-9

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:02:13 GMT

Man charged with attacking, trying to stab Spokane County Sheriff's Office K-9

DA's office rules Santa Clara officer justified in OIS of man who stabbed his roommate

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:32:32 GMT

DA's office rules Santa Clara officer justified in OIS of man who stabbed his roommate

Suspect in fatal shooting of Tulare County deputy run over by SWAT vehicle

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:04:46 GMT

Suspect in fatal shooting of Tulare County deputy run over by SWAT vehicle

North Andover unions pass vote of no confidence in police chief following Kelsey Fitzsimmons case

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:04:02 GMT

North Andover unions pass vote of no confidence in police chief following Kelsey Fitzsimmons case

San Francisco officers arrest man who threw Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:04:02 GMT

San Francisco officers arrest man who threw Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

Aurora Police officer shoots suspect after being stabbed in the head multiple times

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:03:38 GMT

Aurora Police officer shoots suspect after being stabbed in the head multiple times

Axon tackles public safety's data overload with three new AI tools

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:02:51 GMT

Axon tackles public safety's data overload with three new AI tools

Middletown PAL officer, barber team up to give kids haircuts, new shoes

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:02:46 GMT

Middletown PAL officer, barber team up to give kids haircuts, new shoes

3 Jacksonville Sheriff's officers arrested in $33,000 overtime fraud investigation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:02:40 GMT

3 Jacksonville Sheriff's officers arrested in $33,000 overtime fraud investigation

Opinion- CT lawmakers must improve funding for reproductive health care

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:34:08 GMT

Opinion- CT lawmakers must improve funding for reproductive health care

Prospect Medical never put aside money for malpractice insurance

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:33:44 GMT

Prospect Medical never put aside money for malpractice insurance

Three arrested in child abuse investigation after hard drugs found in home

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:36:37 GMT

Three arrested in child abuse investigation after hard drugs found in home

Man allegedly used brick to kill woman prior to Oceanside standoff

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:35:40 GMT

Man allegedly used brick to kill woman prior to Oceanside standoff

Bishops issue Rwanda genocide anniversary statement, call for unity Headlines

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:05:48 GMT

Bishops issue Rwanda genocide anniversary statement, call for unity Headlines

Nuncio laments bombing of Beirut, calls for truce Headlines

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:04:41 GMT

Nuncio laments bombing of Beirut, calls for truce Headlines

Omaha organization opens new health screening, education center

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:38:12 GMT

Omaha organization opens new health screening, education center

Pennsylvania Dad Drops, Detonates Pipe Bomb He Made For Party UK Crime

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:36:53 GMT

Pennsylvania Dad Drops, Detonates Pipe Bomb He Made For Party UK Crime

National Children's Health and Wellness Complexes Being Built

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:05:45 GMT

National Children's Health and Wellness Complexes Being Built

Pryes Brewing Company Named Official Craft Beer Partner of the Minnesota Twins

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:05:18 GMT

Pryes Brewing Company Named Official Craft Beer Partner of the Minnesota Twins

ALEX BRUMMER- Unilever investors are being sold short in sell-off

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:06:11 GMT

ALEX BRUMMER- Unilever investors are being sold short in sell-off

Maine Ranks Shockingly Low for Childrens Health in New Study - WBLM

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:32:34 GMT

Maine Ranks Shockingly Low for Childrens Health in New Study - WBLM

27 court cases dismissed as former Calif. officer faces felony timecard fraud charges

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:03:41 GMT

27 court cases dismissed as former Calif. officer faces felony timecard fraud charges

Why Missouri Health Leaders Are Concerned About Nitazenes Turning Up Statewide (LISTEN)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:34:30 GMT

Why Missouri Health Leaders Are Concerned About Nitazenes Turning Up Statewide (LISTEN)

Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:35:37 GMT

Mexico launches Universal Health Service registration, starting with elderly