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Biden adviser defends AUKUS submarine project, highlights problems

WASHINGTON - An adviser to the Biden administration on the AUKUS project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines ...

French police hold suspect after bodies of four men found in River Seine

PARIS - French police have detained a man on suspicion of murder after the discovery of four men's bodies in the River Seine on the outskirts of Paris, the local prosecutor's office said on Monday.

Trump to sign executive order directing A-G to prosecute flag desecration

The order instructs the attorney general to “vigorously prosecute” those violating flag desecration laws. Read more at ...

More SIA KrisFlyer miles needed to redeem flights or upgrade seats to Europe, US from Nov 1

From Sept 1, members can earn points for KrisFlyer status tiers through non-flight spending on Kris+. Read more at ...

As Singapore pursues quality tourism, some locals raise questions about prices at attractions

Attractions here said they have rolled out special discounts and programmes to widen accessibility for locals. Read more at ...

Flash flood in Jurong Town Hall Road; warning issued for Dunearn Road

Short-duration thundery showers are expected between late morning and afternoon on most days till end-August. Read more at ...

Man accused of sexually assaulting toddler had worked as a cook in her pre-school

Teo Guan Huat allegedly targeted the 2-year-old girl on at least eight occasions between May and November 2023. Read more at ...

Turkey seeks missing Russian swimmer in Bosphorus race

ISTANBUL - Russian Nikolay Svechnikov went missing during the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Istanbul on Sunday, Turkish authorities said on Monday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...