S Jaishankar addresses the Indian Parliament when he commented on the recent developments in relationships between India and China following the border truce
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SM Lee goes #jalanjalan during China visit; says Singapore needs to be “friends with all sides”
Posting a series of images on his Twitter account, signed “LHL”, at the end of his six-day visit, SM Lee wrote: “Took a #jalanjalan at the lively Yuyuan Old Street in the evening. Every corner is captivating as the traditional Chinese buildings are illuminated with beautiful lights.” The phrase “jalan jalan” is Singlish — that is, Singapore English — for “taking a stroll”.
World Chess Championship: D Gukesh, Ding Liren draw fourth game; remain level on points
The two players signed peace after 42 moves vide repetition and are tied on two points each after four games of the 14-round showdown. The first to reach 7.5 points will be crowned the champion.
Be careful with your cash: Amid geopolitical tensions, MAS advises Singapore to be ready for volatility
In its analysis of the ‘Global Macrofinancial Environment’, the central bank of Singapore said that while global economic activity “has remained resilient”, there was still a risk because of “heightened policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical conflicts that increase the probability of adverse shocks”.
World Chess Championship: D Gukesh takes third game to make it even, Ding Liren to bank on resilient past for crown
Having demonstrated better preparation and claimed his first victory in the third game on Wednesday, November 27, the teenager is expectedly upbeat and would be looking to just relax on the first rest on Thursday.
Singapore and India part of global Interpol operation busting human trafficking rackets; 3,200+ rescued, 2,500+ arrested
Authorities around the world conducted police raids, reinforced strategic border points, monitored nearly 24,000 flights and deployed officers to known trafficking and smuggling hotspots. Globally, nearly 8 million checks were carried out against Interpol’s databases.
Donald Trump to impose tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico to curb drug, illegal immigrants issue
In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on Monday, November 25, he said he would sign executive orders imposing tariffs on the three countries as one of his first actions after assuming office on January 20.
China concerned over deepening Russia-North Korea relations, says US official
This development has sparked debates among US allies in Asia over China’s stance on North Korea’s actions.
Grandmaster Gukesh takes on China’s Ding Liren to break India’s decade-long World Chess Championship jinx in Singapore
In April this year, Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title. He won it after drawing his final-round game against America’s Hikaru Nakamura. This is also the first time in 138 years that two Asian players will compete for the coveted title, which has evaded India since 2013, when Viswanathan Anand lost to Magnus Carlsen.
45 activists sentenced under National Security Law in Hong Kong
Over 40 activists sentenced in Hong Kong under National Security Law
