We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.
The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ...
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.
Tech Billionaire to Continue Advising Trump and Vance After Leaving Doge Elon Musk is set to transition out of his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) but will continue to serve as a close adviser to Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. Reports surfaced earlier this week that Trump had informed cabinet members...
Victory Over Musk-Backed Opponent Secures Liberal Majority in State’s Highest Court Liberal judge Susan Crawford secured a decisive victory on Tuesday in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defeating conservative Brad Schimel in an election that became the most expensive judicial contest in U.S. history. Crawford’s win ensures liberals retain a 4-3 majority on the court,...
As the former president faces trial for alleged coup involvement, Brazil remains divided on his future and the rise of far-right politics. The ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Court, which cleared the way for Jair Bolsonaro to stand trial for allegedly plotting a coup, has sparked widespread reactions across the nation. In Rio de Janeiro, progressive...
Debunking the Right-Wing Backlash Against a Disability Support Programme The Motability scheme, designed to assist people with serious disabilities by helping them obtain a car through a portion of their benefits, has recently come under fire. What should be a straightforward programme aimed at improving mobility for disabled individuals has, in recent days, become a...
The Singapore People’s Party Pledges to Continue His Vision of Political Integrity and Service As veteran opposition politician Chiam See Tong celebrated his 90th birthday on 12 March 2025, heartfelt tributes and gratitude filled social media platforms, reflecting the deep respect for his lifelong commitment to public service. In a touching message, the Singapore People’s...
Experts Warn that Reducing Welfare Will Have Devastating Impact on Those with Health Conditions Heather Bingham, a campaigner with a combination of mental health issues, physical disabilities, and neurodiversity, has expressed grave concern over the government’s apparent lack of understanding about the specific needs of disabled people in the workforce. In a personal account, she...
Calvin Cheng questions the continued use of five-member GRCs, arguing that smaller teams would better represent voters The recent release of Singapore’s new electoral boundaries has sparked debates regarding the composition and necessity of large Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), particularly five-member ones. This issue has gained traction in online forums, with former Nominated Member of...
The suspended Reform UK MP denies accusations, claiming political retaliation for his criticism of Nigel Farage The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into Rupert Lowe, the suspended MP for Great Yarmouth, following allegations that he made a series of verbal threats towards Reform UK’s chair, Zia Yusuf. The police confirmed that they are probing...
Workers’ Party MP calls for formal recognition of caregiving as essential labour with structured compensation Family caregiving plays a crucial role in Singapore’s social framework, yet remains largely unpaid. On Friday (Mar 7), Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) emphasised the need for financial recognition of this work, proposing allowances and CPF contributions for...
Wong Dismisses Claims That 2025 Budget is Politically Motivated Ahead of Upcoming General Election Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has responded to speculation that the 2025 Budget may have been shaped by the upcoming General Election (GE). In a social media post on February 25, Wong assured Singaporeans that the generous Budget measures were the result...