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Intl Mar 28, 2026

Singapore extradites US woman who fled on the eve of drug trafficking trial in 2022

A former San Gabriel Valley resident who fled the United States on the eve of her May 2022 methamphetamine trafficking trial has been extradited from Singapore, the Justice Department announced on Mar 27. Demi Pham, 44, a.k.a. “Diem Thi Ly,” a dual U.S.-Vietnamese citizen formerly of Rosemead, arrived Thursday evening at Los Angeles International Airport on a flight from Singapore.

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 26, 2026

Singapore Airlines places 3rd on world rankings for 2026

Qatar Airways took the top spot among full-service carriers. Cathay Pacific ranked second, followed by Singapore Airlines

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 26, 2026

Asia turns to US energy as Hormuz crisis reshapes global supply lines

According to US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Asian nations look to the U.S. for secure oil and gas supplies

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 25, 2026

Economic frustrations push Gen Z toward risky investments

Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago said economic frustrations, including increasingly unattainable housing, have pushed Gen Z in the US to not only spend more inste...

By Mary Alavanza

Intl Mar 25, 2026

Singapore extradites Chinese man over Auckland break-in and sexual assault

A case of home invasion and assault in West Auckland in 2024 left authorities with their hands tied when the assailant fled to China. But when he went to SG, which has an extradition treaty with NZ, he was able to be brought to justice

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 24, 2026

Australia inks agreement with Singapore for fuel supply as pumps run dry

After several fuel shipments bound for Australian ports next month were cancelled, PM Anthony Albanese calls SG PM Wong to ensure petrol, diesel and gas continue to flow

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 24, 2026

Vivian Balakrishnan calls closure of Strait of Hormuz an 'Asian crisis’

He told Reuters, “Right now the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is, in a sense, an Asian crisis" and that the “entire global economy has been taken hostage."

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 24, 2026

‘Gen Z and beyond are well and truly done for’: Man shares how homeownership is becoming out of reach for young Australians

AUSTRALIA: An Australian man looking to enter the property market said Gen Z and those younger are “well and truly done for” when it comes to affording a home, as even with several optimistic assumpti...

By Mary Alavanza

Intl Mar 21, 2026

No change in happiness: Singapore stands out in latest global report

According to the latest Ipsos study, Malaysians report higher levels of happiness this year, with an increase of 5% from 2025. Similar increases are seen across most Southeast Asian countries, except Singapore, which held steady for 2 years

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 21, 2026

Up to 7 hours a day on social media: Report links heavy use to poorer teen wellbeing

The latest research published in the annual World Happiness Report shows a link between heavy social media use and teenagers' wellbeing, especially gilrls

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 19, 2026

‘No one should be caught up in war in 2026’: Woman whose flight to Dubai returned to China as bombings began shares her experience

Woman was flying from China to Dubai just as the war broke out, and her plane was turned around. Her video of the experiece went viral

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 17, 2026

Israeli PM posts video to quash rumours of his death, but some insist it’s still AI

Reaction piece to video put out by Netanyahu after rumours spread of his death

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 16, 2026

Rising tensions between Iran and Israel raise global concern

The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel matters because its consequences extend far beyond the battlefield. Escalation in the Middle East can disrupt countries and consumers worldwide. The war also highlights how modern conflicts can reshape global stability, showing that military strikes and regime pressure do not always produce predictable outcomes.

By Sharifah Azzahra

Intl Mar 14, 2026

Hong Kong couple spends over S$8,000 to leave Dubai amid bombings

A couple from Hong Kong had to shell out HK$50,000 (S$8,174) just to leave Dubai after the war in the Middle East began

By Anna Maria Romero

Intl Mar 13, 2026

It may take American Gen Zs quite long to buy a home of their own amid mounting debt

Gen Zers are having a difficult time buying a house because of the increasing costs of homeownership—and because many are drowning in debt related to student loans, credit cards, and buy-now, pay-later arrangements. Just 3% of homeowners in the U.S. are Gen Zers, according to the National Association of Realtors.

By Mary Alavanza

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