Where does Singapore stand on race relations? | Regardless Of Race | Full Episode
Singapore’s harmonious race relations has often been cited as one of its most remarkable achievements. But where do we really…
Asian stock markets end mixed as oil prices surge
Mixed trade across Asia on Sept 17, as investors remained cautious following an attack on Saudi facilities that sent oil…
The Singapore doctor who is also a charity advocate and Dior collector | Remarkable Living
Dr Caroline Low-Heah, medical director of Drs Jiten and Caroline medical centre in Singapore, is also the founding chairperson of…
Discoloured tap water on Pulau Tekong caused by naturally occurring minerals
The discoloured tap water reported at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong in November was caused by…
Wuhan pneumonia: What you need to know after China confirms 139 new cases
China confirmed a third death and 139 new cases of Wuhan pneumonia on Monday (Jan 20). Officials also say the…
Wuhan virus: What happens when someone is placed under quarantine?
Singapore on Tuesday (Jan 28) announced travel restrictions on holders of Chinese passports issued in Hubei. Additionally, the Ministry of…
Chinese authorities working to identify virus behind pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan
In China, health authorities are still working to identify the virus behind a pneumonia outbreak in the central city of…
Hyflux says restructuring plans on track despite change of legal team
Embattled water treatment firm Hyflux said its restructuring plans, including with Utico, are on track despite the change of its…
US exports of hardwood to China plummet amid trade war
US exporters of of hardwood are feeling the heat amid the US-China trade war. Their exports to China have plummeted…
POFMA temporary exemptions to be lifted given evolving Wuhan coronavirus situation: MCI
Starting Jan 31, a temporary exemption on general correction directions will be lifted for several online platforms. Facebook, Google Search,…
Singapore Navy commissions final three of eight littoral mission vessels
The Singapore Navy has commissioned its final three Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) at Tuas Naval Base. They are RSS Fortitude,…
Wuhan virus: Hong Kong to suspend high-speed rail service in bid to halt spread
Hong Kong’s high-speed rain service between the city and mainland China as well as all cross-border ferry services will be…
Wuhan virus: Measures to protect Singapore preschoolers
What’s being done to safeguard preschool children from the Wuhan coronavirus? Minister Desmond Lee outlines measures: https://cna.asia/2O3jyTU All the ……
Singapore Islands: the transformation of Pulau Sudong & Semakau | The Islands That Made Us
As Singapore continued to develop, more space on the offshore islands was needed. In the late 1970s, residents of Pulau…
Wuhan coronavirus: PM Lee says he is glad Singapore has POFMA to tackle misinformation
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Friday (Jan 31) he is “very glad” Singapore’s Protection from Online Falsehoods and…
Indonesian President Jokowi asks Japan to invest in Natuna Islands near disputed waters
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has asked Japan to invest in some of its South China Sea islands, following a brewing…
Hong Kong bomb squad robot detonates suspected bomb
The moment a robot detonates a suspected bomb in Kowloon, Hong Kong on Sunday night (Oct 20). Riot police also…
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse in Singapore, Boxing Day 2019
Life in Singapore paused early Thursday afternoon (Dec 26) as people across the island went out on the streets to…
Wuhan virus: Your most-asked questions answered
These are some of the questions our readers and viewers most frequently ask us about the Wuhan coronavirus – here…
How to protect yourself from the Wuhan coronavirus
Which side of the surgical mask faces outwards? Or should you even wear a mask? And how thoroughly should you…
Is Singapore still based on equality? | Regardless Of Class | Full Episode
Singapore is a city of opportunity, a nation built upon the ideals of meritocracy, equality, and justice. But a nationwide…
Investigating rising food prices: chickens & cockles | For Food's Sake! | Full Episode
How do the cheapest ingredients become a luxury? Lennard Yeong uncovers a case of chicken suppliers fixing their prices, and…
Qasem Soleimani killing: Likely reactions from Iran and Iraq
Top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in Baghdad on Friday (Jan 3) in an attack ordered by US…
E-scooter riders in Singapore gather to voice frustration over ban at Meet-the-People session
Around 50 e-scooter riders gathered at a Meet-the-People session in Ang Mo Kio on Wednesday (Nov 6), hoping to meet…
President Halimah Yacob visits Eden Centre for Adults
President Halimah Yacob visited the Eden Centre for Adults, an adult day activity centre, as part of her ongoing community…
Two ministerial statements on Wuhan coronavirus to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 3
The Wuhan coronavirus will be in focus when the Singapore Parliament sits on Feb 3. Two ministerial statements on the…
Singapore Airshow will continue as planned despite travel restrictions
Organisers of the Singapore Airshow said the biennial event will continue as planned from Feb 11 to 16. That’s despite…
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Popular Rwanda gospel singer dies in custody
A popular Rwandan singer whose music was banned by the ruling regime was found dead in Kagali, police said Monday.…
DRC: Joseph Kabila out, Tshisekedi in today [The Morning Call]
Taking place this thursday (today) in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC is the country’s first peaceful transition of power…
34 killed in accident on Ghana highway
An accident on a busy highway in Ghana’s Western Region claimed 34 lives while several other passengers were reported injured,…
Liberians plan protest against mismanagement under President Weah [Morning Call]
Liberians are planning to take to the streets of the capital Monrovia on Monday.* They plan to protest against failures…
Cameroon: opposition leader blames Biya for Anglophone crisis
The main opposition party candidate in Cameroon’s October scheduled elections on Monday said, President Paul Biya is ”the only one…
South Sudan's president agrees to have 10 states
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has agreed to return the country to ten states, including three administrative areas such as…
CONVID-19: Africa is ill-equipped- WHO
Africa is ill-equipped to respond to the deadly corona virus outbreak, the World Health Organization said Saturday. The global health…
Saudi Arabia hosts over 1.8 million pilgrims for Hajj 2019
Close to 2 million pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia to undertake the annual Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj, an at least…
Cameroon's Bamenda on lockdown after sentencing of separatist leaders
Capital of Cameroon’s North West region, Bamenda, is experiencing a social shutdown following eruption of violence after the recent sentencing…
Will Ethiopia's PM win 2019 Nobel Peace Prize?
Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed has emerged as a leading contender for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded…
Malawi opposition celebrate annulment of Mutharika's reelection
Malawi opposition parties celebrated through Monday night an apex court ruling nullifying the May 2019 reelection of President Peter Mutharika.…
Togo election day looms [Morning Call]
When voters in Togo head to the polls this weekend they will have to choose between keeping the Eyadéma 50…
Cameroon: "Painful joy" in Bamenda and Buea as released Anglophone detainees reach home
Family members and relatives turned out in their numbers to welcome freed Anglophone civil society leaders and others arrested during…
South Sudan rivals to hold talks in Juba
South Sudan’s exiled rebel leader Riek Machar is due to meet with president Salva Kiir in Juba on Tuesday. Machar’s…
Suspected Cameroon separatists abduct top civil servant, attack bus
A top Cameroonian civil servant has been abducted by suspected Anglophone separatists. Ivo Leke Tambo, recently-appointed chairman of Cameroon’s ……
Ethiopia arrests over 170 anti-peace elements in Oromia region
Ethiopian authorities have arrested over 170 people in the country’s Oromia regional state following a spate of deadly ethnic clashes,…
Australia to impose 14-day self-isolation on international travelers
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will impose 14-day self-isolation on international travelers arriving from midnight Sunday and ban cruise ships from…
Kevin Durant leaving Golden State for Brooklyn made so much sense — Nick | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Sarah Kustok react to Golden State Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob, who recently said during an interview that…
Harden is an all-time great but Giannis is unanimous MVP — Vince Goodwill | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Vincent Goodwill joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to talk the growing tension between Houston Rockets’ star James Harden and…
The odds of Brady returning to Patriots are very very low — Nick Wright | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright is joined by Brian Westbrook and Kevin Wildes to talk Tom Brady, and the likelihood of him returning…
The 76ers' playoff chances are low, even if Simmons returns — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright is joined by Sarah Kustok to talk the Philadelphia 76ers after Joel Embiid led the team to victory…
LeBron won't load manage if he's healthy enough to play — Antoine Walker | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors while LeBron James cheered them on from the sidelines. The…
Tyrann Mathieu talks Super Bowl LIV win, overcoming adversity and Mahomes | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu joins today’s show to relive the Chiefs Super Bowl LIV win. Tyrann shares his…
Bucks are best in East, no one in West fears Lakers or Clippers — Antoine | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Antoine Walker joins Nick Wright to talk about the best teams in the Eastern & Western Conference. He starts with…
Zion Williamson will continue to be dominant at any weight — Sarah Kustok | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Sarah Kustok react to news regarding New Orleans Pelicans’ rookie Zion Williamson. Bill Simmons recently stated on…
Rockets' GM Daryl Morey stands by small ball team despite loss to Knicks | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Houston Rockets’ general manager Daryl Morey joins First Things First after the Rockets suffered a surprising loss to the New…
The Celtics' Jayson Tatum is a top 5 player in the East — Antoine Walker | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum delivered a strong performance against the Utah Jazz, leading his team with an impressive 33…
Lakers should absolutely sign J.R. Smith over Dion Waiters — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright is joined by Vincent Goodwill and Kevin Wildes to the Los Angeles Lakers, who appear to be considering…
The NBA missed Steph Curry. We’ve never had a guy like him — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright was thrilled to see the return of Steph Curry, who joined the Golden State Warriors after more than…
If a Brady-Garoppolo trade works out, it could be genius — Eric Mangini | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Eric Mangini comments on the newest reports from Tom Curran that free agent Tom Brady could replace Jimmy Garoppolo in…
Watch Mark Cuban’s Stunned Reaction When He Learns NBA Suspended Season
Mark Cuban’s immediate reaction to the NBA suspending its season Wednesday said it all. The Dallas Mavericks owner was watching…
Travel clampdown needed to contain U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Pence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is preparing for thousands of new coronavirus cases and will ask Americans returning from…