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When a design constraint becomes this home’s defining feature

In western Singapore, a difficult site constraint becomes the starting point for a tropical family home centred on a garden, pool and courtyard.

US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

SAO PAULO/Brasilia, June 5 - The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest criminal groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) starting Friday is likely to increase the risks and costs of doing business in a country where gangs have had years to penetrate the formal economy.

Russian nationalists slam Zelenskiy letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent

MOSCOW, June 5 - Russian nationalists dismissed on Friday an open letter penned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to President Vladimir Putin as a malicious public relations stunt designed to stir up discontent inside Russia rather than end the war.

US terror label for Brazilian gangs risks derailing police cooperation, say sources

BRASILIA, June 4 - The U.S. designation of Brazil's Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations, effective Friday, could disrupt cooperation against drug and arms trafficking, Brazilian sources said.

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

BUCHAREST, June 4 - Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking, endangered access to EU funds and driven the leu currency to record lows.

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

STOCKHOLM, June 4 - After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the role it was designed for: confronting Russia.

Is it worth buying furniture from JB? What homeowners should know

Offering a broad selection of design-led furniture at accessible prices, ruma Home also provides delivery and after-sales support for customers in Singapore.

Pentagon designates its press office a classified area

Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office because speechwriters who “routinely handle classified material” work in the area.

Brazil rejects U.S. designation of criminal gangs as terrorists

SAO PAULO, May 29 - Brazil's government on Friday said the U.S. move to designate Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations was confused and counterproductive, threatening national sovereignty and international cooperation to combat crime.

US intends to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations', Rubio says

May 28 - The United States intends to designate Brazilian gangs PCC and Comando Vermelho as \"Foreign Terrorist Organizations\" from June 5, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

Trump’s Board of Peace official Gaza fund is empty, source says

Money had not been deposited because the fund was designed for the reconstruction phase that has not yet been reached.

US toy designer charged with stealing $1.3 million in miniature cars

Luis Tanahara faces as long as six years in state prison if convicted.

EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest

PRAGUE, May 26 - The European Commission has asked the Czech government for information on arrangements designed to prevent conflicts of interest over EU subsidies linked to companies in the business empire of Prime Minister Andrej Babis, a Commission spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain EV era

As rivals slow their shift to electric cars, Ferrari is betting its first fully electric model can still deliver the design, emotion and performance that have long defined the Prancing Horse.

What makes a good ballet flat? This Japanese brand brings Asakusa artisan-made shoes to Singapore

Kurun Tokyo opens its first overseas retail store at Takashimaya. The brand introduces handcrafted ballet flats designed for comfort and fit.

‘An Asian brand for Asian families’: How Le Petit Society built a modern childrenswear label from Singapore

What started as a baby gifting brand has evolved into a go-to label for children’s accessories and essentials. Founded by Robyn Liang and Dylan Ong, Le Petit Society was born from a search for better-designed kids’ products in Asia and is today a homegrown brand shaped by parenthood and purpose.

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

LJUBLJANA, May 22 - Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs, pro-business reforms and changes to pension funding.