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When firms go low, employees go solo

Workers laid off because of AI are harnessing the technology to start their own companies.

Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike, army says

This comes days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the US.

Cassandra See, Cherie Lim and ex-Mediacorp stars turn up to support Huang Yiliang at his crab beehoon stall

Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.

North Korean leader Kim stresses stronger naval nuclear deterrent

Building a navy capable of delivering a "deadly blow" to enemies is a core goal of North Korea's current five-year defence plan, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says

ABUJA, June 5 - At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from 130 previously seeking repatriation, with a joint screening process under way to determine eligibility, Nigerian foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said on Friday.

Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Global equity fund inflows at 3-week high as AI optimism boosts sentiment

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from three countries starting Friday

BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will stop issuing worker visas to employees from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia from Friday, a government spokeswoman said, calling the move a first step towards regulating the inflow of guest workers.

Dutch court convicts mother of war crimes for letting son become an Islamic State fighter

THE HAGUE, June 5 - A district court in The Hague on Friday convicted a 49-year-old Dutch woman of war crimes and sentenced her to seven years in prison for allowing her then 14-year-old son to become a fighter for Islamic State.

World food prices slip in May, still near 3-year high, FAO says

The index remained near its highest level since January 2023 and 18.4% below its March 2022 peak.

Fresh graduates may need to adjust salary expectations amid economic uncertainty: Analysts

Around one in three university graduates rejected job offers as the wages were too low, according to a survey conducted by the manpower ministry in 2025.

Singapore musicians helped create the song behind Chongqing's viral motorbike trend

In an interview with 8days.sg, session guitarist Pan Zai En shared that he only found out while on the MRT that the song had blown up globally.

Oman suspends oil loading at Mina al Fahal terminal following explosion, sources say

The explosion was allegedly due to a drone attack.

Political blows fly ahead of Trump’s White House UFC fight

The event will be held in a specially built arena erected over the White House’s elegant South Lawn.

Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.8% in May

United Airlines pilot was warned jet was too low before it clipped a light pole

The preliminary report did not assign blame, and investigations will continue.

US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump

The proposed Bill may still be vetoed by Trump if it passes the Senate.

Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The organisation said risk of Ebola virus in countries in the Americas remain low.

Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off