Life expectancy of Singapore residents rises to 83.5 years in 2024
Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents improved 0.9 years over the last decade, SingStat's data showed.
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union until 9 July.
Apple boosts India’s factory hopes – but a US-China deal could derail plans
Just as India showed flickers of progress toward its long-held dream of becoming the world's factory, Washington and Beijing announced a trade "reset" that could derail Delhi's ambitions to replace China as the global manufacturing hub.
Liberal Party names first female leader after historic Australia election loss
Australia's Liberal Party has for the first time chosen a woman as its leader, with Sussan Ley to take over from Peter Dutton after he led the party to a bruising election loss.
World leaders welcome first US pope Robert Prevost
Peru's President Dina Boluarte hailed the "historic" election of a pope who has US and Peruvian nationality.
