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Jun

Cyclist did not report gunshot wound at point of admission, says NUH

SINGAPORE: A man who suffered a gunshot wound while cycling in a restricted forested area near Nee Soon Range did not disclose upon admission to the hospital that he had been shot. In response to CNA’s queries, a spokesperson from the National University Hospital (NUH) said that the man admitted himself to its emergency department at 1pm on Jun 15. “During triage and initial clinical assessment, the patient did not report that he had been shot,” NUH said. “There were no overt signs to indicate a firearm-related injury based on the patient’s...

Jun

Cyclist hit by bullet slug in nature reserve may have tried to cover his tracks from authorities

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SINGAPORE – New details have emerged to show that the cyclist who suffered a gunshot wound, and his friends, may have taken steps to conceal from the authorities the route they took on June 15. The Straits Times learnt that the 42-year-old did not initially disclose to the police and the National University Hospital (NUH) that he had been riding near the Nee Soon live-firing range when he was hit by a projectile. The area between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs in the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) is...

Jun

President Trump Delivers Address to the Nation, June 21, 2025

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The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, located in Washington, D.C. This iconic building serves as a symbol of the U.S. government and has been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The White House is not only a place of significant political activity but also a historical monument, featuring impressive architecture and beautifully maintained grounds. Visitors often appreciate its historical significance, as well as the role it plays in American and global affairs. source

Jun

Greatest Tests final: Kolkata 2001 or Leeds 2019 or Brisbane 2021?

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Here we are then. Our fan poll to identify the greatest Test of the century so far, in collaboration with Star Sports and JioHotstar, has reached its climax, in time to coincide with the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. Below is a reminder of what happened in the three Tests YOU have chosen. So one final time, get voting! Update: This poll has ended. The IND-AUS 2001 Kolkata Test has been voted by fans as the greatest Test of the 21st century so far. Australia had won the first Test...

Jun

The mystique of Kolkata 2001 is still unbeatable

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What defines a great Test match? Comebacks? Close finishes? Underdog triumphs? The platonic ideal of the final session of the final day starting with all four results still in play? Yes, all that, sure, but the collective wisdom in our shortlist to find the Greatest Test of the 21st century, and the collective wisdom of our readers, have given us another answer. Eighteen of the 32 Tests that lined up at the start of this exercise involved Australia, and 12 of them ended in Australian defeat. The three that reached...