
News: World & Southeast Asia

WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines
Medical groups have long cited acetaminophen, or paracetamol as among the safest painkillers to take during pregnancy.
World

WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol, vaccines

Singaporean pair risks deportation after drone flight
Global growth will exceed forecasts this year after weathering US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but their long-term impact is uncertain.
Analysts warn unrest could return if reforms stall or elections are delayed.
The Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, raising the risk of a shutdown that would affect discretionary spending but not mandatory programs such as Social Security.
Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Southeast Asia

House panel presses Rubio to secure Philippines funding to counter China threat

Vietnam’s PM calls for more housing to cool real estate prices
Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan says it is a matter of when, not if, Singapore recognises a Palestinian state.
Launched in January, the programme has already reached over 20 million people and aims to reach 83 million women and children by year-end.
The defence ministry responds amid concerns the nation could return to the military-dominated era of authoritarian leader Suharto.
Thousands vent their anger over bogus flood-control projects scandal believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars.