Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Lee Hsien Yang made defamatory allegations against two government ministers "of the gravest kind", wrote Justice Goh Yihan.
Fri May 24 2024
Why are Singapore's first family feuding?
A long-standing dispute between siblings, Lee Hsien Loong and Lee Hsien Yang, centred around what to do with their late father's house
Wed Jun 24 2020
Singapore PM's estranged brother joins opposition party as election looms
Lee Hsien Yang joined an opposition party competing against his sibling at the upcoming July 10 election
Wed Jun 24 2020
Singapore PM's siblings say ready to settle dispute privately, or go to court
Prime Minister Lee said he wanted to avoid taking his siblings to court for defamation.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Singapore prime minister's siblings say they feel threatened, have lost confidence in him
As a result, Lee Hsien Yang, and his wife Suet Fern, would be leaving Singapore. "I have no desire to leave. Hsien Loong is the only reason for my departure," he said.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Kuan Yew's children seek Singaporeans to honour his wish on Oxley home
Two children of Singapore's first prime minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew have issued a statement via their law firm, reiterating their fathers wishes regarding his house at Oxley Road.
Sun Apr 12 2015
Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, dies at 91
Lee Kuan Yew was the Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, charting history as the world's longest-serving Prime Minister.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024