An 80-member Singapore Civil Defence Force team left for Myanmar on Saturday (Mar 29) afternoon to help with search and rescue operations following the deadly earthquake there. The Operation Lionheart contingent includes regulars as well as full-time and operationally ready National Servicemen, and their deployment is expected to last for up to 14 days. Aslam Shah joined them as they bid farewell to their families.
Top News
- Australia baffled by 29% US tariff on small island
- Hyundai Motor says no plan for price hikes in US for now
- Franca strikes late to deny Southampton rare victory
- Woman who sued doctor for negligence over her childbirth loses suit
- China arrests three Filipinos suspected of spying
- Oil prices fall into negative territory as Trump announces new tariffs
- IMF sees Japan sustainably hitting central bank’s inflation target
- Struggling Ipswich secure shock win at Bournemouth