Taiwan says 10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
TAIPEI: Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday (Apr 1), as Beijing continues its military activities near the island. Nine Chinese fighter jets and one military drone crossed the median line inContinue Reading
Singapore’s biggest skate park opens in Lakeside Garden
The skate park also has a 3m bouldering wall and an area with bars, walls and platforms for parkour enthusiasts. Continue Reading
Eight arrested for suspected drug offences, ecstasy and ketamine among contraband seized
SINGAPORE: Eight men, aged between 25 and 39, were arrested for suspected drug offences, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a news release on Saturday (Apr 1). Drugs with an estimated street value of S$37,000 (US$27,800) were also seized. The confiscated contraband comprised about 65g of Ice, 83g ofContinue Reading
Between history and modernity
Documents on the Khmer genocide trial might serve as a teaching tool or threaten the safety of survivors. Meanwhile, female lawyers are finally allowed to wear trousers in Thai court.
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Pheu Thai milking all campaign strategies, but online presence doesn’t top MFP’s
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Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours
How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries.Continue Reading
Think hearing aids are only for the elderly? Here’s why you may need them as early as in your 30s
About 20 per cent of patients with hearing loss in Singapore are in their 30s or 40s, according to an audiologist. And getting fitted with one sooner than later can actually reduce your likelihood of developing dementia.Continue Reading
Khao Chaphlu fire now ‘under control’
A wildfire that was reportedly caused by a lightning strike on Khao Chaphlu in Nakhon Nayok on Tuesday evening has almost been completely contained, with fire barriers set up to prevent the blaze spreading to Khao Yai National Park.Continue Reading
‘I considered shutting down’: RSAF pilot turned ostrich farmer on the harsh realities of his Johor business
The founder of the Desaru Ostrich Farm in Johor shares with CNA the ups and downs of his business journey, including how he had to sacrifice millions of dollars in assets to keep the farm going.Continue Reading
Heart of the Matter: NCID chief and vaccine expert reflect on sacrifices and lessons in COVID-19 fight
Recently, frontline workers received a standing ovation in parliament for their contributions to Singapore’s battle against COVID-19. CNA’s Heart of the Matter gets up close with the people leading the fight to find out what it was really like in the “fog of war”.Continue Reading