A Russia-backed coup in Moldova
Moldova has been sliding into yet another crisis following the resignation of its prime minister, Natalia Gavrilita, and fears that Russia was plotting a coup to overthrow the pro-western president, Maia Sandu. At a press conference in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on February 13, Sandu confirmed earlier accusations made by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, […]Continue Reading
Manchester Museum’s £15m revamp puts spotlight on South Asian culture
Manchester Museum says using local people as curators “led us to stories we’d never have imagined”.Continue Reading
Saudi pact paves way for jump in passenger flights
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen air services cooperation which would see both countries increase the number of passenger flights between the countries from nine per week to 42.Continue Reading
Plane probe puts Suriya in the clear
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said it has found no evidence implicating Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit in a dereliction of duty case.Continue Reading
At 29 and married for just a month, she found out she had Stage 3.5 lymphoma and fought for her life
One month after her wedding, Kristen Juliet Soh discovered she had advanced lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the body’s lymphatic system. She opened up to CNA Women about how she fought for her life, overcame extraordinary trials with her husband, and went on to have two children.Continue Reading
6 new brunch spots in Singapore: Danish meatballs, souffle pancakes, Peruvian-Mexican brekkie and more
Go on, plan that meal that stretches lazily from late morning to early afternoon. Brunch will never go out of style.Continue Reading
Commentary: Should Singapore households be given more support to defray high energy costs?
Select businesses in Singapore can enjoy one more year of government grants to invest in energy efficiency. David Broadstock of Energy Studies Institute explores if households should be empowered to do the same amid a cost-of-living crisis.Continue Reading
Higher CPF salary ceiling another financial burden for businesses amid rising costs: Associations, experts
The increase in the CPF salary ceiling means that those who earn more than S$6,000 – and their employers – will soon have to contribute more towards their retirement savings.Continue Reading
Commentary: Kim Jong Un’s tender moment with daughter at military parade speaks volume of his succession plans
The display of affection between Kim Jong Un and his 10-year-old daughter at a massive military parade signals North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme will continue for at least another generation, says Steven Borowiec.Continue Reading
First cases of Kraken detected
The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has found two cases of a new sub-variant of Omicron, XBB.1.5, which has a strong transmission capacity.Continue Reading