North Korea ICBM launch part of a ‘surprise drill’: KCNA
SEOUL: North Korea’s most recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, its first in seven weeks, was of a Hwasong-15 launched as part of a surprise drill, state media KCNA reported Sunday (Feb 19). The Saturday afternoon launch quickly received condemnation from South Korea, the United States and Japan – which said itContinue Reading
Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists’ labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.Continue Reading
Alcoholics kept returning to A&E in this hospital. So a medical team chose to help them at home
Is going cold turkey the way to tackle alcoholism? For some patients, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital advocates a different approach by, for example, encouraging them to reduce their intake rather than harp on abstinence.Continue Reading
The protesters who’ve gone missing as China deepens crackdown
Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.Continue Reading
Commentary: Fathering is so much more than being there the first four weeks of a baby’s life
Singapore doubling paid paternity leave sends a strong signal to companies, but it is one thing for employers to abide by new policy and another to encourage dads to use it, says father-of-four Adrian Tan.Continue Reading
China’s pandemic exit: From chaos to confidence?
The programme Insight looks at China’s transition from COVID-19, the political and economic impact and what lies ahead for the rest of the world after the most populous country has resumed international travel.Continue Reading
New rules to protect teen mums-to-be
A new ministerial regulation prohibiting schools, colleges and universities from dismissing or transferring pregnant students has taken effect in a move aimed at improving the protection of student rights.Continue Reading
School Work: Meet the policeman-turned-discipline master who strives to teach children right from wrong
In the second part of a series where CNA reporters shadow various school professionals for a day, a discipline master at Yuhua Primary School shows what it means to him to care for children – and who is a far cry from the type of discipline master many people might remember.Continue Reading
High profile corruption cases involving Thai police cast shadow over tourism sector recovery
A recent case involving Taiwanese actress Charlene An has drawn attention to police discipline and how it could affect Thailand’s reputation.Continue Reading
Usar Thailand hailed as ‘heroes’ after completing Turkey mission
A team of 42 Thai rescuers returned to the kingdom yesterday after completing their mission in Turkey.Continue Reading