US vows continued deployment of strategic assets after North Korea nuclear law
WASHINGTON: The United States and Southern Korea on Fri (Sep 16) denounced North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine unveiled this month because “escalatory and destabilising” and Washington promised to continue to deploy and exercise strategic assets to deter and respond to Pyongyang. The joint statement following a vice ministerial-level conference ofContinue Reading
China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?
Heatwaves hit China, European countries and the US, causing lakes and rivers to run dry. Is this year the particular driest ever?Continue Reading
Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction
The wild parrot trade is set to generate tropical forests “drab”, a study shows.Continue Reading
Commentary: Postponed football games are a missed opportunity to honour Queen Elizabeth II and Lim Kia Tong
Soccer games were delayed after the recent fatalities of Queen Elizabeth II and Singapore football chief Lim Kia Tong. It is a missed opportunity to spend tribute to them towards a more meaningful way, says John Duerden.Continue Reading
This 8-year-old wrote a book of jokes while battling cancer. He’s since sold more than 1,500 copies
Malignancy survivor Aaron Tay and his younger sibling Robin are donating S$1 to the Children’s Cancer Foundation for each book sold on the website until Dec thirty-one, 2022.Continue Reading
IN FOCUS: Beaten and tasered, Malaysians lured by overseas job scams recount nightmare
Some Malaysians used seemingly irresistible job offers in nations like Cambodia plus Thailand, but they soon realised that it was a scam as they were held captive. CNA talks to the victims regarding their experiences and looks at what’s becoming done to battle the problem.Continue Reading
Give cash to the poor, and they’ll squander it? This Nobel laureate has a different opinion
The poor are generally quite sensible about money, says Nobel laureate Esther Duflo. The program In Conversation speaks to the economist who is fighting poverty, one particular field experiment each time.Continue Reading
When old trains are new again
Seventeen second-hand passenger train carriages from Japan are usually set for a brand new lease of living having now already been refurbished ahead of becoming put into service regarding short tourism ways from next month, states the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).Continue Reading
From paintings to sculptures, this home puts the spotlight on traditional Indian craftsmanship and art forms
Interior designer Amrita Guha honours the girl roots and innovative beginnings in a home filled with beautiful art and collectibles that keep special meaning to her family.Continue Reading
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes
Fighting regularly flares upward in border conflicts between the two Central Asian states.Continue Reading