Tropical Storm Nalgae slams into Philippines, at least 45 dead
The storm also caused flooding elsewhere in the country. Photos released by the coastguard showed rescuers using an old refrigerator as an improvised boat to pull children from a flooded community on the central island of Leyte. The state weather service said the eye of Nalgae passed the small islandContinue Reading
Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya
Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan’s most prominent journalists?Continue Reading
Toddlers to get free vaccines
At least 47 privately owned hospitals in major cities will provide the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged six months to four years old for free.Continue Reading
Welcome to Pandora: Check out the new Avatar immersive exhibit at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest
Fancy meeting one of Pandora’s banshees? Wondering what you’ll look like as a Na’vi? Visit Avatar: The Experience exhibition at Gardens by the Bay ahead of the upcoming sequel to James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi movie.Continue Reading
Ex-Democrat deputy chief quits the party
Former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri has resigned from the party, saying he wants to support a new political outfit that shares similar ideologies.Continue Reading
IN FOCUS: The wild chicken population in Singapore – living with feathered ‘neighbours’
As wild chicken sightings continue to be regularly reported across Singapore, CNA looks at the dynamic between humans and these birds.Continue Reading
Commentary: It’s normal to feel nervous about COVID-19 vaccines for very young children but there’s little reason to
Until this week, a vulnerable population was not eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. KKH’s Dr Karen Nadua explains why vaccination for children aged six months to four years is an important pillar in Singapore’s continuing fight against COVID-19.Continue Reading
Divisions persist among coalitions led by Anwar, Muhyiddin and Mahathir as Malaysia election looms
Analysts are expecting multi-cornered contests in most seats and this could give Barisan Nasional the upper hand due to its stronger core voter base.
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Commentary: Mindsets must change before drivers will give up their cars
Changing mindsets will clearly take more than expanding public transport and ride-sharing, says Richard Hartung.Continue Reading
Yellow-band disease outbreak detected in Sattahip coral reef
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has found a yellow-band disease outbreak at a coral reef in Sattahip in Chon Buri province.Continue Reading