The Straits Times - July 21, 2024
The Straits Times - July 21, 2024
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In this issue
July 21, 2024
Airline check-ins, most services in S'pore back to normal after IT outage
Some staff had to work overnight to restore systems; authorities to learn from incident
3 mins
Volunteers pitch in at East Coast Park for final oil spill cleanup
When 18-year-old Michael Ike Chukwuebuka saw a photo of the sea and sand turned black following an oil spill in June, he felt that it was a call to action.
3 mins
Falling enrolment in NUS' arts and social sciences faculty
Higher entry demands, pressures to study subjects with better pay among reasons
5 mins
95 social media accounts linked to businessman go offline as ordered
Fica invoked to block posts alleging Singapore is being controlled by China
2 mins
CrowdStrike glitch affects US federal agencies to varying degrees
US federal agencies were among those reeling from a massive technology outage on July 19 after a flawed software update by CrowdStrike disrupted global computer networks.
3 mins
Disrupted global tech systems on the road to recovery
Widespread impact exposes vulnerabilities of world's interconnected technologies
3 mins
CrowdStrike users warned not to fall for scams after tech outage
Users of cyber-security firm CrowdStrike should be extra vigilant towards phishing scams related to a global tech outage on July 19, said the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
1 min
Sultan Ibrahim sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia at a ceremony steeped in tradition at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur on July 20, marking the start of his five-year reign.
2 mins
Planned events at Indonesia's new capital Nusantara hit speed bumps
They had to be delayed or scaled back amid missed construction deadlines, bad weather
4 mins
'WED IN INDIA'
Rich locals or foreigners - Delhi wants them tying knot in country
6 mins
Malaysia must enact tougher laws against cyber bullying, say activists
Calls come after an offender was fined just $29 in case linked to death of an influencer
4 mins
Kite strings cause helicopter to crash in Bali; all 5 on board survive
Two Australian nationals and three Indonesians survived a helicopter crash in South Kuta in Badung, Bali, on July 19.
1 min
12 dead, over 30 missing after bridge in north China collapses
A bridge collapse caused by torrential rain in northern China has killed 12 people and left more than 30 missing, state media said on July 20.
2 mins
Deal to free Gaza hostages, establish ceasefire close: US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on July 19 that an agreement to free hostages in the Gaza Strip and establish a ceasefire was close, as administration officials prepared for what they expected to be a tense visit to Washington next week by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
1 min
Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories illegal, says UN court
Advisory opinion not binding but carries weight under global law and may weaken support for Israel
3 mins
US-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component roadblock
A US plan to use Japanese factories to boost production of Patriot air defence missiles - used by Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks is being delayed by a shortage of a critical component manufactured by Boeing, four sources said.
3 mins
Biden fumes over pressure from allies to exit race
He views Pelosi as main instigator and Obama as puppet master behind the scenes: Sources
7 mins
Bangladesh army enforces curfew amid deadly student-led protests
Bangladeshi soldiers patrolled Dhaka's deserted streets on July 20 and set up roadblocks during a curfew meant to quell deadly student-led protests against government job quotas that killed more than 110 people this week.
2 mins
Ananda Bhavan feted as oldest Indian vegetarian eatery here
Many of Madam Parameshvari Kulanthaivelu’s childhood hours were spent watching the chefs in her family’s restaurant as they worked.
2 mins
Gaps still exist in providing for adults with autism: Denise Phua
While Singapore has done well in providing for children on the autism spectrum, significant gaps still exist for adults with the condition, said Autism Resource Centre (ARC) president Denise Phua.
2 mins
Parents urged to report their children if they show signs of radicalisation
Experts highlight key role parents play in helping radicalised youth get proper support
4 mins
DREAM ALLIANCE HARD TO BEAT
Kranji Mile runner-up is likely to find the opposition in Class 2 mile race a lot easier
2 mins
Nadal finds 'way to survive' to make 1st final since 2022
Rafael Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles but getting to any final now even at an ATP 250 event - at the age of 38 is a \"great feeling\" for him, especially after his injury problems.
2 mins
5 stage triumphs more than enough for Pogacar
Tadej Pogacar inched closer to securing his third Tour de France title after outwitting his main rival, defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, to win the penultimate stage on July 20.
2 mins
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