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Is it worth disrupting tradition to get grandpa to forgo shark's fin soup?

The Opinion piece \"Shark's fin is still on the menu. Can we convince grandpa to give it a miss?\" (Jan 24) offers an intriguing reflection on the complexity of balancing ecological preservation with family traditions in today's multifaceted world.

LA faces risk of mudslides, flash floods with arrival of rain

The Santa Ana winds that had fueled wildfires for weeks in Southern California finally stopped blowing on Jan 24, and an unusually long period of dry weather was on track to end in Los Angeles County as a cold storm approached the next day.

Turning desert natives into wildlife guardians

Indigenous people track animals and update conservationist Louis Liebenberg's CyberTracker software, which is supported by the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, to help with research and earn a living

Man arrested in connection with central Japan stabbing attack

A man was arrested on Jan 26 in connection with last week's stabbing attack in front of JR Nagano Station that left one person dead and two injured, police said.

Re-reading queen of crime Agatha Christie's books

Who: Ms Bernice Yeoh, who is in her 50s, is the executive director of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, which was established in 2004 to provide advice relating to disputes in maritime issues.

Irresistible Keys Unlocks Slam Door

'Lots of therapy' help the 29-year-old beat Sabalenka for title and validation finally

DINING DISTRICT

Options springing up in the CBD include ChefLam's, Kada, KeonBae, Tomatillo Mexican Food & Bar and Yakitori One

HAMS IN THE BELFRY

Struggling to raise funds for the restoration of his cathedral's antique organ, a priest from Saint-Flour, a small town in France's heartland, came up with a creative solution.

World's Top Two Stars Collide

No. 1-ranked Sinner seeks to retain title, Zverev out to win first Slam trophy

Snake Charmers

Celebrities Xu Bin, Chen Liping, Belinda Lee and Yang Yan embrace their zodiac traits

Children getting too much screen time? Here's how to dial back

Many parents turn to screens to entertain or distract their children, as well as for learning.

Taekwondo star Hamidi is fighting the Taliban

Afghan taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi said the death threats she has received, forcing her to live under French police protection, show how effective her stinging criticism of the Taliban has been.

Romantic Warrior Conquers Dubai

Hong Kong superstar gives fans few anxious moments in G1 Jebel Hatta at Meydan debut

Amorim Coy Over Rashford's Future

United manager wants to harness 'feeling of belonging' as they prepare to visit Fulham

New recreation hubs coming up in Bedok under East Coast Plan

They will add to infrastructure developments in the five years since plan was announced: Heng

An Insider's View of the Mind, and World, of Masayoshi Son

Author writes about working for the tech investor and his ability to spot megatrends

Fernandes is finally winning deserved respect

If this is the worst Manchester United team of all time then being their best player is perhaps not too high an accolade. Though the next question is where the Red Devils, who visit Fulham on Jan 26, would be without Bruno Fernandes.

CBD Chill-Out Spot

Kada

Digital Detox: Busy working parents say more than just guidelines are needed to help wean children off screens

Busy working parents say more than just guidelines are needed to help wean children off screens

Hamas Frees 4 Female Israeli Soldiers in Second Swap

Hamas handed over four female Israeli soldiers it had held captive in Gaza and 200 jailed Palestinians were freed on Jan 25 under the second swap of a week-old ceasefire deal.

SGX chief eyes new engines of growth

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is eyeing new areas of growth and building partnerships with other bourses to generate more investment opportunities, said chief executive Loh Boon Chye.

Ways to make Chinese New Year less stressful

Give the nosy auntie the benefit of the doubt and do some smart, simple planning ahead.

Zhe Sim, 16, on Probation for Breaching Agreement

Squash body's 6-mth period comes after initially dropping her from national set-up

Let's not hyperventilate: Political, business elite search for new answers as Davos meeting ends

Mr Pichai Naripthaphan is a man in a hurry. Shortly after returning home to Bangkok from his trip to Davos, Switzerland, as part of Thailand's official delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF), he will soon be packing his suitcase again – this time for Washington, DC.

For a job-ready pursuit, be more skills-savvy

Focus on interdisciplinary learning and comprehensive career support pays off for one university's graduates

Pre-school's licence revoked after probe into incidents of child mismanagement

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has revoked the licence of a pre-school in Seletar Hills Estate after concluding its investigation into child mismanagement incidents that first came to light in February 2024.

Young Chinese Seek Solace in ‘Digital Relatives’ as CNY Nears

They turn to these social media actors for comfort due to issues communicating with real family

Hamas Says Technical Issue Prevented Release of Israeli Civilian Hostage

The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Jan 25, in return for some 200 Palestinian prisoners, in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.

When self-employed spouses don't pay for family expenses

In that case, they cannot claim a bigger share from pool of matrimonial assets in a divorce

Tycoon Abused in Thai Jail After Saying He Spied for China: Lawyers

A jailed gambling tycoon fighting extradition to China received \"inhumane treatment\" in a Thai prison after saying he was a Chinese spy, his lawyers have told Interpol, saying they fear for his life.