The Straits Times - September 02, 2024
The Straits Times - September 02, 2024
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September 02, 2024
Record 16,000 apply for direct school admission
Bumper crop of Dragon Year kids, scheme's growing popularity could be behind spike
3 mins
UN polio vaccination campaign begins for 640,000 kids in Gaza
The United Nations, in collaboration with Palestinian health authorities, began vaccinating 640,000 children in the Gaza Strip on Sept 1, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to brief pauses in their 11month war to allow the campaign to go ahead.
3 mins
New method may help more patients with head, neck cancers
Singapore scientists develop a way to make tumours more susceptible to treatment
4 mins
2,102 people in Singapore have died of Covid-19
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent There have been 2,102 Covid-19 deaths here since the start of the pandemic in 2020 to June 2024, the Ministry of Health (MOH) told The Straits Times a figure that public health experts describe as low.
4 mins
Realistic training at new base of Police Security Command
It features a 10-lane indoor shooting range and a tactics facility with movable partitions
3 mins
Grief, anger in Israel after six hostages found dead in Gaza
Defence chief urges Netanyahu to ease back on hardline position over ceasefire deal
3 mins
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Pope Francis' visit
Indonesia Correspondent JAKARTA - Indonesia is stepping up security for Pope Francis' visit this week his first stop on a 12-day tour of Asia, with snipers being deployed and thousands of officers on standby.
3 mins
Chinese-Filipinos fear prejudice fuelled by Alice Guo case, South China Sea row
Their loyalty being questioned amid rising anti-Chinese sentiments among Filipinos
4 mins
More Malaysians flocking to China for further studies
They are drawn by affordable costs, top universities' prestige and scholarships
4 mins
HK police arrest two for sedition under new national security law
The Hong Kong police said on Aug 31 that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing them of spreading hatred against the Chinese and local authorities.
1 min
S. Korea's ex-president Moon named suspect in bribery case
Probe focuses on possible link between his ex-son-in-law's job, key govt appointment
3 mins
KL sinkhole victim's family performs final rites before returning to India
The family of Ms Vijayalakshmi, who fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 23, conducted a final religious ceremony at the site before returning to India.
1 min
UN children's agency issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines
United States The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries, in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), said the organisations in a joint statement on Aug 31.
1 min
Japan protests against another territorial incursion by China
Japan has lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Aug 31, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week.
1 min
Johor police use buses to block illegal motorcycle racers
Just when the notorious Mat Rempit thought they had outrun the law, they were suddenly stopped in their tracks, with the police deploying two buses to set up a dramatic roadblock.
1 min
Russians fear loss of 'main info source' after Telegram chief arrested
France's arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app - used both by the Kremlin and its opponents could be blocked, depriving them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.
3 mins
Russia says Ukrainian drones targeted power plants, refinery near Moscow
It says over 150 drones launched by Kyiv destroyed across other parts of the country
2 mins
Crew member on Lynch's stricken yacht recounts ordeal
A crew member on Mr Mike Lynch's yacht has spoken of being thrown into the water and efforts to rescue passengers as a storm sank the vessel off Sicily in August, in a disaster that killed the British tech tycoon and six other people.
2 mins
Trump 'disrespected sacred ground' on cemetery on cemetery visit: Harris
Worker pushed after asking team to stop filming; ex-president says troops' families requested photos
2 mins
New slip road, overhead bridge to help link Bidadari to Bartley Road
Roadworks for new junction to be in phases with completion by end-2024 or early 2025
3 mins
Docs not keen on blood test to screen for Alzheimer's now
Experts here say usefulness currently limited, given lack of available treatments
5 mins
Why Nutri-Grade labels for sodium, fat are needed
Nine in 10 here exceed ideal daily sodium limit, raising risk of stroke and heart attack
5 mins
Hyrox race draws over 6,000 participants; 2 more events in 2025
Running is in Ms Stella Eng's blood.
3 mins
A long journey to restore carbon-rich peatlands in Indonesia's Riau province
In restoring a peat dome, a key area is to return water to the parched soil, then revegetation
5 mins
Sats' subsidiary proposes to acquire cargo handler at Amsterdam airport
Deal would increase WFS Holland's warehouse capacity
1 min
S'pore banks lead advanced Asia in sustainable financing policies: Report
Trio have set targets on cutting financed emissions for key carbon-intensive sectors
3 mins
DOUBLE FEELS LIKE A TREBLE: LERNER
Frenchman's main win is ban halved on appeal, gets to ride Lim's Kosciuszko in last 2 Gl races
3 mins
FLYING START IN NETBALL
'Confidence booster' as Nations Cup holders Singapore thrash Canada 78-20
3 mins
Captain upbeat after Wallabies' 'tough grind'
Australia captain Harry Wilson is confident the Wallabies can continue to make improvements after notching a last-gasp 20-19 win over hosts Argentina in the Rugby Championship in La Plata on Aug 31.
2 mins
Patient Scheffler aims to close out Tour C'ship
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler remains on course to complete his remarkable season with the US$25 million (S$32.7 million) FedExCup title, heading into the Sept 1 final round of the seasonending Tour Championship with a five-stroke lead.
1 min
PAUL IS ONE TOUGH OPPONENT: SINNER
World No. 1 wary of American's home record but is looking forward to their last-16 clash
2 mins
ISAK PUNISHES PROFLIGATE SPURS
Magpies survive second-half storm to secure victory and extend unbeaten home run
2 mins
Performance cheers Blues boss despite Palace draw
Manager Enzo Maresca insisted his Chelsea team are \"going in the right direction\" despite being held to a 1-1 home draw on Sept 1.
2 mins
The first pregnant para medallist
British archer Jodie Grinham became the first pregnant Paralympic athlete to win a medal when she claimed bronze in women's individual compound, official Paralympics social media counts said on Aug 31.
2 mins
Italian rower disqualified for using telephone
Italian Paralympic rower Giacomo Perini was disqualified from the PRI men's single sculls final and missed out on a bronze medal on Sept 1 for using \"communication equipment\".
2 mins
FORZA FERRARI, LECLERC
He sends home Monza crowd wild after denying McLaren 1-2; Verstappen places 6th
3 mins
Teacher turned artiste who raps about grammar
MC Grammar's unorthodox approach to teaching English is capturing the attention of students in Britain and beyond
4 mins
Election satire Geng Rebut Cabinet seeks a third term with audiences
Reprising their roles for the third time as electoral candidates in the political play Geng Rebut Cabinet, actors Farah Ong and Dalifah Shahril feel like politicians on the ground canvassing votes and support from their constituency the audience.
3 mins
A.R. Rahman thrills 25k fans with '90s hits
Indian music maestro belts out both current and fan favourite Hindi and Tamil songs at the National Stadium
3 mins
Sim Chi Yin's miraculous counter-archive is brought to life
THEATRE ONE DAY WE'LL UNDERSTAND Sim Chi Yin Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade Aug 30 Visual artist Sim Chi Yin's first foray into performance is a rigorous capstone to her more than 13year search in the archives for her grandfather, who was one of 30,000 people deported to China during the Malayan Emergency (1948 to 1960).
2 mins
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