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India Reports 8 Cases of HMPV as Infections Rise in China

Stock market spooked by infections; govt says no unusual surge in influenza-like cases

Letter from King: Najib gets nod to pursue bid for house arrest

Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak was on Jan 6 granted leave to pursue his legal bid for house arrest, after his lawyers produced a purported letter from the Pahang palace confirming the existence of a royal decree allowing him to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

Hamas Says It's Ready to Free 34 Hostages in Mooted Exchange Deal

Swap Would Include All the Women, Children, Elderly and Sick Held in Gaza

Yew Tee residents look forward to shorter commutes with DTL extension

Slated to open in 2035, new stations will save residents up to 30 minutes in travel time

Malaysian PM Anwar hosts dinner for PM Wong to kick-start leaders' retreat

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 6 for the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat.

GE Vernova's $27.4m investment in S'pore repair plant will create 100 jobs

GE Vernova will invest US$20 million (S$27.4 million) to expand its GE Repair Solutions Singapore (GRSS) facility, creating more than 100 new job opportunities, the US-based global power giant said on Jan 6.

New station near Yew Tee Village part of Downtown Line extension

DTL extension will include new interchange with the NSL in Sungei Kadut Central

British novelist David Lodge was twice shortlisted for Booker Prize

British novelist David Lodge, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice, has died at the age of 89, his publisher said on Jan 3.

A CITY FOR BABIES

After a successful experiment, The City of Babies Lab has opened a new permanent space dedicated to children aged from birth to 23 months.

Scientist Names 16 New Spider Species After Jay Chou's Songs

A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular Mandopop musician Jay Chou.

Actress JJ Jia Xiaochen upset with hubby for not remembering wedding anniversary

Chinese actress JJ Jia Xiaochen has grumbled about her husband, Hong Kong action star Louis Fan, on social media again.

Actress Chen Liping leaves Mediacorp after 40 years

Actress Chen Liping, a household name in the local entertainment industry, has left broadcaster Mediacorp after 40 years.

Raising four cats costly, but gives Rui En four times the joy

In this new series, The Straits Times speaks to pet-owning personalities about the trials and delights of raising their fur kids

Vet Talk Check that your pet is eating safely during the festive season

Pet ownership is on the rise in Singapore, with many families treating their furry companions as one of their own.

Learning to embrace change positively

On the last evening of our recent family holiday, my three children were having a boisterous conversation in the bedroom of the apartment we were staying in.

STRONGER, TOGETHER

Good parent-teacher relationships can boost a child's confidence and holistic development

Roaring Off To A-League Adventure

Tan makes Brisbane debut as sub in loss to Canberra on her return from knee surgery

Vietnam shrug off injury to Rafaelson to beat Thailand

Despite losing star striker Rafaelson to injury, Vietnam claimed their third Asean Championship title with a 3-2 win over 10-man defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the final at the Rajamangala Stadium on Jan 5.

Blues must take their chances: Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said his side must be more clinical after they conceded a late equaliser in a disappointing 1-1 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace on Jan 4.

Pep 'will sleep better' but City not back to their best

While Pep Guardiola said that he would sleep better after the 4-1 Premier League rout of West Ham United on Jan 4, he brushed off suggestions that his team were back to being the \"old Manchester City\".

'WE DIDN'T DO THE SIMPLE THINGS WELL'

Arteta slams soft Brighton penalty but admits ailing side not up to mark in 1-1 draw

Coach Flick Says Barca Have To Accept Olmo, Victor Decision

Barcelona's Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be unable to play for the La Liga side in the second half of the season, Spanish football authorities said on Jan 4 after rejecting the club's latest attempt to extend their registrations.

Pegula uses US Open as Grand Slam motivation

Jessica Pegula said on Jan 4 that her run to the US Open final last season was still fresh in her mind, and she is using it to drive her towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Hurt Osaka Still Had 'A Lot Of Fun'

Up a set in final, she retires with an abdominal injury as Dane Tauson takes Auckland title

Momentum With Matsuyama

Japanese sets The Sentry record for 54-hole score at 27-under 192 while challengers lurk

Lake Placid Will Be Plan B for Winter Olympics

Italian 2026 Winter Olympic organisers have named American ski resort Lake Placid as their \"Plan B\", should work on the new bobsleigh slope at Cortina d'Ampezzo not be ready in time.

Veterans still wanted, says India cricket coach

India cricket coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.

Pistons fend off Edwards' charge

Balanced team scoring helps Detroit to win despite 53-pt barrage from Minnesota star

Beating Cavaliers set to be bridges too far for Hornets

No team has been able to stop the Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) of late, making them astronomical favorites for their game on Jan 5 (Jan 6, Singapore time).

Retired Rose will forever be Bulls' No. 1

The Chicago Bulls will retire former National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey, the team said on Jan 4.