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NUS-based hub to build network that can respond to S-E Asia's heat challenges

Action by more than just the healthcare sector needed to tackle the crisis, expert says

UAE in talks with US, Israel on provisional govt of post-war Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has discussed with Israel and the US about participating in a provisional administration of post-war Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority is able to take charge, according to people familiar with the talks.

Meta to abandon fact-checkers to reduce 'biases'

Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the US and replacing it with a \"Community Notes\" system similar to that on Elon Musk-owned X, the Facebook parent said on Jan 7.

US Congress, Harris Certify Trump's Election Victory Without Challenge

The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Jan 6 during a session presided over by Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest.

Experts raise concerns as US reports first human bird flu death

A US patient hospitalised with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Jan 6, marking the country's first reported human death from the virus.

Demand for antiviral drug surges in China amid flu spike

Prescription drug sold online at higher prices; experts warn against pill hoarding

Trudeau's star power dimmed after tackling pandemic and Trump

Man who has led Canada for nearly a decade brought down by ugly clash with main ally

Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people; tremors felt in Nepal, India

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and caused \"many buildings\" to collapse on Jan 7, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and parts of India.

Biden's Veto of US Steel Bid Casts Pall Over Blinken's Tokyo Visit

Secretary of State in Damage Control Mode as Japan Questions Move to Halt Purchase

China's Plans for Mega Dam in Tibet Raise Concerns in India

Worries include whether Beijing will use the dam to flood border areas during disputes

South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President

A South Korean court has re-issued a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's corruption investigation agency said on Jan 7.

MPs raise concerns over indirect discrimination and ageism

Legislation seeks to preserve workplace norms, guard against divisions: Minister

Bill Passed to Let Police Control Bank Accounts of Stubborn Scam Victims

Safeguards in place for restriction orders to be issued; law will also cover cheating cases

Timely Execution of Projects Key to Success of JS-SEZ: Analysts

Cross-border economic connectivity also vital to the new integrated zone, they say

Both countries step up cooperation in areas like higher education, carbon credits

Singapore and Malaysia stepped up bilateral cooperation during the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat held in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

More time needed to resolve complex bilateral issues: PM Wong

Progress has been made on the complex issues between Singapore and Malaysia, but both sides need more time to resolve them, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Jan 7.

Singapore, Malaysia to cooperate on electricity trading, renewable energy

This is on top of existing infrastructure projects such as the JS-SEZ and RTS Link

Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone deal inked; 20,000 jobs set to be created

Business, investment zone aims to support 50 projects' growth in first five years

Tibet • Strong quake kills at least 126

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and caused many buildings to collapse on Jan 7, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and parts of India.

New racial harmony Bill gives Govt powers on restraining orders, community remedial action

A new Bill that seeks to consolidate and strengthen the Government's powers to maintain racial harmony in Singapore was introduced in Parliament on Jan 7.

Passengers say Turkish Airlines flights have bedbugs

Shortly after boarding her Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul in March, Ms Patience Titcombe from Phoenix noticed a small bug crawling on her seat when she got up to use the restroom.

Actor Ben Yeo shutters restaurant after incurring $1 million loss in two years

Local actor and F&B entrepreneur Ben Yeo is shutting down the high-end modern Chinese restaurant he founded, Tan Xiang Yuan, after two years.

Director Jeff Baena elevated dark themes with humour in his works

American director and screenwriter Jeff Baena, who co-wrote the dark comedy I Heart Huckabees (2004) and directed films including Life After Beth (2014) and Horse Girl (2020), died on Jan. 3 at a residence in Los Angeles. He was 47.

Squid Game star denies ties with South Korea ruling party's former leader

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has distanced himself from the party of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol after a photo of him with the party's ex-leader resurfaced online, according to Korean media.

Japanese cast dominates as Shogun breaks new ground

Comeback stories and Asian representation at the awards show celebrating the best in film and TV

A toast to Switzerland

The country is adopting a sip-and-stay approach to spread the word on its best-kept secret – wines

Saving the mysterious African manatee in Cameroon

Ever since his first hard-won sightings of African manatees, award-winning marine biologist Aristide Takoukam Kamla has been devoted to protecting the little-known and at-risk aquatic mammals.

'CRAZY' CHUA TURNS PRO

S'pore triathlete aims to win SEA Games, qualify for Asian Games and Olympics

The fall in sport is cruel, inevitable and hard to digest

In sport, this is the guarantee. Falls will be hard. The boxer sent to the canvas. The rugby winger brought to earth. The gymnast slipping off the high bar. And the hero tumbling from his pedestal.

AMORIM WANTS SAME 'MENTALITY EVERY DAY'

United need to replicate the fortitude shown in draw at Liverpool to become a better side