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Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN ceasefire vote; over 100 killed

Mediators scramble to avert assault on Rafah, fearing mass casualties

Digital nomads say Japan's new six-month visa is too short

Japan is the latest destination in Asia to offer a visa for digital nomads, but some are calling it \"restrictive\".

KL's updated media ethics code sparks concern over press freedom

Some flag govt dept’s authority to cancel a reporter’s accreditation based on complaints

Project Wolbachia to cover 5 more areas to lower dengue risk

35% of all households here to be covered by programme to reduce Aedes population

Kinderland fined $10,000 over child mismanagement at two pre-school centres

Kinderland of $10,000 pre-school has been fined a total $5,000 for each of two centres, at Woodlands Mart and Sunshine Place, where cases of child mismanagement were found.

3,000 victims lost $46m in job scams between October and January

At least 3,066 victims lost $45.7 million or more after they were targeted in job scams between Oct 1, 2023, and Jan 31, 2024, the police said on Feb 20.

Nikki Hale banks on long odds and Super Tuesday’

Her backers are focusing on early March contests to keep her presidential hopes alive

Beijing in bid to assert more control over Taiwan Strait after boat incident

China has attempted to assert greater control over the Taiwan Strait near the Taipei-ruled Kinmen islands, after an incident last week that left two Chinese fishermen dead.

Trainee doctors in S. Korea strike over plan to add more physicians

Public upset with walkout as hospitals turn away patients, delay procedures

Eye on sustainable aviation fuel projects in the Asia-Pacific region

Singapore plans to require all flights departing from the country to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said on Feb 19, as the city state joins the global aviation industry's efforts to switch to greener fuel.

Taylor Swift concerts given STB grant; event set to benefit economy, say authorities

The upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Singapore, which are likely to generate significant benefits for the economy, got the support of the authorities in the form of a grant.

China’s home-grown jet will not rock the boat, for now: Airbus

It would be a mistake to dismiss the contest brought by Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac to the aviation sector, even though its C919 passenger jet is not going to rock the boat significantly, said Airbus commercial aircraft chief executive Christian Scherer on Feb 20.

S'pore has 'no choice' but to require airlines to use green fuel: CAAS chief

He tells dialogue at airshow that blueprint is also a call to action for industry partners

Cordlife begins offering refunds to affected parents

Private cord blood bank Cordlife has started reaching out to affected parents to offer refunds, The Straits Times has learnt.

Nurses to get up to 100,000 in payouts under retention scheme

29,000 set to benefit from programme to shore up public healthcare system

Stiffer penalties ahead as road deaths hit seven-year high

136 deaths in 2023, with more involving speeding, drink driving, running red light

LILLARD HAS PERFECT FINISH TO RECORD WIN

‘Special’ Bucks star named All-Star Game’s MVP for leading East to 21-186 victory

LERNER PICKS UP FAST IN KUALA LUMPUR GIG

Kranji-based French jockey wins on Buffalo Stable’s Trumpy at first cross-border raid

TWO STARS ALIGN FOR TRAINER, JOCKEY

Star Victory, Star Express keep up good start to Peters' season, launch Woodworth

China’s state banks earmark ilb in loans to aid property sector

SHANGHAI China's state-owned lenders have earmarked at least 60 billion yuan (S$11.3 billion) in loans for property projects eligible for support, heeding Beijing's call to boost lending to the beleaguered housing market.

Pine Grove closer to securing mandate to relaunch collective sale at 1.78b

The collective sale committee (CSC) for Pine Grove condominium is getting closer to securing the requisite 80 per cent mandate to relaunch a collective sale at a lower reserve price of $1.78 billion.

Traffic Police, LTA assure public on safety steps at accident hot spots

They urge people to refrain from speculating on recent accidents that claimed two young lives

Over 200 cases of abuse against tax, private-hire drivers in 2023

Watch group aims to teach them how to handle disputes, drive safely, prevent crime

Avdiivka’s fall leaves Ukraine with even tougher fight ahead

SUMY, Ukraine - With the Russian military's capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka on Feb 18, the front line has shifted substantially, setting the stage for the war's next gruelling chapter as Ukrainian forces retrench and Russian troops re-form for future assaults.

Hungary snubs US senators over Sweden’s swift entry into Nato

BUDAPEST Hungary, the last holdout blocking Sweden's entry into Nato, thumbed its nose over the weekend at the United States, declining to meet a bipartisan delegation of senators who had come to press the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban to swiftly approve the Nordic nation's entry into the military alliance.

Wildcard candidates threaten to tip the scales in US election

None has much of a chance of entering White House, but some spoilers’ could swing a close fight

HK sees over 1.2m Chinese visitors over CNY holiday

Chinese tourists tapped a lengthy national holiday to travel to Hong Kong, Macau and overseas in the largest numbers in years, suggesting that consumption in the world's second-largest economy is mounting a rebound.

Malaysia's Bersatu roiled by internal feud amid Muhyiddin’s plans to retire

Factional rivalry said to be coming to a head with party polls expected in late 2024

India’s fintech star Paytm totters after being hauled up for lapses

Its banking unit has been asked to end its services due to non-compliances

North-South tax debate turns political in India

Southern states say they make a greater contribution but get less of the shared taxes