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Concerns of deep-seated issues after Cathay's flight cancellations

Airline says operations are normal but pilot union chief points to dire staff shortage

N. Korea fires over 200 rounds’ of artillery shells near S. Korean isles

SEOUL - North Korea fired an artillery barrage near two South Korean islands on Jan 5, Seoul's Defence Ministry said, prompting a live-fire drill from the South Korean military.

China's law to deepen patriotism draws both concern and support

Some back move while others ask if love for a country should be enforced

Campaign teams of Prabowo's rivals meeting in secret to erode his lead

JAKARTA - The campaign teams of rival candidates to Mr Prabowo Subianto, the front runner in Indonesia's Feb 14 presidential election, are meeting in secret to find ways to erode his lead, sources involved in campaigning told The Straits Times.

Electoral prospects of Jokowi's son still strong despite gaffes

His enduring popularity is linked to his family, attitude of Indonesians towards polls: Experts

NTUC 'deeply disappointed over Lazada layoffs

It says union not consulted beforehand; matter escalated to Manpower Ministry

South Korea's Yoon vetoes Bill to investigate his wife

SEOUL - President Yoon Suk-yeol on Jan 5 exercised his veto power to strike down a Bill that would let the opposition-controlled National Assembly order a special investigation into First Lady Kim Keon-hee's alleged involvement in stock manipulation.

US, Europe make new push to stop Gaza war escalating

Top US diplomat Blinken, EU’s Borell in Middle East for talks amid fears of spillover

TB screening for 3,000 people in Jalan Bukit Merah

Exercise will be held from Jan Il to 15 after 10 new cases are linked to 2022 cluster

Train collision in Indonesia kills four, with at least 42 injured

BANDUNG, Indonesia - Four people were killed and at least 42 injured when two trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in Indonesia on Jan 5, officials said.

IN HUNT FOR OLYMPIC SPOT

Mixed doubles pair Hee, Tan to go all out in bid to qualify for Paris Games

Girona not thinking of La Liga title, only European football

Coach Michel Sanchez insisted his high-flying Girona cannot keep up with La Liga leaders Real Madrid, despite their stunning 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid on Jan 3 which allowed them to stay level on 48 points with Carlo Ancelotti's men.

'GREAT FEELING' AS HUMPHRIES HITS BULL'S EYE

He wins battle of Lukes to land world title, 840k cheque to dash dreams of Littler, 16

India captain calls for review of cricket pitch ratings after S. Africa tie

There should be a review of how cricket pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism, according to Test captain Rohit Sharma, in the wake of his side's seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa on a seaming surface with variable bounce at Newlands.

'FEELING GOOD' NADAL EASES INTO Q-FINALS

Spaniard faces Thompson after ousting Kubler, on course for s-final with Dimitrov

TWO ROW IS IN A SPECIAL: SCHEFFLER

Top-ranked American is PGA Player of the Year, compatriot Cole claims rookie award

GHALIB PASSES TEST WITH FLYING COLOURS

Three trials postponed after Illustrious beats rivals in second heat in pelting rain

HEED LORD'S COMMAND FOR REWARDING DAY

Freshened up, the two-time winner looks set to kick off his 2024 season with a bang

New training schemes to boost skill, service levels in hospitality

SMEs to get help from Raffles Hotel, work stints on offer for poly students

Record fall in starting pay for Chinese workers in big cities

Third straight quarter of decline in wages highlights mounting deflation risks in 2024

Green projects pay off for global banks for 2nd straight year

Green debt generates 4b in fees in 2023, more than earnings from fossil fuel deals

US interest rates likely to stay high 'for some time', says Fed

Officials seek to rein in expectations, saying inflation still stuck above target

Delivery driver found with contraband cigarettes arrested

A man was arrested in Geylang East on Dec 28, 2023, after 1,356 cartons of contraband cigarettes were found in his company's truck.

Pongal festivities kick off in Little India tomorrow

Visitors to the annual Pongal Open House in Little India can expect to be welcomed by an array of immersive activities, including a heritage trail around Little India led by celebrity guests.

NUS welcomes President Tharman as Ilth chancellor

His contributions to the education system, citizens’ lifelong learning hailed at event

Unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents name associates

Many have already been linked to the late US financier who faced sex trafficking charges

Iran vows revenge after twin blasts kill 84 at memorial

Many had gathered to mark anniversary of top commander’s assassination in 2020

Egypt to double size of lavish new capital as first residents trickle in

Egypt is preparing to spend billions doubling the size of a lavish new capital it is building in the desert 45km east of Cairo, where the first residents are trickling in, the head of the company overseeing the project said.

Cold snap hits Sweden as temperatures fall below minus 40 deg C

Sweden on Jan 3 recorded its coldest January night in 25 years, with a reading of minus 43.6 deg C in the far north as a cold snap hit the country and neighbouring Finland.

Mixed reactions to Malaysia's new sales tax on overseas goods bought online

Local retailers welcome more level playing field, but shoppers say they may spend less