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Kids' test scores differ widely based on parents' income, education

New study finds pre-schoolers with better educated or higher income parents do better

Israel-Hamas war Minister responds to opinion piece

Describing the scale of the tragedy in Gaza as immense, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has said that while Israel has a right to self-defence, this does not extend to the indiscriminate killing of civilians.

Many opportunities for S'pore even in an uncertain world, says PM Lee

He welcomes broadening Apec agenda and is encouraged by Singaporean start-ups in US

Diaz brace stuns Brazil; Argentina also beaten

Uruguay ended Argentina’s 14match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 away victory over the world champions, as Luis Diaz scored twice to fire Colombia to an emotional 2-1 home win over Brazil.

DJOKOVIC MARCHES ON THANKS TO SINNER

Record-seeking Serb to meet Spaniard Alcaraz after Italian hands him semis lifeline

PRESSURE-PACKED FINAL ON THE CARDS

Australia ready for big occasion but Starc concedes India are best team at World Cup

How to keep the lid on the Pandora's box of open AI

The debate currently playing out will have an impact on global productivity and stability.

Israel's actions in Gaza have been disproportionate

Singapore must continue to affirm international law and reject non-compliance.

AI benefits must be balanced with regulations: Experts

Tech can boost productivity, but potential bias and unpredictability are concerns

Walmart shoppers could see falling prices in coming months, says CEO

The head of the slowing and could even begin to reverse world's largest retailer just used the D word on an earnings call: deflation.

US-China technology fight convinces Alibaba to scrap cloud spin-off

An escalating fight between the United States and China for technological dominance has triggered one of the most stunning reversals of corporate strategy yet: On Nov 16, Alibaba Group Holding walked back plans to spin off and list its US$11 billion (S$14.8 billion) cloud business.

Russian shelling kills three in Ukrainian city

Multiple Russian shelling attacks in and around the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Nov 16 killed three people and injured at least a dozen, the region's governor said.

Enlarged EU important for peace: European Council chief

He says expansion will make bloc safer and secure stability for Western Balkan countries ZAGREB - Enlargement of the European Union will make the 27-member bloc safer and more prosperous, and also secure stability and peace for the Western Balkan countries, said European Council president Charles Michel on Nov 16.

6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks south Philippines, killing couple

A strong magnitude-6.7 earthquake shook southern Philippines on Nov 17, killing a married couple, as people fled buildings and part of a shopping mall ceiling collapsed.

Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town

Myanmar's military has launched attacks from the air and the sea to recapture a port town on the Bay of Bengal, an opposition alliance said on Nov 17, as junta forces face the fiercest offensive from their enemies in years.

Starvation imminent in Gaza as aid supplies halted again: UN

United Nations aid deliveries to Gaza were suspended again on Nov 17 due to shortages of fuel and a communications shutdown, deepening the misery of thousands of hungry and homeless Palestinians as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the enclave.

Israeli opposition leader says time has come to replace Netanyahu

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Nov 16 it was time to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that there would be broad support to form a unity government led by Mr Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party.

Netanyahu says efforts to minimise casualties unsuccessful, blames Hamas

Israeli PM says Hamas doing everything’ to stop people from moving to safer places

Blinken says China can expect candid words after Biden calls Xi a 'dictator'

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Nov 16 that China should expect candid statements it dislikes after US President Joe Biden called his counterpart Xi Jinping a \"dictator\" moments after meeting him.

Risk of Taiwan invasion remains despite Xi's assurances: Analysts

His comments were part of overall milder tone taken during Biden meeting, they say

Manila says Belt and Road still on track after quitting rail funding talks with Beijing

Philippines points to pact signed on China’s global infrastructure scheme and other ongoing projects

Apec must pull together for quicker switch to clean energy, says PM Lee

He calls for use of new technologies such as low-carbon hydrogen, new financial models

Xi, Kishida agree to seek solution to Fukushima treated water dispute

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to seek a resolution through dialogue to a dispute over wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant, Mr Kishida said after their first summit in a year.

US, Philippines ink landmark deal on nuclear cooperation

The United States and the Philippines on Nov 17 signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila.

Singapore's key exports on track for gradual but uneven recovery: Analysts

Shipments shrink for 13th straight month, but 3.4% drop in Oct smaller than expected

S'pore 'deeply regrets' impact of Israeli military ops on Gaza hospital

Singapore \"deeply regrets\" the impact of Israel's military operations on Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Nov 17.

Demand for skills in digital and care sectors set to grow

Demand for skills in the digital and care sectors is expected to increase in the next two years, an annual report released on Nov 17 shows.

New approaches to trade policy take time, says PM Lee as US pact stalls

He anticipates more progress in 2024 after Asia-Pacific economic initiative hits roadblock

We could've scored more: Japan coach after big win

Ayase Ueda scored a hattrick as Japan got their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic start with a 5-0 win over Myanmar on Thursday.

'WE'LL LEARN FROM 5-0 LOSS'

Coach Nishigaya proud of his players despite big defeat by South Korea