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Why Nutri-Grade labels for sodium, fat are needed

Nine in 10 here exceed ideal daily sodium limit, raising risk of stroke and heart attack

Hyrox race draws over 6,000 participants; 2 more events in 2025

Running is in Ms Stella Eng's blood.

Docs not keen on blood test to screen for Alzheimer's now

Experts here say usefulness currently limited, given lack of available treatments

New slip road, overhead bridge to help link Bidadari to Bartley Road

Roadworks for new junction to be in phases with completion by end-2024 or early 2025

Trump 'disrespected sacred ground' on cemetery on cemetery visit: Harris

Worker pushed after asking team to stop filming; ex-president says troops' families requested photos

Russians fear loss of 'main info source' after Telegram chief arrested

France's arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app - used both by the Kremlin and its opponents could be blocked, depriving them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.

Crew member on Lynch's stricken yacht recounts ordeal

A crew member on Mr Mike Lynch's yacht has spoken of being thrown into the water and efforts to rescue passengers as a storm sank the vessel off Sicily in August, in a disaster that killed the British tech tycoon and six other people.

Russia says Ukrainian drones targeted power plants, refinery near Moscow

It says over 150 drones launched by Kyiv destroyed across other parts of the country

KL sinkhole victim's family performs final rites before returning to India

The family of Ms Vijayalakshmi, who fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 23, conducted a final religious ceremony at the site before returning to India.

Japan protests against another territorial incursion by China

Japan has lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Aug 31, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military in less than a week.

UN children's agency issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines

United States The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries, in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine alliance, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), said the organisations in a joint statement on Aug 31.

Johor police use buses to block illegal motorcycle racers

Just when the notorious Mat Rempit thought they had outrun the law, they were suddenly stopped in their tracks, with the police deploying two buses to set up a dramatic roadblock.

S. Korea's ex-president Moon named suspect in bribery case

Probe focuses on possible link between his ex-son-in-law's job, key govt appointment

More Malaysians flocking to China for further studies

They are drawn by affordable costs, top universities' prestige and scholarships

HK police arrest two for sedition under new national security law

The Hong Kong police said on Aug 31 that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing them of spreading hatred against the Chinese and local authorities.

Chinese-Filipinos fear prejudice fuelled by Alice Guo case, South China Sea row

Their loyalty being questioned amid rising anti-Chinese sentiments among Filipinos

Grief, anger in Israel after six hostages found dead in Gaza

Defence chief urges Netanyahu to ease back on hardline position over ceasefire deal

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Pope Francis' visit

Indonesia Correspondent JAKARTA - Indonesia is stepping up security for Pope Francis' visit this week his first stop on a 12-day tour of Asia, with snipers being deployed and thousands of officers on standby.

Realistic training at new base of Police Security Command

It features a 10-lane indoor shooting range and a tactics facility with movable partitions

2,102 people in Singapore have died of Covid-19

Senior Social Affairs Correspondent There have been 2,102 Covid-19 deaths here since the start of the pandemic in 2020 to June 2024, the Ministry of Health (MOH) told The Straits Times a figure that public health experts describe as low.

New method may help more patients with head, neck cancers

Singapore scientists develop a way to make tumours more susceptible to treatment

UN polio vaccination campaign begins for 640,000 kids in Gaza

The United Nations, in collaboration with Palestinian health authorities, began vaccinating 640,000 children in the Gaza Strip on Sept 1, with Israel and Hamas agreeing to brief pauses in their 11month war to allow the campaign to go ahead.

Record 16,000 apply for direct school admission

Bumper crop of Dragon Year kids, scheme's growing popularity could be behind spike

Merican closer to Lioness dream with Wigan

While pursuing her master's degree in film and screen studies at the University of Cambridge earlier in 2024, footballer Sara Merican continued playing and found a place with the Cambridge City women's team.

NETBALL'S 'GOOD COP, BAD COP'

Co-captains with different leadership styles ready to guide S'pore to new era of success

Maresca 'very happy' with Chelsea's progress

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed that the overhaul of his squad is already ahead of schedule, as he looked ahead to the English Premier League home clash with fellow London side Crystal Palace on Sept 1.

News analysis Sterling move caps weirdest transfer window in history

With one final flourish of the pen by Raheem Sterling, perhaps the weirdest English Premier League transfer window in recent history slammed shut.

ARTETA RILED BY 'INCONSISTENCY'

Brighton score to earn 1-1 draw after Arsenal midfielder Rice gets red-carded

REDS MORE 'MATURE' THAN RED DEVILS

Ten Hag says rivals have advantage of playing together a long time, but 'we can always win'

Huge group lurking but Scheffler in 'own world'

Scottie Scheffler has company.