2 New Zealand men arrested in Phuket for allegedly attacking policeman, snatching his gun
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-new-zealand-men-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-attacking-a-policeman-and-snatching-his-gun
Cantopop stars Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung and Joey Yung spotted filming show in Singapore
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/cantopop-stars-charlene-choi-gillian-chung-and-joey-yung-spotted-filming-show-in-singapore
Singapore and Indonesia talk of co-hosting big concerts, other events. Are they ready for it?
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-and-indonesia-talk-of-co-hosting-big-concerts-other-events-are-they-ready-for-it
40 more Circle Line trains to get platform gap fillers by 2025: LTA is assessing if fillers can be fitted on 92 trains serving the North-South and East-West ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/40-more-circle-line-trains-to-get-platform-gap-fillers-by-2025
Short queues as eligible SimplyGo users collect new ez-link cards on first day of distribution
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/short-queues-for-eligible-simplygo-users-collecting-new-ez-link-cards-on-first-day-of-distribution
One taken to hospital, several hurt after collision involving SBS bus at JB checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/one-taken-to-hospital-several-injured-after-collision-involving-sbs-bus-at-jb-checkpoint
Ultra-fast EV chargers due in S’pore by end-2024 under tie-up with Huawei, EV-electric
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/ultra-fast-ev-chargers-due-in-s-pore-by-2024-under-tie-up-with-huawei-ev-electric
Nvidia unveils flagship AI chip, the B200, aiming to extend dominance: Nvidia says the Blackwell B200 is up to 30 times speedier than its previous chip.
straitstimes.com/business/nvidia-unveils-flagship-ai-chip-the-b200-aiming-to-extend-dominance
Quick Glance: Nvidia announces new Blackwell AI chip
- Nvidia announces new AI chips and software during the developer conference.
- Blackwell chip GB200 for increased performance and easy deployment.
- Nvidia shifts from chip provider to platform provider.
- NIM software facilitates AI deployment on Nvidia GPUs.
Hamas’ No. 3 Marwan Issa killed in Israeli operation: White House: Israel has described him as one of the architects of Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on the country.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hamas-no-3-marwan-issa-killed-in-israeli-operation-white-house
UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says: Kate spent two weeks in hospital in January after her surgery.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-royal-kate-shown-in-first-video-since-surgery-sun-says
Man falls to death from hot-air balloon in Melbourne: The hot-air balloon was airborne for approximately 30 minutes before the man fell out of the basket.
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/man-falls-to-death-from-hot-air-balloon-in-melbourne
Quick Glance: Fatal Incident Involving Hot Air Balloon in Australia
- Republican Congressman Mike Bost faces a tough challenge from the right, despite his support for Trump.
- Several Republican incumbents have faced close primary challenges from MAGA-aligned opponents.
- A growing number of Republican incumbents are facing serious primary challenges from far-right candidates.
- Former loyalty to Trump as a shield against primary challenges is no longer as effective, leading to increased tension within the Republican Party.
Crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange to expand Singapore team after raising $15.4 million
straitstimes.com/business/crypto-exchange-tokenize-xchange-to-expand-singapore-team-after-raising-154-million
‘Hyangdo’ daughter of North Korea’s Kim might be heir apparent: S. Korean ministry
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hyangdo-daughter-of-north-korea-s-kim-might-be-heir-apparent-seoul
Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers - state media reports
- According to state media KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The exercises also involved executing a simulated air explosion of a shell from the super-large multiple rocket launcher at a specified altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized the need for modernizing and strengthening artillery forces, highlighting the 'strategic duties as the core central striking means' of the 600mm rocket launchers in war preparations.
- In a departure from decades of its inter-Korean policy, Pyongyang has terminated a military pact and designated the South as a hostile enemy state.
‘Like a plantation field’: Pitch issues for Singapore Women’s Premier League draw ire
straitstimes.com/sport/football/like-a-plantation-field-pitch-issues-for-singapore-women-s-premier-league-draw-ire
SM Teo Chee Hean hails Singapore firms investing in new growth areas in Sichuan: Mr Teo says Singapore looks forward to more opportunities for collaboration.
straitstimes.com/asia/singapore-businesses-investing-in-new-growth-areas-in-sichuan-sm-teo-chee-hean
Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital after infection: The 98-year-old has been in and out of hospital several times in the last few years.
straitstimes.com/asia/malaysias-former-pm-mahathir-discharged-from-hospital-after-infection
Man jailed after failed attempt to help another man tailgate into Taylor Swift concert
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-jailed-after-failed-attempt-to-help-another-man-tailgate-into-taylor-swift-concert
Chinese embassy urges citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling: The embassy said citizens who violate the law may not be able to receive consular ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/chinese-embassy-urges-citizens-in-singapore-to-stay-away-from-gambling
Quick Glance: China warns Chinese citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
- The embassy reminded the majority of Chinese citizens in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling, as gambling is strictly prohibited by law in China.
- The Chinese embassy in Singapore urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, stating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws.
- Chinese embassies in South Korea and Sri Lanka have also issued similar warnings recently.
- The embassy in Singapore mentioned that China's Ministry of Public Security opened a reporting platform for combating cross-border and online gambling, where Chinese citizens can report clues and suspicious activities.
Woman who stopped paying town council charges in 2017 convicted over arrears: To date, Chan Geok Eng owes the Nee Soon Town Council $3,040.70.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-who-stopped-paying-town-council-charges-in-2017-convicted-over-arrears
In India’s ‘dummy’ schools, students don’t have to attend classes: Students are enrolling in dummy schools to focus on competitive college entrance exams.
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/in-india-s-dummy-schools-students-don-t-have-to-attend-classes
Crocs, caves and luxury eco-stays: Eight things to do in Australia’s Northern Territory
straitstimes.com/life/travel/crocs-caves-and-luxury-eco-stays-eight-things-to-do-in-australia-s-northern-territory
Indian YouTuber who allegedly provided snake venom at dance party arrested: Effects of snake venom are potentially deadly and can last for days.
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indian-youtuber-who-allegedly-provided-snake-venom-at-dance-party-arrested
Six men under probe for illegal horse-betting activities in Yishun: Police conducted enforcement operations against illegal gambling activities in Yishun on ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-men-under-probe-for-carrying-out-illegal-horse-betting-activities-in-yishun
NTU scientist admits sending messages asking for sex with 12-year-old girls: SINGAPORE — A scientist from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) sent messages to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ntu-scientist-admits-sending-messages-to-arrange-for-commercial-sex-with-children
Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study: Rising temperatures could further reduce S'pore’s fertility rate, which dipped to below 1 in ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/extreme-heat-affects-men-s-fertility-and-birth-outcomes-nus-study
Reddit's IPO as much as five times oversubscribed, sources say: It is poised to at least reach its targeted price range of US$31 to US$34 per share when it ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/reddits-ipo-as-much-as-five-times-oversubscribed-sources-say
Singaporean fencer Amita Berthier qualifies for Paris Olympics: The 23-year-old also competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she was eliminated in the round ...
straitstimes.com/sport/singaporean-fencer-amita-berthier-qualifies-for-paris-olympics
Probation for woman who failed to immediately alert police to friend’s rape: The offender's friend suspected she had been raped when she felt pain while using ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/probation-for-woman-who-failed-to-give-immediate-information-to-cops-about-friend-s-rape
Sec 3 students in MOE schools to attend NDP National Education shows in 2024, 2025
straitstimes.com/singapore/sec-3-students-in-moe-schools-to-attend-ndp-national-education-shows-in-2024-2025
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December: The eruption began on March 16, sending fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3km-long ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/iceland-lava-flows-slow-after-fourth-eruption-since-december
Quick Glance: State of Emergency Declared Following Another Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
- A state of emergency was announced after a volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time within a few months.
- Lava flowed from the Sundhnúksgíga crater row, resulting in the evacuation of a local fishing village and a luxury spa.
- Scientists indicated on Sunday morning that the eruption seems to be losing strength and could diminish in the following hours.
- Airports across the country, including in the capital Reykjavík, remain “unaffected,” as stated on the Keflavik Airport website.
Mature but still productive: Will you hire me?: Even as retirement and re-employment ages are raised, some senior workers cite ageism in the hiring process.
straitstimes.com/singapore/mature-but-still-productive-will-you-hire-me
Why an idea to nominate Chinese new villages as a Unesco site got Malaysians riled up
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/why-an-idea-to-nominate-chinese-new-villages-as-a-unesco-site-got-malaysians-riled-up
Over $15m in NHB funding awarded to support heritage projects in last 10 years: The Heritage Grants Scheme has funded more than 550 projects.
straitstimes.com/singapore/over-15-million-in-nhb-funding-to-support-heritage-projects-in-last-10-years
Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Palestinian territories, Israel, Gulf states: His delegation includes five MPs from both sides of the aisle.
straitstimes.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-to-visit-palestinian-territories-israel-gulf-states-with-delegation-of-5-mps
S’pore studying safety of deploying nuclear energy in small, densely populated areas
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-studying-safety-of-deploying-nuclear-energy-in-small-densely-populated-areas
AI, metaverse and robotics: What the increasing reliance on emerging technologies can mean for investors
straitstimes.com/business/invest/ai-metaverse-robotics-what-the-increasing-reliance-on-emerging-technologies-can-mean-for-investors-axa-investment-managers
askST Jobs: What if I don’t want to pay for a colleague’s present?: Workers need to tread carefully when it comes to exorbitant gifts meant for bosses.
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/askst-jobs-what-if-i-don-t-want-to-pay-for-a-colleague-s-present
Tracking the vital signs of S’pore’s forests to coax the return of primary forest trees
straitstimes.com/singapore/tracking-the-vital-signs-of-s-pore-s-forests-to-coax-the-return-of-primary-forest-trees
Singapore key exports surprise with 0.1% fall in February despite electronics growth
straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-key-exports-surprise-with-01-fall-in-february-despite-electronics-growth
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition: He is set to embark on a new six-year term that will see him overtake Josef Stalin as ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/putin-wins-russian-presidential-election-with-8797-of-the-vote-first-official-results-show
‘Devastating to see despair on their faces’: S’pore charity delivers aid to Palestinian refugees
straitstimes.com/singapore/devastating-to-see-despair-on-their-faces-s-pore-charity-delivers-aid-to-palestinian-refugees
Colorado man died from venomous Gila monster bite, autopsy confirms: Mr Ward endured a four-minute-long bite by the lizard to his right hand on the night of Feb ...
straitstimes.com/world/colorado-man-died-from-venomous-gila-monster-bite-autopsy-confirms
Chinese EV brand Xpeng to be launched in Singapore by second half of 2024: Xpeng recently appointed Premium Automobiles as its distributor.
straitstimes.com/singapore/chinese-ev-brand-xpeng-to-be-launched-in-singapore-by-second-half-of-2024
Only half of South Koreans willing to marry; even less want kids: They say it is just too difficult to juggle work and caring for children.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/only-half-of-south-koreans-willing-to-marry-even-less-want-kids
Singapore’s third tranche of aid for Gaza arrives in Jordan, RSAF airdrops to commence soon
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-s-third-tranche-of-aid-for-gaza-arrives-in-jordan-rsaf-airdrops-to-commence-soon
103-year-old Italian woman fined for driving with expired licence: After discovering that her licence had expired two years ago, the woman was fined by the ...
straitstimes.com/world/103-year-old-italian-swops-car-for-bike-after-licence-breach
More than 1,000 people took to the roads around the Civic District on March 17 for Car-Free Sunday, which made a return after a hiatus of more than 4 years ...
Heatwave sweeps Peninsular Malaysia: The water in dams in these areas is also reaching warning levels.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/heatwave-sweeps-peninsular-malaysia
Tony Leung wins Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards: Leung won Best Actor for his role as a flamboyant con-man in crime drama The Goldfinger ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/tony-leung-wins-best-actor-at-hong-kong-film-directors-guild-awards
One more deg C of warming will make outdoor labour more dangerous for 800 million people
straitstimes.com/singapore/one-more-deg-c-of-warming-will-make-outdoor-labour-more-dangerous-for-800-million-people
Internet connection disrupted for some ViewQwest users due to faulty switch: According to outage tracking website Downdetector, there were two spikes in the ...
straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/internet-connection-disrupted-for-some-viewqwest-users-due-to-faulty-switch
68-year-old PMA rider taken to hospital after accident in Bukit Panjang, driver arrested
straitstimes.com/singapore/68-year-old-pma-rider-taken-to-hospital-after-accident-in-bukit-panjang-driver-arrested
Lentor Mansion sells 75% of units on launch weekend: The take-up rate for the project is the best for a new launch since November 2023.
straitstimes.com/singapore/lentor-mansion-sells-75-of-available-units-at-launch-weekend
Fun With Kids: Inflatable water park in Sentosa, Earth Hour Festival, free book about horses
straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/fun-with-kids-inflatable-water-park-in-sentosa-earth-hour-festival-free-book-about-horses
Expo MRT station gets new naval theme to raise awareness of Singapore’s maritime heritage
straitstimes.com/singapore/expo-mrt-station-gets-naval-theme-in-tie-up-between-sbs-transit-defence-collective-singapore
Now featured at beauty stores: Teens driven by social media: Retailers such as Sephora and Ulta are now seeing younger and younger customers walk through their ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/now-featured-at-beauty-stores-teens-driven-by-social-media
South Korean man jailed for shooting stray dog with arrow to ‘avenge his chickens’
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-man-jailed-for-shooting-stray-dog-with-arrow-to-avenge-his-chickens
UCars lays off staff, replaces CEO after being served legal notice for debts: The car trading portal was served a notice by 21 United Holdings to repay more than ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/ucars-lays-off-staff-replaces-ceo-after-being-served-legal-notice-for-debts
Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer
straitstimes.com/sport/russia-will-be-asked-for-ceasefire-during-olympics-macron-tells-ukraine-interviewer
AskST: What do you need to apply for the new University of the Arts? What are the career prospects?
straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/askst-what-do-you-need-to-apply-for-the-new-university-of-the-arts-what-are-the-career-prospects
The kampung spirit isn’t dead. It has just moved online: The writer discovers that the chat group for residents of a condo she is moving into is a treasure trove ...
straitstimes.com/opinion/the-kampung-spirit-isn-t-dead-it-has-just-moved-online
Woman allegedly kills baby son, one of two murders in Johor within a day: A 61-year-old man was found dead with several slash wounds to his body.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/woman-allegedly-kills-baby-son-one-of-two-murders-in-johor-within-a-day
Drivers, passers-by praised for clearing items from road that had fallen off lorry
straitstimes.com/singapore/drivers-passers-by-praised-for-helping-to-clear-items-from-road-that-had-fallen-off-a-lorry
Independent stores in voucher scheme help elderly consumers with energy- and water-saving appliances
straitstimes.com/singapore/independent-stores-in-voucher-scheme-help-elderly-consumers-with-energy-and-water-saving-appliances
Siblings fight for control of wealthy mum’s assets after she loses mental capacity
straitstimes.com/business/invest/siblings-fight-for-control-of-wealthy-mum-s-assets-after-she-loses-mental-capacity
At 40, SDN not so hot anymore but still in the matchmaking game to help singles find love
straitstimes.com/singapore/as-it-turns-40-national-matchmaker-sdn-shuts-website-and-shifts-focus
‘They are all high’: Rats infiltrate US police evidence room, eat marijuana stored there
straitstimes.com/world/they-are-all-high-rats-infiltrate-us-police-evidence-room-eat-marijuana-stored-there
In occupied Ukraine, casting a vote (for Putin) as armed soldiers watch: Ukrainian officials, Western allies and rights groups have called the elections an ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/in-occupied-ukraine-casting-a-vote-for-putin-as-armed-soldiers-watch
Elon Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intel agency, sources say
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/elon-musks-spacex-is-building-spy-satellite-network-for-us-intel-agency-sources-say
Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
India goes to the polls from April 19, in the largest democratic exercise in the world
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-goes-to-the-polls-from-april-19-in-the-largest-democratic-exercise-in-the-world
‘Cold play’: Taiwanese man goes for leg amputation in scam to claim million-dollar payout
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/cold-play-taiwanese-man-goes-for-leg-amputation-in-scam-to-claim-million-dollar-payout
37 victims of Taylor Swift concert ticket scams set up Telegram group to expose scammer
straitstimes.com/singapore/37-victims-of-taylor-swift-concert-ticket-scams-set-up-telegram-group-to-expose-scammer
JTC to reclaim 44ha of land to expand Woodlands Checkpoint: The size of land to be reclaimed was reduced to minimise impact on the environment.
straitstimes.com/singapore/jtc-to-reclaim-44ha-of-land-to-expand-woodlands-checkpoint
Thai PM vows to curb air pollution in tourist hotspot Chiang Mai: His visit came as the city topped the world’s most-polluted cities for the second consecutive ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-pm-vows-to-curb-air-pollution-in-tourist-hotspot-chiang-mai
‘I’m so happy’: South Korean grannies go to school decades after missing out on education
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/i-m-so-happy-south-korean-grannies-go-to-school-decades-after-missing-out-on-education
US investigating Meta for role in illicit drug sales: Report: The Wall Street Journal report noted that investigations do not always lead to charges of ...
straitstimes.com/world/us-investigating-meta-for-role-in-illicit-drug-sales-wsj-reports
Singaporean man rescued after his MPV plunges into river in Johor: Mr Christopher Lim was driving along Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing when he reportedly lost control ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporean-man-rescued-after-his-mpv-plunges-into-river-in-johor
Twelve sentenced to jail for storming Hong Kong legislature in 2019: Political activists Ventus Lau and Owen Chow, who had pleaded guilty, were also given jail ...
straitstimes.com/asia/twelve-sentenced-to-jail-for-storming-hong-kong-legislature-in-2019
Quick Glance: Prison Sentences of Up to 7 Years for 12 Who Stormed Hong Kong Legislature in 2019
- A Hong Kong court sentenced 12 people to jail terms ranging from over four years to nearly seven years in a high-profile rioting case linked to the storming of the city legislature during a pro-democracy protest in 2019.
- Those sentenced include actor Gregory Wong, who was jailed for six years and two months after pleading not guilty.
- The judge described the incident as a "serious" blow to the city's rule of law and highlighted the significance of the Legislative Council for the government.
- More than 10,200 people were arrested in relation to the protests in 2019, of whom 2,937 have so far been charged with offenses including rioting, unlawful assembly, and criminal damage, according to police.
McDonald’s apologises for ‘global technology outage’ that hit Japan, Australia, Singapore and elsewhere
straitstimes.com/world/mcdonald-s-apologises-for-global-technology-outage-that-hit-japan-australia-singapore-and-elsewhere
Quick Glance: McDonald's Outage Impacts Global Operations
- McDonald's apologizes for a global technology outage that led to the closure of several restaurants for hours.
- The outage began around 12 a.m. CDT during a configuration change and was nearly resolved about 12 hours later, according to the Chicago-based company.
- The outage was also not related to the company's shift to Google Cloud as a technology provider, as stated by McDonald's.
- Some McDonald's locations resumed normal operations post-outage, including venues in Bangkok, Milan, and London.
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