The Straits Times - March 15, 2024
The Straits Times - March 15, 2024
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March 15, 2024
Israel says it will 'flood' Gaza with aid as pressure mounts to do more
Israel will try to “flood” the Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid from a variety of entry points, its main military spokesman said on March 13 as international pressure mounted to address the growing problem of hunger in the besieged enclave.
2 mins
Employment in Singapore grows by 88,400 in 2023
Rise largely driven by foreigner employment growth; resident employment rate stays high
4 mins
Abbas set to name insider as Palestinian Authority PM
President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority intends to appoint Mr Mohammad Mustafa, a close economic adviser, as prime minister in the coming days, according to two Palestinian officials, a European Union diplomat and a fourth person with knowledge of the matter.
3 mins
Tik Tok CEO urges users to speak up after US House vote against app
WASHINGTON - TikTok chief executive officer Chew Shou Zi told the app's US users to speak out after the House of Representatives passed a Bill on March 13 that would force the company to sever ties with its Chinese owner or be banned in the United States.
2 mins
Higher fees for those flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries
Travellers flying out of Malaysia’s airports to other Asean countries will have to pay more in passenger service charges from June 1.
1 min
Boom times for Myanmar opium farmers amid internal conflict
PEKON, Myanmar - In a remote corner of Myanmar, a line of farmers move through a field of nodding poppies, making small cuts in the greenish-purple pods to release opium resin.
2 mins
Putin asks voters to be united in determining Russia's future
President Vladimir Putin appealed on March 14 to voters, including in annexed parts of Ukraine, to be united in determining Russia’s future by casting ballots in this week’s presidential election, which he is all but certain to win.
1 min
Political woes cast shadow over Sunak's hold on UK premiership
Since becoming prime minister in October 2022, Mr Rishi Sunak has had support from the vast majority of Conservative politicians, who were convinced another change of leader would do far more political damage than keeping him.
3 mins
'Purple Parade train' celebrates abilities of people with disabilities
21 people featured in train, on station platform doors, 2 buses
2 mins
Singapore stocks gain as regional markets end mixed; STI up 0.8%
Sembcorp leads 270 gainers, outnumbered by 286 losers
1 min
Tesla is a 'growth company with no growth': Wells Fargo
Electric-vehicle maker’s shares hit 1O-month low after grim prediction from key analyst
3 mins
'World's first' mental-health benchmark being developed for Singapore workplaces
Local charity wants to show employers the business value of happier, more resilient workers
3 mins
NO GRAY-TER TIME OF THE YEAR
New Zealand trainer gears up October for upcoming 3YO feature races in April, May
3 mins
DENVER BACK WHERE THEY BELONG
NBA champions return to the top of the West for the first time since November
3 mins
SABALENKA LOOKS TO 'HOME' COMFORTS
After Indian Wells exit, world No. 2 wants to show best’ tennis in Miami where she lives
2 mins
SIMEONE MISSES PENALTY VICTORY
‘Emotional’ Atletico coach looking at fans on screen during shoot-out against Inter
2 mins
Indian designers are in
Move over, France and Italy. The new style sensations are turning heads on red carpets and at fashion weeks
2 mins
Singapore is as advertised: Taylor Swift's boyfriend
American football star Travis Kelce has gone on record to praise his visit to Singapore, calling the city-state \"high-tech\", exceedingly \"well planned out\" and \"more interesting\" to him than Sydney, Australia.
2 mins
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