The Straits Times - April 20, 2024
The Straits Times - April 20, 2024
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April 20, 2024
Tehran signals no reprisal against Israel after drones attack Iran
Its muted response and silence from Israel and the US appear gauged towards averting region-wide war
3 mins
LTA investigating after e-bikes and e-scooters seen racing in video
It says it has also stepped up enforcement efforts in the locations shown in the clips
3 mins
S'porean man appears in Spanish court; possible romantic link cited
MADRID - A Singaporean man has been remanded after appearing in court in Spain on April 19 in connection with the death of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang, who had gone missing last week while on holiday and was found with multiple stab wounds.
3 mins
India votes in opening phase of general election
MORADABAD/KOCHI - India's multi-phase general election kicked off on April 19, with millions of voters making their way to the polling booths to select candidates for 102 seats spread across 21 states and union territories in the Lower House of Parliament, the Lok Sabha.
3 mins
Early signs suggest Iran playing down calibrated Israeli attack
Iranian television airs live footage of Isfahan to show the city remains undisturbed
3 mins
Timeline: Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil on April 19, sources said, in the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch-foes whose long-running shadow war has broken into the open.
3 mins
Indonesia to start MRT expansion beyond Jakarta in Q3 2024
New East-West line will connect capital city to nearby provinces of Banten, West Java
3 mins
HK faces fresh scrutiny over media freedoms under new security law
Risk in reporting the news objectively and critically, says head of local press group
5 mins
Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from its App Store in China
Company says it was ordered to do so because of national security concerns
3 mins
Russian strikes kill 8; Ukraine downs bomber
Zelensky repeats call for Western allies to provide more air defence systems
2 mins
Eiffel Tower plagued by crime and grime ahead of Olympics
Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil on April 19, sources said, in the latest of the tit-for-tat exchanges between the regional arch-foes whose long-running shadow war has broken into the open.
3 mins
S'poreans in flood-hit Dubai stuck in car for 8 hours
YouTuber says water level almost at car windows, but they were luckier than others
4 mins
Courage, hard work and unity have lifted Malay/Muslims: Masagos
Going forward, the community must plan for its future and growing needs, he says
3 mins
When and where to view meteor showers and the Pink Moon
The skies over the Republic will be busy in the coming weeks with a flurry of celestial activity, including two meteor showers and a supermoon.
3 mins
Netflix to stop reporting subscriber figures from 2025
Surprise move to end quarterly release of numbers likely to rankle investors, say analysts
3 mins
StanChart dangles 10% deposit rate in HK to woo China customers
HONG KONG Standard Chartered is offering short-term deposit rates of as high as 10 per cent as the lender seeks to attract Chinese customers.
1 min
More in S'pore taking up green car and home loans from banks
Local lenders drive momentum with preferential interest rates for more eco-friendly choices
3 mins
THE LEE HSIEN LOONG YEARS: 2004-2024 Keeping Singapore special
PM Lee’s focus on growing the economy helped create more social safety nets, steered Singapore through crises and reimagined the city.
10+ mins
EX-RIDERS FUJII, SAM BOUND BY SAME FATE
Both paraplegic since horrific race and trial falls, former Kranji jockeys compare notes
3 mins
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST
Sprinter Clara, high jumper Rei wrap up athletics c’ships with golds and meet marks
2 mins
WE WILL GIVE EPL A GOOD GO: ARTETA
Arsenal boss sees win at Wolves as a chance to go top and heap _ pressure on title rivals
3 mins
Risk-taking Norris in pole for sprint race
SHANGHAI McLaren’s Lando Norris was pleased to beat Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, as rain played havoc with a tricky” qualifying in Shanghai on April 19.
2 mins
Disappointed Klopp shifts focus to sole trophy hope
ELONDON Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had no complaints as his Eside crashed out of the Europa League on April 18, after a 1-0 win at Atalanta was not enough to overturn their 3-0 quarter-final, firstleg deficit.
2 mins
TEAMS MOAN LOSS OF HOME ADVANTAGE
SPL sides facing logistical, cost issues with four having to share Jalan Besar
3 mins
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