The Straits Times - January 10, 2023
The Straits Times - January 10, 2023
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January 10, 2023
No virus surge from China travellers, but S'pore on alert: Ong
Current measures working but situation continues to be monitored, says minister
3 mins
Man who held woman at knifepoint to be charged
A 42-year-old man who was arrested for holding a 60-year-old woman at knifepoint in Yishun will appear in court on Tuesday.
2 mins
Thailand drops requirement for visitors to show proof of vaccination
Thailand has rescinded a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.
2 mins
Asian markets strengthen as China gears up for new phase in virus fight
Region's shares at 5-month high; renminbi at its strongest against US dollar since Aug
3 mins
Mother of imprisoned maid abuser sentenced to 14 years in jail
She had joined daughter in torturing domestic helper from Myanmar to death
3 mins
Mass arrests in Brazil after anti-democracy riots
The Brazilian authorities are investigating one of the worst attacks on the country's democracy in the 38 years since the end of the military dictatorship, after thousands of supporters of Mr Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's far-right former president, stormed government buildings in the capital on Sunday to protest against what they falsely claim was a stolen election.
3 mins
S'pore to restore air links with China in 'careful, calibrated' way
Applications to operate more flights will be progressively approved: Iswaran
3 mins
NSF firefighter who died after battling blaze was in top 25% of cohort
The 19-year-old full-time national serviceman (NSF) who died after battling a blaze in a rental flat in Henderson Road in December 2022 was a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer with \"some level of experience\", and his performance as a trainee put him among the top 25 percent of his cohort.
4 mins
HDB rule breaches: 18 agents taken to task in past 5 years
They helped market flats whose owners did not fulfil minimum occupation period
4 mins
Jakarta, KL agree to beef up Asean's role in world affairs
Leaders also urge Myanmar military to implement peace plans drawn up by bloc
2 mins
Thousands throng Manila streets for Black Nazarene feast
Thousands of devotees of a 17th-century statue of a dark-skinned Jesus Christ thronged the streets of Manila over the weekend, as relaxed Covid-19 rules allowed people to venerate the Black Nazarene up close.
3 mins
Russian forces press offensive in Ukraine's east
Zelensky says Bakhmut and Soledar holding on despite widespread destruction
2 mins
First satellite launch from Britain may spark military appetite
A mobile air-launched rocket system to be used in Britain's first domestic satellite launch could sow the seeds for a globally dispersed rapid-response capability to put extra eyes in space in times of war, executives and analysts said.
2 mins
England rushes to discharge hospital patients to ease bed-blocking crisis
England's National Health Service (NHS) aims to begin discharging thousands of patients into care homes and other settings in the next few weeks in an effort to free up desperately needed beds during one of its toughest ever winters.
1 min
Troubling rise in breaches of ethics by lawyers: CJ
Legal community must act to maintain standards, uphold honesty, integrity and service
3 mins
Haj quota for Singapore back to 900 places this year
Registration can be done online through new MyHajSG portal from Feb 21
2 mins
Putin's energy gambit falters as warm winter saves Europe
Region's gas reserves healthy, prices falling amid factors like a wider array of suppliers
3 mins
Goldman Sachs set to slash 3,200 jobs this week
More than a third likely to be from within its core trading and banking units: Source
3 mins
Pullout fuels growing doubts over Osaka
Naomi Osaka has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from next week's Australian Open has raised concerns that the former world No. 1 may never appear on court again.
2 mins
TOUGH DRAWS FOR S'PORE
Loh faces familiar foes in Malaysian Open; teammates also in for hard time
2 mins
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