The Straits Times - January 24, 2023
The Straits Times - January 24, 2023
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In this issue
January 24, 2023
Kishida vows to tackle falling birth rate, security
Japan PM says unprecedented steps to be taken to deal with both existential threats
3 mins
US gunman, 72, kills himself after shooting 10 dead at CNY party
A 72-year-old gunman killed himself when approached by police on Sunday, about 12 hours after he had carried out a Chinese New Year massacre at a dance club that left 10 people dead and 10 wounded.
3 mins
Ong thanks healthcare staff, saying past year was difficult for them
For Singaporeans, 2022 was when life mostly returned to normal, but this was not so for healthcare workers. They had to deal with multiple waves of Covid-19 infections, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Sunday.
1 min
Elation, anxiety as Chinese head home during festive season
Joy of finally seeing loved ones laced with fear of spreading Covid-19 to older relatives
3 mins
Cabbies, airport staff thanked for working during CNY
They get gift bags, recognition for providing essential services during festive period
1 min
Germany ready to let Poland send tanks to aid Ukraine
Warsaw says it would send German-made Leopards whether Berlin agrees or not
3 mins
IVF offers hope as China grapples with a shrinking population
Govt aims to make the technology more accessible to help boost fertility rate
3 mins
Incoming NZ leader slams 'abhorrent' treatment of Ardern
New Zealand's next prime minister Chris Hipkins criticised the \"abhorrent\" treatment endured by his predecessor Jacinda Ardern and vowed on Sunday to shield his own family, three days after her shock resignation.
2 mins
Shared bikes make a comeback in Australia
New operators hope to avoid predecessors' failures with better tracking, maintenance
3 mins
Indian govt blocks airing of BBC documentary on Modi
Programme questions his leadership of Gujarat during 2002 communal riots
1 min
Cold snaps set to hit Japan, China, North-west Europe
Conditions include heavy snow, blizzards to gale force winds and plunging temperatures
2 mins
British PM Sunak orders probe into ally Zahawi's tax affairs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday ordered an investigation into a wealthy ally's murky tax dealings as he again vowed \"integrity\" in his government after Mr Boris Johnson's scandal-plagued tenure.
2 mins
Modifications to motorbike swingarms, tyres illegal, risky: Experts
Such changes may cause unstable handling, are untested for road use, pose safety risks
3 mins
Illicit vaping on the rise, more caught last year
4,916 people nabbed for using, possessing e-cigarettes in 2022, versus 1,266 in 2020
3 mins
Spotify to cut 6% of in latest jobs tech layoffs
Spotify Technology is planning to cut about 6 percent of its employees, joining a slew of technology companies from Amazon.com to Facebook's Meta Platforms in announcing job cuts to lower costs.
1 min
SCCCI can help S'pore firms re-engage with China: President Halimah
The Singapore-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) has done much to facilitate business links between the Republic and China during the Covid-19 pandemic, and will become even more relevant as China relaxes its travel and border restrictions.
2 mins
Coach Kerr unhappy with Warriors' wasteful lapses
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said the reigning National Basketball Association champions are under .500 because they can't \"close out games\" after squandering a double-digit lead for the third straight game.
2 mins
I'M LUCKY TO BEAT RUNE: RUBLEV
Russian saves two match points in fifth set before outlasting Dane to reach last 8
3 mins
Pep over the moon with 'incredible' Haaland
Pep Guardiola hit back at suggestions Erling Haaland would not adapt to Manchester City's style of play after the Norwegian scored his fourth hat-trick of the season in a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
1 min
NO LAUGHING MATTER NOW
We are dreaming about title, says Arsenal defender Zinchenko after win over United
3 mins
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