The Straits Times - May 21, 2023
The Straits Times - May 21, 2023
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May 21, 2023
'War is not an option,' says Taiwan's Tsai amid China tensions
TAIPEI Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the island.
2 mins
G-7 takes aim at economic coercion in signal to China
Bloc pledges to bolster supply chains with partners, warns against trade weaponisation
2 mins
Fertility clinics gear up for greater demand as curbs ease
Some get more inquiries, with elective egg freezing to be allowed
3 mins
Biden clears path for Kyiv to get F-16 fighter jets
President Joe Biden told United States allies on Friday that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16 fighter jets, several US officials said.
1 min
G-7 leaders deny wanting to thwart China's progress
Bloc stresses intent is to 'de-risk' as harsh rebuke draws protest from Beijing
4 mins
India will do 'whatever we can' to resolve Ukraine crisis: Modi
India will do \"whatever we can\" to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Saturday as he met President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since Russia's invasion.
1 min
Doctors see increase in heat injury cases and skin problems
As the mercury spikes, with record temperatures hitting 37 deg C in mid-May, hospitals and clinics here are seeing more patients with heat injuries and heat rashes or flareups of pre-existing skin conditions.
4 mins
A struggle to keep cool during training and games
Although SEA Games hockey silver medallist Hariraj Naidu was up against more experienced competitors, the bigger challenge was competing in the blazing heat.
2 mins
Singaporean missing after reaching summit of Everest
cent He tells wife in last message he is down with severe type of high-altitude illness
2 mins
S. Korea gets tough on drugs as more young people get hooked
Surge in offenders, especially those in their teens and 20s, raises nationwide concern
6 mins
China opposes and will skip G-20 meeting in India-ruled Kashmir
China said on Friday that it is opposed to a Group of 20 (G-20) tourism meeting to be held from Monday to Wednesday in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir in India and will not attend.
1 min
Trudeau's 'manner legs' steal limelight during visit to South Korea
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who generated buzz when shirtless photos from his younger days emerged, has once again caused a stir on the Internet.
1 min
PM Modi on 'groundbreaking' visit to Papua New Guinea for summit
Trip comes as India aims to carve a foothold in Oceania and be Voice of the Global South’
3 mins
Russia bans entry to 500 US nationals, including Obama
Russia on Friday said it banned entry to 500 Americans, including former president Barack Obama, in response to sanctions imposed by Washington.
1 min
Saudi Arabia carves out diplomatic niche with Assad, Zelensky invites
Kingdom appears eager to show it can bridge gaps that others cannot hope to’
3 mins
Ukraine repels attacks as Russia tries to retake land near Bakhmut
Ukraine said on Friday that it had repelled attacks by Russian forces trying to recapture land they had lost around the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv said it had inflicted heavy Russian casualties.
1 min
Big cleanup after Italy sees 'worst flooding in a century'
At least I4 killed and thousands stranded after half-year’s rain falls in 36 hours
3 mins
650 army servicemen from S'pore, US conclude exercise in Hawaii
About 650 servicemen from the United States and Singapore armies took part in an annual exercise lasting nearly two weeks in Hawaii.
1 min
Human kissing may date back 1,000 years earlier than thought
India may have given the world the Kama Sutra, an ancient Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism and emotional fulfilment in life, but it is no longer thought to be the place of humanity's earliest recorded kiss.
2 mins
Indonesians fall for shaman 'magic money' scams
Fake spiritual figures promise to multiply funds and kill victims to cover up crimes
3 mins
New weight loss drug may be a heart booster
Taking Novo Nordisk's new obesity drug may help reduce the risk of heart disease as well as boosting weight loss, according to new research from the United States.
1 min
Al-generated content found on news sites, in product reviews
Dozens of fringe news websites, content farms and fake reviewers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create inauthentic content online, according to two reports released on Friday.
2 mins
Mexican mum gets 6 years' jail for killing man who raped her
Sentence sparks protests in country where average of 10 women are killed a day
3 mins
FBI routinely accessed private communications of US citizens
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) frequently abused a restricted database of Americans' personal communications, looking up the names of crime victims and participants in Black Lives Matter protests and the 2021 Capitol assault, documents released on Friday showed.
1 min
Griner spotlight a chance to push the envelope
PHOENIX Brittney Griner embarked on a four-day itinerary that would disrupt anyone's circadian rhythm.
3 mins
MIAMI'S 'DOGS' SHOW THEIR BITE IN BOSTON
Celtics blow I2-point fourth-quarter lead as Butler brings the Heat to take a 2-0 lead
2 mins
Kalinina hopes Ukraine enjoys her Russian win
ROME Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina said she was determined to give her war-torn country something to cheer about with her achievements on the tennis court, after beating Russian Ilth seed Veronika Kudermetova on Friday to reach the final of the Italian Open.
1 min
Juventus face tribulations as new trial looms
Italy's football association (FIGC) said on Friday that Juventus will have to stand a sports trial for alleged irregularities in the club's payments to players, as well as undue relationships with players' agents and other clubs.
1 min
RAIN-HIT IMOLA A RARE BLIP FOR F1
Longer-term future of Italian GP less secure as weather wreaks havoc in age of global warming
2 mins
Magpies need to beef up squad for Europe: Howe
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has said that his team will need more quality and depth in their squad next season if they are to cope with the demands of a potential Champions League campaign.
2 mins
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