The Straits Times - May 22, 2023
The Straits Times - May 22, 2023
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In this issue
May 22, 2023
More seniors undergo major surgery as population here ages
Mrs Babe Lim fell as she was getting out of her son's car in July 2022, and fractured her right shoulder and hip.
2 mins
Over 70% of flats in Bidadari delivered; estate on track for completion
The new Bidadari Housing Board estate is on track for completion, with more than 70 per cent of flats in the estate now finished.
2 mins
G-7 promises unwavering support for Ukraine
Pledge comes amid confusion over whether Bakhmut is still in Kyiv's hands
3 mins
155ha of skyrise greenery as Singapore nears Green Plan target
NParks' scheme to add greenery to existing buildings extended to end of March 2026
2 mins
2 seniors recovering well after keyhole surgery
FRANCIS EE, 89 | TAN HAK LENG, 84
1 min
Delta Sport Centre reopens with bigger, newer facilities
Upgraded complex a boon to residents after recent closure of Queenstown Sport Centre
2 mins
Experts call for uniform air quality indicator in Asean
The need for a common indicator to track air quality in South-east Asia has become more urgent, with drier weather conditions and the likelihood of the warmer El Nino weather phenomenon developing in the coming months.
3 mins
British PM Sunak says China poses world's biggest security challenge
China represents the world's greatest challenge to security and prosperity, but other leading economies should not seek to fully decouple from it, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday after a summit of the Group of Seven (G-7) nations.
1 min
Japan, South Korea leaders in historic Hiroshima visit
Japan's and South Korea's leaders made a historic visit on Sunday to a memorial for Koreans killed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, as long-frosty ties between the neighbours warm.
1 min
PN makes play for Selangor as state elections loom
Thousands throng opposition coalition's Hari Raya open house as it woos voters
3 mins
Timor-Leste votes amid likely PM race between resistance-era icons
Long queues at polling stations in election expected to be dominated by two parties
2 mins
New global network launched to swiftly detect threat from diseases like Covid-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases like Covid-19, and share the information to prevent their spread.
2 mins
Black panther killed in road accident in Malaysia
A black panther died after being hit by a car in the Malaysian town of Simpang Pertang on Saturday afternoon.
1 min
Countries urged to vaccinate poultry against bird flu to avoid new pandemic
Governments should consider vaccinating birds against bird flu to avoid having the virus, which has already killed hundreds of millions of birds and infected mammals worldwide, turn into a new pandemic, said the head of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
1 min
Potential F-16 training for Ukrainians a message to Russia: German leader
Potential allied training programmes for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets were a message to Russia not to expect to succeed in its invasion of Ukraine even in a prolonged conflict, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday.
1 min
Probe into possible poisoning of exiled Russians in Germany
An inquiry has been opened into the possible poisoning of exiled Russians after a journalist and an activist reported health problems following a Berlin meeting of dissidents, German police said on Sunday.
1 min
Pact with US is about building defence capabilities: Papua New Guinea
Nation says border disputes 'inevitable' in the future and 'it pays to be prepared'
1 min
12 dead in stampede at El Salvador football stadium
Hundreds of others injured; initial reports point to crush of fans trying to enter venue
2 mins
Israel is in charge, minister says on visit to holy site
Israel's hard-right Security Minister Itamar BenGvir visited a site in Jerusalem holy to both Muslims and Jews on Sunday and declared Israel was \"in charge\", drawing condemnation from Palestinians after months of escalating tension and violence.
2 mins
Sudan's warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire
Sudan's warring factions signed an agreement late on Saturday for a seven-day ceasefire as fighting that has plunged the country into chaos and displaced more than a million people entered its sixth week.
2 mins
Over 36,000 in Italy displaced as rising waters swallow homes
More than 36,000 people have now been forced from their homes by deadly floods in north-east Italy, regional officials said on Saturday, as rising waters swallowed more houses and fresh landslides isolated hamlets.
1 min
Spain containing wildfire as high wind speeds ease
The Spanish authorities said on Saturday that firefighters and soldiers were managing to contain a blaze in the country's west that has forced hundreds of people to evacuate from nearby villages.
2 mins
ComfortDelGro Bus to end 4 school contracts amid driver shortage
Lack of manpower in sector can only worsen: Industry association spokesman
4 mins
Lianhe Zaobao marks centenary with virtual comics exhibition
Diners at 10 hawker centres around the island will be able to enjoy scenes of everyday life and Singaporean stories as seen through the eyes of Lianhe Zaobao cartoonists by scanning a QR code displayed on tabletop stickers from now till June 25.
2 mins
Security firm Aetos taps 3D-mapping tech for e-surveillance
AI-assisted tool lets command centre scan buildings using digital twin, live footage
2 mins
Eligible employees of Scoot to receive bonus of about six months
Employees of the budget carrier Scoot will get a bumper performance bonus of 4.76 months, on the back of parent firm Singapore Airlines' record profits.
1 min
Man to be charged over theft of luxury watches, misappropriation of funds
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and will be charged in court on Monday for allegedly misappropriating money and stealing luxury watches worth a total of about $1.6 million.
1 min
Toddler with rare condition can be treated after $2m raised, drug registered
The couple were running out of time and options to raise funds to treat their 21-month-old with a rare genetic disorder, when, serendipitously, the drug was registered in Singapore.
1 min
CDL's first-quarter sales slow to $213.2 million
Fall due to absence of new launches, but group bullish despite challenging outlook
2 mins
Tee International's ex-CFO to be arrested by CAD and released on bail
Former Tee International chief financial officer Ng Kok Peng has been notified that he will be placed under arrest and released on bail. He is currently the CFO of OxPay Financial.
1 min
1 in 5 young Chinese is jobless, millions more about to graduate
Many eyeing jobs in education, tech and medicine, sectors that are growing slowly
3 mins
Dickson Group to debut in-person live auction for used cars in S'pore
Singapore automotive company Dickson Group announced on May 19 an in-person live auction for used cars, which it says will give sellers a better price.
2 mins
Time for wider adoption of AI in medical field
Kudos to the medical teams and leadership of the National University Hospital for adopting and using the RapidAI advanced imaging system to reduce morbidity and improve outcomes of their stroke patients (NUH doctors use AI to identify stroke patients within a minute to give timely life-saving treatment, May 18).
1 min
National Treasure is Baffert's record eighth Preakness
National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse on Saturday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record-breaking eighth win in the middle jewel of US thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.
1 min
Poon ends lean spell with Sha Tin treble
Erasing the memories of a recent challenging spell, Matthew Poon posted his second treble of the season to take riding honours at Sha Tin on Sunday.
1 min
Miami hot at home, but confident Celtics 'not dead' yet
The Heat will look to continue their winning ways at home and push the Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination on Sunday when their Eastern Conference Finals series shift to Miami.
2 mins
S. African para-surfers dream of bigger stage
Sitting on his wheelchair on a sandy Cape Town beach, Raemondo Lessing, 16, watched as fellow surfers ride the same waves on which he learnt his craft.
1 min
Mercedes focused on taking step forward at Monaco
Mercedes had hoped to introduce their upgraded Formula One car at Imola last weekend but the cancellation of that race means Lewis Hamilton and George Russell must now wait until the Monaco Grand Prix this week.
2 mins
Koepka takes Masters lessons into PGA C'ship
Brooks Koepka blamed himself for \"choking\" away the Masters in April after entering the final day with a four-stroke lead.
2 mins
Rybakina aiming to go far at Roland Garros
Elena Rybakina will head to the French Open with the confidence that she can be as effective on clay as she is on the other two surfaces with her booming serve and groundstrokes.
2 mins
Tuchel stunned by Bayern's defeat
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel was at a loss for 1 words after his team gave up a 1-0 lead to slump to a 3-1 home loss to RB Leipzig on Saturday.
2 mins
Late push in top-4 fight gives Klopp hope
While Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 Premier League draw with Aston Villa on Saturday that all but doused their hopes for a Champions League berth, Jurgen Klopp was satisfied with the result, considering where his squad were a few weeks ago.
2 mins
Anguished Arteta takes the blame for falling short
Mikel Arteta graciously congratulated Manchester City for winning the Premier League on Saturday, but there was no concealing his agony after Arsenal had led the title race for so long but lost form in the crucial run-in.
2 mins
CITY RAISE THE BAR: WALKER
Defender says self-driven players want to prove doubters wrong with title hat-trick
2 mins
Cate Blanchett dons habit to play a nun in The New Boy
Cannes Film Festival
1 min
Netflix series' portrayal of S. Korea 'unrealistic'
American romantic comedy XO, Kitty, which is set in Seoul, has been well received in South Korea since its release last week.
1 min
Biopic on centenarian who raised $65m during pandemic in the works
The life story of the late Captain Tom Moore will be made into a biopic and filming is set to begin later in 2023.
1 min
Writer of dark comedic novels Martin Amis an 'innovative voice'
Martin Amis, a British writer of dark comedic novels, has died at the age of 73, his publisher said last Saturday on Twitter.
1 min
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