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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.

More seniors undergo major surgery as population here ages

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.

Over 70% of flats in Bidadari delivered; estate on track for completion

2 mins

G-7 promises unwavering support for Ukraine

Pledge comes amid confusion over whether Bakhmut is still in Kyiv's hands

G-7 promises unwavering support for Ukraine

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

155ha of skyrise greenery as Singapore nears Green Plan target

2 mins

2 seniors recovering well after keyhole surgery

FRANCIS EE, 89 | TAN HAK LENG, 84

2 seniors recovering well after keyhole surgery

1 min

Delta Sport Centre reopens with bigger, newer facilities

Upgraded complex a boon to residents after recent closure of Queenstown Sport Centre

Delta Sport Centre reopens with bigger, newer facilities

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.

British PM Sunak says China poses world's biggest security challenge

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.

Japan, South Korea leaders in historic Hiroshima visit

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

Timor-Leste votes amid likely PM race between resistance-era icons

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.

New global network launched to swiftly detect threat from diseases like Covid-19

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.

Black panther killed in road accident in Malaysia

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'

Pact with US is about building defence capabilities: Papua New Guinea

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

12 dead in stampede at El Salvador football stadium

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.

Israel is in charge, minister says on visit to holy site

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.

Over 36,000 in Italy displaced as rising waters swallow homes

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.

Spain containing wildfire as high wind speeds ease

2 mins

ComfortDelGro Bus to end 4 school contracts amid driver shortage

Lack of manpower in sector can only worsen: Industry association spokesman

ComfortDelGro Bus to end 4 school contracts amid driver shortage

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.

Lianhe Zaobao marks centenary with virtual comics exhibition

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

Security firm Aetos taps 3D-mapping tech for e-surveillance

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.

Man to be charged over theft of luxury watches, misappropriation of funds

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.

Toddler with rare condition can be treated after $2m raised, drug registered

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

1 in 5 young Chinese is jobless, millions more about to graduate

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).

Time for wider adoption of AI in medical field

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.

National Treasure is Baffert's record eighth Preakness

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.

Poon ends lean spell with Sha Tin treble

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.

Anguished Arteta takes the blame for falling short

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

Cate Blanchett dons habit to play a nun in The New Boy

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.

Netflix series' portrayal of S. Korea 'unrealistic'

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.

Biopic on centenarian who raised $65m during pandemic in the works

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.

Writer of dark comedic novels Martin Amis an 'innovative voice'

1 min

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