The Straits Times - June 08, 2023
The Straits Times - June 08, 2023
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June 08, 2023
Ukraine warns of impact of Nova Kakhovka dam collapse on farmland
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam will flood tens of thousands of hectares of agricultural area in southern Ukraine and could turn at least 500,000ha of land left without irrigation into deserts”, Ukraine’s agriculture ministry has warned.
5 mins
Tech giants form S'pore-based alliance to tackle Al issues
Partners including IMDA, Google to discuss standards, best practices and governance
3 mins
Critical to find innovative ways to fight climate change, says Desmond Lee
The impact of climate change is here and now, with Singapore already experiencing the hottest day in 40 years on May 13 when the mercury hit 37 deg C, while 2022 was one of the wettest years since 1980.
2 mins
Interpol flags human trafficking schemes in S-E Asia
Thousands lured by job offers end up working in criminal gangs, says agency
3 mins
Indonesia's new capital city a safe bet for investors, says Jokowi
President addresses concerns on viability of Nusantara and its carbon-neutral status
3 mins
PM Lee Covid-free after rebound, catches up with Indonesian President
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has recovered from Covid-19 after testing positive twice over the last three weeks.
1 min
Start-ups get chance to show off products, network at InnovFest
The latest food fad might just be vegan rendang.
2 mins
Most S'pore households financially sound in Q1, says SingStat
Net worth up 8.2%, but finance experts worry about a recession and its impact on mortgages
4 mins
Al toolkit that helps firms check systems made available for free
An artificial intelligence AI) toolkit that lets firms check their AI systems for bias and potential leaks was made available to the public for free on Wednesday as an open-source platform after several months of pilot runs with tech companies.
2 mins
Blinken on mission to steady US-Saudi ties amid tensions
Washington’s top envoy discusses Israel, regional conflict with Saudi ruler on visit
2 mins
EU considering banning use of Huawei to build 5G, says report
The European Union is considering a mandatory ban on member states using companies that might pose a security risk in their 5G networks, including China’s Huawei Technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
1 min
ByteDance superuser credential 'let China monitor HK activists'
Communist Party of China CPC) members used a god credential” at TikTok parent ByteDance to examine the personal data of civil rights activists and protesters in Hong Kong, and identify and track them down, a former company executive said in a court filing.
2 mins
UK to push for tougher procurement laws to protect sensitive sectors
Britain was set on Wednesday to propose tightening procurement laws to protect sensitive sectors on national security grounds by setting up a new unit to investigate suppliers and also creating new powers to ban suppliers from certain contracts.
1 min
Constellation of US satellites to track Russia, China space threats
Network will monitor rival space vehicles that may disable, damage orbiting objects
2 mins
Record 13 million in China sit gruelling college entrance exams
Millions of Chinese students sat the notoriously tough college entrance exams on Wednesday, the first since the country lifted zero-Covid rules that forced classes online for months on end.
2 mins
Najib's wife denies responsibility for loss of firm's jewellery
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has told a High Court she is not responsible for the loss of 43 pieces of jewellery belonging to a Lebanese company.
2 mins
Sunak heads to Washington to meet Biden and talk tech
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak headed to Washington on Tuesday lobbying for Britain to take a lead role in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), after a dire warning of the technology’s existential dangers.
3 mins
CIA knew of Ukraine military plan to blow up gas pipeline: Report
Leaked intel indicates that agency was told divers were planning attack on Nord Stream
1 min
Finland expels nine Russian diplomats accused of spying
Finland will expel nine diplomats at the Russian Embassy in Helsinki, accusing them of working on intelligence missions, the Finnish President’s Office said on Tuesday.
1 min
Pence takes aim at Biden, pledges to 'bring country back'
Ex-VP enters Republican primary with a mountain to climb, polling at just 5 per cent
2 mins
UK bans 'greenwashing' ads by oil giants over omissions
Shell, Petronas said to tout investments in renewables while silent on polluting activities
3 mins
New York City's air quality is world's worst as Canada wildfires rage
A smoky haze floated over a wide swathe of the northern United States on Tuesday from Canada, where hundreds of wildfires were blazing, triggering air quality alerts from Minnesota to Massachusetts.
3 mins
Pope to be hospitalised for several days after abdomen surgery
Pope Francis was set to have surgery on his abdomen on Wednesday afternoon at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said in a statement, adding that the 86-year old was expected to spend several days in hospital.
1 min
Taiwan's Tsai apologises again for #MeToo allegations involving DPP
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen apologised for the second time in a week over sexual harassment allegations involving the ruling Democratic Progressive Party DPP), after one of her policy advisers resigned following accusations against him.
1 min
Duterte critic denied bail on drug trafficking charge
Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail on Wednesday on the remaining drug trafficking charge filed against her during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, her lawyer said.
1 min
Heatwave kills livestock in China as scorching summer hits Asia
Sweltering temperatures across China are killing livestock and stretching power grids, an early heatwave that portends another summer of disruption for Asia’s industry and food supply.
2 mins
Have your say on revamp of museum's permanent galleries
National Museum seeking ways to make its collection accessible to a wider audience
3 mins
NTU tie-up with Taiwan tech firm creates robot with a human touch
A robot with two arms that can hold odd-shaped objects a human-like quality with applications in industries such as logistics and healthcare is among the highlights of a tie-up between Nanyang Technological University NTU) and Taiwan-based tech company Delta Electronics.
2 mins
Two cats rescued from cage with skeletal remains
Rescuer says the find in a rental flat was her worst in 10 years, and calls for stricter laws
3 mins
CDAC warns of scammers impersonating its officers on the phone
The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) has warned the public not to fall victim to scammers impersonating its officers on the phone.
1 min
Director of closed school gets to contest HDB's claim for double rent
Court rejects HDB’s bid to stop guarantor of tenancy agreement from raising defence
2 mins
Cash offer for Challenger raised to 60 cents per share
Majority shareholders of consumer electronics retailer Challenger Technologies have raised their voluntary unconditional cash offer for the company to 60 cents per share to take it private.
1 min
Slowdown threatens India's economy amid rising inequality
India’s booming economy is the envy of other major markets. But beyond the hype and expectations, people who watch the country closely are flagging warning signs.
2 mins
GOLDEN MONKEY GOING FOR SILVER
Fitzsimmons cannot fault smart 4YO’s form ahead of G3 rematch with Super Salute
3 mins
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