The Straits Times - May 03, 2022
The Straits Times - May 03, 2022
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In this issue
May 03, 2022
EU expected to finalise oil embargo on Russia soon
Proposal gains impetus after Berlin appears to back it; ban likely to be phased in from 2023
3 mins
Muslims in S'pore have weathered pandemic well: President Halimah
Crisis has helped community learn to prepare for uncertainty, boosted resolve to aid needy
2 mins
Geylang Serai market enjoys good business ahead of Hari Raya
Families going all out' for gatherings as big groups finally allowed after 2 years of curbs
2 mins
Tailor hopeful of business recovery with easing of curbs, but remains wary
A day after workers returned to their workplaces on April 26, when Covid-19 restrictions were further eased, a heartland tailor saw a 10 per cent to 15 per cent surge in sales.
2 mins
Retailers see brisk sales for workwear as more people return to office
Greater demand since lifting of curbs announced, but some think people now used to buying online
2 mins
Cobbler all smiles as repair services in demand again
Many pairs of shoes are waiting to be fixed at Mr Roy Ng's shoe repair shop in Far East Plaza, but the 43-year-old could not be happier.
1 min
Zouk fined $1,000, ordered to close due to Covid-19 rule breach
Zouk has been issued a $1,000 fine after an incident in which customers breached safe management measures, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
2 mins
Ukrainian evacuees flee to safety after Mariupol ordeal
Hundreds still trapped in steel plant; Russian forces resume shelling after buses depart area
3 mins
Ukraine on the agenda as Modi heads to Europe
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Europe yesterday, with New Delhi's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine set to be a key talking point in meetings with regional leaders.
2 mins
Hugs, tears and chocs as NZ opens to travellers again
Visitors from 60 nations free to enter as long as they are jabbed, test negative
2 mins
Japan and Thailand discuss situations in Ukraine and Myanmar
Thailand and Japan have reaffirmed diplomatic ties on various fronts including defence and economic cooperation, as the two countries' leaders urged an end to the war in Ukraine and the political unrest in Myanmar.
1 min
US to invite Pacific Island leaders to White House
Mr Kurt Campbell said Washington intended to ramp up diplomatic ties with Pacific countries that had not seen US envoys or engagement for decades.
2 mins
Malaysia's floods drive pleas for climate change action
Last year's widespread destruction, including in urban areas, spurs calls for govt to act
3 mins
Taiwan train service back on track after workers' May Day walkout
Taiwan Correspondent In Taipei Taiwan's trains resumed operations yesterday after an islandwide walkout on May Day by employees of the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA), the government-owned train operator.
3 mins
Ex-Google chief sets out US-China rivalry in Al age
Washington needs to step up game to win contest Beijing is training hard for, he says
4 mins
Covid-19. Stay vigilant to protect vulnerable groups
As the measures relax, I sincerely hope that the public will practise social responsibility by wearing a mask when they feel unwell.
1 min
'Greek Freak' bursts Boston's defensive bubble
The task of stopping a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo - has there ever been a player like him - represents something of a collaborative quagmire.
2 mins
Unfair for Russian players to be banned: Nadal
Wimbledon's unilateral decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's grasscourt Grand Slam is continuing to have a ripple effect across the sport.
2 mins
Doctor Strange sequel draws backlash in China
LOS ANGELES Superhero movie Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is facing backlash in China over a scene in which a newspaper kiosk bears the Chinese characters for The Epoch Times, a media company which opposes the Communist Party of China (CPC).
1 min
Iconic comic book artist revitalised Batman
Obituary
1 min
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