The Straits Times - May 09, 2022
The Straits Times - May 09, 2022
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May 09, 2022
Free legal aid for migrant workers at new clinic in Little India mosque
Migrant workers facing salary disputes, work injury woes and legal issues will be able to get free consultations at a new legal clinic at Angullia Mosque in Little India.
2 mins
Hot-desking likely to stay, even as all staff can go back to office
Firms reap greater flexibility, lower operating costs amid uncertain business environment
3 mins
New book highlights nationwide dementia prevention effort
Programme mooted by SM Teo's late wife has helped seniors, trained volunteers
2 mins
Travellers undeterred by airfare spikes amid pent-up demand for trips abroad
A round-trip economy class flight to London on Singapore Airlines (SIA) cost $1,800 before the pandemic began in early 2020.
3 mins
Thousands of security forces on alert before Philippine polls
MANILA. More than 60,000 security forces in the Philippines were on alert yesterday to safeguard ballots and polling stations on the eve of the presidential election, after police reported four people killed in an outbreak of violence.
1 min
'Stop Asking Why': Curbs A Given As Chinese Cities Abide By Testing Rules
Beijing races to contain stubborn outbreak, Shanghai's prolonged lockdown continues
3 mins
Thai Orchid Industry Wilts Under Strain Of Virus, Ukraine War
Thailand's orchid growers, already weary after two years of being battered by the coronavirus pandemic, are bracing themselves for fresh blows to their livelihood as the war in Ukraine and changing weather patterns further cloud their future.
3 mins
Australia's Ruling Coalition Under Threat From ‘Teal Independents'
They court Liberal voters who are disappointed with the govt but reluctant to vote for opposition
3 mins
New South Korean Leader Set To Get Tough With North
South Korea's hawkish President-elect will be sworn in tomorrow, and looks set to get tough with the North, departing from what he calls the "subservient” approach of his predecessor.
3 mins
West woos India with boosting of defence ties
Aim is to reduce India's reliance on Russia and get it on Western side against China: Observers
3 mins
86-year-old Saudi monarch has medical tests done in hospital
Saudi Arabia's ageing King Salman bin Abdulaziz has been admitted to hospital for unspecified tests, state media reported yesterday.
1 min
Protesters Mock Superstitions Held Dear By Sri Lanka's Rulers
Angry public carry out funeral rituals, among other acts, to ridicule the ruling Rajapaksa brothers
3 mins
India's landfills pose fire danger as mercury soars to record highs
It was searing hot on the afternoon of April 26, with temperatures exceeding 40 deg C.
3 mins
Nepali Climber Scales Mt Everest For Record 26th Time
A Nepali Sherpa has scaled Mount Everest for a record 26th time, beating his own record set last year, the government said yesterday.
1 min
Lula launches presidential campaign to rebuild Brazil'
Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a new term at the weekend, vowing to rebuild the country after what he called the “irresponsible and criminal” administration of far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
2 mins
The Ukraine War Is Getting More Dangerous For America
The risks of miscalculations in dealing with a politically wounded Putin are rising
6 mins
‘Underdog' Bivol holds off Alvarez
LAS VEGAS. In the closing moments of the final round of the light-heavyweight title fight between Saul “Canelo" Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol, a ringside official banged a wooden clapper to signal that only 10 seconds remained in the bout.
2 mins
Fraser-Pryce proud of her ‘incredible' records
NAIROBI Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce posted the fastest 100m time in the world this year as she clocked 10.67sec to win in Nairobi on Saturday.
1 min
Pierre Png and Andrea DeCruz mark 20th anniversary of her liver transplant
Actor Pierre Png has opened up about donating part of his liver to his wife Andrea DeCruz on the 20th anniversary of the organ transplant.
1 min
Crazy Rich Asians spin-off in the works
A spin-off movie from 2018's blockbuster hit Crazy Rich Asians is in the works.
1 min
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