The Straits Times - July 02, 2022
The Straits Times - July 02, 2022
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July 02, 2022
No reason to change HK’s ‘one country, two systems’ model: Xi
As Hong Kong reaches the halfway mark of its autonomous status post-British rule, Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured its residents that the “one country, two systems” governance model will not change.
2 mins
China set to step up integration of ‘new’ Hong Kong
Leaders send clear signal that the territory will continue to be governed under ‘one country, two systems’ model
3 mins
Over 1 million households claim 2022 tranche of CDC vouchers
About 1.02 million households, or 83 per cent of all households here, have claimed their vouchers since the 2022 tranche of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers was launched on May 11.
2 mins
First full-scale parade in three years marks SAF Day
About 1,000 participants pay tribute to servicemen and women
2 mins
Russia’s strikes kill 21 in Odesa, after its troops pull out from strategic island
Russian missiles struck an apartment building and a recreation centre near the Black Sea port of Odesa early yesterday, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more after Moscow’s forces withdrew from a strategic island about 160km to the south.
2 mins
Illegal migrants in Malaysia rush to leave before enforcement action starts
An immigration officer checking the documents of foreigners in Kuala Lumpur last night, just after Malaysia’s recalibration programme for the repatriation of undocumented immigrants ended.
2 mins
China: New Zealand PM’s comments on assertiveness ‘wrong’
China’s embassy in New Zealand has rebuked New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for comments she made at the Nato summit about Chinese assertiveness, calling them “misguided” and “wrong”.
1 min
Scientists solve mystery of pandas’ false thumb
Fossils found in China are helping scientists get a better grasp on one of the marvels of evolution: the giant panda’s false thumb, which helps this veggie-loving bear munch the bamboo that forms most of its diet.
2 mins
Strained US airlines face July 4 test
Shortage of staff, especially pilots, leading to hundreds of flights cancelled and long delays
2 mins
Judges in some US states move to block abortion bans
Judges in Florida and Kentucky have moved to block their states from enforcing bans or restrictions on abortion after the US Supreme Court last week overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade decision that had established a nationwide right to it.
1 min
CZECHS AND BALANCES
It was a night of celebration on the eve of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday, with artists putting on performances at Old Town Square in Prague.
1 min
Singapore deploys 3 more satellites for research, monitoring
Larger ones will act as eyes on the region for various uses such as detecting oil spills
2 mins
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