The Straits Times - August 18, 2022
The Straits Times - August 18, 2022
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August 18, 2022
S’pore aims to have 40% of people with disabilities employed by 2030
New road map lays out initiatives for bosses to move nation towards greater inclusiveness
3 mins
People of Myanmar have right to democracy: UN special envoy
The people of Myanmar have the right to democracy and self-determination free from fear, United Nations special envoy Noeleen Heyzer said during a visit to the country yesterday as armed conflict sparked by last year’s military coup continued raging without a clear end.
2 mins
Allegedly stolen Nepalese artefact acquired properly: S’pore museum
A Nepalese artefact at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) that is alleged to have been stolen was acquired through the National Heritage Board’s established procedures, a museum spokesman said.
2 mins
Fire breaks out again at Jurong East flat a day after deadly blaze
A fire broke out again at a ninth-storey flat in Jurong East yesterday morning, a day after a blaze that killed a man there was put out by firefighters.
2 mins
Jobs, support, assistive technology: Masterplan tackles issues
Some caregivers especially welcome better access to help for people with disabilities
2 mins
China swelters in longest heatwave in over 60 years
Four provinces rationing power to ensure homes remain supplied with electricity
2 mins
Multiple blasts, arson attacks rock Thailand’s restive south
Seven injured; convenience stores at petrol stations targeted
1 min
Pets should be isolated after monkeypox exposure: CDC
Guidance comes after reports of a dog being infected by its owners, the first such case
2 mins
Indonesia celebrates first independence day at future capital Nusantara
Indonesia celebrated its first independence day at its future capital in the rainforests of eastern Borneo yesterday as the nation plans a move away from slowly sinking, traffic-clogged Jakarta.
1 min
South Korea leader calls for talks as North fires missiles
But any dialogue should not be for political show, Yoon says
2 mins
Australia likely to take in more migrants
Australia is set to lift its intake of migrants to a record 200,000 arrivals a year to try to combat a drastic shortage of workers.
2 mins
Liz Cheney may run for US president to stop Trump
Republican says she won’t stop fighting after losing House seat to supporter of former president
2 mins
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rallies his ‘army’ in re-election bid
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro often talks about his “army”, the diehard supporters who fuelled his winning campaign four years ago.
2 mins
UN chief to meet Zelensky, Erdogan; Kyiv says nuclear operator’s website hacked
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres will meet the leaders of Ukraine and Turkey this week, officials have announced, as Kyiv reported an “unprecedented” cyber attack on its nuclear energy agency’s website.
2 mins
Finland will slash number of visas issued to Russians from next month
Finland will reduce the number of visas issued to Russians from Sept 1, the Finnish Foreign Ministry has said in a statement, amid a rush of Russian tourists bound for Europe.
2 mins
Malaysia makes public probe into controversial warships’ procurement
Ex-navy chief first person to be charged in $2.8b scandal that has sparked public anger
2 mins
Spain, Portugal battle to control wildfires
Spain and neighbouring Portugal fought against large wildfires on Tuesday, while three people were badly injured after their train hurtled into a smaller Spanish blaze.
1 min
11 stations in 3rd stage of TEL to start operating by end of this year
SMRT to carry out further testing on signalling system over next few months
3 mins
Influencer’s defamation suit over infidelity claims resolved amicably
A dispute between social media influencer Rachel Wong and part-time nurse Olivia Wu has been resolved amicably after Ms Wu apologised for a series of Instagram stories and withdrew her statements.
2 mins
Oil prices likely to stay high on winter demand, gas oil crunch
Brent crude could average US$108 a barrel this year as gas-to-oil switching continues: Expert
2 mins
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