Newspaper
The Straits Times
How the migrant Asian openbill is reshaping S’pore’s parks and fields
It thrives on snails shunned by other birds, is adaptable to humans’ freshwater habitats
4 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
SAILORS SET FOR CHANGES
Director of football expects ‘exciting transfer window’ for SPL champions
4 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
A decade after British election rout, Ed Miliband emerges as power broker
He is at the centre of manoeuvring to install a new party leader to replace Keir Starmer
5 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Retirement planning starts with you: ST Invest editor at workshop
It was first of six financial literacy courses that will be held in the coming months
4 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills 88
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed more than 80, as the authorities warned that there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency on May 17.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Snap polls in Malaysia possible if unity government fractures: Anwar
A snap general election could take place if cracks continue to form within the unity government, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on May 17.
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Telcos • Subscribers must be told of changes in service provision
We refer to Mr Ng Yong Hwee’s letter “Review telco practices that make it a bad deal for consumers” (May 8).
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Zebra crossings • Cyclists and motorists both play a part in improving road safety
Replies
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Seoul says it will pursue all options to avoid strike at Samsung
South Korea will pursue all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a labour strike at the country’s biggest employer Samsung Electronics and to minimise any damage if one does occur, its prime minis-ter said on May 17.
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
187 arrested as Malaysian police bust global scam rings
Police have crippled several international online scam syndicates operating in Malaysia with the arrest of 187 suspects and seizure of RM57.68 million (S$18.6 million) worth of assets under Ops Teguh 2.0.
2 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Why Trump keeps talking about running again for US president in 2028
The goal may not be a third term itself.
4 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 World Cup song
Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have released Dai Dai, an official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
First CEO of NUS nuclear institute lays out plans to help energy transition
He sees its role as assisting policymakers to make decisions on tapping nuclear power
5 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Canadian tests positive for hantavirus, officials say
The government of British Columbia said on May 16 that one Canadian has tested positive for hantavirus after leaving a luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of the Andes strain of the virus.
1 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Anwar’s fiercest critic Rafizi finds a new party — and a new fight
Split takes place after loss in PKR polls; analysts cautious of Bersama’s strength
4 min |
May 18, 2026
The Straits Times
Why were there no splashy deals at the Trump-Xi summit?
New framework signals bargaining phase of relationship, with new limits on competition
6 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
My students left my classroom. They didn't leave my life
For this law lecturer, maintaining connections with former students over coffee — or fried chicken — is an underrated joy.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
In GE2025's closest contested wards, the ground game continues a year on
From coffee-shop chats to regular meet-ups, politicians are working to engage residents
6 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Trump-Xi summit: Win, lose or draw?
In the old imperial garden of Zhongnanhai, Chinese President Xi Jinping tried to impress US President Donald Trump with trees older than America itself.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
From big tech to braids: A S'pore father’s journey
Mr Jeggan Rajendram once held highly coveted jobs, working for tech giants Google and Meta.
3 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Full-time dads on the rise in Singapore
More men staying home thanks to flexi-work arrangements, post-pandemic mindset shifts
6 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
What becoming halal-certified means for restaurants
Brands like Paris Baguette and Tim Hortons join the growing pool of halal-certified eateries here, which is growing at a rate of 10 per cent a year
10+ min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
A man fell unconscious at a coffee shop. Life went on
A medical emergency in a crowded coffee shop forced a sobering realisation: What grinds our world to a halt may be just a brief interruption in someone else's.
5 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
DEATH GETS A MAKEOVER
Instead of the taboo topic it used to be, death is slowly becoming something to be discussed, and sometimes, a celebration of life
10+ min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
How to save and spend during a crisis
When the United States began its war with Iran, Ms Merry Renduchintala’s first impulse was to “buy everything now”, before prices increased.
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Scheffler pinned back by ‘kind of absurd’ set-up
PGA Championship 2026
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Start forcefully, Slot tells leaky Reds
Manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after Liverpool's 4-2 English Premier League loss at Aston Villa on May 15 that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals.
2 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Buckle up your children, even for short car rides, KKH doctor urges parents
Hospital sees about 400 kids injured in traffic accidents a year; most not properly secured
4 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Rice ready for ‘hate and love’ with fans
England midfielder Declan Rice expects to be “hated one minute and loved the next” when the Three Lions aim to win the World Cup for the first time in 60 years.
1 min |
May 17, 2026
The Straits Times
Japan's schools grapple with rising bullying amid institutional inaction
Victims and their families are increasingly turning to vigilante justice on social media
5 min |