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December 09, 2024

Syrian rebels oust Assad, forcing him to flee country

Islamist fighters also deal major blow to influence of Russia and Iran in the region

4 mins

S. Korea's crisis deepens as prosecutors close in on Yoon, ex-minister

SEOUL - South Korea's leadership crisis deepened on Dec 8 as prosecutors named President Yoon Suk Yeol as a subject in a criminal investigation over his bid last week to impose martial law, his former defence minister was arrested, and his interior minister resigned.

4 mins

More cancer patients in Singapore die, compared with US, S. Korea: Paper

Age at diagnosis, lower screening rates among possible reasons, say doctors

4 mins

New uses for vacant school sites as co-living space, sustainability hub and pre-school

A number of former school sites across the island, left vacant in recent years, have been returned to the community and reimagined for a variety of uses, from housing a pre-school to becoming co-living spaces.

4 mins

Assad's fall from power plunges Syria, Middle East into uncertainty

Few Arab leaders as wily as Assad in navigating treacherous politics of region

4 mins

Who's fighting and why in the revived Syrian war

Once a French-run mandate, Syria became independent after World War II.

3 mins

How Damascus fell in 11 days

Islamist-led rebels on Dec 8 declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule in Syria, saying they had ousted him as they swept into the capital Damascus and sent him fleeing.

2 mins

Yoon's industrial projects at risk amid political crisis

Martial law turmoil casts doubt on the initiatives, country's global trade strategy

3 mins

Impeachment motion highlights South Korea's generational gap

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment vote is highlighting a widening generational chasm.

2 mins

Suspected synagogue arson appears to be terrorist act, says Aussie PM

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Dec 8 that suspected arson at a Melbourne synagogue appeared to be an act of terror, a day after his Israeli counterpart said the Labor government had motivated the crime with anti-Israel policies.

2 mins

Beijing nudging HK's tycoons to do more. Will they heed the call?

Relationship between the central govt and city's business elites is evolving

5 mins

India's craving for baked chips, protein bars spurring growth of health food

Market fuelled by 440 million health-conscious millennials who have the spending capacity

5 mins

Canberra seeks Aussie-flagged cargo fleet to secure trade

SYDNEY - Australia is commissioning the first three vessels in a \"strategic\" commercial shipping fleet it is forming to secure its trade against future wars or disasters – a costly move that has stirred debate about whether the country can rely on global shipping.

3 mins

Germany's far-right AfD names its first Chancellor candidate

AfD nominated Dr Alice Weidel, who speaks fluent Mandarin, having done her PhD in economics in China

2 mins

Macron brings Trump, Zelensky together at Notre-Dame event

French President continues earlier personal approach in ties with incoming US leader

3 mins

Toll from The Hague building explosion rises

At least five bodies have been pulled from the wreckage of an apartment block in The Hague, the authorities said, as recovery efforts stretched into a second day on Dec 8.

1 mins

Russia stepping up hybrid war in the Baltic Sea: Experts

They say Nato countries in the region should prepare for an extended conflict

3 mins

Ukrainians seeking new energy sources to beat winter blackouts

Standing on the rooftop of a 16-storey residential apartment building in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Mr Valerii Pyndyk pointed to several rows of solar panels.

2 mins

Deepfakes weaponised to target Pakistan's women leaders

They can undermine reputations in a country with poor media literacy and conservative mores

3 mins

US House to vote to provide $4b to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

The US House of Representatives is set to vote this week on an annual defence Bill that includes just over US$3 billion (S$4 billion) for US telecoms companies to remove equipment made by Chinese telecoms companies Huawei and ZTE from American wireless networks to address security risks.

1 mins

JAPAN'S BEAR PROBLEM

A dwindling band of ageing hunters is on the front line as the country grapples with increased bear attacks

6 mins

At least 20 killed in Gaza; Qatar voices hope for Ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 20 Palestinians on Dec 7, local health officials said, as Qatar voiced hope of fresh momentum in efforts to reach a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

1 mins

Israeli military deploys forces in Syria buffer zone

It says its soldiers are in UN-patrolled zone to assist peacekeepers in repelling attack

2 mins

Works on East-West Line on schedule; service set to resume on Dec 11

Track works on the East-West Line (EWL) are progressing on schedule, and regular train service is expected to resume as planned on Dec 11.

2 mins

'I earn $300k annually "

How younger workers are using social media to push for pay transparency

4 mins

No subsidy for shingles vaccine due to high cost: MOH

At manufacturer's proposed price, vaccine is not considered cost-effective at population level

2 mins

I wanted to bash my head against the wall to stop the pain

For almost two weeks, I endured excruciating pain that no medicine could alleviate.

5 mins

PlayPan social movement finds new home at Far East Square

It hopes to transform domed venue into space for events with social impact focus

3 mins

Migrant worker rights group Home celebrates 20th anniversary

The migrant worker rights group Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics (Home) on Dec 8 celebrated its 20th anniversary with song and dance performances that brought a party atmosphere to the United World College South East Asia Dover campus.

3 mins

Chinese EV brand Deepal to debut at Singapore Motorshow

Deepal, an electric vehicle (EV) brand from China, will make its debut at the Singapore Motorshow in January 2025, its Singapore distributor Premium Automobiles confirmed to The Straits Times on Dec 6.

3 mins

DELUGE

Wettest November on record: What's behind the rainy weather in Singapore?

5 mins

UK retailers feed off public affection for festive ads

Firms expected to spend record amount on mostly online promotions during Christmas

2 mins

Does everyone get a 13th-month bonus?

In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadSTart newsletter.

2 mins

The furious contest to unseat Nvidia as king of AI chips

For some crucial AI tasks, firm's rivals prove they can deliver faster speed, and at lower prices

5 mins

Markets continue to power northwards on expectations of rate cuts

Uptrend appears intact but some volatility in later part of week possible on fresh news and data flows

5 mins

Mixed outlook for S'pore's e-commerce industry

Rising competition, economic uncertainty among factors affecting sector's growth

4 mins

After realising dream to lead his nation, Japan PM is fighting just to survive 2025

Shigeru Ishiba is squandering an advantage to put Japan on firmer ground.

7 mins

How to inspire people

The answer is not another video of Steve Jobs.

3 mins

TikTok may not be able to rely on Mr Unreliable

The app's existence brings little upside for Trump personally now that he's no longer chasing votes.

4 mins

What to do with the children of Indonesia's ISIS fighters

Stranded in camps in Syria, they are viewed with suspicion back home. Reintegrating them into society is not easy but it is the only way forward.

5 mins

Will China's manufacturing juggernaut run out of road?

Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven model.

8 mins

Voices of Youth Healthcare ● Integrating AI a good move

As a volunteer healthcare worker, I find it exciting that hospitals and healthcare institutions are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into our healthcare services (Robot nurses that monitor patients' condition, issue medicine to be piloted at NUH in 2025, Dec 5).

1 mins

Dementia ● Factor in quality of life when treating elderly patients

I am writing in response to the Opinion piece \"Dementia caregivers' dilemma: 'No tube feeding? Am I killing him?'\" (Dec 5).

1 mins

New options for booking ride-hailing services do not serve parents well

I refer to the article \"Ride-hailing passengers can now request child seats, extra boot space for wheelchairs\" (Dec 4).

1 mins

Dementia patients ● Tube feeding must come with sound reasons

I would like to weigh in on a few issues raised in the Opinion piece \"Dementia caregivers' dilemma: 'No tube feeding? Am I killing him?' (Dec 5).

1 mins

Volunteering ● Free service shouldn't mean bad service

I agree with MP Baey Yam Keng's call for the public to respect volunteers who were giving free haircuts (Tampines MP Baey Yam Keng urges respect after man confronts 82-year-old volunteer over free haircut, Dec 5).

1 mins

Noah Khan keeps improving after stable move

KUALA LUMPUR - Noah Khan continued to make progress under trainer Siva Kumar and proved this with an upset win over Bintang Sixty-One in the RM40,000 (S$12,200) Class 3 (1,020m) handicap at Sungai Besi on Dec 8.

1 mins

ROMANTIC WARRIOR MAKES HISTORY

Ka Ying Rising, Voyage Bubble, Giavellotto celebrate Group 1 victories in Hong Kong

4 mins

Coach relies on Bucks trio to help team grow

NEW YORK - Other than the eventual defeat, Khris Middleton enjoyed everything about his season debut for the Milwaukee Bucks as he played with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard for the first time this National Basketball Association (NBA) campaign.

2 mins

'EVERYBODY'S FAULT' IN NUGGETS SHOCKER

Jokic's career-high 56 points not enough as Poole-led Wizards end their 16-game losing spell

3 mins

Hero leader Thomas feels confident after seeing signs of improvement

MIAMI - Justin Thomas has been working on \"the right things,\" and on Dec. 7 he fired six birdies for a six-under 66 to grab a one-shot lead over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round of the Hero World Challenge.

2 mins

Flag football looks beyond 2028 LA Olympics

MIAMI - American football, in the form of flag football, will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028 and the sport's governing body wants to make sure it remains in the Games in the long term.

1 mins

Vonn happy with 'solid start' as return picks up speed

LOS ANGELES - Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn began her \"solid\" World Cup comeback trail at the age of 40, completing her first downhill race in almost six years on Dec 7.

2 mins

NORRIS HUNGRY FOR MORE NEXT SEASON

Briton brings home team title for McLaren after conquering action-packed race in UAE

2 mins

GOOD ROLE MODELS IMPORTANT

China's 4-time women's world chess champ Hou credits men for support in early years

3 mins

Commentary Meet the 'seconds' – unsung heroes behind every champ

There's a lot of second guessing going on at the Fide World Championship.

4 mins

Real's form returning little by little, says Ancelotti

GIRONA - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with his team's display after their resounding 3-0 victory at Girona in the Spanish La Liga on Dec 7 following recent disappointing performances.

2 mins

City not thinking of title chase in 'a season to suffer'

LONDON - Manchester City cannot think about winning a fifth consecutive English Premier League title, manager Pep Guardiola said, with his team mired in a run of poor performances.

2 mins

UNITED WILL TURN CORNER, INSISTS AMORIM

New boss takes the blame after they let in another set-piece goal in defeat by Forest

2 mins

Arsenal vow to keep going after dropping points

LONDON - With English Premier League leaders Liverpool not in action this past weekend because their match at Everton was postponed due to bad weather, Arsenal had the chance to close the gap on the Reds.

2 mins

33 BUT 'I'M AT MY BEST'

Safuwan grateful his career is heading the right way again after multiple injuries

3 mins

Less ABCs, more Ps and Qs

Preparing for Primary 1

6 mins

No regrets banning social media for my young teen

I restricted my then 13-year-old daughter's access to such apps and screen time to protect her, and I can see how she has benefited from the decision

6 mins

The Gesualdo Six overcomes dry acoustics with rich sonority

CONCERT MORNING STAR: THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

2 mins

Responsive, agile SSO under conductor Vasily Petrenko

Few things seem to connect Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's lush string serenade, Manuel de Falla's atmospheric Andalusian postcard Noches en los Jardines de Espana and Ludwig van Beethoven's elemental, propulsive Seventh Symphony.

2 mins

Theatre hits in the line-up

The 23rd edition of the festival will feature works by novelist Lao She, writer-director Wu Nien-jen and more

2 mins

Singer-actress Miho Nakayama known for romance film Love Letter

TOKYO - Japanese singer-actress Miho Nakayama was found dead at her residence in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, on Dec 6. She was 54.

2 mins

Harry Potter TV series filming in 2025, White Lotus back in February

The first Harry Potter television series is scheduled to start filming in mid-2025 at Warner Bros' Leavesden studios in Britain, Warner Bros Discovery said on Dec 5.

1 mins

Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa also a translator of Peanuts

TOKYO - Shuntaro Tanikawa (right), Japan's most popular poet for more than half a century, died in Tokyo on Nov 13, at age 92.

3 mins

Coup film 12.12: The Day tops Netflix

Aftermath of South Korea martial law chaos

2 mins

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