Covid-19 is no longer global health emergency: WHO
May 05, 2023 9:50 PM It was a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people. Read More
Measures that brought motorcycle COE prices down will not work in the car market, analysts say
A higher bid deposit or shorter validity period for temporary COEs will not be effective in cooling car premiums, analysts told CNA.Read More
Pope urges more help for abuse victims far from Rome
May 05, 2023 7:30 PM VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis urged more help for victims of clerical abuse in developing countries Friday as he welcomed new members of his commission…
Fighting rages in Sudan’s Khartoum, civilians complain of being forgotten
May 05, 2023 6:35 PM About 100,000 people have fled Sudan with little food or water to neighbouring countries, the UN says. Read More
Fire broke out on Singapore-Batam passenger ferry off Kusu Island, no injuries reported
The 62 passengers on QUEEN STAR 2 were transferred to another vessel and have since arrived safely in Batam.Read More
World food prices rise for first time in a year: FAO
May 05, 2023 6:10 PM April rise reflected higher prices for sugar, meat and rice. Read More
No procedural lapses in training and management of Red Lions, safety improvements made: MINDEF
After a team member’s hard landing at the 2022 National Day Parade, the review panel recommended intensifying the training closer to the day itself and replicating the conditions as closely…
French government plays down migration row with Italy
May 05, 2023 5:20 PM Paris said it was not looking to ‘ostracise’ Italy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Read More