Spain’s Asturias ravaged by fires as authorities blame ‘terrorist’ arsonists
April 01, 2023 8:45 AM The region in northern Spain was ravaged by more than 90 wildfires on Friday. Read More
US to open Vanuatu embassy in latest move to counter China in Pacific
April 01, 2023 8:38 AM US has diplomatic relations with Vanuatu but is currently represented by diplomats based in New Guinea. Read More
Italy blocks AI chatbot ChatGPT over data privacy failings
April 01, 2023 8:28 AM It is the first western country to take such action against the chatbot. Read More
Russia says US threats over Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest will ‘reap whirlwind’
April 01, 2023 8:10 AM The reporter is believed to be the first foreign journalist held for spying in post-Soviet Russia. Read More
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui says he’d be worse off if he fled US
April 01, 2023 8:07 AM Guo asked to be released on a US$25 million (S$33 million) bond, arguing he’s not a flight risk. Read More
Think hearing aids are only for the elderly? Here’s why you may need them as early as in your 30s
About 20 per cent of patients with hearing loss in Singapore are in their 30s or 40s, according to an audiologist. And getting fitted with one sooner than later can…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 1
April 01, 2023 6:27 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 1, 2023. Read More
Commentary: Anwar’s unity government may write a new chapter for Malaysia-Singapore relations
There is a chance that Malaysia-Singapore economic collaboration can see a real flourishing with Anwar Ibrahim at the helm, says Ong Kian Ming, Malaysia’s former deputy minister of international trade…
Heart of the Matter: NCID chief and vaccine expert reflect on sacrifices and lessons in COVID-19 fight
Recently, frontline workers received a standing ovation in parliament for their contributions to Singapore’s battle against COVID-19. CNA’s Heart of the Matter gets up close with the people leading the…
Must-watch: These WWII sailors were expelled from Britain, Australia. Some families still haven’t found them
Merchant seamen from Asia served Great Britain and Australia in the Second World War but were deported come peacetime, leaving wives and children behind. CNA’s The Exiles trawled through decades…