The Straits TimesChina New documentary on the six Chinese survivors of the Titanic sinking straitstimes.com BEIJING - When the "unsinkable" Titanic fatally struck an iceberg on its way from Southampton in England to New York City in the early hours of April …
The Straits TimesHong Kong Hong Kong quarantines building tenants after mutant strain found straitstimes.com HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) - Hong Kong health officials quarantined more than 80 residents of a building in a densely populated neighbourhood after a …
The Straits TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChina China resolutely opposed to US, Japan joint statement: Chinese embassy in US straitstimes.com BEIJING (REUTERS) - China is resolutely opposed to the joint statement issued by the United States and Japan following talks between the two …
The Straits TimesPhilippines Giant clam shells worth $33 million seized in Philippine raid straitstimes.com It is one of the biggest known operations of its kind in the country.
The Straits TimesCOVID-19 Vaccines Healthcare workers in Malaysia infected after Covid-19 vaccination reported less severe symptoms straitstimes.com 40 healthcare workers have been infected with Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
The Straits TimesBurma Myanmar to free prisoners for New Year, though they are likely not dissidents straitstimes.com YANGON (REUTERS) - The authorities in Myanmar will release 23,184 prisoners from jails across the country on Saturday (April 17) under a New Year …
The Straits TimesFraser Island Toddler airlifted to hospital after dingo attack on Australia's Fraser Island straitstimes.com MELBOURNE (REUTERS) - A two-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital with bites to his head and body after a dingo attacked him on a popular …
The Straits TimesChina TV series on China's first emperor highlights importance of reunification straitstimes.com - BENJAMIN KANG LIM XI'AN - Most Chinese historians regard Qin Shi Huang, who declared himself the first emperor of a reunified China, as one of the country's most …
The Straits TimesNorth India Weekend shutdown in Delhi as Covid-19 grips India straitstimes.com NEW DELHI (AFP) - New Delhi went into a weekend lockdown Saturday (April 17) as India faces a ferocious new coronavirus wave, with more than 200,000 …
The Straits TimesAustralasia New South Wales reworks vaccine plan on AstraZeneca concerns straitstimes.com NEW SOUTH WALES (BLOOMBERG) - Australia's most populous state is planning a major overhaul of its Covid-19 innoculation program, including a possible …
The Straits TimesChina China sanctions Icelandic individual in retaliation over Xinjiang measures straitstimes.com BEIJING (REUTERS) - Beijing has sanctioned an individual from Iceland, China's embassy in Reykjavik said on Friday (April 16), after the island …
The Straits TimesHong Kong US condemns sentencing of Hong Kong activists on 'politically motivated' charges straitstimes.com Mr Blinken demanded the release of “those detained or imprisoned for exercising their fundamental freedoms”.
The Straits TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMalaysia Prolonged Malaysia-Singapore border closure straining family ties, says group straitstimes.com JOHOR BARU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The Malaysian government needs to put in more effort to reopen the border with Singapore as the …
The Straits TimesTyphoons Typhoon Surigae rapidly intensifies, Philippines raises alert straitstimes.com MANILA (BLOOMBERG) - The Philippines is bracing for destructive winds and intense rains as Typhoon Surigae rapidly intensifies. The typhoon locally …
The Straits TimesJohn Kerry China says onus on US in climate talks with envoy John Kerry straitstimes.com BEIJING (AFP, REUTERS) - China said on Friday (April 17) the United States needed to take more responsibility on climate change but welcomed greater …
The Straits TimesAfghanistan US pullout from Afghanistan: Move could precipitate collapse of fragile Afghan government straitstimes.com The US has assured the government in Kabul it will remain committed to Afghanistan.
The Straits TimesAsia Foreign troop pullout stokes fear of Afghan instability affecting South Asia straitstimes.com The move is expected to increase the influence of regional players, particularly Pakistan, in the strife-torn country.
The Straits TimesPolling South Korean President Moon reshuffles Cabinet in bid to win back public support straitstimes.com - CHANG MAY CHOON SEOUL - South Korean President Moon Jae-in has picked a new prime minister and replaced some key aides, in what is viewed as a last-ditch effort to …
The Straits TimesMalaysia Calls grow in Malaysia to decouple voting reforms straitstimes.com - RAM ANAND KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's election body and government have been urged to decouple the twin voting reforms - implementing an automatic voter …
The Straits TimesIndia Covid-19 pushes India's middle class toward poverty straitstimes.com 32 million people in India were driven into poverty by the pandemic last year.
The Straits TimesGenetics India has a double mutant virus variant. Should we be worried? straitstimes.com The new variant is thought to be fuelling India's deadlier new wave of infections
The Straits TimesAsia Asean needs tangible outcomes from special summit on Myanmar straitstimes.com - TAN HUI YEE • Latest headlines and exclusive stories • In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content • Get access to all with our no-contract promotional …
The Straits TimesPakistan Pakistan appoints fourth finance minister in two years in shake-up of economic team straitstimes.com Shaukat Tarin held the finance minister's portfolio for about a year in a previous government.
The Straits TimesClimate Philippines raises carbon emission reduction target to 75 per cent by 2030 straitstimes.com MANILA (REUTERS) - The Philippines said on Friday (April 16) it was revising up its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to a 75 per cent reduction …
The Straits TimesAustralia Australia reports first death from blood clots 'likely' linked to AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine straitstimes.com The 48-year-old woman, underlying medical conditions, including diabetes, died four days after receiving the vaccination.
The Straits TimesTaiwan Taiwan truck driver charged with negligent homicide over rail crash straitstimes.com Driver Li Yi-hsiang faces an extra charge of fleeing the scene after the incident.
The Straits TimesAsia South-east Asian nations weigh aid mission to Myanmar straitstimes.com Asean countries have stepped up diplomatic efforts since the coup.
The Straits TimesPakistan Pakistan orders temporary social media shutdown after violent protests straitstimes.com The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said it was to "maintain public order and safety".
The Straits TimesClimate China criticises US climate change record before EU talks straitstimes.com BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) - Beijing criticised the US' track record on global warming while climate envoy John Kerry was in China seeking greater …
