Next Covid-19 wave could hit S’pore in July or August: Health minister
However, the country can be "quietly optimistic", said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, especially since vaccination coverage is high and mask-on rules are still in place.
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Russia consolidates hold on Ukrainian city; US to give Kyiv advanced rockets
In a boost for Ukraine, the US announced a US$700 million weapons package for Kyiv that will include advanced rocket systems with a range of up to 80km.
IPEF needs to be win-win, not US-centric
The framework has promise but needs incentives for countries to stay the course.
Green power: How Indonesia plans to cut its carbon footprint
At COP26 last month, Indonesia pledged to reduce its carbon footprint. As G-20 host next year, it has made sustainable development a key focus.
UN rights chief’s visit to Xinjiang does have a silver lining
Bachelet's trip may have been panned as a lost cause, but the treatment of Uighurs is now back in the spotlight.
US sending missile systems to Ukraine, but unclear if they’re a game-changer
The new rockets enable Ukrainians to strike key targets more precisely, however, President Biden said, “we are not going to send to Ukraine rocket systems that can strike into…
Nature of war in Asia headed for quantum leap
Aircraft carriers are starting to look obsolete considering the advances being made in defence technology in multiple domains.
Key takeaways from World Economic Forum
ST editor Warren Fernandez, assistant political editor Lim Yan Liang and Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi share the key ideas they took away from the discussions.
Ukraine receives missiles, howitzers, Zelensky expects good news on arms supplies
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine, working to boost weapons supplies, was approaching the point where it would outnumber the Russians both technologically and in terms of…
US, Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv’s reach
President Biden's administration and US allies have been increasingly willing to give Ukraine longer-range weaponry amidst growing risks as Kyiv battles Russia's invasion forces.