Commentary: Don’t just blame the FAS, make football part of the societal fabric again
It’s about time we stop treating the Football Association of Singapore as the whipping boys of Singapore’s footballing nadir, and take a long hard look at ourselves, says sports enthusiast…
Heart of the Matter podcast: Unpacking young people’s misperceptions about cannabis
With cannabis being legalised in Thailand and often touted as a “soft” drug on social media, tackling misperceptions has become a considerable challenge for Singapore’s zero-tolerance on drugs. On this…
IN FOCUS: From SARS to COVID – how the sacrifices of healthcare workers 20 years ago helped guide Singapore’s pandemic response
On May 31, 2003, Singapore was declared SARS-free by the World Health Organization. CNA explores how the virus impacted those on the frontline and eventually shaped Singapore’s COVID-19 response. Read…
Ukraine says Russia plans to simulate accident at nuclear power plant
May 27, 2023 5:48 AM Officials say Russian forces plan to shell the plant, announce a radiation leak and thereby force a ceasefire. Read More
Janet Yellen pushes back forecast of potential US default date
May 27, 2023 5:11 AM Default date moves back from June 1 to June 5, giving more time for talks. Read More
Moscow miffed as Ukraine wins WHO executive berth
May 27, 2023 5:00 AM Ten countries joined the WHO’s executive board for a three-year term, but Russia tried to exclude Ukraine. Read More
Stranger hugs Germany’s Scholz in airport security breach
May 27, 2023 4:46 AM An unknown man embraced Scholz on the tarmac at Frankfurt airport after following his motorcade. Read More
‘They’ve gone mad’, Putin says of anti-Kremlin protesters in Georgia
May 27, 2023 4:28 AM They were protesting a resumption of air travel between Russia and Georgia. Read More
First night train connecting Brussels and Berlin starts operations
May 27, 2023 4:04 AM It reflects a drive in Europe to bolster less polluting alternatives to air travel. Read More
Erdogan rival accuses government in Turkey of blocking text message
May 27, 2023 3:49 AM Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Turkey’s telecommunications authority of acting on Erdogan’s orders. Read More