US signs agreement to continue Micronesia assistance under strategic pact
May 24, 2023 7:26 AM The move is part of US efforts to push back against China in the Pacific. Read More
White House takes new steps to study AI risks, determine impact on workers
May 24, 2023 7:22 AM The White House will hold a listening session with workers. Read More
American smoothie chain Jamba to open its first Singapore outlet in June
You can now try Jamba’s juices and energy bowls without flying overseas. Read More
Russia says cross-border attack from Ukraine has been crushed, one civilian killed
May 24, 2023 6:55 AM The Russian defence ministry said its forces had surrounded the enemy fighters. Read More
Covid-19 kills one person every 4 minutes as vaccine rates fall
May 24, 2023 6:54 AM The silver lining is that the world now has vaccines and better treatments. Read More
2024 US presidential election: Who is in, who is out and who is still thinking about it
May 24, 2023 6:50 AM This is a list of declared candidates and other potential 2024 hopefuls in the Democratic and Republican parties. Read More
Ron DeSantis: Trump without the chaos?
May 24, 2023 6:48 AM Mr Ron DeSantis has become a darling of US conservatives for his embrace of an “anti-woke” agenda. Read More
Florida Governor DeSantis to enter 2024 race in Twitter event with Musk
May 24, 2023 6:30 AM Mr Musk confirmed his appearance but said he was not endorsing Mr DeSantis. Read More
Commentary: How can Singapore help those with rare diseases afford life-saving gene therapy that costs millions?
Zolgensma, used to treat a rare but often fatal genetic disease, has been approved in Singapore. It is an opportunity to rethink how innovative, expensive gene therapies are financed, say…