G-7 summit statement to target China’s ‘economic coercion’: US source
May 13, 2023 8:13 AM The main G-7 statement is set to include “a section specific to China”, said the unnamed US official. Read More
Ukraine leader Zelensky due in Rome on Saturday
May 13, 2023 8:10 AM A spokesman for Italian President Sergio Mattarella confirmed to AFP he would meet Mr Zelensky on Saturday. Read More
Data of 237,000 US government employees breached
May 13, 2023 8:05 AM The US Transportation Department is investigating the breach. Read More
South Africa says US envoy apologised for alleging country supply arms to Russia
May 13, 2023 8:00 AM South Africa said the envoy, Reuben Brigety, “admitted that he crossed the line”. Read More
Twitter’s new CEO: Linda Yaccarino to bring vaunted ad skills to Twitter
May 13, 2023 7:55 AM Ms Yaccarino is a respected media and advertising executive considered a visionary by some. Read More
Immigration politics return to the forefront as the 2024 US presidential race picks up pace
May 13, 2023 7:32 AM For President Biden, a headache with no simple remedy in either policy or politics. Read More
Meet the Filipino helper who takes care of kids in Singapore while her own son grows up without her
Iris Tuares Pahilga left her then two-year-old son in the Philippines to carve out a better life for her family. She tells CNA Women of the heartbreak of missing his…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 13
May 13, 2023 6:02 AM Elon Musk names ex-NBCUniversal ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s new CEO Former NBCUniversal advertising chief Linda Yaccarino will become Twitter’s new CEO, current chief…
Commentary: Even as Singapore considers anti-discrimination laws, prejudices against working mums remain
Singapore netizens employ common narratives to dismiss the discrimination faced by mums and pregnant women at the workplace. It’s time to put these misconceptions to rest this Mother’s Day, says…
Heart of the Matter: Recent changes to cancer drug list have lowered costs substantially, say experts
Changes to an approved cancer drug list last September have helped more patients get wider coverage for their treatment. While it may have been a significant improvement in out-of-pocket expenses…