US govt awards US$1.4b for development of new Covid-19 therapies, vaccines
August 23, 2023 6:55 AM It includes a US$326m contract with Regeneron for a next-generation antibody therapy for prevention of infections. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 23
August 23, 2023 6:46 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 23, 2023. Read More
Number of US children killed by guns hit record high in 2021: Study
August 23, 2023 6:46 AM Gun violence has been the number one cause of death for children in the United States since 2020. Read More
Ng Kok Song: The boy from a fishing village who wants to be a ‘politically independent’ President
He had once contemplated becoming a clerk, but is now vying for the role of Singapore’s next President. CNA speaks to former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song on…
Elon Musk’s X plans to remove headlines from links to news articles
August 23, 2023 6:25 AM X is planning to remove the text, and retain just the lead image from links to news articles. Read More
Russia’s Putin says Brics works for ‘global majority’
August 23, 2023 6:25 AM Mr Putin was unable to attend the summit in person because of an arrest warrant issued for him. Read More
China’s Xi tells Brics summit that Chinese economy is resilient
August 23, 2023 6:15 AM The fundamentals for China’s long-term growth remained unchanged, said Mr Xi. Read More
Commentary: What’s a Majulah Package with no Majulah Generation?
The Majulah Package looks to be designed to take into account specific retirement adequacy needs of Singaporeans in this cohort born between 1960 and 1973, says the Institute of Policy…
Some Canadian wildfire evacuees return home as cooler weather brings relief
August 23, 2023 5:19 AM Blazes were still spreading elsewhere in Canada, where an area roughly the size of Greece has burned so far this season. Read More
Tropical Storm Harold knocks out power to thousands in Texas
August 23, 2023 5:10 AM Forecasters warn of possible flash flooding and minor damage. Read More