Latest World News & Headlines, Top Stories Today - The Straits Times

World Landing Page

Submitted by gregoryp on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 22:30

Top Stories

Young, engaged and valued: Singapore youth take top spot in global index

The survey measures the status of youth and their competence, capabilities and economic opportunities in their countries.

S’pore well-placed to weather global supply chain shake-up: Gan Kim Yong

Blinken visits Gaza border crossing to check aid delivery

He visits Kerem Shalom, an Israeli entry point into Gaza a few kilometres from the southern city of Rafah.

Police deployed on US campuses as protest unrest simmers

The sight of helmeted police at two prestigious US universities left some students dismayed.

Britain votes in local elections that may test PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership

He could be put in a perilous position if the governing Conservatives suffer significant losses.

US accuses Russia of chemical weapon use in Ukraine, targets Chinese firms with fresh sanctions

Giant pandas are returning to San Diego, China announces

London-based designers debut $1,100 ‘crotch-stained’ jeans, netizens pee themselves laughing

Insight

How Asia-Pacific cities are fighting back against climate change

Keeping Singapore special: PM Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office

Does Singapore have what it takes to look after the elderly?

Mama, come home: Can the Philippines bring back its migrant workers?

AMERICAN EVOLUTION

‘I taught books that are now banned’: Florida schools become battleground in US culture wars

America’s culture wars may spill over into Election 2024, but how much national appeal do they have?

Born in the USA: The ‘stolen election’ and other wild lies roiling American politics

Taylor Swift vs Trump: Can America’s sweetheart move needle for Biden?

White rage: Charlottesville and beyond

Climate Change

G-7 energy ministers reach deal to exit from coal by 2035

Australia’s major polluters could be emitting twice as much methane as reported: Study

China cuts air pollution after reimposing winter controls

Which parts of Asia are suffering from record temperatures and how long will the heat last?

Latest

Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says

May 3, 2024, 6:16 am

Maryland estimates bridge replacement cost at $1.7 billion - $1.9 billion

May 3, 2024, 5:46 am

US and Saudi Arabia nearing agreement on security pact, sources say

May 3, 2024, 5:46 am

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 3

May 3, 2024, 5:46 am

Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities

May 3, 2024, 5:21 am

Syria says Israeli strike outside Damascus injures eight troops

May 3, 2024, 4:51 am

Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation

May 3, 2024, 4:36 am

Timeline: Pro-Palestinian encampments at US universities

May 3, 2024, 4:06 am

Podcast

Podcast: Climate change need not mean more dengue cases if cities are built better, say experts

Podcast: Thai music, Thaksin, a ‘tattoo’: Thailand feels its way forward

Podcast: Why Asean is watching the Philippines' strategy in South China Sea

Podcast: Saving the Shompen tribe – when survival collides with strategy

MOST POPULAR

OUR CORRESPONDENTS

Bringing you the insider insight on Asia and the world

With a network of some 30 correspondents reporting from across the Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe, The Straits Times brings you the latest news, sharp analyses and informed commentaries.