31 December 2021, Friday NewsLatest News On 31 December 2021, Friday Macron hopes for EU 'turning point' in NY address1/1/2022 7:48 am CES to now end sooner than planned as Omicron cases surge1/1/2022 7:26 am Malaysian PM says flood assistance for those who lost their homes could reach RM61,0001/1/2022 7:26 am Biden extends US support for International Space Station through 20301/1/2022 7:20 am Canadian provinces cut COVID-19 isolation time for fully-vaccinated1/1/2022 7:06 am Betty White, working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday1/1/2022 7:06 am Ethiopians Aregawi, Taye smash 5km world records in Barcelona1/1/2022 6:39 am CES to now end sooner than planned on Omicron concerns1/1/2022 6:39 am Biden, Ukraine president to speak on Sunday amid tensions with Russia1/1/2022 6:39 am Pope attends year-end service but does not preside as expected1/1/2022 6:05 am Pollard back in Windies white-ball squads for Ireland, England1/1/2022 5:13 am Tesla recalls 675,000 cars in US, China1/1/2022 5:02 am BCCI chief Ganguly discharged from hospital after COVID-19 - report1/1/2022 4:53 am Death toll in latest day of protests in Sudan rises to five, say medics1/1/2022 4:45 am Singaporeans ring in new year with family, fireworks and getai performances1/1/2022 4:11 am Greece reports new COVID-19 daily record, 76 deaths1/1/2022 3:50 am Italy reports record 144,243 COVID-19 cases, 155 deaths1/1/2022 3:50 am Heavy snows to hit Colorado after wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes1/1/2022 3:42 am England hospital staff absences double as COVID-19 surges1/1/2022 3:42 am Purdue Pharma seeks to appeal US ruling that overturned its opioid settlement1/1/2022 3:42 am Omicron hospitalisation risk around one third of Delta, UK analysis shows1/1/2022 3:32 am Singapore welcomes 2022 with fireworks display1/1/2022 3:29 am No good time to raise GST, but 2022 provides window of opportunity politically and economically: Analysts1/1/2022 3:29 am More COVID-19 cases hit Africa Cup of Nations teams1/1/2022 3:21 am Brentford sign keeper Lossl on loan from Midtjylland1/1/2022 3:00 am China's Tencent builds stake in UK digital bank Monzo1/1/2022 3:00 am Lee Jinglei seeks to end online drama, with sincere apology from Wang Leehom - The Independent World News1/1/2022 2:56 am 'Extremely frustrating': Users report being unable to redeem SingapoRediscovers Vouchers in last-minute dash1/1/2022 2:52 am Portugal's COVID-19 cases hit record, Omicron dominates at 83%1/1/2022 2:52 am KL Rahul to lead India in South Africa ODI series with Rohit unfit1/1/2022 2:52 am US equity funds receive big inflows as investors downgrade Omicron impact -Lipper1/1/2022 2:44 am 131 people under investigation after inspection of 29 nightlife outlets1/1/2022 2:39 am Year-end cheer for South Africans as midnight curfew lifted1/1/2022 2:32 am Philippines tightens Covid-19 quarantine rules in capital over Omicron1/1/2022 2:26 am Mauritania name 16-year-old in Cup of Nations squad1/1/2022 2:16 am Cost of living a likely 'pressure point' in 2022, says Pritam Singh; WP to track Govt's support for in-need Singaporeans1/1/2022 2:16 am Covid-19: Imported infections make up half of Singapore's 344 new cases1/1/2022 2:09 am India's antitrust body orders probe into Apple over alleged abuse of app market1/1/2022 2:02 am Yang Mi still looks forward to romance1/1/2022 2:00 am Dennis wanted to help Watford, says Ranieri as Nigeria miss deadline1/1/2022 1:56 am Imported infections make up half of Singapore's 344 new COVID-19 cases1/1/2022 1:56 am Aubameyang released early for Africa Cup of Nations, says Arteta1/1/2022 1:56 am Look to the future and stay focused, Xi tells China in New Year's address1/1/2022 1:50 am Philippines limits mobility, business in capital area over Omicron threat1/1/2022 1:48 am Jennifer Garner almost burned down her kitchen while cooking1/1/2022 1:38 am Newcastle injuries, COVID-19 cases force postponement of Saints game1/1/2022 1:27 am Look to the future and stay focused, Xi tells China in New Year's address1/1/2022 1:20 am 131 people investigated following police operation targeting nightspots over Christmas period1/1/2022 1:13 am Putin says Russia 'firmly' defended interests in 20211/1/2022 1:04 am Naomie Harris can't relate to Swan Song's grief, is keen on sequel1/1/2022 1:01 am Zoo Tiger Shot And Killed After Biting Man Who Put Hand Through Fence1/1/2022 1:00 am Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style as South Africa offers Omicron hope1/1/2022 12:53 am Enhanced testing regime for VTL travellers extended by 4 weeks1/1/2022 12:53 am What should motorists and residents do in case of a flash flood?1/1/2022 12:39 am China to raise dollar and euro weightings in key yuan index basket1/1/2022 12:38 am Three Liverpool players COVID-19 positive before Chelsea trip - Klopp1/1/2022 12:38 am Woman survives five days trapped in freezing car wreck by licking rainwater: ‘I saw my bones’1/1/2022 12:30 am Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez get matching tattoos1/1/2022 12:29 am Newcastle injuries, COVID cases force postponement of Saints game1/1/2022 12:15 am Jay Chou Dethroned As The Richest Chinese Celeb By This 68-Year-Old Actor1/1/2022 12:07 am Car review: Polestar 2 may be one of the most complete EVs to own right now1/1/2022 12:06 am Hong Kong pro-Democracy Cantopop singer Denise Ho released from police custody after 36 hours1/1/2022 12:00 am Singapore to usher in 2022 with cool, rainy days; temperatures could dip to 23°C: Met Service31/12/2021 11:58 pm Cyclist beats red light, crashes into another cyclist crossing the street31/12/2021 11:56 pm 'Here I am' - Nadal reaches Melbourne ahead of Australian Open31/12/2021 11:53 pm Celtic sign three players from J-League31/12/2021 11:53 pm Global equity funds lure big inflows as Omicron fears ease - Lipper31/12/2021 11:46 pm Peter Dinklage found it hard to walk away from Game of Thrones31/12/2021 11:45 pm Enhanced testing regime for VTL travellers extended for another four weeks31/12/2021 11:35 pm Singapore's GDP to grow 3-5% in 2022, says PM Lee as he outlines reasons for coming GST increase31/12/2021 11:21 pm US teacher self-isolates in plane toilet for 5 hours after testing positive for COVID-19 mid-flight31/12/2021 11:20 pm Caulker to debut for Sierra Leone at Cup of Nations finals31/12/2021 11:20 pm India says China is 'inventing' names in disputed region31/12/2021 11:20 pm Social media influencer charged with uploading obscene materials to OnlyFans platform - The Independent Singapore News31/12/2021 11:20 pm Could this be the stupidest thing you've seen all year? - The Independent Singapore News31/12/2021 11:15 pm World rings in New Year under Covid cloud - The Independent World News31/12/2021 11:10 pm Ford becomes first firm to make parts from 100% recycled plastic31/12/2021 11:09 pm Singapore to ease Covid-19 measures for non-VTL travellers31/12/2021 11:07 pm Myanmar celebrity used star power to galvanise opposition to coup31/12/2021 10:55 pm Singapore to ease COVID-19 measures for non-VTL travellers31/12/2021 10:50 pm Covid-19 hospitalisation surge among US children spurs new Omicron concerns31/12/2021 10:45 pm 'Opt for cycling': French car ads must back alternatives31/12/2021 10:43 pm Police drone keeps an eye on New Year crowd at Marina Bay from above31/12/2021 10:36 pm Tesla to recall nearly 200,000 cars in China over collision risk31/12/2021 10:21 pm South Korea's disgraced ex-president Park Geun-hye freed after nearly 5 years in prison31/12/2021 10:18 pm Blow for Nigeria as key strikers drop out of Cup of Nations31/12/2021 10:14 pm Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 3131/12/2021 10:05 pm Leeds' Phillips, Cooper sidelined until March, says Bielsa31/12/2021 9:54 pm Who were the buyers of Hong Kong’s 5 priciest homes in 2021?31/12/2021 9:54 pm Cost of living likely a major pressure point in 2022, says WP's Pritam Singh31/12/2021 9:36 pm 31/12/2021 9:36 pm Four soldiers slain in raid on Pakistani Taliban31/12/2021 9:27 pm China graft agency warns Walmart and Sam's Club over Xinjiang products31/12/2021 9:27 pm Cash-strapped China Evergrande revises payment plan for wealth unit investors31/12/2021 9:26 pm Singapore to ring in 2022 with cool and rainy days: Met Service31/12/2021 9:18 pm Video containing 'misinformation' about COVID-19 vaccination exercise 'a great disservice to our children': MOH31/12/2021 9:18 pm 31/12/2021 9:18 pm Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea 'unhelpful'-Tuchel31/12/2021 9:11 pm 2022 will be time of transition as economy recovers; Budget will touch on GST: PM Lee31/12/2021 9:08 pm Japan's matchmaking vending machine sells shot at love for $3531/12/2021 9:08 pm 2022 a ‘time of transition’ for Singapore, with economic recovery and expansion of travel expected: PM Lee31/12/2021 9:02 pm Singapore to ‘start moving’ on planned GST hike as economy recovers from COVID-19, says PM Lee31/12/2021 9:02 pm A Myanmar family flees to India with no plans to return soon31/12/2021 9:00 pm Chinese regions parades Covid-19 health rules violators on the streets as punishment (VIDEO)31/12/2021 9:00 pm 31/12/2021 9:00 pm Ronaldo statue kicks up a fuss in India's Goa31/12/2021 8:54 pm Philippines on alert as COVID-19 infections hit 2-month high31/12/2021 8:48 pm Squid Game creator hints at season 3 and reveals season 2 plot31/12/2021 8:46 pm China's Greatpower lifts force majeure on cobalt sulphate deliveries31/12/2021 8:35 pm China graft agency warns Walmart and Sam's Club over Xinjiang products31/12/2021 8:35 pm India says China 'inventing' names in disputed region31/12/2021 8:23 pm Ronaldo's statue kicks up a fuss in India's Goa31/12/2021 8:23 pm Russia lists Pussy Riot member, art collector and satirist as 'foreign agents'31/12/2021 8:23 pm Expect wetter and cooler start to new year in S'pore with 23 deg C days31/12/2021 8:10 pm Bendemeer Hawker Stall S’pore Bao Opens Supermarket Kiosk Selling Its Famous Siew Mai & Lo Mai Gai31/12/2021 8:03 pm Four protesting against military rule in Sudan killed, police say31/12/2021 8:02 pm How flower arranging helped a chronic anxiety sufferer31/12/2021 8:01 pm World to ring in New Year under Covid cloud31/12/2021 8:00 pm 31/12/2021 8:00 pm Bangladesh plot 'miserable' send-off for NZ stalwart Taylor31/12/2021 7:59 pm Tesla recalls some model 3 and model S vehicles in China31/12/2021 7:59 pm Sri Lanka, Indian Oil Corp unit to sign oil tank restoration deal31/12/2021 7:59 pm Give Dry January a try and avoid drinking alcohol for a month31/12/2021 7:39 pm India's Serum Institute applies for full approval of Covishield vaccine31/12/2021 7:30 pm Malawi name squad for Africa Cup of Nations finals31/12/2021 7:30 pm Hong Kong ban on ivory sales comes into force31/12/2021 7:23 pm 31/12/2021 7:18 pm What to do this weekend (Dec 31 to Jan 2) - stay safe!31/12/2021 7:18 pm China commerce ministry expects retail sales to reach around 50 trln yuan by 202531/12/2021 7:16 pm Dwayne Johnson Hits Out At Vin Diesel’s Offer To Rejoin Fast & Furious Franchise As Manipulative: “No Chance I Will Return”31/12/2021 7:10 pm Reports: Aces to hire Becky Hammon to record-setting coaching deal31/12/2021 7:08 pm More than 100 Rohingya brought to safety in Indonesia after protests31/12/2021 7:00 pm Covid-19 vaccines and booster shots: Which combination is most effective?31/12/2021 6:57 pm A Myanmar family flees to India with no plans to return soon31/12/2021 6:53 pm Perceived China threat gives Japan impetus to revise pacifist charter31/12/2021 6:53 pm Malaysia warns of dangerous levels of rain heading into New Year31/12/2021 6:53 pm 31/12/2021 6:49 pm More than 3,200 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized in Loyang, four men arrested31/12/2021 6:44 pm Germany to close nuclear reactors despite energy crisis31/12/2021 6:38 pm Avoid cruise travel as Omicron cases surge, says US CDC31/12/2021 6:38 pm More clarity and consistency on Covid-19 self-test kits needed31/12/2021 6:38 pm Berrettini confident Italy can take next step and win ATP Cup31/12/2021 6:32 pm S Korea central bank says it sold net US$7.14 billion for USD/KRW intervention in Q331/12/2021 6:32 pm Wildlife Around Singapore: The birds and the bees31/12/2021 6:30 pm Bangladesh scraps women-only beach zone after outcry31/12/2021 6:23 pm South Korea to extend curbs amid Omicron surge, serious Covid-19 cases31/12/2021 6:19 pm askST: What should motorists and residents do in case of a flash flood amid a wet New Year period?31/12/2021 6:10 pm S'pore Customs seizes over 3,200 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes, arrests boy, 16, and 3 men31/12/2021 6:10 pm Father shoots dead 16-year-old daughter believing she’s an intruder31/12/2021 6:00 pm Fans rally to #RecastTChalla in Black Panther 231/12/2021 5:59 pm Has the Premier League turned into a one-horse race?31/12/2021 5:48 pm South Korea's disgraced ex-president Park freed after nearly 5 years in prison31/12/2021 5:48 pm 9 exciting makeup trends we’ll take with us into 202231/12/2021 5:39 pm Drugmaker Teva fuelled opioid addiction in New York, jury finds31/12/2021 5:35 pm Notorious bank robber dies after 52 years on the run in double life where he became a golf pro and befriended oblivious FBI agent31/12/2021 5:30 pm Shenzhen coach leaves after contract expires with two games left31/12/2021 5:26 pm Cameroon report four COVID-19 cases ahead of Africa Cup of Nations31/12/2021 5:26 pm 3 detained in Beijing for ‘spreading rumours’ about famous actress Tong Liya and senior Chinese official31/12/2021 5:19 pm 31/12/2021 5:19 pm More than 3,200 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized in Loyang, four men arrested31/12/2021 5:18 pm Ikea to hike prices by 9% due to supply chain woes31/12/2021 5:11 pm Cameroon report four COVID-19 cases ahead of Africa Cup of Nations31/12/2021 5:11 pm Experts say SG can move closer to treating Covid like influenza - The Independent Singapore News31/12/2021 5:10 pm Tesla recalls almost half a million electric cars over safety issues31/12/2021 5:01 pm RCEP trade pact which takes effect Jan 1 set to boost regional, global growth31/12/2021 4:56 pm A third season of Squid Game? Here's what the series creator has to say31/12/2021 4:49 pm More assets frozen for the man who was once a top gaming tycoon in China31/12/2021 4:42 pm This is what Archie and Lilibet call their mother Meghan Markle31/12/2021 4:35 pm 31/12/2021 4:33 pm 31/12/2021 4:32 pm Philippine death toll from its strongest typhoon of the year tops 40031/12/2021 4:27 pm Zverev sets sights on best season after strong finish in 202131/12/2021 4:27 pm 21 news events of 202131/12/2021 4:24 pm Unvaccinated pregnant woman who got Covid-19 twice 'wracked with guilt' for putting infant son through death-threatening ordeal31/12/2021 4:24 pm 31/12/2021 4:22 pm Philippine death toll from its strongest typhoon of year tops 40031/12/2021 4:22 pm New laws proposed for 'guang chang wu' or plaza dancing in China31/12/2021 4:22 pm Abbey pushed for Elton John to play at Princess Diana's funeral31/12/2021 4:22 pm Global M&A volumes hit record high in 2021, breach US$5 trillion for first time31/12/2021 4:20 pm BLACKPINK’s Rosé sends a coffee truck to Kim Go Eun on the set of 'Yumi’s Cells 2' - The Independent Singapore News31/12/2021 4:15 pm Risk of flash floods in Commonwealth Lane and Drive31/12/2021 4:09 pm Stokes a viable option for England captaincy - Atherton31/12/2021 4:05 pm US drops charges against guards on duty when Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide31/12/2021 4:05 pm Singaporeans wondering if $27m bungalow in TikTok clip belongs to young man31/12/2021 4:04 pm Dwayne Johnson calls out Vin Diesel's 'manipulation' to rejoin Fast & Furious franchise31/12/2021 4:03 pm J&J Covid booster highly effective against severe Omicron: study31/12/2021 4:00 pm 2022’s big home design trends? Soft colours, natural light, lots of plants31/12/2021 3:54 pm 31/12/2021 3:45 pm Thai central bank says financial system stable but debt poses risks31/12/2021 3:44 pm Covid-19-positive man allegedly harassed 2 people by coughing in their direction at a office in Woodlands31/12/2021 3:42 pm Coronavirus: worst stage of the pandemic may end in 2022, WHO chief says31/12/2021 3:41 pm South Korea to extend curbs amid Omicron surge, serious COVID-19 cases31/12/2021 3:38 pm Pediatric hospitalizations up under Omicron, but it's not more severe31/12/2021 3:32 pm Terrace House stars Seina and Noah expecting first child31/12/2021 3:29 pm The 15 best K-dramas of 2021: Vincenzo, Squid Game and more31/12/2021 3:27 pm China makes REITs push to speed up infrastructure investment31/12/2021 3:23 pm Hong Kong singer Denise Ho granted bail in Stand News case31/12/2021 3:22 pm South Korea to extend curbs amid Omicron surge, serious Covid-19 cases31/12/2021 3:22 pm China urges restraint during holiday season to prevent Covid-19 spread31/12/2021 3:22 pm South Korea central bank chief vows to adjust policy interest rate in 202231/12/2021 3:16 pm