13 May 2022, Friday NewsLatest News On 13 May 2022, Friday Soaring bread prices spark protests and shop fires in Iran: Report14/5/2022 7:25 am Canada-style convoy blocks Netherlands' The Hague14/5/2022 7:18 am Georgia's breakaway region to hold referendum on joining Russia in July, says leader14/5/2022 7:17 am A new lease of life: Couple transforms an old Beach Road flat into their dream home14/5/2022 7:16 am 27 killed, dozens injured in fire in India's capital14/5/2022 7:04 am Nielsen contacted more than 30 parties during go-shop, no bids made14/5/2022 6:48 am Twitter executive changes aimed at building 'a stronger Twitter', CEO says14/5/2022 6:48 am Israeli police beat mourners at funeral of slain Palestinian journalist14/5/2022 6:35 am US tells Asean leaders it will be in region for 'generations'14/5/2022 6:20 am Thomas and Lyles claim 200m wins in Diamond League opener14/5/2022 6:12 am 'Pathetic' Harden savaged after playoff vanishing act14/5/2022 5:59 am Russia inflation hits 20-year high in April14/5/2022 5:47 am 'Breakthrough' blood marker identified for babies at risk of sudden infant death14/5/2022 5:47 am Explainer-What are these spam bots that Musk has vowed to defeat or die trying?14/5/2022 5:29 am G-7 backs more aid, weapons to Ukraine in show of unity against Russia14/5/2022 5:20 am 'Not free from COVID-19': Thousands pray at Portuguese shrine despite fears of new wave14/5/2022 5:14 am Harris tells ASEAN leaders US committed 'for generations'14/5/2022 5:14 am Watford boss Hodgson says would not recognise successor Edwards14/5/2022 5:14 am Russia extends drug detention of US basketball star Griner14/5/2022 5:06 am Russian military woes continue in Ukraine's east: Experts14/5/2022 5:06 am Yellen to meet Polish prime minister at start of trip to G7 finance meeting14/5/2022 5:06 am Character actor Fred Ward, known for role in 'The Right Stuff,' dead at age 7914/5/2022 4:59 am In first since Ukraine invasion, Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart14/5/2022 4:44 am Alibaba lays off 40% of AliExpress Russia staff amid Ukraine war: Report14/5/2022 4:44 am Japan to offer up to US$100 million in aid to help Indo-Pacific nations fight COVID-1914/5/2022 4:15 am Cameroon add French mix to strengthen squad ahead of World Cup14/5/2022 4:15 am QUOTES-Musk puts Twitter deal on hold14/5/2022 4:15 am 6 non-fully vaccinated people found dining at hawker centres since Covid-19 restrictions eased: MSE14/5/2022 4:14 am Pope to visit Canada in July to apologise for residential schools14/5/2022 4:07 am Boxing-Mayweather's Dubai exhibition fight called off14/5/2022 4:07 am TIM signs network-sharing deal with Open Fiber to speed up rollout14/5/2022 4:07 am Drugs worth close to S$1 million seized at Braddell Hill block; 102 suspects arrested in islandwide operation14/5/2022 3:51 am PM Lee meets Kamala Harris, John Kerry in Washington during US-Asean Special Summit14/5/2022 3:48 am Released aid worker tells UK's Johnson his error worsened her Iran detention14/5/2022 3:47 am US lawmakers to travel to Europe over Northern Ireland worries: Report14/5/2022 3:47 am US lawmakers to travel to Europe over N.Ireland worries: Report14/5/2022 3:23 am Russia to cut electricity to Finland from Saturday: Supplier14/5/2022 3:23 am Authorities conduct checks on entertainment outlets; three under investigation for breaches14/5/2022 3:12 am QUOTES-Musk puts Twitter deal on hold14/5/2022 3:08 am Armenian protesters block government buildings in bid to force out PM14/5/2022 3:08 am A 'staycation' for your plants? This plant hotel takes care of your green friends while you're away; prices start from just $5 per night14/5/2022 3:02 am StackPath14/5/2022 3:00 am US school accidentally sells thongs instead of roses for Mother's Day (VIDEO)14/5/2022 2:55 am Bouwman wins Giro stage seven as Lopez retains pink jersey14/5/2022 2:53 am Google Pixel Watch is official, coming in fall this year14/5/2022 2:52 am Bedok North fire: Boy, 14, praised by MP for running without shoes to warn residents14/5/2022 2:47 am Prince William and wife Kate take over UK airwaves to fight loneliness14/5/2022 2:42 am 111 women and a man arrested for suspected vice-related activities14/5/2022 2:42 am Leeds owners hold team meeting to boost survival bid14/5/2022 2:39 am Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms, Turkey objects14/5/2022 2:39 am India's monsoon rains seen arriving early, to boost crop sowing14/5/2022 2:32 am South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50 deg C in Pakistan14/5/2022 2:32 am Call of Duty: Warzone's new Operation Monarch mode will see both Godzilla and Kong joining the fray14/5/2022 2:31 am Singapore woman appeals for help, offers RM1,575 reward to find dead hamster she believes has been reincarnated14/5/2022 2:30 am South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50°C in Pakistan14/5/2022 2:30 am Elon Musk hits pause on Twitter deal after aggressive pursuit14/5/2022 2:25 am Google unveils the Pixel Buds Pro, its first earbuds with ANC14/5/2022 2:25 am UK sanctions Putin's inner circle, including alleged girlfriend14/5/2022 2:18 am Swiatek beats Andreescu in Rome for 26th consecutive win14/5/2022 2:11 am Canada Supreme Court rules extreme intoxication can be defence in violent crime cases14/5/2022 2:11 am HSBC hires Robey Warshaw to advise on Ping An break-up push14/5/2022 2:11 am Sony Playstation CEO angers staff with email about abortion rights and his cats’ birthday14/5/2022 2:08 am Flagging libido? 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How TCM treats sexual problems14/5/2022 2:07 am Police clash with mourners at Palestinian journalist's funeral14/5/2022 2:00 am Google teases Pixel 7 and 7 Pro early with official renders14/5/2022 1:57 am Google is working on AR glasses that will translate speech right in front of your eyes14/5/2022 1:46 am Singapore is most appealing Asean member to people in China: survey14/5/2022 1:45 am Philippines' presidential runner-up Robredo vows to fight on with 'largest volunteer network'14/5/2022 1:35 am Bitcoin eyes record losing streak as 'stablecoin' collapse crushes crypto14/5/2022 1:35 am Our legacy will be that we had fun, says Guardiola14/5/2022 1:34 am Fear and adrenaline as Czechs open world's longest suspension footbridge14/5/2022 1:27 am The best cup noodles to pack when you're travelling overseas14/5/2022 1:25 am Ukraine asks G7 to seize Russian assets to rebuild country14/5/2022 1:20 am Germany's Rheinmetall has 5-yr supply of semiconductor chips - Rheinische Post14/5/2022 1:20 am Sony unveils the Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 10 IV phones, available from June14/5/2022 1:12 am Moldova says some in breakaway Transdniestria trying to destabilise region14/5/2022 1:06 am China's Covid-Zero policy is producing a deluge of waste14/5/2022 1:03 am Japanese mother, 2 roommates accused of confining her 5-year-old son in cat cage before his death14/5/2022 1:00 am After viral video of baby panda, Zoo Negara panda keepers share what it takes to care for the animals (VIDEO)14/5/2022 1:00 am Grandchild or S$900,000: Indian couple sues son14/5/2022 1:00 am Three Singapore athletes withdraw from SEA Games: SNOC14/5/2022 12:59 am Epic text convo: Job seeker and employer trade vulgarities, insults14/5/2022 12:59 am Google teases a new Pixel tablet that will come in 202314/5/2022 12:59 am 14/5/2022 12:55 am S'pore's Covid-19 infection growth rate inches down to 1.4914/5/2022 12:52 am These women dress up in elaborate costumes to send off the dead14/5/2022 12:46 am S'pore's Covid-19 infection growth rate inches down to 1.4914/5/2022 12:45 am Producer hopes to inspire with 5-part Web series on special forces selection14/5/2022 12:45 am Russian clubs appeal UEFA decision to bar them from European competition14/5/2022 12:44 am Qatar World Cup hotels must welcome guests in 'non-discriminatory manner' - FIFA14/5/2022 12:44 am Chelsea's Kovacic, Kante could play in FA Cup final, says Tuchel14/5/2022 12:44 am 6 non-fully vaccinated people found dining at hawker centres since COVID-19 restrictions eased: MSE14/5/2022 12:37 am In Beijing, Covid transport curbs are making it hard to get to hospital14/5/2022 12:36 am Can CapitaLand Investment Limited’s Dividend Increase in 2022?14/5/2022 12:27 am Masks off, lip oils on: The best ones to ace this new trend14/5/2022 12:27 am $2.1 million Chinese funeral with fireworks sparks debate on lavish customs14/5/2022 12:18 am Israel police storm hospital as journalist's body emerges before burial14/5/2022 12:16 am New push to develop and retain more women in tech sector14/5/2022 12:16 am Hottest temperature since 1983 recorded in S'pore during recent weeks of warm weather14/5/2022 12:16 am Sweden sets out benefits of NATO as membership bid looms14/5/2022 12:15 am Kids later than sooner. South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge14/5/2022 12:08 am Liverpool desperate for FA Cup success - Klopp14/5/2022 12:08 am Jefferies downgrades Vodafone ahead of annual results on tough industry conditions14/5/2022 12:08 am HSBC hires Robey Warshaw to advise on Ping An break-up pressure14/5/2022 12:08 am Here are the top Android 13 highlights seen at Google I/O 202214/5/2022 12:00 am Chinese police crack down on Beijing Covid-19 lockdown 'rumours'14/5/2022 12:00 am Chinese universities aim for world class while rejecting world standards13/5/2022 11:51 pm Russian soldier in Ukraine court for first war crimes trial13/5/2022 11:48 pm US seek to cooperate on ensuring food, fertiliser security13/5/2022 11:48 pm Germany considering whether to supply IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine13/5/2022 11:48 pm G7 backs more aid and weapons to Ukraine in show of unity against Russia13/5/2022 11:47 pm Global crypto regulation body likely in next year, top official says13/5/2022 11:42 pm Malay/Muslim community has managed Covid-19 crisis well, can overcome other challenges: Masagos13/5/2022 11:42 pm Google Maps' new Immersive View feature will let you fly around hyper-realistic 3D maps of cities13/5/2022 11:33 pm 13/5/2022 11:33 pm Eneos forecasts 68% fall in FY22/23 profit with no inventory gain13/5/2022 11:32 pm 3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Can Power Your Portfolio13/5/2022 11:30 pm SEA Games: Lionesses claim historic win, beat Laos with 95th-minute strike13/5/2022 11:30 pm Russian threats will not deflect Finland from its objective of joining Nato13/5/2022 11:22 pm Ukraine's president reiterates readiness to talk to Putin13/5/2022 11:22 pm ZTE Axon 40 Ultra combines flagship goodness with an under-display camera13/5/2022 11:22 pm Erdogan says Turkey not supportive of Finland, Sweden joining NATO13/5/2022 11:18 pm A cat, a deal and a gold medal: Teen fencer Elle Koh delivers at the SEA Games13/5/2022 11:18 pm Zverev sees off Garin to ease into Italian Open semi-finals13/5/2022 11:12 pm China publishes rules for market making on Shanghai's STAR market13/5/2022 11:12 pm Scientists unveil image of 'gentle giant' black hole at Milky Way's centre13/5/2022 11:09 pm A cat, a deal and a gold medal: Teen fencer Elle Koh delivers at the SEA Games13/5/2022 11:04 pm StackPath13/5/2022 11:01 pm Beijing works from home, Shanghai says victory against Covid-19 getting closer13/5/2022 11:00 pm Boxing-Former light-welter world champion Amir Khan announces retirement13/5/2022 10:57 pm 'Sexy single' asks on Reddit: Older but cheaper HDB flat, or newer but more expensive one?13/5/2022 10:56 pm Japan expected reopen to tourists by July, may scrap tests for vaccinated visitors13/5/2022 10:47 pm Ailing UAE ruler dies, influential prince expected to take power13/5/2022 10:46 pm UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies13/5/2022 10:45 pm China voices discontent with EU-Japan position on Senkaku islands13/5/2022 10:36 pm As Australia votes, indigenous people press call for inclusion in constitution13/5/2022 10:34 pm Pakistan default risk surges as ousted Imran Khan plans protests13/5/2022 10:34 pm 13/5/2022 10:31 pm Things To Do in Singapore – Fun & Free Things For Couples, or Families with Kids (Vesak Day 2022)13/5/2022 10:30 pm Japan needs to invest $1.2 trln in decarbonisation over 10 years- industry ministry13/5/2022 10:27 pm Bringing AI into Google Workspace to drive efficiency and improvements13/5/2022 10:22 pm Technician who died triggered automated movement before lift was put in safety mode: Coroner13/5/2022 10:19 pm Manchester City unveil Aguero statue on 10th anniversary of '93:20'13/5/2022 10:19 pm Lewandowski to start in Bayern's season finale, future still unclear13/5/2022 10:19 pm 13/5/2022 10:18 pm Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Estonia, Latvia till May 1713/5/2022 10:12 pm Death of 69-year-old patient with antibiotic allergy ruled a medical misadventure13/5/2022 10:12 pm Director at listed company Geo Energy Resources jailed for second drink-driving conviction13/5/2022 10:12 pm Authoritarian parenting: Is it good or bad?13/5/2022 10:10 pm 6 unconventional HDB layouts that may be tricky for your ID13/5/2022 10:04 pm Couple in India to sue son, daughter-in-law for RM2.86m if no grandchild within a year13/5/2022 10:00 pm SDP appeals against High Court's decision on Pofma direction over 10 million population claim13/5/2022 10:00 pm Explainer: How North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak could ignite a major health crisis13/5/2022 10:00 pm Elderly Indian couple sue son and daughter-in-law for ‘failing to provide a grandchild’13/5/2022 9:58 pm Eddie Peng denies leaving Shanghai's lockdown for Australia13/5/2022 9:57 pm EU governments, lawmakers agree on tougher cybersecurity rules for key sectors13/5/2022 9:56 pm 'This is not the way': Video of woman shouting and kicking child in Boon Keng divides netizens13/5/2022 9:55 pm StackPath13/5/2022 9:55 pm Elon Musk puts on hold S$61b deal for Twitter, shares slump13/5/2022 9:51 pm Nato membership would deter conflict: Swedish security policy review13/5/2022 9:51 pm Here's why the resale levy shouldn't be waived or reduced13/5/2022 9:48 pm 13/5/2022 9:46 pm Actor Christopher Lee is coming home as filming for movie Workers wraps up13/5/2022 9:45 pm FAQ: Planning to travel? Here's what you need to know about renewing your Singapore passport13/5/2022 9:42 pm LSE's Refinitiv news, data service suffers global outage13/5/2022 9:42 pm Japan Coast Guard says woman's body washed ashore on disputed isle may be from sunken tour boat13/5/2022 9:36 pm Musk puts on hold $44-billion deal for Twitter, shares slump13/5/2022 9:34 pm 13/5/2022 9:33 pm Purported renders and video of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 leaked13/5/2022 9:32 pm Musk says S$61.5-billion Twitter deal temporarily on hold13/5/2022 9:30 pm Farewell, famous Beo Crescent Hokkien sotong mee13/5/2022 9:30 pm Elon Musk says US$44 billion Twitter deal temporarily on hold13/5/2022 9:27 pm China's new bank loans in April tumble as COVID-19 jolts economy13/5/2022 9:27 pm Thailand to hand out 1 million free cannabis plants to celebrate legalization13/5/2022 9:23 pm Ukraine finance minister eyes reconstruction as war rages13/5/2022 9:22 pm Prince William and wife Kate take over UK airwaves to fight loneliness13/5/2022 9:22 pm 'Hector' the dinosaur sells for S$17m at Christie's, exceeding estimated high13/5/2022 9:22 pm Viva Land acquires SO/ Singapore Hotel for $240 mil13/5/2022 9:19 pm Khairy forms task force to probe alleged bullying in Malaysia hospitals, says committed to eliminate toxicity13/5/2022 9:18 pm Mistress of man stabbed by father-in-law backs up 2 friends who have sued estate administrators13/5/2022 9:15 pm Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on May 1313/5/2022 9:15 pm StackPath13/5/2022 9:14 pm 13/5/2022 9:13 pm From S to XL: Xiang Yun spent months adjusting emotions after feeling depressed about weight gain13/5/2022 9:11 pm EU says talks with Iran 'positive enough' to reopen nuclear negotiations13/5/2022 9:11 pm Musk says $44-billion Twitter deal temporarily on hold13/5/2022 9:11 pm China's top chipmaker SMIC says smartphone, PC demand has 'dropped like a rock'13/5/2022 9:11 pm Coroner finds no foul play after technician bled to death while trapped in lift shaft for over 4 hours13/5/2022 9:07 pm 13/5/2022 9:02 pm Russia would consider North Korea's request for Covid 19 vaccine supply13/5/2022 9:01 pm Was North Korea's military parade a superspreader event?13/5/2022 9:00 pm Indonesia's trade surplus seen narrowing in April: Reuters poll13/5/2022 8:56 pm Shanghai's lockdown delays dollar buying, gives falling yuan reprieve13/5/2022 8:56 pm 13/5/2022 8:56 pm Coroner finds no foul play after technican bled to death while trapped in lift shaft for over 4 hours13/5/2022 8:52 pm Jewel Changi Airport's family camping experience returns this June13/5/2022 8:50 pm Chinese police crack down on Beijing lockdown 'rumours'13/5/2022 8:47 pm Genshin Impact maker HoYoverse reveals new ARPG Zenless Zone Zero, closed beta announced13/5/2022 8:45 pm One last dance in tribute to local ballroom legend Sunny Low13/5/2022 8:45 pm StackPath13/5/2022 8:44 pm