Man involved in Gan Siow Huang handshake incident clears the air
After a video surfaced of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang seemingly snubbing a handshake from a man at a Cantonese cultural festival, the man involved in the incident has spoken up.
Air India crash: Indian PM Modi meets lone survivor, visits crash site
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on June 13 to meet Gujarati officials and was at the crash site to assess the situation. He was also seen visiting those injured in the hospital, including lone survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
Israel launches strikes on Iran; Netanyahu warns of further attacks
Israel said early on June 13 that it struck Iran to block Tehran from developing atomic weapons, and Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility.
‘I stood up and ran’: Sole survivor of Air India crash
Ramesh Viswashkumar is the only known survivor of the June 12 Air India plane crash. The 40-year-old British national was seated in 11A of the plane bound for London’s Gatwick Airport when it crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad.
Air India plane crash: What we know
An Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on June 12.
The Bullseye Challenge with top Singapore darts players Paul Lim and Tan Phuay Wei
Watch Singapore’s World Cup of Darts representatives, Paul Lim and Tan Phuay Wei, take on the Bullseye Challenge. With just 60 seconds on the clock, they have to hit as many bullseyes as possible while answering rapid-fire questions.
Jetstar Asia passengers at Changi Airport react to airline’s closure
Some Jetstar Asia passengers faced flight delays after low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia announced that it will cease operations on July 31. The Straits Times spoke to them about their thoughts on the airline’s closure.
PM Wong, Marcos Jr perform Wonderful Tonight during Philippines visit
On Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s recent visit to Manila, he accompanied Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on guitar for a performance of Eric Clapton’s ballad Wonderful Tonight. PM Wong was in the Philippines on June 4 and 5.
Jetstar Asia to cease operations from July 31
Jetstar bosses spoke on June 11 about the decision to shut down Jetstar Asia’s operations from July 31, citing an “unsustainable” environment and competitive pressures. 500 employees in Singapore will be laid off as a result of the closure.
Beyond betrayal: My husband arranged for 5 men to rape me
For eight years, "Annie" was drugged by her then husband who invited different men to rape her while she was unconscious. Now, her ex-husband is serving a lengthy prison sentence. This is her story.
Breakfast Buddy: Providing free breakfast to the children of Ang Mo Kio
In February, Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi, a mother of 6 who lives in a rental flat, started Breakfast Buddy: an initiative that provides breakfast to the children in the area for free.
Meet 4 of the artists with disabilities behind the NDP 2025 pack design
Spanning 7 themes, the designs of the NDP 2025 Pack were created by artists with disabilities across a range of ages, races and special education schools. There are 7 designs in total.
Singapore’s Cardinal Goh gets candid about his first Conclave
The Straits Times sat down with Cardinal William Goh, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore, to talk about his recent experience of being part of the papal Conclave, which saw the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pop Air by Balloon Museum: 5 things to see
Balloon Museum’s Pop Air, an interactive exhibition featuring inflatable and air installations, lands at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on June 7. Here are five exhibits to see.
Greta Thunberg back in Europe, says Israel kidnapped her
Greta Thunberg said on June 10 that Israel kidnapped her and her fellow pro-Palestinian activists in international waters and prevented them from sailing to Gaza. She spoke to reporters in Paris, after being deported from Israel.
All in the family: What keeps these next-gen F&B owners cooking | The Usual Place Podcast
The F&B industry saw 3,047 closures last year – an almost-20-year record high. The challenge for young business owners taking over their family business is how to future-proof their business.
Singapore-flagged cargo ship bound for Mumbai on fire off India coast
A Singapore-flagged ship, WAN HAI 503, caught fire off the coast of Kerala, India on June 9. 22 workers were on board the Mumbai-bound ship but 4 are missing. Footage shared by the Indian coast guard showed thick black smoke rising from the ship.
Israel forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists
Israeli forces on June 9 have taken command of a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and the boat with its crew of 12, including activist Greta Thunberg.
Air India plane bound for London crashes shortly after take-off
An Air India plane bound for London crashed soon after take-off from Ahmedabad on June12. Aviation tracking site Flightradar24 said the plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Air India plane crash: Emergency crews rush to site in Ahmedabad
Firefighters and first responders rushed to the scene of an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in a residential area soon after take-off from the airport.
HSA raids nightclub in Coleman Street as agency turns up heat in anti-vaping drive
The raid uncovered an alleged e-vaporiser distribution network led by the manager of a nightclub.
Running clubs: Should you join one to improve your mindset and lifestyle?
Some see them as dating opportunities, while for others, it’s a chance to learn more about themselves.
Losing everything in a US restaurant franchise dream
Close to 40 franchisees said they experienced life-altering economic hardship after partnering with Dickey’s.
It’s a really bad time to be an expert in Washington
Today, the experts are swelling the ranks of Washington’s suddenly unemployed.
Why some US shoppers use loans to buy groceries
The increased use of buy now, pay later plans for daily essentials is a troubling sign more people are financially stressed.
More younger S’poreans are getting Botox and collagen shots. How effective and safe are they?
Such treatments, also known as injectables, have been growing in popularity, said dermatologists.

