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Collective for a stronger society raises over $8 million for lower income families
Collective for a Stronger Society raised over $8 million in its first year to aid lower-income families through 17 national ...
Climate change made European heatwave up to 4 deg C hotter, study shows
This likely led to far more heat-related deaths than would have occurred without the influence of global warming. Read more ...
Tough questions lie ahead as Singapore accelerates push for driverless vehicles
Questions about regulations and safety must be tackled openly as autonomous vehicle use gains speed. Read more at ...
Poorer countries granted access to HIV prevention drug
Global Fund aims for the first shipment to reach at least one African country by year-end. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore’s open trade system, trusted regulatory framework a draw for chemicals sector: Tan See Leng
Singapore’s consistency in tackling climate change is attractive to firms serious about reducing emissions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
People working in air-conditioned spaces prefer 24 deg C and warmer: Survey
Overcooling leads to unnecessary energy usage and contributes to environmental strain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia says it has evidence Ukraine has repeatedly used anti-personnel landmines
MOSCOW - Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it has evidence that Ukraine has repeatedly used anti-personnel mines which have injured civilians and so Kyiv's exit from the Ottawa ...
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to meet Thursday in Abu Dhabi on peace plan
BAKU/TBILISI - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, their governments said, to work to finalise a peace ...