As schools tighten disciplinary measures, including caning for serious offences like bullying, a mother of two daughters questions whether this punishment is fair or even effective – and whether a more equitable alternative should apply to both boys and girls.

Amid growing worries about energy and food supplies, the agreement is more than a reaction to the ongoing war in the Middle East, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.

Doctors say the number of vaccinated mothers remains too low to show a measurable dip in infant hospitalisations.

The ramping up of support before the SEA Games return to Singapore is an encouraging sign, says former Team Singapore chef de mission Nicholas Fang.

"The man took elaborate measures to conceal his identity, including using a foreign number to make the calls and remaining silent during the calls," the police said.

The Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Mar 26, 2024, killing six construction workers who had been filling potholes.