New York Knicks ready for Los Angeles Lakers, nemesis LeBron James
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will look to help them remain perfect on a five-game homestand in the first clash between the ...
Kim A-lim still leads, Nelly Korda rising at Tournament of Champions
The South Korean leads by three shots going into day three of the LPGA's season opener. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’porean sustains head, body injuries after defending family from attackers in Johor; 1 suspect arrested
Attackers set off firecrackers, splashed paint outside the family’s home and smashed the windows of 2 cars. Read more at ...
Brisk business for pet sitters in China during CNY despite dismal economy
The willingness of those in China to spend on their pets comes as more young people turn to pets for companionship. Read more ...
Opinion
How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?
Appropriate phone ownership depends on a child’s readiness and family circumstances. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Modi turns to India's vast middle class to revive growth in rough global year
NEW DELHI - India slashed personal tax rates in its annual budget on Saturday, as the world's fifth largest economy focuses ...
Ruben Amorim praises Alejandro Garnacho revival after Manchester United snub
The manager says the winger has won him over by changing “everything” since being dropped for the Manchester derby. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nvidia expected to abide by US curbs, S’pore laws, says MTI in reply to queries on DeepSeek’s chips
S'pore has come under the spotlight in a US probe into whether the AI firm circumvented curbs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Necessity, and a few surprises, driving football’s January transfer season
Financial reality bites in the football transfer business. Once clubs were forced to concentrate on profit and sustainability (PSR), much of the air was taken out of the circus big top that the market ...
Russian air attack kills four in Ukraine, Kyiv says
KYIV - Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least four civilians and damaging ...
Ange Postecoglou hopes for end to ‘vicious cycle’ of Tottenham Hotspur injuries
He is under severe pressure after a miserable run of seven English Premier League games without a win. Read more at straitstimes.com.
High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit
TOKYO - Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring to life the work of iconic artist Hokusai. Read more at straitstimes ...