With just days to go until voters go to the polls in the European Union election, parties from across the continent are holding their final rallies to court undecided voters. Polls show that populist far-right parties are expected to perform particularly strongly, buoyed by growing share of the vote among young people - with social media playing a key role reaching first time voters. Many traditional parties are now racing to reach voters using TikTok, as CNA's Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

As India tallies the votes in its marathon general election, Indian youths said that they feel the country has become increasingly polarised in terms of political opinions. Most have seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government crack down on dissent, fail to take action against rising crimes against religious minorities, and struggle to tackle record unemployment. When CNA’s Ishan Garg set out to discover what they are hoping for as the country’s future, he instead encountered a hesitation to speak up. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Dubai-based Emirates is trying to recover and learn from the record storm that brought much of the country to a standstill in April, said the airline’s deputy president Adnan Kazim. Dubai International Airport was waterlogged following the storm, which saw a year's rainfall in a day. In an interview with CNA’s Roland Lim on the sidelines of the World Air Transport Summit, he pointed to the weather disruption when asked for challenges the airline faces. He added that other headwinds include turbulence and currency volatility. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Former US president Donald Trump has joined TikTok - the app he tried to ban in 2020 under national security grounds. He has amassed over 4 million followers since he joined the platform on Jun 1.

Global supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft could well persist into 2026, says International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh. But the problems do not appear to be getting worse, he tells CNA's Roland Lim on the sidelines of the World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, which sees global airlines gathering to discuss ways to navigate around geopolitical instability, growth pressures from strained supply chains, and sustainability targets. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

???? Why are cities getting so warm? The answer lies in the urban heat island effect. CNA's Clara Lee explains.

How do cord blood banks store umbilical cord blood under their care? CNA got a look inside StemCord, one of Singapore’s 3 private cord blood banks, after thousands of units stored in another private facility, Cordlife, were damaged or made non-viable. Read: https://cna.asia/45fCsO0 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Being a freelancer may offer flexibility and freedom, but what about financial security? In this week’s Money Talks, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of MoneyOwl Chuin Ting Weber, shares tips on how freelancers can manage their money better for a financially secure future.  0:00 Intro 00:40 Financial News: Bukit Timah; HDB’s open-concept White Flats 04:52 Freelancing in Singapore 07:25 Common financial mistakes 16:04 Tapping on your emergency fund 20:22 Planning your insurance coverage Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

109 pilgrims have begun their journeys from Singapore to the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the rising heat, they have been advised to take extra precautions to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage ahead. Rachel Teng reports.

Singapore is pumping $1 million into research into how the built environment can have an impact on mental well-being. Mr Ben Channon, director of wellbeing consultancy Ekkist, and Mr Michael Leong, senior executive director of SAA Architects, a member company of the Surbana Jurong Group, shared more about changing urban design to promote better mental well-being.

Google's fourth data centre in Singapore officially opened its doors today (3 June). The new facility helps power Google's digital services, such as Google Maps. This brings Google's total investments in infrastructure in Singapore to US$5 billion -- more than five times the amount in 2018. The facility also comes with sustainable features. Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary said, as interest grows in areas like AI and advanced technologies, greener data centres will be needed.

Singapore is pumping $1 million into research into how the built environment can have an impact on mental well-being. The findings may shape future plans to make urban spaces healthier and more liveable. A*STAR researchers will lead the three-year project, which was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on the second day of the World Cities Summit. Claudia Lim reports.

The Health Ministry has rejected what it calls "egregious and false claims" by the People's Power Party, which is seeking to halt COVID-19 vaccinations in Singapore. In a social media post signed off by its secretary general Goh Meng Seng, the PPP claimed that vaccines have caused high incidences of severe side effects. The post also tried to link high vaccination rates with excess deaths. Rebutting the claims, the Health Ministry said there's a need to draw the right conclusions and follow scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines. It added that, while there are side effects to any vaccination, scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows that protection from vaccines outweighs the side effects.

India's election commission said a total of 642 million voters cast their ballots in the six-week long polls that ended on Saturday. The seven-phase election began on 19 April, and was held during a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 50°C in some parts of the country. India is preparing to tally the votes tomorrow. Exit polls have pointed to a landslide victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is projected to win more seats than what it secured in the previous election. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore ended but the battle of narratives between countries continues, with China refuting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who accused the country of undermining a peace summit.

Technological advancement “can never be an excuse not to respect international humanitarian law”, says president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric. Countries in war situations need to ensure that weapons, including those used to target objects, “remain under full human control” even as artificial intelligence shakes things up, she tells CNA’s Paul Sng on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday (Jun 2). Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia is speeding up its product turnaround, highlighting the stiff competition in the AI chip market. Its CEO Jensen Huang said the US chipmaker plans to release a new family of AI chips every year, faster than its previous two-year timeline. Mr Huang also unveiled Nvidia's next-generation AI chips, just three months after showcasing the last model.

Firefighters in central California are battling a fast-spreading wildfire that has scorched more than 14,000 acres of land. Residents of the area have been forced to evacuate their homes for their safety, amid fears of intensifying conditions. Ira Spitzer with more.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged leaders of political parties to work together in the public interest after his party, the African National Congress (ANC), lost its 30-year governing majority in the general election. The final tally gave the ANC159 seats in the 400-member National Assembly. This means the parties will now need to form a coalition government. The new parliament is to meet within two weeks and its first task will be to elect a new president. Isaac Lukando has more.

About 373 million Europeans will head to the polls for the European Union election from Jun 6 to 9. People across the European Union’s 27 member states will vote to decide who serves in the EU Parliament for the next five years. It’s the largest multi-nation election and a chance for Europeans to have their say on how the bloc should operate. William Denselow reports from Brussels.