Mounting international outrage, following a deadly airstrike that killed at least seven aid workers in Gaza. The victims included Palestinians, as well as citizens from Australia, Poland, the UK, the US and Canada. The workers were killed in two armoured vehicles of the World Central Kitchen. They were leaving a warehouse after unloading more than 100 tonnes of food aid brought to Gaza by sea. The organisation said they had coordinated their movements with the Israeli military. The IDF has pledged to hold a probe into the incident. Alex Cadier reports from Tel Aviv.

For the first time, more people in Southeast Asia favour an alignment with China over the US, should they be forced to choose between the major powers. This, according to a report by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. The report said better trade and investment relations may be a driving force behind China's jump in favour. However, distrust in China has also ticked higher. Over half the respondents have little to no confidence in Beijing to contribute to global peace, security, prosperity and governance. Most respondents think China's economic and military power could be used to threaten their country's interests and sovereignty.

Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist, Joseph Schooling, announced his retirement from competitive swimming today (Apr 2). Here's a look back at his victory parade after his historic win at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.

Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist, Joseph Schooling, announced his retirement from competitive swimming today (Apr 2). Here's a look back at his victory parade after his historic win at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Explaining his decision to retire, Schooling admits that public expectations “weighed” on his swim career: https://cna.asia/3U0HcTt 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

Jenny Hia once made headlines for refusing to wear the hijab in school despite being Christian. And increasingly, non-Muslims like her in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia have to live with Syariah-inspired restrictions they deem prohibitive. Read more: https://cna.asia/3xhV82N 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

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday (Apr 1) slammed a "cartel" of medics, saying the government would not back down on plans that have triggered a month-long doctors' strike. Associate Professor Mi-son Kim from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's department of political science tells CNA's Asia First that if he shows more openness to talks, public sentiment could shift in his favour, and the government could come to a last-minute deal with doctors. Read more here: https://cna.asia/3TEz5uC 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

Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announced his retirement from competitive swimming on Tuesday (Apr 2). "It comes a time when everyone has to flip the page, turn a new chapter. This is my time to do that," the 28-year-old told CNA. He also reflects on the challenging years following his gold-winning feat and his future endeavours. https://cna.asia/3U13ULp 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

Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling spoke to reporters on Tuesday (Apr 2), after announcing his retirement from competitive swimming. "I woke up not feeling the same excitement to go to practice. I did not enjoy the grind anymore," he said. https://cna.asia/3U13ULp 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

“I did not enjoy the grind anymore”: Singapore’s first Olympian gold medallist explains why he’s retiring from competitive swimming.

Singapore only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling has announced his retirement from competitive swimming. “I believe that this change is for the better, and my time just came a bit earlier than expected. That just means that we have more time and more room to excel in the next phase of my life,” he said in an interview with CNA.

Some hospitals here are saving tens of thousands of man-hours each year through automation and robots. Among them are Singapore General and Tan Tock Seng Hospitals, which have made improvements in areas like sample processing and tracking surgical instruments. CNA’s Sabrina Ng reports. 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

The National Translation Committee, which helps to turn Government messages into Singapore's official languages, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. But with the rise of artificial intelligence and speech translator apps, is the role of a translator becoming redundant? CNA speaks with Teo Kah Hui, a Member of the Chinese Resource Panel, and Ganardhipan Mathialaku, a citizen translator who works mainly in Tamil.

Kebaya maker Raymond Wong, Chinese opera teacher Cai Bixia and Malay dance icon Osman Abdul Hamid are the recipients of this year's Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award. It is the National Heritage Board's annual recognition of individuals whose work document, safeguard and promote homegrown traditions. Rachel Teng reports.

An annual campaign to encourage good road practices among motorcyclists will be expanded to include drivers this year. Such "sensible" motorists will be “pulled over” by the Traffic Police - to be rewarded with a goodie bag with practical items like a raincoat for motorcyclists and a mini air purifier for drivers. Both riders and drivers alike say it takes both sides to ensure everyone's safety. Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim says businesses that use fleet riders and drivers can play a part by giving employees more time to complete their work. Sabrina Ng with more.

A new platform will help banks share information and take quick action against financial crimes. Called COSMIC, the centralised digital platform focuses on crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing. It will allow participating banks to share customer information if "red flags" are detected.

HDB resale prices have risen 1.7 per cent in the first quarter, higher than any three-monthly point in 2023. HDB’s flash estimates also show that up to Mar 27, more than 6,900 units were sold, a 5.5 per cent increase in volume over the same period last year. Analysts say one possible reason is that first-time buyers are looking to this market instead of waiting for Build-to-Order launches, which have been reduced to three from four, starting this year.

Locals in some rural Thai villages are facing a double whammy. Crops are not growing well and some are experiencing new health issues. Researchers who have been trying to unravel the mystery are now sharing their findings with the public. CNA’s Jack Board shows us how a power plant across the border in Laos is affecting life in nearby village and what is being done about it.