The Israeli embassy in Singapore has been told by the government to take down a "completely unacceptable" Facebook post comparing Israel and Palestine, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (Mar 25). On Sunday (Mar 24), the official Facebook account of the Israeli embassy published a post containing claims comparing mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. The post said: "Israel is mentioned 43 times in the Quran. On the other hand, Palestine is not mentioned even once." https://cna.asia/3PBomQt 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 former Transport Minister S Iswaran returned to the State Courts on Monday (Mar 25) and faces 8 new charges. https://cna.asia/43wWgvi 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

Adrian Tan and Crispina Robert call time on their role as hosts of this podcast. In their last episode together, they talk about the highlights of the last two seasons and delve into the purpose of an exit interview. What kind of feedback is given when someone is on his or her way out and how should HR share this information and with whom? See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed swift retribution for those behind the attack on a concert hall near Moscow on Friday (Mar 22) which has left more than 140 dead. Militant group Islamic State claimed responsibility for the rampage but there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite emphatic denials from Ukrainian officials that Kyiv had anything to do with it. In a televised address, Putin said 11 people had been detained, including the four gunmen. "They tried to hide and moved towards Ukraine, where, according to preliminary data, a window was prepared for them on the Ukrainian side to cross the state border," he said. Full story: https://cna.asia/43ycynD 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

What does it take to become a top wildlife photographer? Jayaprakash Bojan, 2017 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, tells CNA's Abigail Ng his story and shares a few tips on spotting owls at Pasir Ris Park in Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/3IOIBWQ 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 United Nations says the entire population of Gaza or more than 2 million people could be gripped by famine as soon as July. With Oxfam and other aid agencies accusing Israel of blocking aid trucks from entering the enclave, some international assistance is coming from the skies instead. Alex Cadier was on board a Royal Jordanian Air Force flight dropping aid into Gaza.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales on Mar 22, 2024 announced in a video statement that she is undergoing cancer treatment after major abdominal surgery.

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons in Singapore schools came under scrutiny recently because of lessons on the Israel-Hamas war. How should sensitive issues be discussed in classrooms and can teachers impose their own views? What skills do teachers need for such discussions?

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons in Singapore schools came under public scrutiny because of discussions on the Israel-Hamas war. How can contentious issues be discussed in classrooms and what skills do teachers need to navigate children in an increasingly polarised world? Steven Chia explores this with Dr Thavam Kanagaratnam, master specialist at the CCE branch of the Education Ministry, Philibert Leow, principal of Jurongville Secondary School and clinical psychologist Dr Annabelle Chow. 0:00 Intro 1:17 What is a difficult topic? 5:55 What if teachers have strong views about a topic 9:06 Teachers don’t need to have all the answers 14:23 Is there too much pressure on our educators? 18:42 How can parents be more involved? 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

Have you seen Michael Lee playing the sheng on Orchard Road? The busker tells us more about the ancient Chinese instrument and how he learnt it on his own.

Amid swirling speculation on her health, the UK's Princess of Wales, Catherine, also known as Kate Middleton, announced that she has cancer in a video message released on social media on Friday (Mar 22). She said she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and asked for "time, space and privacy" as she completes her treatment. (Video: BBC Studios) READ: https://cna.asia/3IPJ9M5 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

High Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices are a concern for aspiring car owners. SUSS Associate Professor Walter Theseira weighs in on the discussion of whether distance-based road pricing might be a fairer system. 0:00 Introduction 0:46 What determines COE pricing? 1:26 Could distance-based charging make the COE system fairer? 2:17 In the long run, will car ownership and usage costs remain high? 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

Malaysia's football team have made fans shed tears of joy in the last two years, and most recently held Asian giants South Korea to a shock 3-3 draw in the Asian Cup. While observers say the Harimau Malaya still have some way to go, CNA's Rashvinjeet Bedi also looks at whether arch-rival Singapore could learn from its neighbour's exploits. Read: https://cna.asia/4a0KSKw 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

Recognising the importance of exercise and play, especially for larger dogs, the house boasts expansive grounds where they can roam freely. Read more: https://cna.asia/3II6r6Q #luxuryhomes #hometour #thailand 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

Tenants at a lifestyle and art enclave in Singapore are hoping that art can still be a part of development plans for the area. This is even if galleries are no longer part of its future. It was recently announced that Gillman Barracks is being studied for future housing. An expert says the Government has been working to preserve the culture and heritage of different estates. This area may be no exception. Rebecca Metteo with more.

Seven thousand more courses will be introduced for those over 40 years old from May. New SkillsFuture courses for these mid-career workers will include training in emerging fields like the digital, green and care economies. But latest figures show a drop in people taking part in SkillFuture-supported courses. This is despite an increase in the number of companies sponsoring their workers for such training. CNA's Dawn Tan and Loke Wei Sue spoke to Singapore Institute of Technology's Deputy President (Industry & Community) Bernard Nee to find out if there is cause for concern, and what are the most-needed areas in which workers need to upskill or re-skill.

Cordlife's former Group CEO, Tan Poh Lan, has been arrested for potential breaches of the company's disclosure obligations. The private blood bank is under investigation for mishandling cord blood units last year. Four directors have also been arrested. All five have been released on bail. Corporate lawyer Nicolas Tang, who is Managing Director at Farallon Law Corporation, spoke to CNA about the legal implications in this case.