North Korea said it has flight-tested its new solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It's believed to be much harder to detect and designed to strike remote US targets in the region. South Korea, Japan and the US have condemned the missile test. South Korea said the missile flew about 1,000km before landing in the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. Analysts said the timing of the missile launch is a concern. North Korea's foreign minister is in Russian for talks this week, amid fears of increasing weapons trade between the countries. 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

Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally, just two days after William Lai won the presidential election. The small Pacific Island nation of Nauru has severed relations with Taipei to re-establish formal ties with Beijing. Nauru said it would no longer recognise Taiwan as a separate country, but as an inalienable part of China. That leaves just 12 countries with formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Meanwhile, the US has reaffirmed its commitment to the island as "rock solid". Taiwan said the timing of Nauru's decision appears to be part of China's retaliation against Saturday's elections. 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

Nurseries in Singapore are seeing a rebound in demand for Chinese New Year plants to levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic, but increased competition could weigh on their sales. This comes as families start sprucing up their homes with seasonal plants as the festive season approaches. CNA’s Richa Mathew 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

Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen married his commoner fiancee Anisha Rosnah in a lavish 10-day celebration that started on Jan 7. Some world leaders including Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended Sunday's (Jan 14) ceremony.

Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen married his commoner fiancee, Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, in a lavish 10-day celebration that started on Jan 7. Some world leaders including Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attended Sunday's (Jan 14) ceremony. https://cna.asia/3NZxk95 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

As businesses in Johor Bahru count down to the opening of the JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link in 2026, some are already securing leases in locations near the station to lock in low rental rates. Others are taking a wait-and-see approach. CNA’s Rebecca Metteo 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

Scam alert: At least 219 DBS customers lost about S$446,000 to scams in the first two weeks of 2024. Here's what happened.

A volcano erupted north of the Icelandic fishing village of Grindavik early on Sunday (Jan 14), just hours after local residents were evacuated, authorities said. This is Iceland's fifth volcanic eruption in almost three years. The previous eruption happened on Dec 18, 2023.

Lava flowing from a volcano that erupted on Sunday (Jan 14) near the Icelandic fishing port of Grindavik engulfed homes just hours after villagers were evacuated to safety. This was Iceland's fifth volcanic eruption in under three years, with the most recent occurrring just weeks ago in the same region, southwest of the capital Reykjavik. Full story: https://cna.asia/47Fh4RI (Videos: Reuters) 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

Talking about money is tricky but important. What goes into your pay? When is a good time to ask for more and can you refuse to disclose your last drawn salary? Ken Tan of Persolkelly, which recently published a salary guide, is our guest.     See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Despite the Democratic Progressive Party's William Lai winning the Taiwan presidency on Saturday (Jan 13), his party lost its majority in the legislature. Director of Research at Caerus Consulting Ross Feingold looks at the challenges Mr Lai faces going forward. Read more: https://cna.asia/48Rio4T 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

A pair of Nike Air Force 1s at the age of 16 kicked off Dexter Tan’s lifelong passion for sneakers. The co-founder of the Sole Superior sneaker convention shows us his rare kicks and offers tips on collecting and taking care of them. (Video: Lindsay Jialin, Chern Ling, Serene Seow) Read more: https://cna.asia/4aQE2rX #Nike #sneakers #shoes 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Why he collects sneakers 01:17 Favourite sneakers 02:55 What is Sole Superior 04:14 Rare sneakers 05:10 Sneaker collecting tips 06:44 Sneaker care tips 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

Note: Some might find details in this video disturbing. Xavier Yap has been locked away for strangling his twin 11-year-old sons to death, then leaving their bodies in a canal. The crime in Greenridge Crescent, an otherwise quiet neighbourhood in Singapore's Upper Bukit Timah, shocked many. In an exclusive interview with CNA, the lead investigator in the case reveals new details on how the Singapore Police Force got him to admit to killing his sons. More on the case: https://cna.asia/thedadwhokilled 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 president-elect may have to find some kind of compromises with the KMT and the TPP to push through on domestic policies, says Nanyang Technological University's Associate Professor Hoo Tiang Boon in an interview with CNA on the challenges facing DPP's Mr Lai. Full story: https://cna.asia/48Rio4T 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

CNA Lifestyle gets an exclusive tour of the actress and her husband Matthew Webster’s renovated two-storey house – an old, cosy home for a new family. And yes, the baby room is prepped and ready. Read more: https://cna.asia/3vEaJbO #RebeccaLim #housetour #hometour 00:00 Introduction 00:20 The house’s history 00:54 Preserving old features during renovation 01:58 Living room showcase 03:21 Kitchen and dining area 04:29 Old staircase and Rebecca’s trophy display 05:22 Baby room 05:58 Master bedroom 07:03 Mezzanine and Matthew’s office 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

There's intense food rivalry between Singapore and Malaysia, and much of it stems from the big question: Where did it come from? Take laksa for instance - there isn't just Singapore laksa or Malaysia laksa but a myriad varieties in between. CNA hit laksa joints across Singapore and Penang to make sense of the food fight. Read: https://cna.asia/3tPjkYS 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

Generative AI is set to be at the heart of the National Library Board's aim to transform the way we learn and discover. Three tech prototypes will be launched in the coming months to enhance user experiences, with two rooted in generative AI technology. CNA spoke to Ng Cher Pong, CEO of the National Library Board. 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