World Landing Page Submitted by gregoryp on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 22:30 Top Stories ‘It’s about supporting the very end of war’: Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks Asia’s backing for its peace plan The Ukrainian President was speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue’s seventh and final plenary session. Netanyahu aide: Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it Meet Neo Px: The super plant that attacks air pollution The bioengineered plant is reportedly capable of purifying indoor air at an unprecedented scale. Hunting for edible plants with London’s urban foragers Kenneth Greenway, who works at the park, says a cemetery is the perfect place for foraging. Missile, drone barrage hits Ukraine in new attack by Russia on energy system It is the biggest missile and drone attack in more than three weeks against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. WHO extends anti-pandemic treaty talks Boeing executives unlikely to be charged over 737 MAX crashes, source says Trump announces nearly $71m fund-raising haul after guilty verdict Insight Can Singapore be fertile ground for farming? Family and fertility: Is IVF the magic bullet? Saving the Mekong: The arduous battle to sustain life along South-east Asia’s longest river Bringing everyone along: PM Lee reflects on 20 years at the helm AMERICAN EVOLUTION ‘I taught books that are now banned’: Florida schools become battleground in US culture wars America’s culture wars may spill over into Election 2024, but how much national appeal do they have? Born in the USA: The ‘stolen election’ and other wild lies roiling American politics Taylor Swift vs Trump: Can America’s sweetheart move needle for Biden? White rage: Charlottesville and beyond Climate Change Gas investments in South-east Asia undermine green energy, climate push: Report Climate lawsuits build as a Latin American court hears largest case ever Are finance bros and conservationists finally on the same side? US announces ‘guardrails’ for controversial carbon markets Latest Israel assessing alternatives to Hamas rule in Gaza, defence minister says Jun 2, 2024, 11:21 pm Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory Jun 2, 2024, 10:05 pm Israeli justices press government on religious conscription waivers Jun 2, 2024, 9:25 pm Rescue worker dies in southern Germany floods Jun 2, 2024, 7:00 pm Trump verdict hardens many views, but changes some, too Jun 2, 2024, 6:45 pm Russia reports fatalities in Lukoil oil refinery fire, number unknown Jun 2, 2024, 6:40 pm Iceland elects businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir as new president, beating former prime minister Jun 2, 2024, 6:35 pm Trump verdict confirms how far former master of New York City has fallen Jun 2, 2024, 6:30 pm Podcast Podcast: Why war 'by design' over Taiwan is unlikely: Bilahari Kausikan Podcast: Singapore’s stakes in India’s election - Will polls bring a surprise? Podcast: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes Podcast: Climate change need not mean more dengue cases if cities are built better, say experts MOST POPULAR Biden details new Gaza ceasefire plan from Israel, Hamas responds positively Trump announces nearly $71m fund-raising haul after guilty verdict No permanent Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed: Netanyahu Trump joins TikTok, rapidly wins over a million followers Canadian vlogger ‘Chris Must List’ arrested in Trinidad after gang videos Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan Climate activist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 Widespread flooding disrupts cross-border transport in Germany Recommending glue as part of a pizza recipe: Google rolls back AI search feature after flubs and flaws OUR CORRESPONDENTS Bringing you the insider insight on Asia and the world With a network of some 30 correspondents reporting from across the Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe, The Straits Times brings you the latest news, sharp analyses and informed commentaries.