US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Dec 1) pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month on tax and gun crime convictions. This means Hunter Biden will not be sentenced for his crimes and can’t be sent to prison. The pardon also cannot be revoked by President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement, Biden said his son had been “selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted”. "In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me – and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough," he said. https://cna.asia/3ZuUE4R 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

Cyclone Fengal caused flooding in Tamil Nadu and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday (Nov 30). At least 3 people have reportedly been killed. Read more: https://cna.asia/49dahBb

“Touring with Conan (Gray) has been surreal,” said 36-year-old Renny Goh, who has seen the likes of Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Forum in Los Angeles and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I never imagined I’d be standing on those stages” she added. 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

“Touring with Conan (Gray) has been surreal,” said 36-year-old Renny Goh, who has seen the likes of Radio City Music Hall in New York, the Forum in Los Angeles and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I never imagined I’d be standing on those stages” she added. Read more on CNA TODAY: https://cna.asia/3ZDp2u5 0:11 Playing with Conan Gray 1:06 Music was a “risky choice” 1:42 Life on tour 2:02 Missing Singapore 2:27 Barely get to see husband 3:41 Advice for Singapore musicians 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

42-year-old Ms Chen shares why she remains "very mindful" in public places six years after she was upskirted at a pharmacy. 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

42-year-old Ms Chen shares why she remains "very mindful" in public places six years after she was upskirted at a pharmacy. Read more at CNA TODAY: https://cna.asia/4fKete4 0:46 CCTV footage of the incident 1:02 Upskirted twice at the pharmacy 1:10 Making a police report 2:15 Jail sentence for perpetrator 2:30 Helping other victims 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

Known informally as the “kite doctor” among the regular visitors, 70-year-old Tan Poh Wah spends most Sundays repairing kites or offering his handmade ones – mostly for free – to people at Marina Barrage. 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

Known informally as the “kite doctor” among the regular visitors, 70-year-old Tan Poh Wah spends most Sundays repairing kites or offering his handmade ones – mostly for free – to people at Marina Barrage. Read more on CNA TODAY: https://cna.asia/3ZaMBbZ 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 European Union’s landmark deforestation law faces an uncertain future after lawmakers voted to make amendments and delay it from taking effect. Supporters of the move say it will provide more clarity for companies but critics fear it could chip away at the measure’s effectiveness. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

In this month alone, three mass attacks took place in China, resulting in dozens of casualties. Authorities have said they will take measures including strengthening the use of big data to prevent potential risks. Are these measures enough to tackle the underlying issue? East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into the reasons behind the recent spate of incidents.

Some pet owners have paid five-figure sums when their pets fall seriously ill. Is the current system in need of greater scrutiny and regulation? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Dr Diana Chee, director at the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) and Dr Angeline Yang, a veterinarian and owner of VetMobile. 0:00 Intro 1:22 How do vets set prices? 5:39 Should vet services be regulated? 10:43 Challenges in animal healthcare 17:28 Why Singapore can't have a vet school 19:02 Responsible pet ownership Listen to the Deep Dive podcast: CNA: https://cna.asia/3Z4oonN Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/3Vd21eD Spotify: https://cna.asia/3CU2jAT 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

Some pet owners have paid five-figure sums when their pets fall seriously ill. Is the current system in need of greater scrutiny and regulation? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Dr Diana Chee, director at the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) and Dr Angeline Yang, a veterinarian and owner of VetMobile. 0:00 Intro 1:22 How do vets set prices? 5:39 Should vet services be regulated? 10:43 Challenges in animal healthcare 17:28 Why Singapore can't have a vet school 19:02 Responsible pet ownership Listen to the Deep Dive podcast: CNA: https://cna.asia/3Z4oonN Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/3Vd21eD Spotify: https://cna.asia/3CU2jAT 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 peregrine falcons was found nesting in a recess high up on OCBC Centre at Chulia Street in the heart of Singapore's central business district in 2024 - the first time the species has been recorded nesting in Singapore. While the attempt was unsuccessful and the eggs were abandoned by the birds, some changes are in place ahead of their breeding season in 2025. Read more: https://cna.asia/3Oq1fat 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 Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) kicks off today. Headlining this year's festival is local filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua's 'Stranger Eyes', which has caught the attention of critics around the world. Mr Yeo and SGIFF programme director Thong Kay Wee shared how the festival can help in the development and success of local films.

Food and beverage establishments say having more permanent shelters and rainy day discounts may help keep customers during the wet weather season. One outlet CNA spoke to said reservations have dropped by half because of persistent rain in recent weeks. While they are at the mercy of mother nature, industry players are hopeful the wet climate will not dampen the year-end festive spirit. Charlotte Lim reports.

Many hawkers in Singapore are still unwilling to switch to lower sodium salt and sauces, despite being engaged by authorities. The Health Promotion Board said its target now is to go down to all 110 hawker centres by mid-2025 to tell stalls about their options. Since July, it has started its rounds at about 60 hawker centres. But, CNA reporter Sabrina Ng found out that it's going to be an uphill task. Singapore plans to regulate sodium intake, which will soon include a scheme to label sauces, salt, instant noodles and cooking oil according to their sodium content.

From January, manufacturers and suppliers handling combustible dust and higher-risk machinery must implement more safety measures. These include stricter labelling and worker training. Unsafe work conditions led to an explosion in Tuas in 2021, which killed three workers. Machinery-related incidents caused about 14% of fatal and major workplace injuries last year. About three in five incidents were from the manufacturing sector. Rachel Teng reports.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said countries should focus on long-term solutions and not be swayed by immediate swings in US politics. His remarks come as US president-elect Donald Trump threatens new tariffs against China. Mr Lee was speaking to the media after a six-day visit to China. He also emphasised the importance of Singapore-China ties amid a tense global landscape. China is Singapore's largest trading partner. Olivia Siong reports from Shanghai.

Malaysia is bracing for its worst flooding in a decade. At least four people have died due to the deluge. Weather authorities have issued continuous rain warnings in eight states until tomorrow, including in Kelantan, Terengganu and Perak. More than 95,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. The worst-hit region is Kelantan -- on the northeastern border with Thailand -- where more than 70,000 have been displaced. Afifah Ariffin reports from a school in Selangor's Klang city, which has been converted into a temporary relief centre.

Australian minors will soon be banned from social media after parliament passed a landmark bill. Under the new law, tech giants must stop users younger than 16 years old from having accounts or face hefty fines. The ban is expected to include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. Clinical psychologist Danielle Einstein, an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University, discusses the ban’s impact on CNA’s Asia First, including the expectation that school bullying will ease. Read more: https://cna.asia/4iaZ1cr 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