The Straits Times - October 08, 2024
The Straits Times - October 08, 2024
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In this issue
October 08, 2024
Iswaran starts 12-month jail term after deciding not to appeal
Former transport minister S. Iswaran arrived at the State Courts at about 3.30pm on Oct 7 for the start of his 12-month jail sentence.
2 mins
One year after Oct 7 attack: Israelis, Palestinians reflect on pain and loss as war grinds on
Hamas, Hezbollah mark anniversary by raining rockets across Israel
5 mins
FROM PARLIAMENT TO PRISON: Iswaran's fall from grace
The fall from grace of S. Iswaran was spectacular from a private plane ride and plush hotel room at the Four Seasons to a prison van and a straw mat for a bed in a single-man jail cell.
6 mins
S'pore aims to be trusted, neutral hub in global AI development
Best of tech can be brought together to collaborate, not just to compete: Minister
3 mins
South Korea to be key partner of Asean digital transformation: Yoon
Next lap of ties to focus on tech, clean energy, says South Korean leader
5 mins
President vows to stay the course on agenda to reform healthcare
SEOUL Long overdue medical reforms are \"absolutely necessary\" to sustain South Korea's excellent medical services, says South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of the government's prolonged standoff with doctors over the issue.
3 mins
Indians lose $2,300 to cyber criminals every minute
Syndicates developing elaborate schemes that police are struggling to pin down
5 mins
VEP roll-out: Johor sees steady return of S'porean visitors after initial drop
The number of Singaporeans visiting Johor has seen a gradual improvement since the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system on Oct 1, according to business groups.
1 min
Stronger ringgit, softer oil prices position KL to phase out fuel subsidies
Rise would be manageable for consumers if RON95 petrol price is floated now: Analyst
3 mins
Criminal networks in S-E Asia flourish through Telegram: UN report
BANGKOK - Powerful criminal networks in South-east Asia extensively use the messaging app Telegram, which has enabled a fundamental change in the way organised crime can conduct large-scale illicit activity, said the United Nations in a report on Oct 7.
2 mins
Maldives President reverses anti-India stance amid debt woes
Two nations chart fresh course on defence and economic cooperation during talks
4 mins
Philippines, S. Korea upgrade ties to strategic partnership
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Oct 7 that his country and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, as he met his visiting counterpart, Mr Yoon Suk Yeol, for talks.
1 min
Air strikes in Lebanon violate humanitarian law: Top UN official
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Oct 6 that air strikes in Lebanon had violated international humanitarian law by hitting civilian infrastructure and killing civilians, in reference to Israel's bombardment of the country.
1 min
In one year of war, Israel struck 40,000 Hamas targets in Gaza
JERUSALEM - In the past year in the Gaza Strip, Israel has bombed more than 40,000 targets, found 4,700 tunnel shafts and destroyed 1,000 rocket launcher sites, the military said on the Oct 7 one-year anniversary of the Hamas-led militant attacks that triggered Israel's assault on the enclave.
1 min
Harris says US will not stop putting pressure on Israel for ceasefire
Washington also working with Israel on humanitarian aid, deal for hostage release
1 min
Gaza war deadliest conflict for journalists: Observers
Israel refutes claim by advocacy group that it directly targeted 32 media workers
4 mins
China military drills expected soon after Taiwan national day
China is likely to launch military drills this week near Taiwan, using Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's upcoming national day speech as a pretext to pressure the island to accept its sovereignty claims, Taiwanese officials say.
1 min
Trump on the stump, Harris hits airwaves with race on razor's edge
US presidential candidates scramble for votes in 7 swing states vital to poll victory
3 mins
Hurricane Milton strengthening as it heads towards Florida
FLORIDA Hurricane Milton is intensifying on its path towards Florida possibly reaching Category 4 power and may spark the largest evacuation in seven years as it aims for the state's Gulf Coast and Tampa.
2 mins
US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for work on microRNA
Duo lauded for discovering new principle of gene regulation for multicellular organisms
2 mins
Scepticism over Chinese stocks remains despite world-beating rally
Global fund managers waiting for Beijing to back up stimulus pledges with real money
4 mins
TENNIS STARS PICK 'SECOND FAMILY'
New coaching partnerships help top players refresh, improve their games
2 mins
Mbappe could be stripped of captaincy
PARIS France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping Les Bleus' Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for his club Real Madrid.
2 mins
STEWING OVER 'WORST' DEFEAT
Spurs boss slams unacceptable second half’ at Brighton, conceding thrice in 18 minutes
2 mins
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