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In this issue

November 06, 2024

A date with destiny as millions in America head for the ballot boxes

The US 2024 presidential election will be historic no matter who wins the race

A date with destiny as millions in America head for the ballot boxes

4 mins

No EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations from Dec 7 to 10

Train services will not run between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations from Dec 7 to 10, so that works can be carried out to connect tracks from the East-West Line (EWL) to the new East Coast Integrated Depot.

3 mins

Key points as judge rules that WP chief has case to answer

Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh opted to give evidence on Nov 5, after Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan ruled that there is a case for him to answer for both his charges.

Key points as judge rules that WP chief has case to answer

4 mins

WP chief says he did not tell Raeesah Khan to take lie to the grave

He also explains what he meant when he said later that he would not judge her

WP chief says he did not tell Raeesah Khan to take lie to the grave

5 mins

How Americans feel about the election: Anxious and scared

Voters across political spectrum go to polls with a sense that nation is coming undone

How Americans feel about the election: Anxious and scared

7 mins

Musk and X are epicentre of US election misinformation, say experts

False or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the US election have amassed two billion views on social media platform X in 2024, according to a report by non-profit group Centre for Countering Digital Hate.

2 mins

US states wary of election unrest take security precautions

The most visible measures are in states where protests broke out in 2020

US states wary of election unrest take security precautions

3 mins

PM Wong makes introductory visit to Jakarta

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is making his introductory visit to the Indonesian capital Jakarta from Nov 5 to 6.

1 min

S'pore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade for Unesco list

Nomination will commemorate 60th anniversary of bilateral relations

S'pore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade for Unesco list

4 mins

Babies born in 2025 set to get SG60 special gift: Indranee

Couples who have babies in 2025 can look forward to receiving a special gift for their little ones, as the nation marks 60 years of independence.

1 min

Toxic smog covers New Delhi as winter nears

A toxic smog shrouded the Indian capital on Nov 5, driving air quality in some areas into the \"severe\" range ahead of winter, when cold air traps pollutants and brings a spike in respiratory illnesses.

1 min

Modi breaks silence on row with Canada, criticises targeting of Indian diplomats

Indian PM condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as bilateral ties worsen

Modi breaks silence on row with Canada, criticises targeting of Indian diplomats

3 mins

Beijing acknowledges Myanmar junta chief, with eye on own interests

China hopes for polls as it tries to broker truce between junta and ethnic groups

Beijing acknowledges Myanmar junta chief, with eye on own interests

4 mins

Search for MH370 to restart based on 'credible' proposal: Malaysia

Malaysia is set to restart the search for the ill-fated Flight MH370, more than a decade after the airliner disappeared, citing a \"credible\" proposal that suggests a new search area in the southern Indian Ocean.

2 mins

Australia, India say US election result won't impact Quad

The foreign ministers of Australia and India on Nov 5 said they were confident the Quad group of the US, India, Australia and Japan would continue to cooperate in the Indo-Pacific region regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election.

1 min

China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

\"Having three children is the best,\" says a vibrant neon pink sign at a wedding expo in the southern Chinese city of Changsha, where visitors can also pick up tips on tying the knot and men can strap on a pregnancy belly to experience childbirth pain.

China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

3 mins

North Korea fires short-range missiles hours before US polls

North Korea fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles on Nov 5 off its east coast, Japan's Defence Minister said, soon after Pyongyang condemned military drills by its rivals and just hours before the US election.

2 mins

Prabowo banks on economic experts to help grow Indonesia

Eight-member team to advise on strategic policies and monitor their implementation

2 mins

Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption

The Indonesian government aims to evacuate at least 16,000 residents from villages around the active Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, which erupted and killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, an official said on Nov 5.

1 min

Thirty killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations

Palestinians say attacks, evacuation orders 2 aimed at clearing areas for buffer zones

Thirty killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations

2 mins

S. Korean firms, foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers and big domestic food companies, which are ramping up production.

S. Korean firms, foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

2 mins

Russia suspected of plot to send explosives to N. America via air cargo

European and US intelligence officials believe Russia is behind a plan that would ultimately place incendiary devices on planes to North America through air cargo, according to people familiar with the matter.

2 mins

Seoul fines Meta for illegal collection of user data

South Korea has fined Facebook parent Meta more than 21.6 billion won (S$20.7 million) for illegally collecting sensitive user information from nearly a million people without consent and sharing it with advertisers, the country's data watchdog said on Nov 5.

1 min

Instagram eyes AI use to catch teens lying about age

Parent company Meta has software to sift through user's profile and predict their age

4 mins

Do S'poreans know how to live with wildlife in a 'City in Nature'?

Recent incidents over macaques stem from animals' habitat loss and human behaviour

Do S'poreans know how to live with wildlife in a 'City in Nature'?

3 mins

Property agent under probe for seeking payment from seller who was not his client

A property agent is being investigated after he allegedly tried to solicit a commission from the seller of a Housing Board resale flat whom he was not representing.

3 mins

Pofma correction directions issued over posts on drug trafficking, executions

Targeted correction directions under Singapore's fake news law have been issued to tech giant Meta after several individuals reposted falsehoods on drug trafficking and executions on its platforms.

2 mins

Supreme Court judge appointed Deputy Attorney-General

Supreme Court judge and former law don Goh Yihan has been appointed Deputy Attorney-General for a two-year term that will start in January 2025.

Supreme Court judge appointed Deputy Attorney-General

1 min

Panel urges Govt to exercise prudence as spending on seniors increases

Parliamentary committee calls for Age Well SG initiatives to be reviewed to avoid duplication

Panel urges Govt to exercise prudence as spending on seniors increases

3 mins

Works resume on MRT line viaduct in Jurong West after metal bar falls

Construction work has resumed on a viaduct of the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) after a metal bar fell onto a road in Jurong West on the morning of Oct 3.

Works resume on MRT line viaduct in Jurong West after metal bar falls

1 min

Residents, business owners brainstorm ideas to tackle floods

PUB holds session with those in the east ahead of north-east monsoon season

Residents, business owners brainstorm ideas to tackle floods

2 mins

BLOOMING SEA JELLIES

Nov 3 was World Jellyfish day. The Straits Times goes behind the scenes at the S.E.A. Aquariums Aquarist Lab in Resorts World Sentosa to observe how its aquarists breed the invertebrates, which thrive only in specific conditions indoors.

BLOOMING SEA JELLIES

4 mins

No foul play suspected in man's death after attempt to move 900kg machine

The police do not suspect foul play after an ill-fated attempt to move a nearly 900kg machine at a Rifle Range Road worksite led to the death of a 31-year-old Singaporean man in December 2022.

No foul play suspected in man's death after attempt to move 900kg machine

2 mins

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

2 mins

Singtel allegedly hacked by Chinese group in global campaign

Breach discovered in June, seen as test run for further hacks on US telecom firms

Singtel allegedly hacked by Chinese group in global campaign

5 mins

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

2 mins

Singapore stocks rise ahead of US election; STI edges up 0.3%

• Jardine Matheson is top index gainer; Genting is top loser • Advancers eclipse decliners 331 to 242 in broader market • Across region, Kospi is down while Hang Seng and KLCI rise

1 min

Record foreign exodus casts pall over India's stock market

Global funds pull out $13 billion, driving benchmark index towards technical correction

2 mins

China appeals to WTO over EU's tariffs on EV imports

China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the European Union's final tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, escalating a dispute that is straining an already fraught relationship.

China appeals to WTO over EU's tariffs on EV imports

1 min

Dyna-Mac founder accepts Hanwha's revised buyout offer

The largest shareholder of Dyna-Mac said on Nov 5 it will tender its entire stake in the Singapore-listed company, following South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's increased takeover offer of $790.6 million.

1 min

Stamford Tyres chairman steps down in reshuffle

Mr Sam Chong Keen, chairman of the board of Stamford Tyres, has stepped down, with two individuals appointed to new positions on the company's board of directors.

1 min

Boeing ends Crippling strike after workers accept 38% pay rise

Boeing's US West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Nov 4, their union said, bringing an end to a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker.

Boeing ends Crippling strike after workers accept 38% pay rise

2 mins

Is the S'pore stock market as bad as it's made out to be?

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has come under much scrutiny lately, with a high-level committee formed in August to study ways to stimulate interest in a market that is often criticised as boring, lacking in liquidity and therefore unable to attract exciting new listings.

Is the S'pore stock market as bad as it's made out to be?

4 mins

Retail sales, boosted by motor vehicle sales, up 2% in September

Sales of food and beverage services meanwhile gain 1.6 per cent year on year

Retail sales, boosted by motor vehicle sales, up 2% in September

2 mins

S-E Asia's digital economy delivers $14.5b in profits for 2024

Online media, travel lead the way while e-commerce, super apps narrow losses

S-E Asia's digital economy delivers $14.5b in profits for 2024

4 mins

Fixing the bad rap: Do Chinese businesses in S-E Asia need better PR?

A public relations drive may help, but the problem of Chinese overcapacity is more than just an issue of perception.

Fixing the bad rap: Do Chinese businesses in S-E Asia need better PR?

4 mins

In some areas of military strength, China has surpassed America

The modernisation of the PLA is proceeding at an extraordinary pace.

In some areas of military strength, China has surpassed America

4 mins

The 'Happiness Plateau' does not exist

The idea that money can buy only so much happiness is not supported by the data on wealth, personal well-being and overall life satisfaction.

4 mins

Sticky business: Region frets over EU regulation that affects palm oil trade

Singapore-based traders may feel the impact, but they can also be a force for good.

Sticky business: Region frets over EU regulation that affects palm oil trade

4 mins

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia's largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access.

3 mins

Why we are built to be forgetful

It is not necessarily a sign of mental impairment.

4 mins

Mark Zuckerberg wants to feed you more AI slop

Meta's CEO sees promise in flooding people's social feeds with machine-made content. No thanks.

3 mins

Ageing ● Make older drivers more recognisable on roads

I refer to the article \"Debate heats up over driving age limit, medical test after accidents involving elderly drivers\" (Nov 3).

1 min

Older drivers are more vulnerable

I refer to the article \"Debate heats up over driving age limit, medical test after accidents involving elderly drivers\" (Nov 3). With Singapore's ageing population, it is inevitable that there will be more older drivers on the roads.

1 min

Simplified pre-school subsidy application helps low-income families

As a social worker of 16 years, I commend recent initiatives to expand accessible, quality early-childhood education through more childcare places and streamlined subsidy applications (40,000 new infant care, childcare places to open in Singapore in next 5 years, Nov 2).

1 min

Golden Sardine set for fourth win

He has been knocking at the door. But that fourth win has been elusive.

Golden Sardine set for fourth win

2 mins

KNIGHT'S CHOICE IN A MAJOR CUP BOILOVER

Long shot gives Laxon 2nd Melbourne Cup win, Irish reality star jockey Dolan a first

KNIGHT'S CHOICE IN A MAJOR CUP BOILOVER

2 mins

Distance suits Rollo The Viking

Nov 6 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis

3 mins

FULL CREDIT CAN BOUNCE BACK

Nov 6 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis

FULL CREDIT CAN BOUNCE BACK

4 mins

Celtics coach Mazzulla hails Queta's potential

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had special praise for centre Neemias Queta, who became the first Portuguese player to start a National Basketball Association (NBA) game on Nov 4.

Celtics coach Mazzulla hails Queta's potential

2 mins

GARLAND CAPS CAVS' 'CRAZY' PERFECT RUN

We've got to keep going, he says, after his 39 points over the Bucks for their eighth win

GARLAND CAPS CAVS' 'CRAZY' PERFECT RUN

2 mins

France eyes rival boxing body to stay in Games

France became the latest country to quit the International Boxing Association (IBA) to \"guarantee French boxing its place at the Olympic Games\", governing body FFBoxe said in a statement on Nov 4.

1 min

DEATHS EXPOSE KENYAN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Athletes face intense pressure to succeed and financially provide for their families

DEATHS EXPOSE KENYAN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

2 mins

No Athlete of Year award for Lyles

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles is not one of the two finalists for male track Athlete of the Year, World Athletics revealed on Nov 4.

No Athlete of Year award for Lyles

2 mins

PTSD runners welcome 'start without a shot'

The sound of a starting gun can cause a runner with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to \"fall into a panic, or complete despair\", a Ukrainian war veteran said - but help is at hand due to a revolutionary system devised in Ukraine.

1 min

Lack of game time not stopping Aussie Kerevi

Australia centre Samu Kerevi is relishing a potential return to Test rugby against England at the weekend and said that he would be ready even if he has had little game time over the last six months.

1 min

Constructors' title is still McLaren's main goal

McLaren's priority is to win the Formula One constructors' title, after Lando Norris' challenge for the drivers' crown was all but ended in Brazil at the weekend, the team said.

Constructors' title is still McLaren's main goal

2 mins

ARYNA CREDITS 'BEST TEAM EVER'

She says their work spurs her to progress in WTA Finals and seal year-end top spot

ARYNA CREDITS 'BEST TEAM EVER'

3 mins

Bayern treating Benfica game like a final, says Palhinha

Ahead of Bayern Munich's crucial Champions League home encounter against Benfica on Nov 6, Joao Palhinha must feel as if he has been transported to a different world.

Bayern treating Benfica game like a final, says Palhinha

2 mins

Ueda blow, but Japan coach stays positive

Japan suffered a blow in their bid to lock up a spot at the 2026 World Cup Finals, when striker Ayase Ueda was ruled out for the rest of 2024 after suffering a hamstring injury playing for his Dutch club Feyenoord.

1 min

GOAL-SHY PSG IN EUROPE WORRIES ENRIQUE

Ahead of Atletico game, the coach admits reliable striker needed after Mbappe left

GOAL-SHY PSG IN EUROPE WORRIES ENRIQUE

3 mins

Inter must be ruthless with crunch ties approaching

Inter Milan's European and domestic ambitions face a big week with the visits of both Arsenal and Napoli, as the Italian champions try to banish worrying signs of frailty.

Inter must be ruthless with crunch ties approaching

2 mins

PUFFS FROM RED-HOT MAX

Kitefoiler keeps vow to serve curry snack on Nov 7 for winning Young World Sailor title

PUFFS FROM RED-HOT MAX

3 mins

TRIPLE WHAMMY

Retiree shocked by diagnoses of lung, liver and prostate cancers

TRIPLE WHAMMY

7 mins

Are Organic foods more nutritious?

Studies on organic foods' long-term health effects have been mixed

Are Organic foods more nutritious?

3 mins

Whole body deodorants get popular

If you suddenly feel as if you are being inundated with advertisements for something called \"whole body deodorant\", you are not alone.

2 mins

Having a recovery day? Stay active

Low-impact movement can be more effective than rest for reducing muscle soreness after exercise

Having a recovery day? Stay active

2 mins

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025 Experimental platform grapples with displacement

Meanwhile, the festival organiser is looking for a new title donor

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025 Experimental platform grapples with displacement

2 mins

Cemetery weddings find new life thanks to 'positive death' moment

It is right there in the vows uttered at innumerable weddings each year: \"Till death do us part.\"

Cemetery weddings find new life thanks to 'positive death' moment

4 mins

Christmas action with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

Festive flick Red One also marks a return to action films for American actress Lucy Liu

Christmas action with Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans

2 mins

Shawn Mendes opens up on why he walked away at his peak

NEW YORK - On a rainy summer night, on a club stage in Woodstock, New York, Shawn Mendes was ready for tears. Happy tears, overwhelmed tears. Just some processing-everything-as-it-happens mistiness.

Shawn Mendes opens up on why he walked away at his peak

5 mins

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has cancer

American actor James Van Der Beek (right), who starred in the 1990s teen TV drama Dawson's Creek, on Nov 3 said he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

1 min

Content creator Mayiduo's directorial debut is a film with a cast of influencers

Local content creator Kelvin Tan, better known by his online moniker Mayiduo, is making his directorial debut with a cast of influencers.

2 mins

Sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa for Dua Lipa

Pop star Dua Lipa has been enjoying herself in town ahead of her two shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 5 and 6, which kick off her world tour in support of her third album, Radical Optimism (2024).

Sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa for Dua Lipa

1 min

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