CATEGORIES

Britain's last coal-fired power station closes

Britain’s last coal-fired power station officially closed its doors on Sept 30, making the country the first Group of Seven (G-7) nation to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity.

Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 200

Capital temporarily cut off from rest of country after landslides blocked highways

Japan's beloved panda couple return to China after heartfelt farewell

Japan's beloved elderly giant pandas Shin Shin and Ri Ri were safely returned to China on Sept 29, Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens reported on its website.

Biden approves $725m in defence aid for Taiwan

US President Joe Biden on Sept 29 approved US$567 million (S$725 million) in defence support for Taiwan, the White House said, the latest move by the United States to boost the island's military in the face of rising tensions with China.

India looks to Singapore firms to support its semiconductor plans

Newly signed MOU fostering private-sector partnerships between Indian and S'pore firms

Japan's incoming PM eyes snap polls even as stocks sink

Ishiba backs BOJ's drive to hike interest rates, sees room for higher corporate taxes

Hezbollah says it is ready for any Israeli land invasion of Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on targets in Beirut and elsewhere in Lebanon continue

Over 950,000 S'porean households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in Oct

U-Save and S&CC rebates for October

Umno dreams of going solo after big win in Johor polls

Growing discourse over whether Umno-led BN should again contest national polls on its own

Gas and electricity prices to fall from October to December

Gas and electricity tariffs will go down for the next three months due to lower energy and fuel costs.

Six years' jail for man who slashed and killed his abusive dad

Murder charge reduced due to his chronic adjustment disorder, depressive disorder

ITE launches work-study diploma to help nurses upskill

Course allows enrolled nurses to advance in their careers without disrupting their income

East-West Line MRT services to resume fully today

Train services along the East-West Line are set to resume fully from the start of passenger service hours on Oct 1, six days after rail services between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations were crippled because of severe track damage.

Up to 1.1m Singapore residents will get higher healthcare subsidies

Subsidies will be extended to people from households with higher incomes from today

Train service between Jurong East, Buona Vista will not resume today

12 new cracks found on track damaged by faulty train; more stress tests to be done

UN cannot allow violations of international law to become normalised: Vivian

Singapore has called on UN member states to prevent the recent violations of international law from becoming normalised, underscoring the need to transform global governance institutions to make them more representative and responsive.

Israel may launch ground offensive in absence of Hezbollah border pullback

Western governments trying to dissuade Israel, while warning Iran not to enter fray

Israel strikes 'dozens' of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israel said on Sept 29 it was carrying out new air raids against \"dozens\" of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after dealing the Iran-backed group a seismic blow by killing its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

New schemes to boost community participation under PA 2030 plan

A range of measures to encourage residents to contribute more to their communities was unveiled on Sept 29 by the People's Association (PA), amid growing challenges in engaging people in grassroots activities.

SingPost closes 12 post offices in two years, pivots to new service model

It is seeking to meet evolving consumer demands in fast-changing digital landscape

New initiatives to develop community, youth, civic society leaders

Two new initiatives will give community leaders more opportunities to develop their leadership skills and broaden their perspectives.

Floods, landslides kill 148 in Nepal

Residents of Nepal's flood-hit capital returned to their mud-caked homes on Sept 29 to survey the wreckage of devastating floods that have killed at least 148 people across the Himalayan republic.

S'pore drivers worry despite assurance they can enter Johor without VEP

They throng centre in Danga Bay to get permit, unconvinced about leeway given

Wang Yi touts China's role as peacemaker, calls for Mid-East ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to burnish his country's credentials as a global peacemaker at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 28, calling for a cessation of fighting in the Middle East and touting Beijing's diplomatic efforts in Russia's war in Ukraine.

Affordable fees, education quality fuelling boom

Enrolment and number of such schools have risen 11 per cent in the past five years

Group in Malaysia child abuse case under probe over forced labour claims

The police have opened 10 investigation papers on Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) following reports of forced labour lodged by several people, said the Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

Panda-monium at China zoo after keeper accidentally injures animal

Panda-monium broke out at Chongqing Zoo in China after a keeper accidentally slammed the door of an enclosure on the paw of a panda, apparently causing it to chase and tackle her in a heart-stopping encounter that lasted around 40 seconds.

‘3 superpowers by 2050’

Tony Blair on how world leaders’ voices can be heard loud and clear

Ishiba opts for continuity in early Cabinet picks

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signalled continuity on Sept 29 in his early decisions on key posts for his government, suggesting a desire for stability after an unpredictable leadership race.

Philippines nabs 6 Duterte-linked fugitives in space of three weeks

Analysts say arrests came after Marcos' alliance with his predecessor came apart