The Straits Times - September 19, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Israeli operation rocks Hezbollah, gives it more incentive to hit back
Global Affairs Correspondent LONDON There is no question that Israel scored a significant intelligence victory by apparently planting explosives into the communication devices used by members of Hezbollah, the Iranian-affiliated militant organisation based in Lebanon.
5 mins
Taiwan tech firm says it did not make pagers that exploded
It says devices produced by Hungarian company, but latter also denies making them
3 mins
New OCBC Punggol innovation hub will house 4,000 staff
Facility will focus on emerging technologies; bank will also partner SIT to develop talent
3 mins
Nearly 120 Malaysia VEP tags collected, installed since Sept 12
A total of 119 Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags have been collected and installed in vehicles at the Woodlands VEP information counter since the option to pick up the tags from the Singapore office began on Sept 12.
3 mins
New DBS award to help fund businesses tackling ageing issues
A new award will provide funding of up to $1 million to a few businesses that are working to tackle the urgent challenges of an ageing society.
2 mins
7 swing states and the swing counties that matter the most
In a tight contest, many believe these are where the presidential race will be decided
5 mins
KLIA's immigration officers may be denied access to cellphones in anti-graft bid
Immigration officers, including supervisors, stationed at the counters of KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2 should not have access to their mobile phones while on duty, said Tan Sri Azam Baki.
1 min
Halal certificates not a must for ро ork-and-booze-free eateries: KL
Malaysian DPM says status quo stays, after controversial mandatory certification plan
3 mins
20 years to resolve a $400 fine? India to block frivolous govt litigation
Analysts say state agencies habitually file appeals, adding to the drain on coffers
4 mins
India's Jammu and Kashmir votes in first provincial polls in a decade
Voters queued outside polling stations in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Sept 18 to vote in the first provincial election being held in a decade in the Himalayan region that has grappled with years of militant violence.
1 min
SAF to deliver aid to typhoon-hit Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will dispatch three aircraft to deliver humanitarian aid supplies to communities in Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos affected by Typhoon Yagi.
1 min
Floods continue to ravage Central Europe
Volunteers and emergency personnel worked through the night from Sept 18 to 19 to fortify the Polish city of Wroclaw against approaching flood waters, while Hungary opened a dam as the prime minister warned a \"crucial period\" was approaching.
2 mins
Local, foreign firms in storm-hit Vietnam face months of recovery
Typhoon Yagi a reminder of nation's vulnerability to climate change
3 mins
N. Korea fires missiles in second such test in a week
Experts say tests could be linked to nation's alleged supplying of weapons to Russia
3 mins
UN voting on call for Israel to end 'unlawful' occupation
Resolution demands exit from Palestinian territories within 12 months
2 mins
Aukus in talks with Canada, Japan, S. Korea and NZ on collaboration
Aukus partners Australia, Britain and the United States said on Sept 18 that they are in discussions with Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand about potential collaboration on defence technology projects.
1 min
Scientists find 3,600 chemicals from food packaging in human bodies
More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, said a study published on Sept 17.
2 mins
Woman trapped by python wrapped around her in Thailand
A 64-year-old woman was rescued on the night of Sept 17 after grappling with a reticulated python for over two hours inside her rented room in Pak Khlong Bang Pla Kot subdistrict of Samut Prakan's Phra Samut Chedi district.
1 min
Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls
Support for Ukraine guarantees the survival of neighbouring Moldova, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Sept 17, at a conference to address concerns about broadening Russian interference in the region.
1 min
Blinken briefed on Ukraine's plan to push Russia to end war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was briefed last week during his trip to Kyiv on elements of a Ukrainian plan to push Russia to end the war, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Sept 17.
1 min
US navy plane transits Taiwan Strait
A US navy aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait on Sept 17 in what Washington called a show of commitment to free and international airspace, prompting China to scramble fighters over a waterway it calls its open own.
1 min
Chinese navy sails between Japanese islands near Taiwan
Tokyo says it's first time a Chinese aircraft carrier has entered its contiguous Zone
2 mins
US senator slammed for saying Muslim advocate supports extremism
Republican Senator John Kennedy accused a leading Muslim civil rights advocate of supporting extremism during a Senate hearing on hate incidents in the US, drawing criticism from many rights groups.
1 min
Golf – a refuge for US presidents but a headache for the Secret Service
Security risks abound on golf courses, with their wide-open spaces offering easy access
3 mins
Canadian PM shows no sign of stepping down despite election loss
Doubts about the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intensified after his ruling Liberal Party suffered a second humiliating loss in a special election, but the unpopular leader is determined to cling to office ahead of a looming national vote.
3 mins
NUS team discovers way to rejuvenate eggs of older women
Researchers' breakthrough could boost success of assisted reproductive tech
3 mins
More women aged 50 and older having babies
The boundary of motherhood has shifted over the past few years as more women aged 50 and above are having babies.
1 min
COE prices mostly higher; Open category premium hits $113,104
Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums climbed across most categories on Sept 18, with the Open category recording the biggest rise to hit $113,104.
2 mins
Developers offered new incentives to use greener cooling solutions
Bonus floor space for those that build new district systems or tap existing ones
3 mins
New Silkroutes ex-director gets jail for key role in market rigging
A former finance director of Singapore-listed New Silkroutes Group was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison on Sept 16 after pleading guilty to manipulating its share prices to allow its shares to be used as consideration for corporate deals.
2 mins
Turn phone or laptop into health screener with new software
A new software that analyses users' vital signs can turn any laptop or phone camera into a fullyfledged health screening device.
2 mins
Circle Line services hit again after fire in depot
Transport Correspondent For a second day, passengers on the Circle Line (CCL) had their journeys disrupted after several trains briefly lost power at about 8pm on Sept 18, stalling for about 15 minutes.
2 mins
STI snaps 7-day winning streak as traders await Fed rate decision
Local shares dipped slightly on Sept 18 as investors here and elsewhere braced themselves for an expected interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.
1 min
Japan export growth slows as external demand moderates
Japan's export growth slowed while posting a ninth straight advance, an outcome underscoring the uneven state of the economic recovery.
1 min
UK inflation steady at 2.2%, leaving door open for more rate cuts
UK inflation held at just above the Bank of England (BOE)'s 2 per cent target in August, leaving the door open to further interest rate cuts later in 2024.
1 min
EV tariffs will hurt Germany, China, says Chinese minister
China's commerce minister said the European Union's likely imposition of tariffs on electric vehicles (EV) will \"seriously interfere\" with trade and investment cooperation, and hurt both China and Germany.
1 min
Prosecutors seek lenient sentence for star witness in FTX crypto trial
Judge told that Caroline Ellison, who pleaded guilty to fraud, cooperated fully
3 mins
SGX corrects CEO's FY2024 pay in annual report to $7.57m
Singapore Exchange (SGX) reissued its annual report on Sept 17 after amending its chief executive Loh Boon Chye's pay.
2 mins
Report to help S'pore firms with competitiveness expected soon
A report with key recommendations to improve the competitive edge of Singapore businesses will be published before the end of the year.
1 min
Tokenisation, payments and B stablecoin still key in 15 crypto space
Experts say tokenisation changing markets with improved liquidity, capital efficiency
3 mins
More family offices putting cash to work in bonds and equity
Except in North America, nearly 40% cut their weighting in cash according to survey
4 mins
Aussie dollar hits 2-week peak ahead of Fed rate verdict
The Australian dollar hit a two-week peak on Sept 18 due to wagers that the US Federal Reserve would kick-start its easing cycle with a big move, although that is far from certain and those gains could easily evaporate.
2 mins
Swiss-Dutch firm opens food R&D facility, perfumery
dsm-firmenich is hoping to leverage S'pore's position as a multicultural melting pot
2 mins
Finally, some light in the China-India tunnel
After four years of acrimony, the two Asian giants move to mend fences.
6 mins
More robust anti-bullying measures needed for students' safety
The Bukit View Secondary bullying incident is a stark reminder of the persistent issue of bullying in schools (Police report lodged after video of secondary school bullying incident goes viral, Sept 16).
1 min
Preventive care ⚫ Include regular eye screenings under Healthier SG
I refer to the article \"Another $25m for research to fight eye disease that affects up to one in 10 seniors\" (Sept 16), which highlighted that up to one in 10 of those aged 70 and above is affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
1 min
Night Safari • Thoughtful staff at a world-class destination
My family and I have been avid fans of Mandai Wildlife Reserve since our children were small, and every visit has been wonderful.
1 min
BIGGER WORRIES ECLIPSE 2ND TITLE
Trainer Ong puts tilt at 1st Gl with unlikely Gold Cup runner, future over another gong
3 mins
ALL KHOO IN ONE-HORSE TRIALS
Delilah, Auspicious King go on solo spins for veteran trainer on quiet Kranji morning
3 mins
Price, Marshall snap up last tickets to ride at Kranji
The Singapore Turf Club's (STC) licensing panel is still busy printing off new licences even with only around two weeks left to go before Kranji closes down on Oct 5.
2 mins
Out of the Boks and into coach's box for Kolisi
DEL ESTERO South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will have a new role in the coach's box during their Rugby Championship Test in Argentina on Sept 21, having been left out of the match-day 23 for the potentially decisive clash in Santiago del Estero.
2 mins
Zelensky outraged by Usyk's detention in Poland
Undisputed boxing heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after detention by law enforcement officers at Poland's Krakow airport, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept 18.
1 min
GLASGOW 'RESET' FOR GAMES
Australia hopes pared-back Commonwealth Games format will attract future host cities
2 mins
SLOT HAILS REDS' STRONG COMEBACK
Liverpool recover from conceding early to beat Milan 3-1 on their manager's birthday
2 mins
Three points more crucial than nine goals for Bayern
Bayern Munich's 9-2 demolition of Dinamo Zagreb at the start of their Champions League campaign on Sept 17 was unusual, coach Vincent Kompany said, as he looked ahead to the next game.
2 mins
Barca banking on Yamal to spearhead revival
Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face AS Monaco in this season's European opener on Sept 19 aiming to make a statement.
2 mins
'Ruthless' United please ten Hag with 7-0 romp
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hailed the merciless nature of his attackers as his side crushed Barnsley 7-0 in the League Cup third round on Sept 17.
2 mins
ARSENAL SEEK BOOST BEFORE CITY SHOWDOWN
Beating Atalanta will lift their confidence for Sunday's clash with EPL champions
2 mins
Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci dies aged 59
ROME Former Italy striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan and Juventus said on Sept 18.
2 mins
Harder now for defenders to win top award: Cannavaro
Winning the Ballon d'Or has always been tough for defenders but, with more demanding job scopes in modern football, Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro said it has become even more challenging.
2 mins
SAINZ WISHES TO BE WORLD CHAMP SOON
Winner of 2023 S'pore GP confident he has all the attributes to conquer Formula One
3 mins
Red Bull vow fightback to regain top spot in S'pore
Max Verstappen declared \"the fight is not over\" ahead of the Sept 20-22 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, after Red Bull were knocked off the top of the Formula One constructors' standings for the first time in 2½ years.
2 mins
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