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Key moments from inside the courtroom

Prosecution amends graft charges; Iswaran opts to admit guilt, not proceed with trial

Kyiv checkmates Moscow with ban on Russian chess players

In depriving Russia of a way to project soft power, ban hits its elites where it hurts

Trump says Zelensky wants Democrats to win US election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Sept 23 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants the Democrats to win the election in November, in which the former US president faces Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris.

China a key route for Russian weapon parts: Ukraine

Roughly 60 per cent of the foreign parts found in Russian weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine come via China, Ukraine's presidential adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk told reporters on Sept 24.

Zelensky calls for decisive US action to end Ukraine war

Decisive actions by the US now could hasten the end of the Russian war against Ukraine in 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept 23 after telling ABC News that his country was \"closer to the end of the war\".

Bangladesh's army chief pledges support for interim government

He will help it complete key reforms so that polls can be held within the next 18 months

Vivian: Global leaders must ensure policies make for a better world

He welcomes emphasis on youth engagement in declaration adopted by UN member states

Telegram chief announces crackdown on illegal content

Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov said on Sept 23 that the messaging platform had removed more “problematic content”, weeks after his arrest in France on charges of failing to act against criminals using the app.

Geopolitical uncertainties make the climate crisis harder to solve

Global power is fractured. Temperatures have risen to record levels. Bitterness and anxiety are rising in vulnerable countries lashed by deadly heat and floods.

Iran behind hacker attack urging revenge for Quran burning: Sweden

Sweden's prosecutors on Sept 24 accused Iran's intelligence service of hacking an SMS operator in 2023 to send messages encouraging people to take revenge on protesters who had burnt the Quran.

Spanish PM's plan to fight fake news criticised by opposition

Leftist govt's proposed measures slammed by conservative party as attempt to censor media

HEEDING THE CALL

From searching for missing persons to towing vehicles out of rivers, a volunteer search and rescue association in Iceland keeps both residents and tourists safe

"I will be your protector," Trump tells women voters at rally

He says he will make their communities safer and they won't 'be thinking about abortion'

US to seek attempted assassination charge for Trump golf course suspect

The federal government will pursue a charge of attempted assassination against a man accused of lurking with a gun near where former US president Donald Trump was golfing in Florida last week, prosecutors said in a court hearing on Sept 23.

Russia has produced 'the most' AI content to sway US vote: Official

Russia has generated more artificial intelligence (AI) content to influence the US presidential election than any other foreign power as part of its broader effort to boost Republican candidate Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris, a US intelligence official said on Sept 23.

Nets services hit by disruption 'progressively recovering'

Nets services affected by a disruption on Sept 23 were “progressively recovering” after the payment service provider released a software update.

Rat burrows decrease by half amid stepped-up enforcement

NEA attributes outcome to collective effort, including greater use of surveillance tech

Special concept train to celebrate inclusivity plies with works of art

Commuters travelling on the Circle Line from Sept 24 to Oct 20 might see pictures of a painting of two penguins, done by Mr Daniel Widjaja.

Elderly woman dies in fire in Choa Chu Kang flat

About 150 residents evacuated from block; woman is 8th reported fire fatality in 2024

Mixed-reality simulator teaches bus drivers to handle different scenarios

Mr Nasharudin Mohamed is a trainee bus driver who has not yet encountered actual passengers with disabilities, wheelchair users, passengers with prams or the elderly.

89 heritage patrons honoured for contributions worth nearly $12m

They donated cash and artefacts on top of in-kind support for various heritage causes

Community hospital subsidies to be enhanced from Oct: Ong

From October, subsidies at community hospitals will be enhanced to align with those of acute hospitals, and allowed to be used for advanced diagnostics, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Singapore shares decline, going against regional trend

● STI slips 0.4% as local bank trio cede gains from Sept 23 ● DBS Bank is index's top loser; ST Engg behind, down 7 cents ● Kospi rises 1.1%, Hang Seng climbs 4.1%, Bursa up 0.3%

Condo resale volume dips in August as buyers await rate cut

The condominium resale volume inched down in August a decrease in sales that analysts attributed to buyers waiting for a potential interest rate cut.

Japan's factory output slows while services see growth

Japan's factory activity eased in September due to softer production, although further expansion in the services sector supported overall business momentum, a survey showed on Sept 24.

Fed officials leave door open for more big rate cuts

Incoming economic data on inflation, employment will guide decisions

Australia's central bank stays hawkish, keeps rates on hold

Australia's central bank on Sept 24 held interest rates steady as expected and reiterated that policy needed to stay tight to bring inflation to heel, sticking to its guns a week after the US Federal Reserve started its easing campaign with a bang.

US set to accuse Visa of illegally controlling debit card market

The US Justice Department plans to allege that Visa illegally monopolized the US debit card market, according to people familiar with the matter.

Nearly 7 in 10 S'pore employers think 4-day work week is feasible

Nearly seven in 10 employers in Singapore think the four-day work week is a feasible concept, according to a recent poll.

Tupperware still in demand in S'pore despite bankruptcy

Some vendors don't expect much impact on business thanks to brand's loyal customers