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Police called to Ubi office after angry investors demand refund

Promised profits from gemstone-crypto scheme did not materialise, say investors

Sell-out crowd of more than 269,000 fans at Grand Prix

Turnout bigger than that of 2023 race as fans soak in action on and off the track

China expedites mission to Mars, signals confidence in exploration

It sparks fears that Beijing may leverage its space abilities for political, military needs

Ye's show in China a bright spark for gloomy economy

Rapper's concert in Haikou proves all sides can gain, especially with local govt support

One dead, at least 11 missing after floods, landslides hit Japan

Floods and landslides killed one person and left at least 11 missing in central Japan, with recovery teams at work on Sept 22 in a remote peninsula already devastated by a major earthquake in 2024.

Lebanon, Israel trade heavy fire after strike targeting Hezbollah

Israeli jets pound southern Lebanon as militant group rains rockets on military targets

Heads of school linked to Malaysian group in child abuse probe arrested

The chairman and the principal of a school in Kuala Pilah, linked to GISB Holdings, a conglomerate embroiled in an alleged child abuse case in Malaysia, have been arrested on suspicion of reviving deviant Islamic teachings.

No US, UK approval to use long-range missiles on Russia

Ahead of crucial trip to US, Zelensky hints that he hopes Biden will make a U-turn

Hundreds of parachutists jump to mark WWII operation

Hundreds of parachutists on Sept 21 dropped down on a heath near the Dutch town of Ede, following in the footsteps of 2,000 Allied soldiers 80 years ago.

FBI agents board vessel with same manager as ship in US bridge collapse

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on Sept 21 boarded a container ship that is managed by the same parent company as the cargo vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, which had toppled the structure and killed six workers.

Moscow planning strikes on nuclear facilities: Kyiv minister

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Sept 21 that Russia is planning strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities before the winter, and urged the UN's nuclear watchdog and Ukraine's allies to establish permanent monitoring missions at the country's nuclear plants.

Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting

A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in the US state of Alabama, police said on Sept 21.

Mayor trying to hold city together after Trump's false claims

It has been a chilling couple of weeks for Springfield, Ohio, since former president Donald Trump pulled the city into the presidential race with baseless claims that Haitian immigrants there were abducting and eating household pets.

Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again

Donald Trump on Sept 21 rejected another debate with Vice-President Kamala Harris before the US presidential election, hours after the Democratic candidate's campaign said she had agreed to an Oct 23 match-up with her Republican rival on CNN.

US expected to propose ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles

Move due to national security concerns to include autonomous vehicles, say sources

Cognac producers fear China tit-for-tat tariffs

Frustrated cognac producers in south-western France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of Chinese tariffs on European brandy, a move industry representatives worry could force French liquor from the Chinese market.

Labour kicks off first conference in power in 15 years

British PM vows to protect public services, rules out austerity amid pressure over cuts

‘We will surpass expectations’

People with disabilities call for a fair shot at work

Property agents grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition

Paying to boost listings on property portals seen as vital in slowing real estate market

Project to help Muslims in marriage, parenting draws over 2,000 couples

Shortly after their first child was born, Mr Muhammad Amirul Shah Imran and his wife Nur Amalina Anuar joined a project that would give them access to religious officials, medical professionals and social workers whom they could tap whenever they face issues in their relationship or caring for their newborn.

One dead, another injured in brawl at Little India

Both unconscious when taken to hospital; case classified as murder

Dad built everything at home, says son of carpenter who died in fire

When his father did not return home for dinner on Sept 19, his mother waited with concern. But it was not unusual for Mr Lim Choon Siew, 65, to dine out after work and have drinks with friends, said his younger son, Mr Lin Qiyang.

SM Lee warns of scam after getting alerts purportedly from Singapore Customs

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned members of the public of scam messages that claim to be from Singapore Customs after receiving some himself.

SAF holds largest overseas drill involving 6,200 troops in Australia

About 6,200 Singapore soldiers are flying helicopters, driving tanks and operating new high-tech machinery in the SAF's largest ever unilateral overseas exercise in Shoalwater Bay, Australia.

Planted mangroves can't match natural forests in carbon storage

Planting mangroves can yield many benefits such as coastal protection and biodiversity improvement, but a new study has found that planted stands of mangrove trees cannot hold up against a natural, untouched mangrove forest in one key aspect: carbon storage.

Telling apart what can and cannot be recycled

Electronic, electrical waste don't belong in blue bins; if in doubt, ask Bloobin AI chatbot

Soggy Asia coffee crop means world's caffeine fix will stay pricey

Climatic extremes in Vietnam, growing local demand in Indonesia to limit global exports

What to do when a side project at work is more exciting

In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadStart newsletter.

IT firm gets $880k in damages in case against competitor, ex-manager

Court finds man and rival that hired him to have conspired against his former employer

Global markets rally after rate cut, but risks lurk in the background

US election, geopolitical tensions among issues investors may have to contend with