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Foreign-led Young Lions eye new territory

Things are looking upbeat for perennial bottom dwellers Young Lions this Singapore Premier League term with the infusion of several foreign players and seasoned campaigners.

FANGIRL OUT TO MAKE AMENDS

Third first-up in Winx Stakes, Chris Waller's smart mare can go two better in 7 Stakes

WTO: S'pore can pave way for more inclusive trade in S-E Asia

Market expansion will drive demand for Republic's higher-quality products

More support for wider group of local workers, not just the vulnerable

A wider group of workers will get more government help as assistance policies shift from just uplifting vulnerable workers, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

DBS aims to double fees from wealth management by 2027

DBS Group Holdings aims to double fees from wealth management by 2027 as more of the world's affluent investors shift their assets to Singapore and Asia.

S'pore ports could benefit from reshuffling of shipping alliances

Changes will redefine shipping routes and strengthen connectivity via Republic: PSA

I know things haven't been easy, new Nike CEO tells staff

Mr Elliott Hill, the newly named chief executive of Nike, acknowledged that things have been rough for the world's largest sportswear brand in his first message to staff on Sept 19.

China maintains key lending rates despite outsized Fed rate cut

But market watchers believe more stimulus will be rolled out to boost ailing economy

Singapore shares decline despite regional rally, Wall Street records

● Gainers edge out losers 294 to 274 on strong trade ● DBS is STI's top gainer; OCBC and UOB also in the black ● South Korea, HK, Japan and Australia all end higher

Victims were young fathers with one planning to build a new home

Construction worker had just saved enough to start work on a home for family in Dhaka

New app to help divorced couples with co-parenting

Aim is to reduce conflict for child's benefit, as more people seek co-parenting support

Deported Singaporean charged over trafficking at least 2kg of meth

A man allegedly involved with trafficking at least 2kg of methamphetamine was charged on Sept 20 after he was deported from Thailand, where he was living, and handed over to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) the day before.

Bill to fight deepfakes during polls addresses need to uphold trust: Janil

It is in keeping with approach to regulating use of AI, with focus on specific challenges

3 charged in South Korea for selling deepfake celebrity porn

24 suspects allegedly bought the material on Telegram; 80 more under investigation

Harrods apologises over sex-abuse allegations against former owner

High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations that its former owner, Egyptian billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, raped and sexually assaulted several female ex-employees.

Zelensky to meet Biden and Harris, plans to see Trump during US visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris next week, and plans to see former president Donald Trump as he visits the US to shore up support before November's crucial presidential election.

Tears flow as Harris joins Oprah Winfrey for star-studded event

A star-studded virtual event hosted by media personality Oprah Winfrey on the night of Sept. 19 to build enthusiasm for US Vice-President Kamala Harris' campaign was marked by teary moments and celebrity endorsements, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers across social media.

Top Hezbollah leader reportedly killed in Israeli air strike in Beirut

Ibrahim Aqil was head of militant group's elite Radwan unit; total of 8 dead in attack

How Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse - exploding pagers

The pagers began beeping just after 3.30pm on the afternoon of Sept 17 in Lebanon, alerting Hezbollah operatives to a message from their leaders in a chorus of chimes, melodies and buzzes.

Bhutan PM wants population to grow with economic hub

New city also aims to create jobs for youth, improve nation's accessibility

Philippines' China-centric casinos may be tied to crime syndicates

China-focused online casinos that boomed in the Philippines during Mr Rodrigo Duterte's presidency may have deep links to international crime syndicates, a lawmaker leading the probe on the industry said on Sept 20.

Quad to discuss maritime security amid China tensions

Leaders also expected to tackle health security, tech, infrastructure measures

Shanghai hit by second typhoon days after historic storm

Roads and neighbourhoods in Shanghai flooded on Sept 20 as the Chinese megacity was battered by a second typhoon in a week, with rainfall breaking local records in parts of the city.

Rwandan President meets President Tharman, PM Wong and SM Lee

Rwanda is a compelling story of how social peace drives economic development, and despite its smaller size and landlocked geography, the country is one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, said Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

West Bengal minister blames dam water release for floods

A top politician in eastern India on Sept 20 blamed the authorities in a neighboring state for causing a flooding crisis by opening dams after 26 people were killed and 250,000 others were forced to relocate.

India named world's biggest plastic polluter

Study finds it is responsible for about one-fifth of global plastic emissions each year

More Sunda pangolins stray out of Singapore forests

Study identifies hot spots, which may facilitate protection of these pangolins

Singaporeans will soon need ETA permit to visit Thailand

Singaporeans and travellers from 92 other visa-exempt countries planning a trip to Thailand will soon have to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) permit.

Top brass of alleged criminal syndicate in Japan lived here

Group accused of laundering funds linked to scams and illegal gambling

Singaporean man in US arrested over $297m cryptocurrency scam

A Singaporean man who lives in the United States has been arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents over a conspiracy to steal and launder more than US$230 million (S$297 million) in cryptocurrency.