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To curb rise in illegal structures, hold building professionals accountable

News that the authorities are investigating possible unauthorised rooftop structures at two private residential developments in Haig Avenue has shone a spotlight on those who undertake these illegal building works.

Grab to spend $4m a year on platform worker benefits

Come 2025, Grab will increase its spending on welfare for drivers and delivery workers who use its platform in Singapore to $4 million a year, said the ride-hailing and food delivery giant on Oct 3.

Project Wolbachia to fight dengue expanding to 5 more areas

This will bring number of households covered to 580,000, up from 480,000

US election like no other enters tense final month

US braces itself for cliffhanger ending with Trump and Harris neck and neck in polls

Harris’ team moves to win back support of US Arabs, Muslims

WASHINGTON – A senior adviser to US Vice-President Kamala Harris met American Muslim and Arab leaders on Oct 2 as Ms Harris’ presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at US support for Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

CIA seeking informants in China, Iran and N. Korea

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Oct 2 launched a new drive to recruit informants in China, Iran and North Korea, adding to what it says has been a successful effort to enlist Russians.

Strike at Samsung plant in India into its 25th day

Analysts mixed on impact of labour unrest on country's aim to draw foreign investment

UK's Starmer repays cost of freebies after criticism

LONDON - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has repaid thousands of pounds worth of gifts from wealthy donors, his office said on Oct 2, following criticism over freebies received by him and other Labour politicians.

Thai school bus fire

Flowers and toys at funeral for victims

Asia-Pacific nations rush to evacuate citizens as Mid-East tensions grow

Philippines, Indonesia, Australia among those working to secure chartered flights

Philippines looking into media allegations of foreign spying

The Philippines expressed concerns on Oct 3 over media reports alleging foreign covert operations in the country, saying it is coordinating with relevant agencies to address the matter.

Fears in Gaza Over World’s Attention Shifting to Lebanon

An injured man comforting a woman during a funeral for victims killed in Israeli bombardment in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct 2. There has been no sign of a let-up in Israel's offensive against Hamas, with local medics reporting on Oct 3 at least 99 Palestinian deaths in the previous 24 hours. PHOTO: AFP

The trust problem with China's ICBM test

Beijing should consider how to enhance military transparency amid regional fears

Spending yet to match big crowds amid China's holiday buzz

Once prolific shoppers, Chinese are reining in spending owing to economic uncertainty

SAF reviewing policies as mental health cases rise

The incidence of mental health problems among soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is rising, reflecting the growth of such problems among the Republic's youth.

Fewer than 1 in 4 knows what makes a balanced meal: Study

Some S'pore parents also willing to trade off nutrition for tastiness in their kids' meals

Malaysian minister says 'no surprises' in enforcing VEP on S'pore vehicles

JOHOR BAHRU – Malaysia will not spring \"surprises\" on Singapore vehicle owners when enforcing the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Oct 3, after some 50 Singapore-registered vehicles were given warnings since the new rules kicked in on Oct 1.

Factors judge considered in sentencing decision

Former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed a one-year jail sentence on Oct 3. This exceeded the requests of both the prosecution and the defence, which Justice Vincent Hoong described as \"manifestly inadequate\".

Ong Beng Seng to be charged today in relation to case

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Iran's Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader of Israeli plot to kill him, say sources

DUBAI/BEIRUT - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah to flee Lebanon days before the latter was killed in an Israeli strike, and is now deeply worried about Israeli infiltration of senior government ranks in Tehran, three Iranian sources said.

Israeli air strike kills 9 in Beirut as invasion of Lebanon broadens

Residents of more than 20 towns in southern Lebanon told to evacuate

Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in prison

Punishment almost double the jail time prosecution had sought; he has to surrender himself on Oct 7

PM Wong stresses need to act to keep Govt clean, free from corruption

While \"disappointed and saddened\" at the way former transport minister S. Iswaran's political career had ended, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it is his team's duty to act when necessary to ensure Singapore's system of government and politics always stay clean and free from corruption.

Padel gives ex-tennis player a second chance

Enzo Chua never expected to return to competitive sports after a lower back injury at 16 scuppered the former national junior tennis player's dreams of turning professional.

Adeyemi hat-trick helps sour Celtic's 'acid test'

DORTMUND – A first-half hat-trick by Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi helped the German side to a 7-1 hammering of a \"spooked\" Celtic side in the Champions League on Oct 1, with five goals in the opening 42 minutes.

UNITED MUST KEEP THE BELIEF: TEN HAG

Dutchman confident underwhelming team will sort out their form ahead of Porto test

KFA breached hiring rules, says sports ministry

SEOUL - The Korea Football Association (KFA) broke its own hiring rules while recruiting national team coach Hong Myung-bo and former coach Jurgen Klinsmann, South Korea's sports ministry said on Oct 2.

IOC official's Russia comments outrage Ukraine

KYIV - Ukraine on Oct 1 blasted a top International Olympic Committee (IOC) figure for suggesting Russia could be quickly readmitted to the organization if it starts obeying the rules.

ALCARAZ THE WINNER AGAINST SINNER AGAIN

He takes China Open title and maintains unbeaten run against world No. 1 in 2024

SBA'S $70K BOOST FOR L.A. 2028

Move follows players' Paris showing and to spur them to qualify for next Olympics