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SPH Radio snags five wins at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024

SPH Radio bagged five awards at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024 on Sept 3.

New ward at TTSH takes a different approach for recovery

It facilitates faster discharge as patients eat and walk earlier than the norm after surgery

MBS' ban on ex-top executive sparks debate over persona non grata notices

The unprecedented use of a persona non grata notice by Marina Bay Sands to ban a former top casino executive from the entire integrated resort over alleged high-roller and staff poaching has raised questions about the legality and fairness of such notices.

6 accused of providing illegal cross-border money transfers

Separate cases involved $1.6 million in total, including $1.25 million in one woman's case

Illegal but in demand: Why some book unlicensed rides to Malaysia

Many drawn to cheaper fares, point-to-point option; some unaware services are illegal

Grenfell Tower fire: Inquiry blames deaths on incompetence, greed

A public inquiry into the devastating 2017 London Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people blamed the disaster on failings by the government, the construction industry and, most of all, the firms involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding.

14-year-old in custody after four killed in US high school shooting

A 14-year-old student killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Sept 4, jolting the United States with the first mass campus shooting since the start of the school year.

Musk's X faces possible sanctions in EU for allegedly breaking rules

Social media platform under probe for possible breach of content moderation law

Harris' debate plan: Goad and unnerve Trump, call out his lies

US Vice-President Kamala Harris is preparing for her highly anticipated Sept 10 debate with Donald Trump by focusing on ways to unnerve the Republican candidate and draw attention to his frequent falsehoods on policies and recent history, all with an eye towards social media, aides and advisers say.

US acts against Russian efforts to influence presidential election

Moves include sanctions, indictments and seizing of fake news websites

Macron names former EU Brexit negotiator as premier

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Mr Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Sept 5, after weeks of drawn-out talks following an inconclusive snap election.

US racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal

Key obstacles being tackled include Israel's demand to keep forces in buffer zone

Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen relations with Russia

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was “enormous potential\" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.

KL to continue S. China Sea oil exploration despite Beijing's protests

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 5 the country will not stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea despite claims by Beijing that Malaysia was infringing on its territory.

Thailand to forge ahead with casino plan after public green light

Thailand's new government will move ahead with plans to introduce casinos after a public hearing showed strong support for creating a big entertainment complex offering gambling, a senior official said on Sept 5.

China's envoy in New York was not expelled, had completed posting: US

China's consulgeneral in New York left his post as scheduled after completing his posting in August, the US State Department said on Sept 4, hours after New York's governor said she asked for his expulsion in the aftermath of an aide's arrest for secretly acting as a Chinese agent.

Japan boosts ties with 'like-minded' Australia in face of regional threats

Japan vowed to bolster military ties with Australia during a high-ranking visit on Sept 5, with Tokyo's top diplomat saying the \"like-minded\" partners must stick together to combat shared regional threats.

Pope calls for religious unity at stadium mass in Indonesia

Pontiff also meets Grand Imam and other faith leaders at region's biggest mosque

Nusantara woos future residents with unique app

Indonesia's new capital aims to let users access public services via tap and swipe

Beijing rejects New Zealand spy agency's claims of interference

China insisted on Sept 5 that it did not pose a threat to New Zealand's national security, after the country's spy service singled out Beijing-backed groups as a \"complex intelligence concern\".

China reaffirms commitment to Africa, pledges $66b for projects

China-Africa ties are in their best period’, Xi declares at summit with African leaders

'I want to do it full justice,' says young Hindu picked to engage pontiff

It is not unusual to find a Catholic getting excited about Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Singapore, but one Hindu - 28-year-old Shukul Raaj Kumar also cannot wait to create a beautiful moment with the pontiff.

All hands on deck as Catholics in S'pore count down to Pope's visit

5,000 volunteers recruited as part of operation to pull off three-day papal visit

S'pore-India partnership a beacon for like-minded countries, says DPM Heng

Steady ties can rally partner nations to cooperate for growth, development, he says

Gender equality at work not about quotas, but recognising women's abilities: President Tharman

Helping women to achieve their full potential at work is not a matter of setting quotas to ensure workplace representation, but of avoiding blinkers and recognising the full range of their abilities, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Alternative protein research centre opens at NUS

It will focus on creating better hybrid meats, ramping up research in fermented proteins

S'pore raises 2035 target of imported low-carbon electricity to 6GW

Singapore has turbocharged its drive to reduce the carbon footprint of its power sector, with a new target of importing 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity from its neighbours by 2035.

S'pore, India to upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

New pacts on semiconductor growth, and to boost digital, skills and healthcare links

Former players 'worried' about 'keepers situation

Former national football custodians Lionel Lewis and Yakob Hashim have expressed concern over the future of goalkeeping in the country, describing the situation as \"worrying\" and calling for urgent measures to discover and develop new talents for the position.

ONLY WAN NO. 1 FOR THE LIONS

With first-choice goalkeeper Hassan retired, Izwan and Syazwan are vying for his spot