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Polio vaccination targets for Gaza kids surpassed so far: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it was ahead of its targets for polio vaccinations in Gaza on Sept 3, day three of a mass campaign, and had inoculated about a quarter of children under 10.

SIA says it's checking engines in A350 fleet; no impact on flights

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Sept 3 it is inspecting the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines in its fleet of A350-900 planes as a precaution after Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways identified an engine component failure on one of its flights.

Australia sees record Aug temperatures, second-warmest winter

Australia just sweltered through its warmest August on record, meteorologists have confirmed, with temperatures smashing the long-term average by more than 3 deg C.

KLIA aerotrain service set to resume by Jan 2025: Minister

The aerotrain service at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be operational again by Jan 31, 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Resurgence of mpox in Australia offers cautionary tale as new strain spreads

Alarming surge in infections threatens to trigger more severe outbreak worldwide

Thailand's $17b 'digital wallet' handout to be partly in cash

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sept 3 said part of the government's vaunted 450 billion baht (S$17.2 billion) \"digital wallet\" handout will be distributed in cash, in another change to its flagship populist policy.

Mitigation hearings end in HK's largest national security case

45 activists await sentencing over formation of 'conspiracy to subvert the state power'

Candidates roll out populist proposals as Indonesia's polls near

Pledges include having therapists to calm people stuck in Jakarta's traffic jams

Polish foreign minister in S'pore to rally support for Ukraine in region

Russian aggression should be seen as attempt to regain former 'colony', he says

Time for India-S'pore ties to move to next level: Delhi's top envoy

He points to technologies relevant for the future as focus areas, ahead of Modi visit

Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia at start of four-nation Asia-Pacific tour

JAKARTA - Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Sept 3 to kick off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific that will be the longest and farthest of the 87-yearold's papacy.

Nominations open for ST's annual Singaporean of the Year award

Do you know anyone who has gone beyond the call of duty to help others or put Singapore on the world map? For the 10th year running, The Straits Times is on the hunt for individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to society, for its annual Singaporean of the Year award.

ST Engineering's deepfake detector among tools to battle Al-generated misinformation

An early wave of deepfake detection software built in Singapore has been released to the market as the nation builds its arsenal to deal with risks of artificial intelligencegenerated misinformation ahead of the general election.

S'pore team discovers new strain of resistant fungus found in hospitals

Highly transmissible fungus affects mostly patients with severe underlying issues

Indonesia arrests militant who lanned to attack S'pore in 2015

Police investigating whether he is 'a key and crucial element in terror networks'

S'pore drivers can collect Malaysia VEP tag in Woodlands for $39

Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) counter in Woodlands is set to be turned into a collection point for the permit's radio frequency identification (RFID) tag from Sept 18.

Lake in Bidadari Park designed to protect estate from flash floods

First-of-its-kind lake serves as natural retention pond amid climate change threats

2024 SILVER, 2028 GOLD

Tan, who will receive 300k for historic medal, aims to be tops at next edition

Feat inspires youth player Gan and others

While his senior Jeralyn Tan blazed a historic trail at the Paris Paralympics this week, national youth boccia player Aloysius Gan followed her progress every step of the way.

Ukraine war amputee now fights as sitting volleyballer

Yevhenii Korinets is an adrenaline-fuelled man on a mission. Even if Ukraine are out of medal contention in sitting volleyball at the Paralympics, the war amputee is in Paris to deliver a message - his country will not stop fighting, on and off the battlefield.

UNITED 'WILL LIFT A TROPHY'

Under-fire ten Hag says he's no magician but will rebuild side with big chance for success

This is my last season with Liverpool, says Salah

After helping Liverpool administer an emphatic 3-0 away victory over Manchester United on Sept 1, Mohamed Salah revealed that this would be his last season at Anfield.

It's been nuts: Scheffler after FedExCup title

The inevitable became official on Sept 1 afternoon at East Lake Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship and clinched the FedExCup, the first season-long championship of his PGA Tour career.

NG CLOSER TO DREAM OF BECOMING A LION

FAS to help Cardiff defender and Nakamura become naturalised citizens

Lapses almost prove costly in S'pore win

As tougher tests await them later this week at the Mirxes Nations Cup, Singapore's netball team received a timely reminder about the importance of consistency in a 6252 victory over Ireland on Sept 2.

Game on, as Ferrari on heels of Red Bull and McLaren

In The Driver's Seat Another race, another step forward for Lando Norris and McLaren.

US Open 2024 'PRETTY INSANE' FOR NAVARRO

She stuns error-strewn 2023 champ Gauff, adding she deserves to play with the best

WILSON-TAYLOR FLIES IN FOR GOLDEN MONKEY

With Schofield unavailable, owners snap up Brisbane Top 10 jockey for GI QEII Cup ride

SAIFUDIN NOT FORGOTTEN BY 'BIG BOSS' AND FAMILY

Popular jockey in twilight of career boosted by wife's support - and essence of chicken

Letter of the day Don't blame only the consumer for consumerism

refer to Associate Professor Michelle Lee's Opinion piece \"Time to take a hard look at curbing While I agree with her that the average consumer has a role to play in reducing excessive consumption, I feel she has overlooked the underlying problems.