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Death toll mounts as monsoon rains lash South Asia

600 killed in India, Nepal, Pakistan since June amid widespread flooding, landslides

Ukraine says it has no interest in occupying Russia's Kursk region

Cross-border op will complicate Russian logistics and ability to deploy units, it says

War crimes escalating in Myanmar: UN investigators

Report says there’s evidence of systematic torture, gang rape, abuses against children

Second rebirth: Ipoh reawakens to its tourism ambitions

Malaysian town banks on its rich cultural heritage, vibrant cafe scene and natural beauty to overturn retirement haven label

Experts welcome mandatory mediation in neighbour disputes

Proposed changes to the law that will make it mandatory for neighbours to iron out their differences through mediation will go a long way towards helping to resolve disputes, community leaders and experts said.

Gaza Strip's periods of extreme heat compound Palestinians' suffering

In Gaza, the sky is full of menace. As well as the missiles that rain down on schools and shelters, the brutal rays of the sun have made the summer unbearable for those struggling to survive in a ravaged landscape of ruins and rubble.

Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat

White House says retaliatory strike over death of Hamas leader could come this week

Singapore narrows 2024 growth forecast to 2-3%

Economy expands 2.9% in Q2; expected to remain resilient for rest of the year

Singapore's Olympic bronze medallist Max returns to a rousing welcome

Despite having just been on a 13-hour flight from Paris, Maximilian Maeder's smile never wavered in the one hour or so that it took him to leave Changi Airport's Terminal 3 after touching down at 6am on Aug 13.

Book your flight, tickets to attractions and car in one place

Market leader Booking.com is leaning on its Genius loyalty programme, which offers discounts and perks, to beat the competition, but will customers bite?

OLYMPICS EQUIPMENT WON'T GO TO WASTE

Organisers have already planned a second life for most items used at the Paris Games

MARSILING'S 3RD IN A ROW

Communication and basics behind C Div sepak takraw reign, says captain Nick

SPEED IS IN PACIFIC VAMPIRE'S BLOOD

Return to basics shows it may be better not to tamper with dashing front runner’s style

Why taking on ultra-processed foods is like the battle against Big Tobacco

The fight against potentially harmful industrially manufactured foods is hard because the food industry has been playing its cards cleverly.

Blow-up in yen carry trade haunts markets rattled by rapid fallout

It shows how vulnerable they are to strategy used by hedge funds to bankroll mega bets

Earnings growth in US spreading out beyond tech mega-caps

Profit growth of large-cap firms slowing as smaller names start to hit their stride

PAP unveils 2 new faces in WP-controlled Aljunied GRC

Unionist, Teochew entrepreneur named branch chairmen as party refreshes slate

Russia evacuates another region amid push from Ukrainian forces

Moscow says it has stabilised the front in Kursk region, warns of tough response’

Delve into history of nation's iconic cable cars

Refurbished second-gen cabin, archival footage among features at new exhibition

Bangladeshi police end strike, patrol capital's streets again

They faced attacks over lethal crackdown on protests that forced PM's departure

After snubbing Biden, Senate Democrats embrace Harris

Reinvigorated party goes all out to support new presidential ticket

More Chinese nationals looking to buy high-end homes in Malaysia

Country’s relative political stability, strong economic growth draw interest

Middle East war looms as Iran waits, keen to avoid past mistakes

Iranians have kept Israel guessing because they wish to maximise element of surprise

Over half of Gen Zs, millennials happy with pay: Survey

Work-life balance almost as important to younger workers as salaries

Temporary roundabout in AMK to ease work on North-South Corridor

It will replace a cross-junction till the end of July 2025 and allow works to proceed safely

Unit tackling severe neighbour spats to be able to order mediation

Under proposed laws, it can also ask for installation of noise sensors to collect data

Paris bids adieu to Olympics as Los Angeles Games beckon

In the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, there were many doubts over whether the French capital would be able to pull off hosting the world's biggest sporting event.

Pianist Kathryn Stott bids farewell in S'pore concert

The British musician performs with Singapore-based cellist Qin Li-Wei at the Victoria Concert Hall on Aug 31

POSITIVITY LIFTS MAEDER

Kitefoiler surprised by superb support after receiving zero negative messages

RIVALS IN AWE OF HASSAN

Dutchwoman’s marathon win after track feats has everyone gushing