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Restoring law and order in Bangladesh a priority: Caretaker govt

Anarchy has gripped nation in recent days after PM’s ouster

GovTech fighting scams to stop loss of money - and lives

Since July 2023, system it developed with MHA has taken down 42,000 scam sites

Israelis prepare for expected attacks by Iran and Hezbollah

Israel is girding for widely anticipated retaliatory attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, telling its people this week to stock up on food and water in fortified safe rooms, while hospitals prepare to move patients to underground wards and search-and-rescue teams position themselves in major cities.

Trump to debate Harris on Sept 10, but wants two more match-ups

Polls show Harris has erased the lead Trump had built in race to the White House

Olympic medal a 'beautiful birthday gift' to S'pore: PM Wong

On National Day, Singaporeans gathered to celebrate the country's 59th birthday with a special gift from kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder, who clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Show of unity as Padang lights up

S'pore marks 59 years of independence with pomp, spectacle and tradition at parade

Maeder's bronze makes him S'pore's youngest Olympic medallist

MARSEILLE With a triumphant fist pump and a flying Singapore flag, kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder delivered a special birthday present for the nation on Aug 9, when the teenager claimed a bronze medal in the men's Formula Kite at the Paris Olympics.

VAN GORP LOVES THE FREEDOM IN BREAKING

Dutch three-time world champion excited about the sport’s Olympic inclusion in Paris

Swift's Vienna gigs called off due to terrorist plot

Taylor Swift's three concerts in Vienna that were scheduled to take place from Aug 8 to 10 were cancelled after the Austrian government confirmed a planned attack at the stadium, the organiser announced late on Aug 7.

FIGURE SKATERS FINALLY STAND ON THE PODIUM

US and Japan get gold and silver long after Beijing 2022 in wake of Valieva doping saga

ROOTING FOR LONE LADY IN THE PACK

Istataba, the only mare in Raffles Cup field, out to give male rivals a run for their money

ONG'S FILIAL DRAGON BLOWS HOT AT TRIALS

Leading trainer’s 59-point rater raises the tempo, covers LO0Om in under one minute

Incoming DBS chief poised to steer lender through challenges

Her experience and strong position of bank put her in good stead, say experts

Double-digit return expected from Income deal: Allianz CEO

He says firm fully committed to Income’s cause in providing affordable insurance access

Frasers Property says Thai business managed with agility amid challenges

High interest rates, rise in minimum wages among key risk factors for real estate sector

Special EV licence plates to reduce risk in accidents being studied

First responders would be able to identify such vehicles more easily and note hazards

Nasa may bring Boeing Starliner astronauts home on SpaceX craft

It may do so in February if Boeing vehicle still deemed unsafe for their return from ISS

Battles continue in Russian border region for third day

Russia says Kyiv’s advance halted; Zelensky aide says Moscow to blame for incursion

US urges Israel to probe video of prison sex abuse

Israeli army says it is looking into reports; Washington says it should proceed swiftly’

7.l-magnitude earthquake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan

No reports of abnormalities at nuclear power plants or infrastructure disruptions

Updated disaster management law in the works in India

Experts welcome focus on data gathering, but some worry about red tape, funding

UK riots halted by police, shows of unity from communities

Threats of large far-right gatherings fail to materialise, but officials remain on alert

Disbanded Thai party's members vow to battle old guard for power

New group, to be unveiled today, will carry forward same reform platform

Democrats Harris and Walz test his Midwest credentials at rallies in battleground states

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, put his Midwestern credentials to the test on Aug 7 with rallies in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.

David Yong of Super Rich In Korea faces more fraud charges, denied bail

Singaporean businessman David Yong was on Aug 8 handed two new charges over falsifying accounts in relation to a promissory note arrangement involving Evergreen Group Holdings.

40 killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza amid fears of wider war

Israel gearing up for attack in coming days from Hezbollah, Iran over militant leaders’ deaths

Israel vows to eliminate new leader of Hamas

Israel has vowed to eliminate new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the Oct 7 attack, with regional hostilities threatening to boil over as the Gaza war entered its 11th month.

More support for families, help for those facing employment setbacks

Plans to boost social safety nets will be shared at National Day Rally: PM Wong

WRESTLER HAILS FIFTH GOLD AS BIGGEST WIN

Cuban Lopez retires on historic high after 20 straight unbeaten Greco-Roman bouts

FRESH START AT PATHUM FOR ILHAN

He wants to enjoy football again after injury, lack of first-team action mar Belgian stint