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TEL service fully resumes after delay due to train fault

A train fault caused a delay on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Oct 1, with trains moving slower from Woodlands North station towards Lentor station.

Only a select few make it to elite tactical unit for prisons

Selection process for Spear puts candidates through rigorous physical and mental tests

SOWING SHOOTS OF SUCCESS

Efforts to restore mangroves are under way in a district in South Sumatra, Indonesia, where local communities are reaping the benefits of the 15ha of restored mangroves, with new livelihoods created for the people

Putin orders conscription of additional 133,000 servicemen until year end

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia's autumn draft, which started on Oct 1 and will go on until the end of the year, according to a Kremlin decree published on Sept 30.

Ukraine's front-line situation 'very, very difficult': Zelensky

President stresses need for military to act quickly amid reports of Russian advances

Britain's Conservatives reflect on election loss amid battle for leadership

At the British Conservatives' first annual gathering out of power in 15 years, activists put on a brave face as the party adjusts to life in opposition and grapples over its future.

Biden defends US govt response as hurricane kills 130

The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the south-eastern US climbed to at least 130 on Sept 30, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.

23 dead after accident triggers blaze on school bus in Thailand

Tragedy takes place on Bangkok highway during field trip; 21 others manage to flee

Three killed, 15 wounded in knife attack at Shanghai supermarket

BEIJING - Three people were killed and 15 injured in a knife attack at a supermarket in Shanghai on Sept 30, the eve of a week-long national day holiday, the latest in a series of stabbing incidents in major Chinese cities in 2024.

Talks open options for India, China to resolve border row

NEW DELHI - Talks between Indian and Chinese diplomats have opened options for the Asian rivals to resolve the conflict on their Himalayan frontier, India's army chief said on Oct 1.

West Bengal doctors resume full strike over trainee's rape, murder

Junior doctors in India's West Bengal state resumed their full strike on Oct 1, complaining that the country's judiciary has not made adequate efforts to restore justice after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August.

Assange says he was freed as he 'pleaded guilty to journalism'

STRASBOURG - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Oct 1 said he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing \"journalism\", warning that freedom of expression was now at a \"dark crossroads\".

President Tharman, PM Wong congratulate China on its 75th national day

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Oct 1 sent their congratulations to the leaders of the People's Republic of China on the 75th anniversary of its founding.

S'pore-China ties set to be re-energised: Chinese ambassador

‘New atmosphere’ of cooperation expected with PM Lawrence Wong at helm in S’pore

Many 'red shirts' switch to 'orange' amid doubts over Thaksin's moves

With questions over Pheu Thai's political orientation, they back the progressive People's Party

A sense of deja vu as Japan readies for snap polls

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elects a new leader, who promptly calls a general election as one of his first acts in power.

Ishiba pledges reform, help for households as prices rise

New Japanese PM unveils Cabinet that includes rivals and allies but only 2 women

Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Israel

Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1 (early Oct 2 in Singapore) in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.

Israel again targets Beirut after raiding Hezbollah strongholds

Israel calls up more brigades, hinting at deeper incursions into southern Lebanon

S'pore union dismayed by Dyson's one-day notice of surprise layoff

Consumer electronics manufacturer Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore in a surprise move on Oct 1, blindsiding a union it had signed a collective agreement with.

New agency will give victims of online harm faster recourse

One-stop centre will deal with perpetrators, enforce swift removal of harmful content

Smooth clearance at checkpoints as Malaysia's VEP scheme kicks in

But waiting time for inquiries, applications at VEP centre stretches up to three hours

Singapore refreshes Smart Nation plan for next phase of tech journey

lt outlines ways to grow Al ecosystem, build online safety and foster inclusivity

Train services on East-West Line resume after 6-day disruption

Train service resumed between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations along the East-West Line on the morning of Oct 1, after a six-day disruption due to extensive track damage.

More local consumer protection rules for retail crypto investors on the way

Digital asset firms that are licensed in Singapore will have to comply with rules that protect retail consumers in two phases, in October and in June 2025.

Maeder looks back and learns from Olympics

Max Maeder digs into his avocado omelette at the Fullerton Hotel and contemplates between morsels. A thousand, he estimates.

FROM CHAMP TO UNDERDOG

Mental health issues have affected Ding's form ahead of World Chess Championship

Historic futsal feat inspires young Afghans

Inspired by the \"extraordinary\" rise of his country's national futsal team, Mustafa beats the dawn every day to train in a busy sports complex in central Kabul.

TEN HAG DOESN'T FEAR GETTING SACKED

United manager says he is in same boat as club owners after 3-0 home defeat by Spurs

Atletico draw a 'good point' for future: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was disappointed that his side allowed hosts Atletico Madrid to snatch a 1-1 draw with a goal deep into added time in their La Liga clash on Sept 29 at the Metropolitano.