The Straits Times - September 24, 2024
The Straits Times - September 24, 2024
Magzter Gold ile Sınırsız Kullan
Tek bir abonelikle The Straits Times ile 9,000 + diğer dergileri ve gazeteleri okuyun kataloğu görüntüle
1 ay $9.99
1 Yıl$99.99 $49.99
$4/ay
Sadece abone ol The Straits Times
bu sayıyı satın al $1.99
Bu konuda
September 24, 2024
Over 270 dead after Israel's wave of air strikes: Lebanon
Israel unleashed its most widespread wave of air strikes against hundreds of Hezbollah targets on Sept 23, which the Lebanese health authorities said killed at least 274 people, making it the deadliest day in Lebanon in nearly a year of conflict.
3 mins
Temasek's achievements over 50 years mirror S'pore's success: PM
It must retain ability to think long term, add to nation's brand of quality, integrity, he says
5 mins
Back move, integrate into society, ex-chief urges former members
He says deeper understanding of Islam prompted decision to disband terror group
4 mins
Iran's Guards ban communication devices after deadly attacks
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.
2 mins
Core inflation rises to 2.7% on higher holiday expenses
Core expenses of households in Singapore picked up in August as inflation in services rose, but overall inflation was still the lowest in more than two years.
3 mins
Temasek commits $100m to climate projects
It hopes to draw additional capital from other sources to fund such initiatives
2 mins
S'pore Poly students to get hands-on experience with Super Puma copter
They were just 13 when they first got to know each other because of their shared love for aeroplanes. Now, the schoolmates will be among the first polytechnic students to get to learn working with the AS332 Super Puma helicopter.
2 mins
Monkey sightings in Punggol Northshore worry residents
A Punggol resident, Ms Pang, and her husband were walking to their new Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Northshore Drive earlier this month when they encountered a troop of about a dozen monkeys on the park connector.
2 mins
Man charged with murder; five others accused of rioting
A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 25-year-old man after a fatal brawl near Jalan Besar that occurred around 4am on Sept 22.
2 mins
Ex-girlfriend of suspect says he was aggressive person
The man accused of killing Singaporean Audrey Fang in Spain met up with his Ukrainian girlfriend days after the alleged incident and told her he was hoping to resolve his financial difficulties soon.
2 mins
New Delhi probes Netflix for visa violations and racial bias, e-mail shows
India is investigating the business practices of US streaming giant Netflix's local operations, including allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination, according to a government e-mail sent to a former executive.
2 mins
India seeks to offer its gig workers protection
This comes amid surge in its gig economy; numbers likely to hit 23.5m by 2029-2030
4 mins
Report that US college student etched racial slur onto another's chest
School administrators at a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania are investigating a report of a student scratching a racial slur onto another student's chest.
1 min
No magic solution to crisis, says Sri Lanka's new leader
President Dissanayake says he will be part of collective effort to rebuild the economy
3 mins
Xi hopes to deepen BRI cooperation with Sri Lanka under Dissanayake
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sept 23 he hoped to broaden cooperation with Sri Lanka under his Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as he congratulated the island's new leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his inauguration, state media reported.
1 min
‘We’re not talking, we’re not friends’: Philippine V-P Sara Duterte on Marcos
Vice-President Sara Duterte on Sept 18 clarified that she and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr are \"not friends\" despite being running mates in the 2022 elections.
3 mins
Rescuers comb riverbanks after Japan floods, landslides kill 7
Rescuers combed the debris-strewn banks of a river in central Japan on Sept 23, searching for victims after homes were swept away in flooding and landslides that claimed at least seven lives.
2 mins
China censors scrub letter supposedly by Japanese father of boy fatally stabbed
Letter says actions of a few 'vile individuals' should not harm ties between Japan, China
4 mins
Heavy rain in S. Korea forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage
Over 1,500 people across South Korea were forced to evacuate during three days of relentless downpours as heavy rain wreaked havoc on homes, roads and infrastructure.
2 mins
Zelensky seeks 'a truly just peace' for Ukraine during visit to US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on Sept 22 to attend sessions at the United Nations General Assembly and urged his partners to help achieve \"a shared victory for a truly just peace\".
2 mins
US worries deepen as adversaries team up to challenge its dominance
China, Iran, Russia, N. Korea growing ever more defiant even in face of harsh sanctions
5 mins
Trump rules out running again in 2028 if he is defeated in Nov
Republican Donald Trump has ruled out running again in the US' 2028 presidential election if he loses in the upcoming November polls, according to an interview aired on Sept 22.
1 min
Singapore-flagged ship boarded by FBI in Baltimore cleared to resume operation
The US authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have cleared for operation a Singapore-flagged container ship that they boarded on Sept 21 in the US port of Baltimore.
1 min
Harris to release new economic plans on wealth creation: Sources
Democrats debate merits of announcing more such policies so close to election day
4 mins
EU launches WTO challenge against China anti-subsidy dairy probe
The European Union on Sept 23 launched a World Trade Organisation (WTO) challenge against a Chinese anti-subsidy investigation into imports of European dairy products, in the latest move in a trade spat between Beijing and Brussels.
1 min
WTO to examine China's complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed on Sept 23 to establish an expert panel to examine US subsidies for electric vehicles after Beijing accused Washington of unfair competition.
2 mins
UK minister promises 'real ambition' ahead of budget
Reeves seeks to project positive vision, vows to set out plans for new industrial strategy
2 mins
Earn Healthpoints easily with FairPrice Group, Healthy 365 apps’ tie-up
Singaporeans can now earn Health Promotion Board (HPB) Healthpoints more easily when they make healthier food purchases through the FairPrice Group (FPG) app.
2 mins
Complaints against car dealers over warranty claims on the rise
Some still require service, repairs done at their authorised workshops
3 mins
Police investigating incident involving boys filmed hitting primary school pupil
The police are investigating an incident involving boys who were filmed hitting a Qihua Primary School pupil.
1 min
Vets warn against counterfeit pet supplements, medication
It has been five years since the authorities embarked on a review of the pet sector in Singapore, and the pet business is bigger than ever. The third part of a series looking at breeding, ethics, medical treatments and costs in the industry examines how fake medication and treatments are flooding online platforms. Ian Cheng looks at the issue.
6 mins
Obstacles remain in vision of Asean regional power grid
Challenges include connecting national power systems of all 10 Asean countries
4 mins
Reformative training for teenage e-bike rider who injured two
A teenage electric bicycle rider who fled the scene after he struck two people, including a wheelchair user, was ordered on Sept 23 to undergo reformative training for at least a year.
1 min
STI hits 17-year high as regional indexes post mixed results
• Mapletree Industrial Trust is top gainer on local index • Trio of local banks hit new highs, led by DBS • S. Korea's Kospi up 0.3%; HK's Hang Seng down 0.06%
1 min
Just over half of units at 8@BT condo sold over launch weekend
Bukit Sembawang Estates' Upper Bukit Timah condominium project 8@BT sold 83 units, or 53 per cent, of its 158 units over its launch weekend, at an average selling price of $2,719 per sq ft (psf).
2 mins
S'pore prime office vacancy rates climb to highest level in two years
The prime office market in Singapore is showing signs of softening as an increase in new space pushes vacancies to the highest level in over two years, while a jump in rents runs out of steam.
1 min
Gold rises to record high on US rate cut, Middle East conflict
Gold prices extended gains to scale a record high on Sept 23, driven by the momentum generated by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and safe haven demand due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
1 min
With Al, dead celebs are working and making millions
They are tapped for voice-overs, 'digital human' acting jobs and stage shows
4 mins
Stimulus hopes rise in China as PBOC cuts rate, plans briefing
Moves bolster expectations for central bank to lower rates, following Fed
2 mins
S. Korea's preliminary exports data for Sept reflects strong demand
South Korea's export growth has stayed strong so far in September, preliminary trade data showed on Sept 23, underscoring the robust external demand driving the economy.
2 mins
Qoo10 ordered to put payment services in Singapore on hold
Beleaguered online marketplace Qoo10 has been ordered to put its payment services here on hold, due to numerous payment delays to merchants listing their wares there.
2 mins
Moulding the future of orthopaedic care through 4D printing
Medtech firm's casts for broken bones can be reshaped, offering long-term savings for patients
3 mins
SGX targets expansion in Dubai, drawn by hedge fund surge in UAE
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is looking at expansion into Dubai, drawn by the surge of hedge funds that have settled in the United Arab Emirates.
1 min
Ringgit up 6% against Singdollar, poised to sustain rally
The Malaysian ringgit is poised to extend its rally after what is likely to be its best quarter since 1973, if the outlook for interest rates is any guide.
2 mins
New office to be set up to help cut red tape for SMEs
Office aims to help firms facing regulatory issues that cut across multiple agencies
2 mins
EU challenged to reinvent its economy
The Draghi Report makes radical proposals to boost competitiveness, but some may face political resistance.
5 mins
Address teachers' heavy workload, not just the inconveniences
While it is good that teachers don't have to respond to work-related messages after school hours, their biggest problem is simply that they're overstretched.
5 mins
Pager bombs have no place in a just war
Israel is suspected of being behind the attacks caused by exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, and if it is true, its allies must condemn it.
4 mins
OpenAI's new fund raising is shaking up Silicon Valley
Generative AI is forcing America's disrupters-in-chief to think differently.
5 mins
Moving out of my parents' home was best option for me
I share the writer's sentiments in the Opinion piece \"Moving out as a young adult - it's not personal\" (Sept 22).
1 min
Educators ● Relooking of policies to prevent burnout a welcome move
I read with interest the article \"Teachers need not share personal contact numbers, answer messages after school hours: Chan Chun Sing\" (Sept 18).
1 min
Renovation ● Accredited companies required to attend mediation
I refer to Mr Yeo Chee Kean's Forum letter \"Put in place a demerit system for renovation contractors\" (Sept 19).
1 min
Climate vouchers Allotment is for HDB occupants, not owners
We thank Ms Leong Wai Yuen for her letter \"Tenants should not be entitled to household's climate vouchers\" (Sept 17).
1 min
NESS WE FORGET LAST 7 YEARS AT KRANJI: LOGAN
Kiwi trainer all set to return home as Elliot Ness gives her one of her last wins in S'pore
4 mins
AWESOME RETURN FROM GOLD CUP BEATEN BRIGADE
Awesome Storm, Berry Bliss, Military Flag could not win Cup, but score two weeks on
2 mins
Nunes' unlikely Golden Alliance
The ink on Manoel Nunes' name as Makin's winning jockey at the Sept 21 meeting had barely dried that he has already jumped off.
1 min
ALCARAZ REJECTS FEDERER PARALLEL
He wins decisive Laver Cup match, says it is 'impossible' to reach Swiss great's peak level
2 mins
Another narrow loss but McIlroy excited for future
Billy Horschel felt bad for his pal Rory McIlroy but ultimately there are no “friends” on the golf course.
2 mins
Evenepoel overcomes 'toughest time trial'
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel retained his world time-trial title in Zurich on Sept 22, surviving a lost chain on the starter's ramp, as Grace Brown also backed up her Paris gold-medal performance in the women's event.
2 mins
Best candidate' Popovic must spark Socceroos
Tony Popovic, who was named Australia coach on Sept 23, brings a track record of continental success to the role at a time when the Socceroos must make a quick turnaround to boost hopes of securing an automatic World Cup berth from Asia's preliminaries.
2 mins
SILVER LINING FOR ARSENAL
Gunners gutted by City's last-gasp equaliser but Arteta praises side's resilience, progress
3 mins
Milan win but 'know we must improve'
AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca praised his side's bravery after they defeated city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 in their Italian Serie A clash on Sept 22.
2 mins
Verstappen could quit over swearing penalty
Max Verstappen suggested he could turn his back on Formula One sooner than expected if the sport's governing body stopped him having fun and being himself.
2 mins
McLaren's Norris in a class of his own at Marina Bay
Payback comes in many forms, sometimes helpful, sometimes as retribution. For Lando Norris, it came in the most benign form as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri played his own early role in helping him to his third victory of the year.
3 mins
Should we really give a &%$* about swearing in sport?
If, as a Sunday amateur, you've shanked a golf shot into the water, flubbed a forehand at break point or miskicked a crucial penalty, then it's probable that you're familiar with a specific set of words which in your youth might have made your mother produce a bar of soap.
3 mins
BOWLERS' BREAKTHROUGH
Singapore men clinch historic team title at Asian c'ships after 42-year drought in event
3 mins
The Straits Times Newspaper Description:
Yayıncı: SPH Media Limited
kategori: Newspaper
Dil: English
Sıklık: Daily
Unlock your access to award-winning journalism on Singapore and the world. With bureaus in major cities around the world, The Straits Times correspondents bring world news to readers on a Singapore platter, helping them appreciate world events from a Singaporean perspective.
İstediğin Zaman İptal Et [ Taahhüt yok ]
Sadece Dijital
