<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9">
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-finalises-new-lower-fuel-economy-standards-in-boost-for-petrol-powered-vehicles</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US finalises new lower fuel economy standards in boost for petrol-powered vehicles</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-unveils-19-16-billion-planned-iowa-steel-project</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:19:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump unveils $19.16 billion planned Iowa steel project</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/openai-shelves-new-ai-model-after-internal-safety-tests-wsj-reports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OpenAI shelves new AI model after internal safety tests, WSJ reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/ukraines-zelenskiy-says-north-korea-prepares-to-deploy-another-10000-troops-to-russia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:07:45+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukraine&apos;s Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-slammed-for-illegal-us-tv-ads-funded-by-taxpayers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump slammed for ‘illegal’ US TV ads funded by taxpayers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-denies-offering-to-sell-arms-to-chinas-xi</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:58:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump denies offering to sell arms to China’s Xi</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/lebanon-pm-pushes-for-further-implementation-of-israel-deal-in-rubio-meeting</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:43:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lebanon PM pushes for further implementation of Israel deal in Rubio meeting</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-in-4-of-5-regions-unhealthy-pm2-5-readings-elevated-across-island?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:14:01+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Haze in Singapore: Air quality in all 5 regions unhealthy, PM2.5 readings elevated across island</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-sept-29-2026?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:43:18+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 29, 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korea-says-us-approval-for-south-koreas-nuclear-submarine-increases-regional-instability</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:42:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Korea says US approval for South Korea’s nuclear submarine increases regional instability</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/pentagon-awards-rtxs-raytheon-20-7-billion-contract-for-amraam-missiles-amid-stockpile-concerns</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:32:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pentagon awards RTX’s Raytheon $26.4 billion contract for AMRAAM missiles amid stockpile concerns</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/speaking-multiculturalism-in-singapore-literally?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally </news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/infantino-orders-fifa-funding-review-after-uefa-concacaf-seek-2-1-billion-payout</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:22:37+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Infantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek $2.1 billion payout</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/fourteen-killed-in-fire-at-pyrotechnics-factory-in-russias-yaroslavl-region-tass-reports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:17:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fourteen killed in fire at pyrotechnics factory in Russia&apos;s Yaroslavl region, TASS reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tunisias-miserable-run-continues-after-botswana-draw-in-afcon-qualifiers</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:17:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tunisia’s miserable run continues after Botswana draw in AFCON qualifiers</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/olise-wonder-strike-gives-zidanes-france-win-in-belgium</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:14:08+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Olise wonder strike gives Zidane&apos;s France win in Belgium</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/france-snatch-late-winner-in-belgium-italy-thrash-turkey-4-1-away</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:12:43+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France snatch late winner in Belgium, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1 away</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/i-dont-want-singapore-to-be-a-fine-city-anymore?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>I don’t want Singapore to be a ‘fine city’ anymore</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesian-police-question-trio-over-fake-s10000-notes-used-at-rws-casino?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indonesian police question trio over fake S$10,000 notes used at RWS casino</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-begins-deportations-but-hostility-towards-rohingya-refugees-not-stopping-anytime-soon?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Malaysia begins deportations, but hostility towards Rohingya refugees not stopping any time soon</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-police-release-five-men-on-bail-after-airbase-incident</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:18:08+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UK police release five men on bail after airbase incident</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-says-concerns-about-ai-doom-are-not-fake-news</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:12:40+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo says concerns about AI doom are not ‘fake news’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-urges-russia-ukraine-to-sit-down-and-discuss-how-to-end-war</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T04:07:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo urges Russia, Ukraine to sit down and discuss how to end war</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/uae-president-discussed-bilateral-relations-with-israels-netanyahu</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:44:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UAE President discussed bilateral relations with Israel&apos;s Netanyahu</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nvidia-unveils-safety-product-after-rogue-ai-incidents</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:31:19+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nvidia unveils safety product after rogue AI incidents</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/anisimova-ends-season-early-due-to-recurring-wrist-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:12:12+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Amanda Anisimova ends season early due to recurring wrist injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/dutch-reformed-hacker-arrested-in-shinyhunters-investigation-police-and-boss-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T03:02:35+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dutch ‘reformed hacker’ arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and ex-boss say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-wang-tells-ex-japan-minister-bilateral-ties-need-to-be-normalised</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:47:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China’s Wang tells ex-Japan minister bilateral ties need to be normalised</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/prosecutors-reopen-investigation-into-alleged-2024-gang-rape-at-cornell-university</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:37:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/more-than-50-members-of-nigers-security-forces-killed-in-attacks-sources-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T02:22:45+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>More than 50 members of Niger&apos;s security forces killed in attacks, sources say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lando-norris-apologised-to-franco-colapinto-after-baku-race-ban-comment</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:56:39+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lando Norris apologised to Franco Colapinto after Baku race ban comment</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-to-grant-sanctions-waiver-for-flights-between-iran-and-iraqs-najaf-source-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:52:42+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq&apos;s Najaf, source says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/mallorca-keeper-cuellar-in-hospital-after-canteen-structure-collapses</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:52:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mallorca keeper Cuellar in hospital after canteen structure collapses</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-city-ceo-tells-efc-board-financial-case-still-not-public</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:42:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man City CEO tells EFC board financial case still not public</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/premier-league-set-for-long-wait-as-man-city-face-prospect-of-sanctions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:37:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Premier League set for long wait as Man City face prospect of sanctions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/tether-usdt-aids-iran-funding-senate-report-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:32:49+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/vulnerable-woman-evicted-and-left-to-sleep-in-a-car-shows-depth-of-spains-housing-crisis</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:32:39+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Vulnerable woman evicted and left to sleep in a car shows depth of Spain&apos;s housing crisis</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-deportations-triggering-cascade-of-rights-abuses-un-experts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T01:29:47+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US deportations triggering ‘cascade’ of rights abuses: UN experts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/un-experts-call-for-halt-to-trump-policy-of-migrant-deportations-to-third-countries</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:57:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>UN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/court-convicts-three-egyptians-for-kidnapping-murdered-italian-student</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:52:37+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Court convicts three Egyptians for kidnapping murdered Italian student</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/gold-hits-seven-week-low-as-oil-surge-fuels-rate-hike-bets</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:46:05+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gold hits seven-week low as oil surge fuels rate hike bets</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/nba-lebron-soaks-in-the-brotherly-love-in-philly-media-debut</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:42:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NBA-LeBron soaks in brotherly love in Philly media debut</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/paramount-puts-56b-bond-sale-for-warner-deal-in-motion</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:28:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Paramount puts $56b bond sale for Warner deal in motion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-meloni-passes-by-election-test-against-new-far-right-rival</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:07:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Italy&apos;s Meloni passes by-election test against new far-right rival</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/oil-prices-climb-on-continued-impasse-in-us-iran-talks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T00:02:08+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Oil prices climb on continued impasse in US-Iran talks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-far-right-leader-bardella-denies-media-claim-he-made-antisemitic-remarks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:57:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>French far-right leader Bardella says he has filed lawsuit over antisemitic remarks claim</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/denmark-send-injured-dorgu-back-to-man-united</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:52:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Denmark send injured Patrick Dorgu back to Manchester United</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-hit-cargo-vessels-bound-for-ukraine-telecoms-infrastructure-in-kyiv</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:47:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia says it hit cargo vessels bound for Ukraine, telecoms infrastructure in Kyiv</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/bahrains-winfred-yavi-wins-womens-10000m-for-historic-triple-gold-at-asian-games?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:45:42+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi wins women’s 5,000m for historic triple-gold at Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/buttler-ruled-out-of-pakistan-tri-series-with-hamstring-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:27:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Buttler ruled out of Pakistan Tri-series with hamstring injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/rising-seas-threaten-spread-of-marine-invaders-scientists-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:26:44+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rising seas threaten spread of marine invaders, scientists say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/shein-returns-to-profitability-despite-sharp-drop-in-europe-sales-after-price-hikes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shein returns to profitability despite sharp drop in Europe sales after price hikes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/top-nato-commander-urges-states-to-condemn-russian-acts-of-sabotage</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:17:54+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Top NATO commander urges states to condemn Russian acts of sabotage</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/anthropic-openai-will-not-attend-australian-senate-ai-hearing-on-october-1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:17:43+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/denmark-sees-long-term-nato-presence-in-greenland-after-trump-deal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:12:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Denmark sees long-term NATO presence in Greenland after Trump deal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/egypt-boss-hassan-seeks-to-ease-salah-tensions-ahead-of-south-sudan-qualifier</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:07:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Egypt boss Hassan seeks to ease Salah tensions ahead of South Sudan qualifier</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/singapore-muay-thai-fighter-24-dies-after-fight-for-hope-tournament-police-confirms?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:02:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore muay thai fighter, 24, dies after ‘Fight for Hope’ tournament, police confirm</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/spate-of-rogue-ai-hacking-points-to-lack-of-tech-oversight-outdated-defences-experts?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-decree-limiting-foreign-pupils-in-classrooms-could-have-near-zero-impact</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:57:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Italy decree limiting foreign pupils in classrooms could have near-zero impact</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/lynxs-cheryl-reeve-claims-5th-coach-of-year-award</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:47:26+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lynx&apos;s Cheryl Reeve claims 5th Coach of Year award</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/lynx-guard-miles-wins-wnba-rookie-of-the-year-award-in-unanimous-vote</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:42:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lynx guard Miles wins WNBA Rookie of the Year award in unanimous vote</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/mancini-says-double-contract-during-man-city-tenure-not-my-concern</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:22:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mancini says &apos;double contract&apos; during Man City tenure &apos;not my concern&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-uses-drones-to-deliver-food-to-russian-occupied-oleshky</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:18:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukraine uses drones to deliver food to Russian-occupied Oleshky</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/we-love-them-so-much-chinese-table-tennis-craze-takes-over-the-asian-games?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:16:50+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>We love them so much: Chinese table tennis craze takes over the Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kyiv-science-academy-hit-as-russian-jet-drones-strike-across-ukraine</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:57:54+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/congo-politician-beaten-to-death-after-urging-ebola-prevention-on-radio-party-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:52:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congo politician beaten to death after urging Ebola prevention on radio, party says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-two-people-in-gaza-officials-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:47:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-set-to-hold-separate-talks-with-mediators-on-monday-or-tuesday-official-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:47:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday or Tuesday, official says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ankle-injury-forces-gakpo-out-of-dutch-squad</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:42:35+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ankle injury forces Gakpo out of Dutch squad</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/worker-dies-after-falling-from-height-at-bto-construction-site-at-tanjong-rhu-road?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:35:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Worker dies after falling from height at BTO construction site in Tanjong Rhu Road</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-man-who-allowed-unlawful-remote-connection-to-government-managed-laptop?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jail for man who allowed unlawful remote connection to government-managed laptop</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/spacexs-starship-makes-orbital-debut-deploying-starlinks-before-early-ending</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:03:05+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SpaceX’s Starship makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-poll-chief-gyanesh-kumar-under-pressure-over-alleged-manipulation-of-electoral-rolls</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:02:49+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India poll chief Gyanesh Kumar under pressure over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/in-run-for-brazils-presidency-flavio-bolsonaro-tests-staying-power-of-his-fathers-legacy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:02:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>In run for Brazil&apos;s presidency, Flavio Bolsonaro tests staying power of his father&apos;s legacy</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/eala-makes-fast-start-as-weather-and-transport-woes-hit-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/new-delhi-to-ban-construction-for-six-weeks-to-tackle-air-pollution</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:51:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Delhi to ban construction for six weeks to tackle air pollution</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/rsaf-moves-operations-to-new-runway-in-changi-air-base-east?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RSAF moves operations to new runway in Changi Air Base East</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-pm-leaders-pay-tribute-to-siti-hasmah-following-death-of-malaysian-ex-pm-mahathirs-wife?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:35:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/to-watch-shanti-pereira-run-fast-is-a-privilege?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:28:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>To watch Shanti Pereira run fast is a privilege</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spanish-government-representative-in-ceuta-quits-over-border-rush-fallout</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:27:45+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spanish government representative in Ceuta quits over border rush fallout</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/comedian-on-trial-for-insulting-erdogan-in-standup-show</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Turkish comedian convicted over Erdogan ‘insult’ but freed pending appeal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/explainer-why-has-the-drive-to-verify-indias-billion-voters-put-poll-body-under-scrutiny</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:17:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Explainer-Why has the drive to verify India&apos;s billion voters put poll body under scrutiny</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-card-for-sept-29</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:05:41+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Race card for Sept 29</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/child-and-two-women-die-on-migrant-dinghy-off-french-coast</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:02:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Child and two women die on migrant dinghy off French coast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/almost-10-hours-of-waiting-tiny-songbird-makes-first-appearance-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Almost 10 hours of waiting’: Tiny songbird makes first appearance in Singapore</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/i-preferred-my-old-life-says-cape-verde-world-cup-hero-vozinha</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:37:44+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>I preferred my old life, says Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/asian-games-ohashi-embraces-la-2028-challenge-after-marchand-calls-him-scary</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:37:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asian Games-Ohashi embraces LA 2028 challenge after Marchand calls him &apos;scary&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/at-least-33-people-killed-in-western-myanmar-airstrike-rebel-group-and-aid-worker-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:37:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>At least 33 people killed in western Myanmar air strike, say rebel group and aid worker</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singapore-registered-car-caught-on-video-ramming-into-a-food-stall-in-johor-bahru</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:34:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>JB police investigating S’pore-registered car caught on video ramming into food stall</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/macron-invokes-europes-judeo-christian-foundation-as-leo-visits</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:32:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Macron invokes Europe’s Judeo-Christian foundation as Leo visits</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lecturers-get-an-inside-look-into-how-news-for-youth-is-made-at-st-news-literacy-champions-event?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:31:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lecturers get an inside look into how news for youth is made at ST News Literacy Champions event</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/puro-magic-goes-all-the-way?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:30:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Puro Magic goes all the way</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/goliath-a-class-above-in-group-1-preis-von-europa?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:30:04+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Goliath a class above in Group 1 Preis von Europa</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/postcard-from-nagoya-konbini-onigiris-are-a-lifesaver-but-where-are-the-bins?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:29:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Postcard from Nagoya: Konbini onigiris are a lifesaver, but where are the bins?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-korea-summons-ukraine-envoy-in-protest-over-north-korean-pow-transfer</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:27:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Korea summons Ukraine envoy in protest over North Korean POW transfer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ethiopian-pro-government-forces-claim-capture-of-strategic-tigray-town</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:17:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ethiopian pro-government forces claim capture of strategic Tigray town</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germany-vows-support-for-icc-as-trump-escalates-pressure-on-court</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:12:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Germany vows support for ICC as Trump escalates pressure on court</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/florida-pastor-accused-of-role-in-haitian-presidents-assassination-goes-on-trial</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:07:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Florida pastor accused of role in Haitian president&apos;s assassination goes on trial</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-lula-widens-first-round-lead-runoff-with-bolsonaro-stays-tight-btgnexus-poll-shows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:02:44+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Brazil&apos;s Lula widens first-round lead, remains tied with Bolsonaro in runoff polls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/rain-dampens-eala-fans-spirits-as-filipino-tennis-star-makes-nagoya-debut-behind-closed-doors</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:02:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain dampens Eala fans’ spirits as Filipino tennis star makes Nagoya debut behind closed doors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-beat-bangladesh-1-0-to-keep-alive-hopes-of-advancing-in-fifa-asean-cup?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:01:35+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore beat Bangladesh 1-0 to keep alive hopes of advancing in FIFA ASEAN Cup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/lebanon-hopes-for-new-staff-level-agreement-with-imf</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:57:49+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/mexicos-pacific-coast-braces-for-hurricane-polos-life-threatening-landfall</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:57:38+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mexico&apos;s Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo&apos;s life-threatening landfall</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-taken-to-hospital-70-evacuated-after-fire-in-bukit-panjang-hdb-flat?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:40:58+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2 taken to hospital, 70 evacuated after fire in Bukit Panjang flat</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-suspends-five-prison-officials-over-suspected-luxury-cells?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indonesia suspends five prison officials over inmates’ ‘villa homes’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-urges-concessions-for-peace-as-ukraine-war-drags-on</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:22:42+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo calls for concessions to attain peace as Russia-Ukraine war drags on</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nvidia-debuts-system-designed-to-stop-ai-agents-from-going-awry</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:17:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nvidia debuts system designed to stop AI agents from going awry</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/woodlands-hospital-opens-digestive-health-centre-for-comprehensive-treatment-at-one-place?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woodlands Hospital opens digestive health centre for comprehensive treatment at one place</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-to-be-charged-over-fake-photo-of-crocodile-sighting-at-pandan-reservoir?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:14:43+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man, 30, to be charged over fake photo of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-court-dismisses-petition-challenging-legality-of-2026-election</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:08:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thai court dismisses petition challenging legality of 2026 election</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-ukraine-is-now-paying-the-price-for-its-own-attacks-on-russia</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:57:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kremlin says Ukraine is now &apos;paying the price&apos; for its own attacks on Russia</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/condo-chairman-called-managing-agent-a-joker-in-facebook-posts-ordered-to-pay-100k-damages?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Condo chairman called managing agent a ‘joker’ in Facebook posts, ordered to pay $100k damages</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/far-right-le-pen-and-hard-left-melenchon-seen-reaching-french-presidential-run-off-poll-shows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:47:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Far-right Le Pen and hard-left Melenchon seen reaching French presidential run-off, poll shows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-russia-us-arms-control-talks-should-have-resumed-yesterday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:42:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks should have resumed &apos;yesterday&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-include-rabada-in-preliminary-squad-for-australia-test-series</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:27:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa include Rabada in preliminary squad for Australia Test series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukrainian-forces-advance-in-key-eastern-battlefield-senior-commander-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:22:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ukrainian forces advance in key eastern battlefield, senior commander says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/pakistan-volleyball-captain-criticises-organisers-after-venue-mix-up</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:17:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>More Asian Games woes as bus takes Pakistan volleyball team to wrong venue</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/no-typhoon-hit-south-korea-this-summer-but-experts-says-its-not-all-good-news</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No typhoon hit South Korea this summer, but experts says it’s not all good news</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/what-is-known-about-arrests-at-us-airbase-in-britain</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:12:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Suspected plot to attack UK&apos;s Fairford airbase, used by US: What do we know?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/style/gotta-lace-em-all-adidas-drops-limited-edition-pokemon-collection?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gotta lace ’em all: Adidas drops limited-edition Pokemon collection</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/when-drug-talk-gets-casual-cnb-wants-young-people-to-speak-up?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:59:17+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Uninfluenced, a DrugFreeSG campaign, encourages young people to speak up against permissive drug talk</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-electricity-retailers-up-offerings-to-meet-raised-demand-amid-middle-east-conflict?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/new-erp-2-road-markings-signs-to-be-rolled-out-across-spore-from-october?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New ERP 2 road markings, signs to be rolled out across S’pore from October</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/olympic-champion-marchant-retires-from-cycling</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:37:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/airbus-probes-a321neo-coatings-flaw-as-repair-plan-eases-disruption</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:35:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Airbus probes A321neo coatings flaw as repair plan eases disruption</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/xavi-pleased-with-first-week-as-netherlands-coach-but-wants-more</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:22:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Xavi pleased with first week as Netherlands coach, but wants more</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lionel-messi-and-carlos-alcaraz-love-it-now-padel-takes-step-closer-to-olympics</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lionel Messi and Carlos Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/st-full-time-report-loh-kean-yew-powers-to-asian-games-final?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:07:58+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ST Full-time Report: Loh Kean Yew powers to Asian Games final</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/britain-seeks-compromise-over-blocked-orange-order-march-in-northern-ireland</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:07:48+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Britain seeks compromise over blocked Orange Order march in Northern Ireland</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/tata-tussle-sparks-tremors-from-singapore-to-solihull?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tata tussle sparks tremors from Singapore to Solihull</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swedish-opposition-leader-andersson-says-she-cannot-form-government-in-current-situation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:57:51+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson gives up attempt to form government</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/volcanic-ash-halts-italys-catania-airport-for-third-day-in-a-row</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:57:48+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Italy&apos;s Catania airport reopens after three-day Etna volcano stoppage</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/5-things-to-know-about-the-late-siti-hasmah-wife-of-ex-malaysia-pm-mahathir-mohamad</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:57:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>5 things to know about the late Siti Hasmah, wife of ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/semiconductor-firm-vsmc-opens-first-plant-in-singapore-to-create-1600-jobs?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Semiconductor firm VSMC opens first plant in Singapore, will create 1,600 jobs by 2029</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/madrid-housing-protests-enter-third-day-after-pensioners-eviction</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:52:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Protesters demand Spanish government limit evictions after pensioner forced out</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indias-top-court-says-need-to-fix-accountability-over-delhi-rape-cases-media-reports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:42:35+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India’s top court calls for accountability over recent rape cases: Media reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rain-hit-asian-games-battles-scheduling-logjam</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:27:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rain-hit Asian Games battle scheduling logjam</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-wins-four-silvers-four-bronzes-at-worldskills-shanghai?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-police-question-five-men-held-at-airbase-used-by-us-to-attack-iran</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:22:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British counter-terror police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-hollande-says-may-run-in-2027-if-victory-looks-attainable-paper-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:12:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France&apos;s Hollande says may run in 2027 if victory looks attainable, paper says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/explainer-what-comes-next-for-north-korea-soldiers-transferred-from-ukraine-to-south-korea</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:02:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Explainer: What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-great-tourist-tax-boom?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The great tourist tax boom</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/south-african-tavern-shooting-death-toll-rises-to-18-after-one-more-victim-dies</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:57:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South African township living in fear after tavern shooting that left 18 dead</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/bts-sweeps-all-3-nominated-categories-at-2026-mtv-vmas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:38:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BTS sweeps all 3 nominated categories at 2026 MTV VMAs</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/400kg-crocodile-moved-from-flooded-prachinburi-temple-in-thailand</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:32:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>400kg crocodile moved from flooded Prachinburi temple in Thailand</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/temasek-partners-italian-growth-equity-investor-fsi-to-help-italian-smes-grow?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Temasek partners Italian growth equity investor FSI to help Italian SMEs grow</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysians-pay-tribute-to-ex-pm-mahathirs-wife-siti-hasmah-on-social-media</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:29:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Malaysians pay tribute to ex-PM Mahathir’s wife Siti Hasmah on social media</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/rising-fuel-costs-drive-up-brewing-costs-in-asia-heineken-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rising fuel costs driving up brewing costs in Asia, Heineken says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/anita-muis-brother-holds-roadside-memorial-for-mother-after-being-excluded-from-funeral</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anita Mui’s brother holds roadside memorial for mother after being excluded from funeral</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/record-high-support-for-new-zealand-greens-boosts-chance-of-centre-left-coalition-poll-shows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:17:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Record high support for New Zealand Greens boosts chance of centre-left coalition, poll shows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/nothing-to-seal-here-new-zealand-police-help-stranded-pup-home</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:08:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nothing to seal here: New Zealand police help stranded pup home</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/loh-kean-yew-is-first-sporean-to-reach-asian-games-badminton-final-one-win-from-gold?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:04:05+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Loh Kean Yew is first S’porean to reach Asian Games badminton final, one win from gold</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/food-giants-in-india-call-for-reconsidering-red-colour-of-warning-labels</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>India’s top court rebukes government over timeline for food warning labels</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thousands-huddle-in-bangkok-shelters-as-thai-flood-damages-seen-at-320-million</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:57:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters as economic damage from Thailand floods rises</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/myanmar-rescuers-fear-10-dead-in-cut-off-flood-zone</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:57:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Myanmar floods, landslides kill at least 8, says rescue worker</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/don-don-donki-redmart-and-some-online-grocery-stores-to-display-unit-prices-under-expanded-pilot?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:53:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Don Don Donki, RedMart and some online grocery stores to display unit prices under expanded pilot</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/superstar-augustin-hadelich-delivers-elegantly-suave-tchaikovsky-violin-concerto-with-sso-and?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:46:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Superstar Augustin Hadelich delivers elegantly suave Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with SSO and triumphant solo recital</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/eugene-tan-to-give-up-ngs-roles-to-focus-on-sam-former-sso-chief-executive-chng-hak-peng-to-be-ngs?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eugene Tan to give up NGS roles to focus on SAM; former SSG chief executive Chng Hak-Peng to be NGS CEO</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/survivors-still-traumatised-after-indonesia-quake</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Survivors ‘still traumatised’ after Indonesia quake</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/pacificlight-power-begins-work-on-spores-first-gas-power-plant-that-comes-with-battery-storage?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PacificLight Power begins work on S’pore’s first gas power plant that comes with battery storage</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/ex-yokohama-mayor-to-run-for-comeback-after-resigning-over-abuse-of-power</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-Yokohama mayor to run for comeback after resigning over abuse of power</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/chinese-ev-maker-nio-inks-battery-swopping-deal-with-geely-open-to-other-peers-joining</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chinese EV maker NIO inks battery-swopping deal with Geely, open to other peers joining</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/squash-chief-not-taking-olympic-spot-in-brisbane-2032-for-granted</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:12:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Squash chief not taking Olympic spot in Brisbane 2032 for granted</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/german-security-agencies-face-dilemma-after-victories-for-far-right-and-far-left</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:07:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/two-dead-14-missing-after-avalanche-on-nepals-himlung-peak</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal’s Himlung peak</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/more-protein-less-sugar-500-seniors-to-learn-tips-for-healthy-eating-in-pilot-programme?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>More protein, less sugar: 500 seniors to learn tips for healthy eating in pilot programme</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-factory-output-jumps-in-august-driven-by-sustained-ai-demand?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore factory output jumps in August, driven by sustained AI demand</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/englands-tuchel-says-calls-for-rotation-are-madness</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:57:28+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>England&apos;s Tuchel says calls for rotation are &apos;madness&apos;</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-fda-approves-mirums-drug-for-rare-bone-disorder</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:56:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US FDA approves Mirum’s drug for rare bone disorder</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/round-the-clock-security-at-najibs-residence-to-remain-says-kl-top-cop</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:50:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Round-the-clock security at Najib’s residence to remain, says KL top cop</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/kazakh-race-walkers-gold-medal-stripped-at-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:35+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asian Games: Kazakh race walker stripped of gold medal for ‘improper conduct’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/cheonjiyeon-falls-on-south-koreas-jeju-island-to-be-closed-at-night-after-fatal-fall</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cheonjiyeon Falls on South Korea’s Jeju Island to be closed at night after fatal fall</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-ferry-death-toll-hits-66-as-search-enters-16th-day</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:29:14+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indonesia ferry death toll hits 71 as search enters 16th day</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/4-heavy-vehicle-drivers-to-be-charged-over-speeding-offences?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:09:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>4 heavy vehicle drivers to be charged over speeding offences</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/ai-made-me-a-better-doctor-its-made-medicine-student-worse</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI made me a better doctor. It may be making doctors-in-training worse</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-must-deepen-drone-cooperation-with-democratic-partners-president-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:47:28+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/rising-coffee-prices-drive-search-for-substitutes-in-japan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rising coffee prices drive search for substitutes in Japan</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/siti-hasmah-wife-of-malaysian-ex-pm-mahathir-dies-at-100?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:37:10+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Siti Hasmah, wife of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir, dies at 100</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/taiwan-pushes-back-after-xi-seeks-to-win-over-trump-on-world-war-two-narrative</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:27:31+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/16000-grab-drivers-to-see-higher-tax-bills-due-to-incomplete-records-submitted-to-iras?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:26:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>16,000 Grab drivers to see higher tax bills because of incomplete records submitted to IRAS</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/currently-impossible-north-korea-defections-in-free-fall</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:24:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in free fall</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-releases-product-lists-for-us30-billion-china-tariff-deal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US releases product lists for $38 billion China tariff deal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/2181-for-a-mahjong-set-artist-karen-aruba-and-her-father-give-a-dying-craft-new-life?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>$2,200 for a mahjong set? Artist Karen Aruba and her father give a dying craft new life</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/re-released-avengers-endgame-snaps-up-north-america-box-office-lead?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Re-released Avengers: Endgame tops US box office; Doomsday tickets now on sale in S’pore</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtvs-video-music-awards</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Taylor Swift becomes most awarded MTV VMAs artiste, dedicates her latest win to Dolly Parton</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-says-us-trade-truce-extension-creates-space-to-advance-talks</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:07:29+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/six-charged-over-participation-in-unlawful-assemblies-at-changi-prison-state-courts?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:03:59+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six charged over participation in unlawful assemblies at Changi Prison, State Courts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/chinas-luckin-coffee-marks-100th-store-1-9m-app-members-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China’s Luckin Coffee marks 100th store, 1.9m app members in Singapore</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cabbies-phv-drivers-can-take-up-bus-driver-jobs-by-signing-up-for-new-training-programme?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cabbies, PHV drivers can take up bus driver jobs by signing up for new training programme from Oct 1</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/as-ai-accelerates-governments-are-increasingly-being-left-behind</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:57:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>As AI accelerates, governments are increasingly being left behind</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/indian-executives-are-gaining-clout-in-us-corporate-boardrooms</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian executives are gaining clout in US corporate boardrooms</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-it-has-killed-oct-7-attacker-who-was-filmed-abducting-couple</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel says it has killed Oct 7 attacker who was filmed abducting couple</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/baird-steps-down-as-cricket-australia-chair-amid-fallout-over-bbl-privatisation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:52:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Baird steps down as Cricket Australia chair amid fallout over BBL privatisation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/malaga-travel-4-things-to-do-in-the-gateway-to-spains-mediterranean-coast?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Malaga travel: 4 things to do in the gateway to Spain’s Mediterranean coast</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/thomas-tuchel-urges-jude-bellingham-to-play-with-rage</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:41:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thomas Tuchel urges Jude Bellingham to play with ‘rage’</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-1-million-worth-of-drugs-seized-2-men-arrested-after-smuggling-attempt-at-tuas-checkpoint?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:35:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Over $1 million worth of drugs seized; 2 men arrested after smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/hafarys-founding-family-offers-64-cents-a-share-to-take-company-private?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hafary’s founding family offers 64 cents a share to take company private</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ramos-fires-holders-portugal-to-nations-league-win-in-norway</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/how-openais-rogue-ai-agents-tried-to-trick-a-robot-detector</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How OpenAI’s rogue AI agents tried to trick a robot detector</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bangkok-flood-jet-ski-rider-faces-court-on-sept-28</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bangkok flood jet ski rider faces court on Sept 28</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/formula-1-return-to-malaysia-will-drive-business-in-sepang</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Formula 1 return to Malaysia will drive business in Sepang</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/why-its-hard-saying-no-to-your-boss-instagram-follow-request?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why it’s hard saying no to your boss’ Instagram follow request</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/blackpinks-lisa-wins-best-pop-award-at-mtv-video-music-awards</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Blackpink’s Lisa wins best pop award at MTV Video Music Awards</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/bank-of-japan-debated-need-for-faster-rate-hikes-july-minutes-show</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bank of Japan debated need for faster rate hikes, July minutes show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/stocks-cautious-in-asia-as-oil-gains-yields-rise</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/shein-faces-first-public-earnings-test-as-growth-woes-mount</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shein faces first public earnings test as growth woes mount</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raccoons-spread-into-japanese-cities-as-farm-damage-mounts</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/malaysian-actress-bella-astillah-saving-all-her-love-for-mp-syed-saddiq</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:40:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Malaysian actress Bella Astillah saving all her love for MP Syed Saddiq</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-offered-to-sell-arms-to-china-us-ambassador-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:23:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump offered to sell arms to China, US ambassador says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/the-surprising-reasons-china-is-sceptical-of-ai-safety-calls</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/st-live-news-as-it-happens2?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:16:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ST Live: News as it happens</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-court-to-rule-on-challenge-to-2026-election-legality</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:07:28+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thai court to rule on challenge to 2026 election legality</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/foreign-banks-have-expressed-ubs-merger-interest-swiss-newspaper-reports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:07:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Foreign banks have expressed UBS merger interest, Swiss newspaper reports</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/cdl-to-unlock-hidden-empire-worth-6b-to-deploy-into-better-yielding-assets?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:52:44+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>CDL to unlock hidden empire worth $6b for growth, targets dividend payout of at least 35%</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/houthis-say-saudi-strikes-on-yemens-taiz-leave-dozens-of-casualties</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Houthis say Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Taiz leave dozens of casualties</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-policy-on-taiwan-unchanged-after-xis-visit-says-top-envoy-perdue</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:40:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US policy on Taiwan unchanged after Xi’s visit, says top envoy Perdue</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-confirms-meeting-with-anthropics-dario-amodei-repeats-dismissal-of-ai-fears</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:14:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fears</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-village-on-edge-over-threats-to-us-air-base-in-terror-alert</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British village on edge over threats to US airbase in terror alert</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/us-roar-back-to-beat-internationals-for-11th-consecutive-presidents-cup</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:57:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US roar back to beat Internationals for 11th consecutive Presidents Cup win</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-hes-very-seriously-looking-at-diesel-export-ban</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:54:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump says he’s ‘very seriously’ looking at diesel export ban</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/never-lost-faith-us-complete-largest-final-day-comeback-to-win-presidents-cup</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:45:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Never lost faith’: US complete largest final- day comeback to win Presidents Cup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-pm-anutins-support-drops-in-latest-poll-as-pressures-rise</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:41:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thai PM Anutin’s support drops in latest poll as pressures rise</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-spore-air-quality-returns-to-moderate-levels?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:34:20+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Haze in S’pore: PSI hits unhealthy range in 3 regions; PM2.5 levels spike</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-sept-28-2026?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:13:56+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 28, 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/boston-bound-delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-portugal-due-to-smoke-in-cabin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:51:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Boston-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing in Portugal due to smoke in cabin</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ireland-beat-israel-3-0-to-end-fractious-weekend-with-nations-league-win</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:22:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ireland beat Israel 3-0 to end fractious weekend with Nations League win</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/defender-le-normand-replaces-injured-garcia-in-spain-squad</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:17:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Defender Le Normand replaces injured Garcia in Spain squad</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/greece-stun-germany-1-0-in-losing-home-debut-for-klopp</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:07:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Greece stun Germany 1-0 in losing home debut for Jurgen Klopp</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/ai-can-uncover-others-secrets-can-we-resist-judging-and-sharing?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI can uncover others’ secrets. Can we resist judging and sharing?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-history-is-already-malay-centric-why-do-some-malays-think-their-history-is-suppressed?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/spot-electricity-prices-have-hit-a-2026-high-will-this-raise-my-household-bill?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spot electricity prices have hit a 2026 high. Will this raise my household bill?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/why-a-greener-medication-box-matters-to-your-health?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Science Talk: Why a greener medication box matters to your health</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/simple-handgrip-test-could-help-doctors-detect-early-heart-ageing-in-seniors?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Simple handgrip test could help doctors detect early heart ageing in seniors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/askst-jobs-my-cpf-contributions-are-missing-or-late-what-should-i-do?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>askST Jobs: My CPF contributions are missing or late. What should I do?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/once-staunchly-pro-china-malaysian-chinese-businesses-are-now-distancing-themselves-from-beijing?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T05:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Once staunchly pro-China, Malaysian Chinese businesses are now distancing themselves from Beijing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-revokes-diplomatic-status-of-dutch-diplomats-in-ramallah</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T04:15:09+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-netanyahu-visited-abu-dhabi-on-sunday-israeli-official-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T04:02:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Israel’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sept 27, Israeli official says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/how-you-age-is-more-in-your-control-than-you-think-amway</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T04:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How you age is more in your control than you think</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/from-haze-to-heavy-use-how-often-should-you-service-air-con-sp-group</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T04:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From haze to heavy use: How often should you really be servicing your air-con?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/mcnulty-wins-road-world-title-to-end-us-mens-33-year-drought</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T03:52:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>McNulty wins road world title to end US men&apos;s 33-year drought</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-pledges-action-on-clergy-abuse-after-meeting-french-survivors</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T03:37:43+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/after-turbulent-summer-england-head-into-winter-schedule</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T03:12:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>After turbulent summer, England head into winter schedule</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/french-far-right-leaders-say-they-have-won-enough-seats-to-form-senate-caucus</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T03:07:17+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>French far-right leaders say they have won enough seats to form Senate caucus</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/serbias-president-vucic-resigns-ahead-of-october-parliamentary-elections</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T02:37:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Serbia&apos;s President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/lufthansa-flight-diverted-after-passengers-battery-catches-fire</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T02:23:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lufthansa flight diverted after passenger’s battery catches fire</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-as-cynical</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T02:06:15+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/thompson-fires-chelsea-to-1-0-wsl-win-over-arsenal</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T01:57:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thompson fires Chelsea to 1-0 WSL win over Arsenal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/china-weighs-allowing-bytedance-alibaba-to-buy-new-nvidia-chips-report-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T01:43:38+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy Nvidia’s RTX chips, report says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/france-coach-zidane-to-ring-changes-for-clash-against-belgium</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T01:27:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>France coach Zidane to ring changes for clash against Belgium</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hezbollah-chief-says-israel-unable-to-break-the-resistance-on-anniversary-of-nasrallahs-killing</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T01:12:46+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hezbollah chief says Israel unable to ‘break’ the resistance on anniversary of Nasrallah’s killing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australias-middle-order-woes-laid-bare-again-in-series-defeat-by-south-africa</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T01:07:16+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Australia’s middle order woes laid bare again in series defeat by South Africa</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/kohli-passes-15000-odi-runs-as-india-beat-west-indies</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:57:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hezbollah-plans-to-contribute-to-project-to-house-thousands-of-lebanese-displaced-chief-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:52:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hezbollah plans to contribute to project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced, chief says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-to-meet-trump-with-ai-safety-concern-rising</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:49:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet Trump with AI safety concern rising</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/miller-bavuma-bash-australia-as-south-africa-win-odi-series</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:37:16+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Miller, Bavuma bash Australia as South Africa win ODI series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/england-rout-sri-lanka-by-223-runs-to-win-odi-series</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:27:28+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>England rout Sri Lanka by 223 runs to win ODI series</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/parma-part-ways-with-manager-carlos-cuesta</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:22:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parma part ways with manager Carlos Cuesta</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-attacks-kills-three-in-ukrainian-cities-strikes-hit-kyiv-districts-officials-say</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:12:26+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, damage Kyiv data centres</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-says-men-arrested-at-us-air-base-in-uk-were-looking-to-do-big-damage</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:06:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Men arrested at US air base in UK were looking to do ‘big damage’, says Trump</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/team-europe-cruise-past-team-world-to-win-sixth-laver-cup-title</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:57:32+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Team Europe cruise past Team World to win sixth Laver Cup title</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/category-3-hurricane-polo-threatens-mexicos-coast-landfall-expected-monday</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:57:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast, landfall expected Monday</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-voices-regret-over-ukraine-denial-of-pact-on-north-korean-pows-yonhap-reports</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:52:15+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/italy-dominate-to-win-americas-cup-run-up-regatta-in-naples</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:22:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Italy dominate to win America&apos;s Cup run-up regatta in Naples</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-says-it-struck-military-infrastructure-vessels-in-ukraine</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:17:22+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessels in Ukraine</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/shopping-on-the-cards-as-leylah-fernandez-wins-singapore-tennis-open-for-first-title-of-2026?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T23:10:43+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shopping on the cards as Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Tennis Open for first title of 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/sunday-lessons-at-the-singapore-tennis-open-faith-defiance-defeat-dignity?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T22:59:58+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sunday lessons at the Singapore Tennis Open: Faith, defiance, defeat, dignity</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/fears-tears-and-now-pride-shanti-pereiras-parents-celebrate-her-gold-medal-success?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T22:34:41+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fears, tears and now pride: Shanti Pereira’s parents celebrate her gold-medal success</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-hits-ukraines-largest-mobile-provider-strikes-data-centres</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T22:27:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Russia hits Ukraine&apos;s largest mobile provider, strikes data centres</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/ferrari-boss-vasseur-frustrated-with-speculation-about-future-amid-horner-links</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:52:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ferrari boss Vasseur frustrated with speculation about future amid Horner links</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/qatars-barshim-withdraws-from-high-jump-final-at-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:42:38+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Qatar&apos;s Barshim withdraws from high jump final at Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/czechs-down-ukraine-to-claim-12th-billie-jean-king-cup-crown</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:42:27+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Czechs down Ukraine to claim 12th Billie Jean King Cup crown</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spain-pm-vows-action-as-housing-protest-sparked-by-madrid-eviction-grows</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:39:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spain PM vows action as housing protest sparked by Madrid eviction grows</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-card-for-sept-28</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:31:08+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Race card for Sept 28</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/belgiums-new-boss-van-bommel-relishing-clash-with-zidane</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:27:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Belgium’s new boss Van Bommel relishing clash with Zidane</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/no-excuses-for-erasmus-as-springboks-beaten-by-australia-in-perth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:22:26+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>No excuses for Erasmus as Springboks beaten by Australia in Perth</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/world-t20-champions-india-on-alert-for-afghanistan-after-japan-scare</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:02:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World T20 champions India on alert for Afghanistan after Japan scare</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-list-of-billie-jean-king-cup-champions</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:52:22+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tennis-List of Billie Jean King Cup champions</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/jimmysstar-back-to-his-best-in-manikato-stakes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:41:07+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jimmysstar back to his best in Manikato Stakes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/fortune-tree-comes-out-tops-in-group-1-selangor-gold-cup?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:41:02+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fortune Tree comes out tops in Group 1 Selangor Gold Cup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australia-hold-on-to-beat-south-africa-with-11-men-in-perth</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:37:36+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Australia hold on to beat South Africa with 11 men in Perth</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/organisers-fend-off-bed-size-complaints-in-nagoya</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:37:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Organisers fend off bed-size complaints in Nagoya</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/sun-goddess-orthodox-claim-uk-2yo-features</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:37:18+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sun Goddess, Orthodox claim UK 2YO features</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/effortless-victory-for-warwoven-in-sydney</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T20:37:01+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Effortless victory for Warwoven in Sydney</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/people-are-starting-to-talk-about-us-fencing-spore-chief-delighted-by-fencers-historic-asiad-outing?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:51:26+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘People are starting to talk about us’: Fencing S’pore chief delighted by fencers’ historic Asiad outing</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swiss-voters-reject-bid-to-enshrine-stricter-neutrality-by-big-margin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:40:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules that would have curbed NATO cooperation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/personal-information-of-over-23500-simba-customers-leaked-in-data-breach?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:36:06+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-military-un-command-launch-investigation-into-dmz-explosion</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:32:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Korean military, UN Command launch investigation into DMZ explosion</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/bangkok-floodwaters-recede-after-torrential-rain-as-residents-count-losses</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:22:37+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/deputy-chair-of-turkeys-ak-party-resigns-after-trading-allegation-amid-funds-crisis</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:12:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Deputy chair of Turkey&apos;s AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/from-near-fatal-crash-to-olympic-ticket-malaysias-sivasangari-writes-her-own-script</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:07:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>From near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket, Malaysia&apos;s Sivasangari writes her own script</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/thailand-declares-two-day-civil-service-holiday-amid-floods-could-affect-court-ruling</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:07:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thailand declares two-day civil service holiday due to floods</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/iranian-tennis-player-savours-refuge-from-war-at-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:37:13+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iranian tennis player savours refuge from war at Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/in-form-isak-leaves-sweden-camp-due-to-minor-injury</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:32:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>In-form Isak leaves Sweden camp due to minor injury</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/shanti-pereira-claims-gold-in-the-200m-at-the-asian-games-to-retain-title?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:26:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>It was my day: Shanti Pereira celebrates after winning 200m gold at the Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/asian-games-chiefs-say-lessons-learned-over-accommodation</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:03:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asian Games chiefs say lessons learned over accommodation</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/captain-hariss-harun-proud-as-raoul-suhaimi-makes-lions-debut-feels-perry-ng-will-bring-a-lot-to?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:01:30+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Captain Hariss Harun proud as Raoul Suhaimi makes Lions debut; feels Perry Ng will ‘bring a lot’ to team</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-problem-with-pdoom</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The problem with P(doom)</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/afghanistan-says-28-fighters-killed-after-crossing-from-pakistan</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:57:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uks-burnham-pledges-to-offer-social-care-reform-at-next-election</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:47:25+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British PM Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/irans-army-voices-readiness-for-potential-renewed-us-attack</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:42:33+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran&apos;s army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/how-young-is-too-young-as-child-prodigies-win-big-at-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:39:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How young is too young as child prodigies win big at Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-urges-church-to-face-failings-before-meeting-french-abuse-survivors</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:37:20+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pope Leo urges Catholic Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/ethiopias-assefa-suffers-late-cramps-to-miss-out-on-world-record-in-berlin</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:32:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ethiopia&apos;s Assefa suffers late cramps to miss out on world record in Berlin</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ex-employee-sues-globalfoundries-for-at-least-528k-alleging-wrongful-dismissal?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ex-employee sues GlobalFoundries for at least $528k, alleging wrongful dismissal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-pm-burnham-refuses-to-back-heathrows-third-runway-project</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:26:42+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British PM Burnham refuses to back Heathrow’s third runway project</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/double-whammy-for-mclarens-lando-norris-after-spanish-and-azerbaijan-gp-woes?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:48:49+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Double whammy for McLaren’s Lando Norris after Spanish and Azerbaijan GP woes</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/ten-missing-on-nepals-himlung-peak-after-avalanche</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:32:49+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ten missing on Nepal’s Himlung peak after avalanche</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/bids-begin-closing-for-jewellery-seized-from-fujian-gang-yellow-diamond-ring-attracts-230k-offer?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:29:15+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bids for jewellery seized from Fujian gang total about $5m; Hermes bracelet attracts $360k offer</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/barisan-nasional-to-part-ways-with-unity-govt-once-parliament-is-dissolved-says-ahmad-zahid</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:01:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Barisan Nasional to leave unity govt once Parliament is dissolved, says chairman Zahid</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/i-want-to-hold-her-hand</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>I want to hold her hand</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/asian-games-bahrains-veteran-mother-of-3-habte-wins-marathon-gold</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asian Games: Bahrain’s veteran mother of 3, Habte, wins marathon gold</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/floods-landslides-kill-15-in-india-four-in-nepal-as-rivers-rise</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:42:21+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/scdf-fire-engine-stuck-in-grass-patch-near-hdb-block-in-sengkang?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:40:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>SCDF fire engine stuck in grass patch near HDB block in Sengkang</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/irish-defender-dunne-named-as-goalkeeper-for-israel-clash-as-bazunu-pulls-out</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:37:12+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Irish defender Dunne named as goalkeeper for Israel clash as Bazunu pulls out</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-rules-of-ai-etiquette</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The rules of AI etiquette</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/security-increased-at-us-fairford-air-base-in-england</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:12:22+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Several men arrested in major incident at UK’s Fairford airbase used by US air forces</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-9-million-raised-so-far-for-malaysia-ex-pm-najib-says-dpm-zahid</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>$2.9 million raised so far for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib, says DPM Zahid</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/helping-our-children-understand-the-value-of-suffering?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Helping our children understand the value of suffering</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-new-primary-1-rules-who-lives-around-the-12-schools-getting-a-wider-catchment?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T15:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-fury-joshua-fight-in-doubt-as-white-uncertain-over-blockbuster-bout</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:42:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fury-Joshua fight in doubt as White uncertain over blockbuster bout</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-facing-charges-after-allegedly-starting-fire-outside-mosque-in-raffles-place?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Man facing charges after allegedly starting fire outside mosque in Raffles Place</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-authorities-shift-schools-in-riyadh-to-remote-learning-for-week</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/south-africa-police-launch-manhunt-after-17-killed-in-tavern-shooting</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:12:11+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South Africa police hunt killers after 27 gunned down in two separate shootings</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swiss-vote-on-tightening-neutrality-rules-ending-peacetime-cooperation-with-nato</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:07:24+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Swiss vote on tightening neutrality rules, ending peacetime cooperation with NATO</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/thousands-protest-ahead-of-mexican-presidents-report-on-missing-students</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thousands protest ahead of Mexican president’s report on missing students</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapores-loh-kean-yew-wins-historic-asian-games-badminton-singles-medal?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:42:16+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Loh Kean Yew assured of historic singles medal, earns Asian Games semi-final spot</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/india-badminton-medallist-says-aichi-nagoya-asiad-sad-for-athletes</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:22:23+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Indian badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy says athletes missing ‘whole fun’ of Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-mediation-task-force-set-up-in-geylang-serai-to-resolve-neighbour-disputes-early?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New mediation task force set up in Geylang Serai to resolve neighbour disputes early</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/what-the-west-misses-when-it-judges-chinas-dogged-ai-pursuit?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What the West misses when it judges China’s dogged AI pursuit</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bangkok-floods-force-thousands-into-shelters</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:09:10+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/openai-anthropic-ceos-called-to-appear-at-australian-ai-probe</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:48:34+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/godlike-invincible-japan-hails-11-year-old-esports-history-maker-at-asian-games</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:20:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Godlike, invincible’: Japan hails 11-year-old eSports history-maker at Asian Games</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/at-state-dinner-for-chinas-leader-melania-trump-wears-the-pants</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>At state dinner for China’s leader, Melania Trump wears the pants</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/six-to-face-charges-after-allegedly-taking-part-in-unlawful-assembly-at-changi-prison-state-courts?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Six to face charges after allegedly taking part in unlawful assembly at Changi Prison, State Courts</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/pure-joy-singaporean-serves-free-food-in-heartland-every-month-to-bring-people-together?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Pure joy’: Singaporean serves free food in heartland every month to bring people together</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/fewer-secondary-3-students-taking-eight-or-more-subjects-more-opting-for-just-six?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fewer Sec 3 students taking eight or more subjects, more opting for just six</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/finance-is-key-barrier-to-roll-out-solutions-to-weather-extreme-heat-unep-climate-head?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Finance is key barrier to roll-out of solutions to weather extreme heat: UNEP climate head</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/solar-powered-air-cons-freeze-tech-and-fan-jakketos-among-innovative-cooling-gadgets-on-the-market?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Solar-powered air-con, freeze-tech and ‘fan-jakketos’ among innovative cooling gadgets on the market</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/keppel-starhub-discuss-potential-m1-deal-grab-execs-buy-shares-after-stock-falls-markets-this-week?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Keppel, StarHub discuss M1 deal; Grab execs buy shares after stock falls: Markets this week</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/england-born-perry-ng-receives-singapore-citizenship-in-line-to-play-at-asian-cup?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:52:16+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>England-born footballer Perry Ng receives S’pore citizenship, in line to play at Asian Cup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/when-ai-goes-wrong-for-kids?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>When AI goes wrong for kids</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/revitalised-russell-says-he-can-fight-for-victory-week-in-week-out</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:37:22+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Revitalised Russell says he can fight for victory week-in, week-out</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepals-hydropower-ambitions-face-climate-reality-check</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:35:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nepal’s hydropower ambitions face climate reality check</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/flash-flood-at-junction-of-neo-pee-teck-lane-and-pasir-panjang-road-subsided-pub?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:32:01+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PUB urges public to avoid many areas across Singapore due to flash flood risks</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/why-i-booked-my-adult-child-with-special-needs-a-treetop-adventure-course?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:32:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why I booked my adult child with special needs a treetop adventure course</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/a-print-magazine-for-teens-in-this-economy</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:32:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>A print magazine for teens? In this economy?</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/free-play-dates-invite-parents-to-slow-down-and-connect-with-their-children?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Slow down and enter your children’s world with a free play date</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japanese-anime-actor-fights-tiktok-over-ai-voice-cloning</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:10:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/curtain-falls-on-the-romance-of-indias-single-screen-cinemas</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:05:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Curtain falls on the romance of India’s single-screen cinemas</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nkf-sets-up-mock-home-at-sengkang-centre-to-help-patients-learn-home-dialysis?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NKF sets up mock home at Sengkang centre to help patients adjust to home dialysis</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-very-much-understands-taiwans-defence-needs-taipei-official-says</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:47:19+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US ‘very much’ understands Taiwan’s defence needs, Taipei official says</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/northern-ireland-court-allows-protestant-march-in-catholic-area</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:42:17+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/cavy-chaos-hundreds-attend-new-zealands-biggest-guinea-pig-show</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:30:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cavy chaos: Hundreds attend New Zealand’s biggest guinea pig show</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/british-f1-driver-oliver-bearmans-dogs-help-him-switch-off-from-life-in-the-fast-lane?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:28:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>British F1 driver Ollie Bearman’s dogs help him switch off from life in the fast lane</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-sends-two-giant-pandas-to-us-after-trump-xi-summit</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:25:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two giant pandas sent by China after Trump-Xi summit arrive in US</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/life/its-a-great-time-to-be-a-guy-who-loves-his-cat</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:06:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>It’s a great time to be a guy who loves his cat</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-treasury-chief-bessent-claims-successes-in-isolating-iran</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US Treasury chief Bessent claims successes in isolating Iran</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/ai-and-the-latest-most-existential-opportunity-to-lay-down-journalisms-role?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:00:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AI and the latest, most existential opportunity to lay down journalism’s role</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-says-it-respects-trumps-super-intelligence-switch-from-ai</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:55:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China says it ‘respects’ Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ switch from AI</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/bangkok-floodwaters-recede-as-officials-race-to-drain-canals</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:50:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bangkok flood waters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/openai-sandbox-failure-allows-ai-agent-to-gain-internet-access</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:45:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OpenAI sandbox failure allows AI agent to gain internet access</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/go-kart-accident-in-malaysia-sparks-call-for-nationwide-safety-review</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:40:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Go-kart accident in Malaysia sparks call for nationwide safety review</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/singapore-proposes-a-un-framework-convention-on-ai-safety?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:03:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/death-toll-from-indonesia-ferry-sinking-jumps-to-64</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:59:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/pm-takaichi-says-japan-us-agree-to-collaborate-on-various-issues-over-china</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:15:00+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>PM Takaichi says Japan, US agree to collaborate on various issues over China</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/internationals-keep-upset-hopes-alive-at-presidents-cup</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:12:20+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Internationals keep upset hopes alive at Presidents Cup</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/decathlons-kiprun-half-marathon-shortened-to-10km-as-haze-worsens-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The Straits Times</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:40:40+08:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Decathlon’s Kiprun half-marathon shortened to 10km as haze worsens in Singapore</news:title>
    </news:news>
  </url>
</urlset>