https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-security-chief-rejects-moving-enriched-uranium-out-of-country The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T02:24:42+08:00 Iran’s security chief rejects moving enriched uranium out of country https://www.straitstimes.com/world/tap-water-no-longer-drinkable-near-south-africas-capital The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T01:57:24+08:00 Tap water no longer drinkable near South Africa’s capital https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/polish-lawmakers-vote-to-ease-abortion-ban-but-face-likely-presidential-veto The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T01:56:12+08:00 Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban, but face likely presidential veto https://www.straitstimes.com/world/turkey-submits-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact-to-parliament-for-ratification-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T01:31:11+08:00 Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to Parliament for ratification, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-satellite-dangerously-nears-european-spacecraft-supporting-ukraines-military The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T01:10:25+08:00 Russian satellite dangerously nears European spacecraft supporting Ukraine’s military https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-police-arrest-pair-on-suspicion-of-helping-iranian-intelligence-over-raf-fairford-incident The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T01:01:39+08:00 Two men re-arrested for suspected spying for Iran in airbase scare: UK police https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-lula-challenges-flavio-bolsonaro-to-make-financial-records-public-ahead-of-election The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:56:12+08:00 Brazil's Lula challenges Flavio Bolsonaro to make financial records public ahead of election https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-pezeshkian-discusses-mediation-efforts-in-meeting-with-pakistans-army-chief The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:51:11+08:00 Iran’s Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan’s army chief https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/turkey-bans-147-club-officials-for-45-days-in-betting-probe The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:51:04+08:00 Turkey bans 147 club officials for 45 days in betting probe https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/nato-to-send-planes-and-drones-to-black-sea-after-attacks-on-shipping The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:41:26+08:00 NATO to send ‘additional assets’ to Black Sea after drone attacks off Bulgaria, Romania https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/canada-turkey-set-to-sign-pledge-during-carney-visit-to-deepen-defence-energy-ties-source-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:36:15+08:00 Canada, Turkey set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, source says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-law-and-order-crackdowns-under-meloni The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:21:31+08:00 Italy's law-and-order crackdowns under Meloni https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/comedian-russell-brand-anally-raped-me-woman-tells-uk-trial The Straits Times en 2026-10-21T00:06:22+08:00 Comedian Russell Brand anally raped me, woman tells UK trial https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-braces-for-fresh-protests-as-pm-vows-massive-police-deployment-after-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:48:42+08:00 France braces itself for fresh protests as PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment after riots https://www.straitstimes.com/world/kenya-confirms-new-ebola-case-total-at-nine-health-ministry-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:46:22+08:00 Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/albania-formalises-corruption-charges-against-ex-deputy-pm-balluku The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:46:11+08:00 Albania formalises corruption charges against ex-deputy PM Balluku https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-work-is-ongoing-to-ease-humanitarian-situation-in-russian-controlled-town-of-oleshky The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:31:27+08:00 Kremlin says work is ongoing to ease humanitarian situation in Russian-controlled town of Oleshky https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/global-warming-is-accelerating-leading-climate-scientist-rockstrom-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:31:14+08:00 Global warming is accelerating, leading climate scientist Rockstrom says https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-men-to-be-charged-after-woman-loses-over-23k-to-scammers-posing-as-harvey-norman-mas-staff?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:30:00+08:00 Two men to be charged after woman loses over $23k to scammers posing as Harvey Norman, MAS staff https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bayerns-kompany-kimmich-neuer-doubtful-for-arsenal-clash-says-assistant-coach The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:16:11+08:00 Bayern's Kompany, Kimmich, Neuer doubtful for Arsenal clash, says assistant coach https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/amazon-to-hire-over-300000-workers-for-holiday-season-up-20-from-2025 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:10:32+08:00 Amazon to hire over 300,000 workers for holiday season, up 20% from 2025 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-unveils-new-arctic-strategy-with-focus-on-security The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T23:01:10+08:00 EU unveils new Arctic strategy with focus on security https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-unveils-strategy-to-boost-arctic-security-in-face-of-us-russia-threats The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:56:34+08:00 EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic security in face of US, Russia threats https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/prince-harry-says-he-wants-to-reconcile-with-family The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:56:15+08:00 Britain’s Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with family after six-year rift https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/villas-wan-bissaka-sidelined-for-weeks-manzambi-out-with-minor-knock The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:51:15+08:00 Villa's Wan-Bissaka sidelined for weeks, Manzambi out with minor knock https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/romanian-parliament-confirms-new-prime-minister-after-months-of-deadlock The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:46:10+08:00 Romanian parliament confirms new prime minister after months of deadlock https://www.straitstimes.com/world/as-weight-loss-drug-users-turn-to-dietary-supplements-doctors-regulators-raise-flags The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:31:23+08:00 As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flags https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/n95-masks-available-at-all-fairprice-outlets-pharmacies-other-retailers-to-restock-by-end-of-week?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:28:00+08:00 N95 masks available at all FairPrice outlets, pharmacies; other retailers to restock by end of week https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/turkey-name-yalcin-as-head-coach-to-replace-montella The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:16:13+08:00 Turkey name Yalcin as head coach to replace Montella https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-newcastle-poultry-outbreak-unlikely-to-have-major-long-term-impact-analysts-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:16:10+08:00 Brazil’s Newcastle poultry outbreak unlikely to have major long-term impact, analysts say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/live-snake-found-on-plane-after-flight-cancelled-in-south-western-japan The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:15:00+08:00 Live snake found on plane after flight cancelled in south-western Japan https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-courts-events-sector-with-pledge-to-restore-tax-breaks-ahead-of-election The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:11:14+08:00 Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/employers-should-adjust-outdoor-work-activities-based-on-hourly-pm2-5-readings-mom?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T22:01:31+08:00 Employers should adjust outdoor work activities based on hourly PM2.5 readings: MOM https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-health-agency-confirms-third-measles-related-death-for-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:59:00+08:00 US health agency confirms third measles-related death for 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/early-us-flu-season-current-strain-may-signal-risk-for-younger-people-doctors-urge-shots The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:45:00+08:00 Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots https://www.straitstimes.com/world/accelerating-warming-pushes-vital-ecosystems-towards-point-of-no-return-scientist-warns The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:43:25+08:00 Accelerating warming pushes vital ecosystems towards point of no return, scientist warns https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-macron-secures-200000-tonnes-of-extra-diesel-per-month-from-uae-bahrain The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:23:00+08:00 France’s Macron secures 200,000 tonnes of extra diesel per month from UAE, Bahrain https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-cards-for-oct-21 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:14:11+08:00 Race cards for Oct 21 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/coach-jose-mourinho-warns-there-are-no-untouchable-stars-at-real-madrid The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:13:00+08:00 Coach Jose Mourinho warns there are no ‘untouchable’ stars at Real Madrid https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/syrias-first-dna-based-identifications-offer-hope-for-families-of-the-missing The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:11:13+08:00 Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of the missing https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spain-approves-new-social-benefits-ahead-of-snap-election The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:11:00+08:00 Spain approves new social benefits ahead of snap election https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-sweden-to-boost-cooperation-in-clean-energy-transition-public-policy?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:08:29+08:00 Singapore, Sweden to boost cooperation in clean energy transition, public policy https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/teen-assisting-in-investigations-after-attempt-to-smuggle-controlled-weapons-ammunition-into-spore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T21:07:00+08:00 Teen assisting in investigations after attempt to smuggle controlled weapons, ammunition into S’pore https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/death-toll-from-houthi-attack-on-yemen-training-camp-rises-to-73 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:56:13+08:00 Death toll from Houthi attack on Yemen training camp rises to 73 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eastern-libya-parliament-approves-maritime-deal-with-turkey-lifts-2020-boycott The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:46:02+08:00 Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ronaldo-let-man-united-down-says-clubs-former-boss-ten-hag The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:41:09+08:00 Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down, says club’s former boss Erik ten Hag https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/who-is-stephen-hubbard-the-us-citizen-held-by-russia The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:31:11+08:00 Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen held by Russia? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/blame-game-erupts-between-jakarta-and-provinces-as-indonesia-fires-rage?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:26:57+08:00 Blame game erupts between Jakarta and provinces as Indonesia fires rage https://www.straitstimes.com/world/shark-kills-swimmer-off-south-africas-eastern-cape The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:26:02+08:00 Shark kills woman in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, prompting beach closures https://www.straitstimes.com/business/monetary-policy-could-turn-accommodative-as-ai-productivity-gains-take-hold-mas-chief-economist?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:26:00+08:00 Monetary policy could turn accommodative as AI productivity gains take hold: MAS chief economist https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskys-feud-with-trump-endangers-his-plan-to-defend-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:23:00+08:00 Zelensky’s feud with Trump endangers his plan to defend Ukraine https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-meloni-to-boost-police-arrest-powers-in-response-to-weekend-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T20:01:19+08:00 Italy's Meloni approves tougher anti-riot laws after Milan violence https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/toh-wei-soong-snatches-second-bronze-at-aichi-nagoya-asian-para-games?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:51:12+08:00 Toh Wei Soong bags second bronze at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/britain-says-it-will-carry-out-defensive-air-missions-over-saudi-arabia The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:46:23+08:00 Britain sends Typhoon jets to shield Saudi skies from Houthi drones, missiles https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/rubio-says-ukraine-interceptors-may-not-have-been-delivered-but-not-for-political-reasons The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:46:13+08:00 US’ Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/brutal-attack-on-mp-in-australia-prompts-national-reckoning-over-rising-threat-of-political-violence?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:45:00+08:00 Brutal attack on MP in Australia prompts national reckoning over rising threat of political violence https://www.straitstimes.com/business/taobao-invests-19-million-in-singapore-promotions-for-current-11-11-sale?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:45:00+08:00 Taobao invests $19 million in Singapore promotions for 11.11 sale launching Oct 20 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/tsh-resources-yet-to-respond-to-sgxs-haze-queries-first-resources-pledges-cooperation?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:39:33+08:00 TSH Resources yet to respond to SGX’s haze queries; First Resources pledges cooperation https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/rubio-says-india-made-substantial-progress-in-diversifying-oil-purchases The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:37:00+08:00 Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal ‘very close’ https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/legend-sixty-three-chomping-at-the-bit?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:31:48+08:00 Legend Sixty-Three chomping at the bit https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/30-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-with-lorry-near-west-coast-park?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:24:05+08:00 30-year-old motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry near West Coast Park https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/love-together-poised-to-win The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:22:50+08:00 Love Together poised to win https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/islamic-state-linked-militants-kill-at-least-48-civilians-in-eastern-mali-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:16:01+08:00 Islamic State-linked militants kill at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/thai-court-overturns-boxers-attempted-rape-conviction The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:12:00+08:00 Thai court overturns boxer’s attempted rape conviction https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/portuguese-police-clear-housing-protest-camps-arresting-55 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:11:12+08:00 Portuguese police clear housing protest camps, arresting 55 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trumps-endorsement-of-netanyahu-falls-flat-with-israeli-voters The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:02:00+08:00 Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu falls flat with Israeli voters https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/soho-heartthrob-will-be-hard-to-resist-in-race-5 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T19:00:00+08:00 Soho Heartthrob will be hard to resist in Race 5 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/tackling-workplace-ageism-is-critical-in-super-aged-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:59:00+08:00 Tackling workplace ageism is critical in super-aged Singapore, says expert https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-arrests-man-calls-in-anti-terror-police-over-town-hall-protest-fire The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:47:00+08:00 France arrests man, calls in anti-terror police over town hall protest fire https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-fire-kills-four-people-in-gaza-medics-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:41:12+08:00 Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-prolongs-talks-in-stalemate-to-influence-us-midterms-officials-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:31:14+08:00 Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, say officials https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wales-name-uncapped-trio-in-novembers-nations-championship-squad The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:31:01+08:00 Wales name uncapped trio in November's Nations Championship squad https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/paralympic-champion-yip-pin-xiu-conferred-honorary-degree-by-university-of-glasgow?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:30:56+08:00 Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu conferred honorary degree by University of Glasgow https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/police-dismantle-housing-protest-camps-in-portugal The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:24:00+08:00 Police dismantle housing protest camps in Portugal https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/bavuma-jansen-lead-south-africa-fightback-in-second-test The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:21:00+08:00 South Africa seize control as captain Bavuma provides the heroics https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/live-nba-games-to-be-shown-on-disney-from-oct-22?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:20:00+08:00 Live NBA games to be shown on Disney+ from Oct 22 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/un-says-19-2-million-afghans-facing-acute-food-insecurity-by-april-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:17:00+08:00 UN says 19.2 million Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April 2027 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/netflix-hunts-for-its-next-big-hit-after-us135b-stock-market-wipeout The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:16:37+08:00 Netflix hunts for its next big hit after US$135b stock market wipe-out https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-hopes-witkoff-can-brief-putin-soon-on-latest-ukrainianeuropean-thinking-on-peace-deal The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:16:08+08:00 Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sparks-fly-as-special-pikachu-goes-live-at-changi-airport?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:10:00+08:00 Sparks fly as special region-specific Pikachu goes live at Changi Airport https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/one-in-three-americans-back-second-execution-attempt-after-failed-one-reutersipsos-poll-finds The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:06:08+08:00 One in three Americans back second execution attempt after failed one: Poll https://www.straitstimes.com/business/free-trade-agreements-may-be-out-of-fashion-but-apec-can-further-existing-deals-jeffrey-siow?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:05:00+08:00 Free trade agreements may be out of fashion, but APEC can further existing deals: Jeffrey Siow https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/small-modular-nuclear-reactors-singapores-answer-to-energy-security?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T18:00:00+08:00 Small modular nuclear reactors: Singapore’s answer to energy security? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nearly-1-million-lost-through-impersonation-scams-linked-to-fake-social-media-ads?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:59:16+08:00 Nearly $1 million lost through impersonation scams linked to fake social media ads https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-to-meet-witkoff-as-trump-praises-russia-and-rebukes-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:56:09+08:00 Zelenskiy meets Witkoff as US-Ukraine relations sink to new lows https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/consumers-can-put-pressure-on-haze-linked-firms-by-buying-green-labelled-products-experts?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:55:00+08:00 Consumers can put pressure on haze-linked firms by buying green-labelled products: Experts https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/google-cloud-services-face-outage-in-london-revolut-services-down-too The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:52:00+08:00 Google Cloud outage in UK eases after impacting digital banks, public sector websites https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/singapore-based-semiconductor-firm-mi-material-to-expand-into-us-malaysia-in-215m-ipo?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:50:00+08:00 Singapore-based semiconductor firm Mi Material to expand into US, Malaysia in $215m IPO https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/with-2029-sea-games-in-mind-singapore-athletics-hires-throws-pathway-coaches?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:48:35+08:00 With 2029 SEA Games in mind, Singapore Athletics hires throws, pathway coaches https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germanys-far-right-afd-hit-by-mass-e-mail-theft The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:46:08+08:00 Germany’s far-right AfD hit by mass e-mail theft https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnam-eyes-remote-work-online-classes-as-air-quality-worsens The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:46:00+08:00 Vietnam eyes remote work, online classes as air quality worsens https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/launderette-underwear-thief-jailed-nine-months-in-melaka The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:45:00+08:00 Launderette underwear thief jailed nine months in Melaka https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/rubio-kicks-off-india-visit-with-trade-deal-russian-oil-on-agenda The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:36:00+08:00 Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/celebrate-longer-lives-and-harness-the-opportunities-that-come-with-it-indranee?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:35:00+08:00 Celebrate longer life and harness the opportunities that come with it: Indranee https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-police-say-man-charged-after-lawmaker-hit-by-car The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:33:04+08:00 Australian police charge man over ‘targeted’ attack on lawmaker https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singtel-fined-1m-for-outages-in-march-caused-by-chiller-system-failure-software-bugs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:30:00+08:00 Singtel fined $1m for three-day outage in March caused by chiller system failure, software bugs https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-to-send-500-troops-to-milan-after-clashes The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:28:08+08:00 Italy to send 500 troops to Milan after clashes https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/swiatek-loses-last-chance-to-qualify-for-wta-finals-after-withdrawing-from-ningbo The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:11:19+08:00 Injured Iga Swiatek loses last chance to qualify for WTA Finals after withdrawing from Ningbo event https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-love-affair-with-cellphones-turns-theft-into-an-election-flashpoint The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:06:01+08:00 Brazil’s love affair with cellphones turns theft into an election flashpoint https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/apples-iphone-factories-wont-make-india-the-next-china?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:00:00+08:00 Apple’s iPhone factories won’t make India the next China https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-growing-financial-risks-from-this-ai-boom?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T17:00:00+08:00 The growing financial risks from this AI boom https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/europe-faces-record-air-fare-surge-in-2027-as-war-drives-up-fuel-costs-ryanair-boss-warns The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:58:54+08:00 Europe faces record airfare surge in 2027 as war drives up fuel costs, warns Ryanair boss https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-push-to-bolster-social-insurance-schemes-draws-online-backlash The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:52:00+08:00 China’s push for contributions to bolster social insurance schemes draws online backlash https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/public-to-be-able-to-decorate-trees-at-botanic-gardens-as-part-of-gardens-a-glow-initiative?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:40:00+08:00 Public to be able to decorate trees at Botanic Gardens as part of Gardens-A-Glow initiative https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-teens-arrested-after-cash-over-290-packs-of-cigarettes-stolen-from-bukit-merah-minimart?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:37:00+08:00 Two teens arrested after cash, 290 packs of cigarettes stolen from Bukit Merah minimart https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-opposes-ban-on-use-of-deepseek-by-us-government-agencies The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:33:00+08:00 China opposes ban on use of DeepSeek by US government agencies https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/on-israeli-election-eve-settler-violence-becomes-netanyahu-liability The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:31:00+08:00 On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/memorial-runs-for-athlete-who-died-during-race-in-south-korea-spark-debate-online The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:30:00+08:00 ‘Memorial runs’ for athlete who died during race in South Korea spark debate online https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-calm-under-night-curfews-as-government-awaits-new-weekend-protests The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:06:10+08:00 France calm under night curfews as government awaits new weekend protests https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/as-weight-loss-drug-users-turn-to-dietary-supplements-doctors-and-regulators-raise-flags The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T16:00:00+08:00 As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors and regulators raise flags https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/photos/today-in-pictures-oct-20-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:54:59+08:00 Today in Pictures, Oct 20, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-to-meet-witkoff-after-trump-says-russia-has-been-fine-on-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:46:07+08:00 Zelensky seeks to mend US rift in Oslo as Trump warms to Moscow https://www.straitstimes.com/business/oil-wavers-near-five-month-high-as-iran-threats-vie-with-flows The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:43:00+08:00 Oil wavers near five-month high as Iran threats vie with flows https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-investigates-crash-of-suspected-chinese-rocket-fragment The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:41:00+08:00 Near miss: Indonesia probes crash of suspected Chinese rocket fragment https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/warriors-guard-stephen-curry-sidesteps-ankle-injury-scare The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:15:00+08:00 Warriors guard Stephen Curry sidesteps ankle injury scare https://www.straitstimes.com/business/oil-majors-face-spending-test-from-iran-war-windfall-cash The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:10:00+08:00 Oil majors face spending test from Iran war windfall cash https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-ben-gvir-poised-for-election-gains-as-young-voters-turn-to-far-right The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T15:06:26+08:00 Ben-Gvir poised for gains in Israeli elections as young voters turn to far right https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-de-registers-main-opposition-bloc-as-elections-loom The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:51:13+08:00 Malaysia de-registers main opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional as elections loom https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/new-zealand-plot-downfall-of-incredible-india-teen-sooryavanshi The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:51:10+08:00 New Zealand plot downfall of 'incredible' India teen Sooryavanshi https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/not-worth-it-selena-gomez-admits-stupid-vaping-habit-permanently-changed-her-voice?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:51:00+08:00 ‘Not worth it’: Selena Gomez admits ‘stupid’ vaping habit permanently changed her voice https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/malaysian-badminton-player-lee-zii-jia-and-family-settle-financial-management-dispute-at-kl-court The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:44:00+08:00 Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia and family settle financial, management dispute at KL court https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-to-pull-more-ukraine-embassy-staff-after-pow-dispute The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:36:21+08:00 South Korea to pull more Ukraine embassy staff after POW dispute https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/the-fake-commute-how-chinas-unemployed-save-face The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:15:59+08:00 The fake commute: How China’s unemployed save face https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/experts-warn-busan-shark-bukang-i-may-have-just-2-weeks-to-live The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:12:00+08:00 Busan shark Bukang-i may have just 2 weeks to live, says expert https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/uefa-demands-answers-from-fifa-over-infantino-presidency-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:11:06+08:00 UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Gianni Infantino presidency: Reports https://www.straitstimes.com/world/why-is-landmark-un-biodiversity-fund-nearly-empty The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:07:00+08:00 Why is landmark UN biodiversity fund nearly empty? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/as-france-erupts-europes-far-right-gains-from-fuel-price-anger-ahead-of-elections The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T14:06:09+08:00 As France erupts, Europe’s far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections https://www.straitstimes.com/world/drone-strike-in-disputed-sudan-south-sudan-area-kills-dozens-minister-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:56:00+08:00 Sudanese drone attack killed over 150 people in Abyei market, official says https://www.straitstimes.com/life/theyre-judging-based-on-20-of-my-life-singaporean-star-of-90-day-fiance-on-online-criticism?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:55:00+08:00 ‘They’re judging based on 20% of my life’: Singaporean star of 90 Day Fiance on online criticism https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-allegedly-used-device-to-steal-bank-card-details-from-shoppers-at-mustafa-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:53:26+08:00 Man allegedly used device to steal bank card details from shoppers at Mustafa Centre https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/attack-on-australian-politician-follows-years-of-threats-to-public-figures The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:51:06+08:00 Attack on Australian politician follows years of threats to public figures https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-govt-working-to-ensure-its-students-safety-amid-unrest-in-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:50:00+08:00 Malaysian government working to ensure its students’ safety amid unrest in France https://www.straitstimes.com/business/former-google-chief-eric-schmidts-1-anthropic-stake-set-to-pay-huge-windfall The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:45:00+08:00 Former Google chief Eric Schmidt’s 1% Anthropic stake set to reap huge windfall https://www.straitstimes.com/life/kpop-demon-hunters-star-ejae-weds-fiance-sam-kim-in-seoul?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:35:06+08:00 KPop Demon Hunters star Ejae weds fiance Sam Kim in Seoul https://www.straitstimes.com/business/software-upgrades-eat-nearly-a-third-of-companies-it-budgets-survey-finds The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:30:00+08:00 Software upgrades eat nearly a third of companies’ IT budgets, survey finds https://www.straitstimes.com/life/making-light-of-the-haze-10-memes-to-get-singaporeans-laughing-through-the-pollution?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:25:00+08:00 Making light of the haze: 10 memes to get Singaporeans laughing through the pollution https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/as-japan-pursues-a-chip-industry-reboot-its-being-pressed-to-build-americas The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:23:00+08:00 As Japan pursues a chip-industry reboot, it’s being pressed to build America’s https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-navy-says-us-ship-near-sabina-shoal-jeopardised-maritime-security The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:16:06+08:00 Beijing sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed South China Sea shoal https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-saf-captain-jailed-17-months-over-sex-acts-with-schoolboy-15?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:15:50+08:00 Former SAF captain jailed 17 months over sex acts with schoolboy, 15 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/style/cartier-shows-off-its-animal-side-in-free-exhibition-at-colonial-bungalow?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:10:00+08:00 Cartier shows off its animal side in free exhibition at colonial bungalow https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-foreign-minister-says-russia-iran-have-never-worked-so-closely The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:10:00+08:00 Iran foreign minister says Russia, Iran have ‘never’ worked so closely https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-box-containing-red-packets-for-newlyweds-at-raffles-hotel?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:09:54+08:00 Man charged after allegedly stealing box containing red packets for newlyweds at Raffles Hotel https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-will-form-special-committee-to-probe-corporate-mafia The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:09:00+08:00 Malaysia will form special committee to probe ‘corporate mafia’ https://www.straitstimes.com/business/st-headstart-what-to-do-when-your-boss-takes-credit-for-your-work?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:03:52+08:00 ST Headstart: What to do when your boss takes credit for your work https://www.straitstimes.com/business/japans-20-year-bond-auction-sees-strongest-demand-on-record The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:00:00+08:00 Japan’s 20-year bond auction sees strongest demand on record https://www.straitstimes.com/world/canada-awaits-result-in-alberta-independence-vote The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T13:00:00+08:00 Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/paris-based-actress-sharon-au-reflects-on-france-civil-unrest-assures-loved-ones-she-is-safe?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:55:00+08:00 Paris-based actress Sharon Au reflects on France civil unrest, assures loved ones she is safe https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-promoter-challenges-decision-in-wba-lightweight-title-bout-over-officiating-errors The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:50:59+08:00 Boxing-Promoter challenges decision in WBA lightweight title bout over 'officiating errors' https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/japan-slams-lack-of-access-to-journalist-detained-in-russia The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:43:00+08:00 Japan slams lack of access to journalist detained in Russia https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/coach-of-englands-test-team-should-be-english-says-new-zealander-fleming The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:35:58+08:00 Coach of England's test team should be English, says New Zealander Fleming https://www.straitstimes.com/business/sea-plans-ipo-for-financial-services-arm-monee-memo-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:34:00+08:00 Sea plans IPO for financial services arm Monee, memo says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/security-firm-finds-china-linked-ai-agent-behind-japan-cyberattacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:30:00+08:00 Security firm finds China-linked AI agent behind Japan cyberattacks https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/payment-giant-mynt-boosts-philippine-market-hopes-with-ipo-record The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:22:00+08:00 Payment giant Mynt boosts Philippine market hopes with IPO record https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/asian-para-games-trace-roots-to-japanese-disability-sports-pioneer The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:21:00+08:00 Asian Para Games trace roots to Japanese disability sports pioneer https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/brother-of-convicted-money-launderer-forfeits-10-million-sentosa-bungalow-handed-one-year-jail?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:20:46+08:00 Brother of convicted money launderer forfeits $10 million Sentosa bungalow; handed one year jail https://www.straitstimes.com/life/haze-running-dos-and-donts-for-outdoor-runners-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:15:00+08:00 Haze running dos and don’ts for outdoor runners in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-to-sue-facebook-tiktok-for-alleged-breaches-of-ban-minister The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:10:00+08:00 Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok for alleged breaches of ban: Minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/declared-dead-indian-voters-fight-to-get-back-on-electoral-rolls The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:06:05+08:00 Declared dead: Indian voters fight to get back on electoral rolls https://www.straitstimes.com/business/indonesia-bourse-further-tightens-stock-selling-restrictions The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:05:00+08:00 Indonesia battles to stabilise market after MSCI expulsion threat https://www.straitstimes.com/business/cpf-maintains-a-grade-in-global-ranking-of-pension-systems-for-second-year-overall-score-goes-up?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T12:00:00+08:00 CPF maintains A grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/z-ai-founders-worked-on-research-funded-by-china-institute-that-uk-tied-to-spies The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:35:00+08:00 Z.ai founders worked on research funded by China institute that Britain tied to spies https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-patrols-to-taiwans-east-are-destabilising-us-congress-appointed-official-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:26:08+08:00 Chinese patrols to Taiwan’s east are ‘destabilising’: US Congress-appointed official https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/she-walked-the-victorias-secret-show-6-weeks-after-giving-birth The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:25:00+08:00 Model Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria’s Secret show, 6 weeks after giving birth https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/behind-the-blazes-st-looks-at-10-firms-issued-notices-under-spore-haze-law?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:20:00+08:00 Which are the 10 Indonesian firms issued notices under Singapore’s haze law? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/mexico-suspends-imports-of-brazilian-chicken-over-outbreak-of-newcastle-disease The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:10:00+08:00 Mexico suspends imports of Brazilian chicken over outbreak of Newcastle disease https://www.straitstimes.com/life/my-doctor-says-i-have-fibroids-what-happens-next The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:08:00+08:00 My doctor says I have fibroids. What happens next? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-to-launch-us8-billion-support-programme-for-farmers-to-offset-diesel-costs-trump The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:08:00+08:00 US to launch $10.2 billion support programme for farmers to offset diesel costs: Trump https://www.straitstimes.com/life/in-backyard-ultramarathons-the-race-goes-on-until-everyone-gives-up The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:08:00+08:00 In backyard ultramarathons, the race goes on until everyone gives up https://www.straitstimes.com/life/stroke-survivor-acted-fast-but-delays-in-treatment-remain-a-concern?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:07:00+08:00 Stroke survivor acted fast, but delays in seeking treatment remain a concern https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-austin-abrams-terrorised-in-resident-evil-and-whalefall-is-pretty-chill-offscreen The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:05:00+08:00 Actor Austin Abrams, terrorised in Resident Evil and Whalefall, is pretty chill off-screen https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazil-poultry-exports-face-fresh-threat-after-disease-detected-at-mbrf-supplier The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:02:00+08:00 Brazil poultry exports face fresh threat after disease detected at MBRF supplier https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-says-travelers-should-reconsider-kenya-trips-on-health-risks-amid-ebola-spread The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T11:01:05+08:00 US says travelers should reconsider Kenya trips on health risks amid Ebola spread https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-warns-of-firm-response-to-further-provocations-from-north The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:59:00+08:00 South Korea warns of ‘firm’ response to further provocations from North https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/seoul-vows-resolute-punishment-after-north-korea-threatens-new-border-measures The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:56:07+08:00 Seoul vows 'resolute punishment' after North Korea threatens new border measures https://www.straitstimes.com/life/how-drinking-affects-your-dementia-risk The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:54:00+08:00 How drinking affects your dementia risk https://www.straitstimes.com/life/5-gastrointestinal-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:50:00+08:00 5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore https://www.straitstimes.com/business/hong-kongs-rail-company-mtr-bets-6-3-billion-on-a-city-that-doesnt-exist-yet The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:45:00+08:00 Hong Kong’s rail company MTR bets $6.3 billion on a city that doesn’t exist yet https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-barber-hailed-as-hero-for-running-to-lawmakers-rescue-during-attack The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:40:57+08:00 Australian barber hailed as a hero for running to lawmaker’s rescue during attack https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/perikatan-nasionals-registration-cancelled-after-failing-to-refute-grounds-for-deregistration The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:40:00+08:00 Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies cancels registration of Perikatan Nasional coalition https://www.straitstimes.com/business/asian-shares-tumble-oil-rises-as-markets-await-ai-sector-results The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:37:00+08:00 Shares stumble, oil rises as markets await AI sector results https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/micron-union-in-taiwan-to-launch-strike-as-bonus-dispute-escalates The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:36:00+08:00 Micron union in Taiwan to launch one-day strike as bonus dispute escalates https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/in-search-for-amelia-earharts-plane-tantalising-clue-turns-out-to-be-tree-debris The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:35:00+08:00 In search for Amelia Earhart’s plane, tantalising clue turns out to be tree debris https://www.straitstimes.com/world/meta-has-24-hours-to-prove-equal-treatment-of-lula-bolsonaro-brazil-court The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:16:00+08:00 Meta has 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula, Bolsonaro: Brazil court https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bayern-set-for-arsenal-test-without-red-hot-olise The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:12:00+08:00 Bayern set for Arsenal test without red-hot Olise https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/can-wwe-still-mint-hollywood-stars-the-street-fighter-movie-is-the-test The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:05:00+08:00 Can WWE still mint Hollywood stars? The Street Fighter movie is the test https://www.straitstimes.com/business/honeywell-aerospace-sees-business-aviation-growth-on-rising-aircraft-use The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T10:00:00+08:00 Honeywell Aerospace sees business aviation growth on rising aircraft use https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/spore-listed-first-resources-pledges-cooperation-with-authorities-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:58:37+08:00 S’pore-listed First Resources pledges cooperation with authorities over haze https://www.straitstimes.com/business/nvidia-backed-nscale-anthropic-in-talks-for-new-us45-billion-ai-cloud-deal-source-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:55:00+08:00 Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new US$45 billion AI cloud deal, source says https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/real-madrids-rough-diomande-starting-to-shine-as-leipzig-visit The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:51:13+08:00 Real Madrid’s rough Diomande starting to shine as Leipzig visit https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-warns-kansans-that-us-will-burn-like-france-if-democrats-win The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:51:07+08:00 Trump warns Kansans that US will ‘burn’ like France if Democrats win https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/for-k-actor-lee-jun-hyuk-the-real-jackpot-is-finding-purpose-in-his-work The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:45:00+08:00 For K-actor Lee Jun-hyuk, the real jackpot is finding purpose in his work https://www.straitstimes.com/business/south-korean-data-centre-firm-elice-shares-plunge-in-ipo-debut The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:37:00+08:00 South Korean data centre firm Elice shares plunge in IPO debut https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/no-commitment-for-public-funding-support-for-airasia-says-malaysias-finance-ministry The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:30:00+08:00 No commitment for public funding support for AirAsia, says Malaysia’s Finance Ministry https://www.straitstimes.com/business/asias-wealth-transfer-to-next-generation-puts-family-unity-to-the-test-report?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:30:00+08:00 Asia’s wealth transfer to next generation puts family unity to the test: Report https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/super-sub-boland-delivers-for-australia-again The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:26:04+08:00 Super-sub Boland delivers for Australia again https://www.straitstimes.com/business/keppel-reit-to-buy-51-stake-in-keppel-south-central-for-610-9-million?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T09:03:00+08:00 Keppel Reit to buy 51% stake in Keppel South Central for $610.9 million https://www.straitstimes.com/world/cuba-accuses-us-of-letting-terrorists-to-operate-with-impunity-after-speedboat-raid The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T08:50:56+08:00 Cuba accuses US of letting terrorists operate with impunity after speedboat raid https://www.straitstimes.com/business/uniqlo-to-raise-average-selling-prices-by-about-4 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T08:45:00+08:00 Uniqlo to raise average selling prices on some items in Japan by about 4% https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/kennedys-vaccine-plan-could-cause-surge-in-hepatitis-b-study-finds The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T08:23:00+08:00 Kennedy’s vaccine plan could cause surge in hepatitis B, study finds https://www.straitstimes.com/business/openai-seeks-to-accelerate-fundraising-ahead-of-anthropic-ipo-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T08:11:00+08:00 OpenAI seeks to accelerate fund-raising ahead of Anthropic IPO, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/banking/national-australia-bank-to-cut-2500-jobs-in-cost-overhaul-as-credit-growth-slows The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T08:00:00+08:00 National Australia Bank to cut 2,500 jobs in cost overhaul as credit growth slows https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-successfully-launches-probe-in-historic-mars-moon-mission The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:55:00+08:00 Japan probe on its way to Mars moon in historic mission https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/university-of-north-carolina-settles-federal-probes-by-trump-administration The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:50:56+08:00 University of North Carolina settles federal probes by Trump administration https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/ai-tool-predicts-cancer-survival-chances-with-single-face-photo-study-finds The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:50:00+08:00 AI tool predicts cancer survival chances with single face photo, study finds https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-political-money-funnels-to-indian-bots-to-lure-voters The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:45:00+08:00 US political money funnels to Indian bots to lure voters https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-agents-arrest-11-in-california-on-alleged-illegal-voting The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:40:00+08:00 US agents arrest 11 in California over alleged illegal voting https://www.straitstimes.com/world/14-dead-7-injured-in-colombia-illegal-gold-mine-collapse The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:35:55+08:00 14 dead, 7 injured in Colombia illegal gold mine collapse https://www.straitstimes.com/world/killing-of-former-anti-graft-prosecutor-a-grim-milestone-in-guatemalas-political-violence The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:26:11+08:00 Killing of former anti-graft prosecutor a grim milestone in Guatemala's political violence https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-judge-orders-saudi-engineer-held-in-openai-case The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:15:00+08:00 US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/singaporeans-have-good-reason-to-be-angry-about-the-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T07:00:00+08:00 Singaporeans have good reason to be angry about the haze https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-visit-to-israel-reports-axios The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T06:51:17+08:00 Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, source says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/belarus-bars-entry-to-some-goods-from-latvia The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T06:36:01+08:00 Belarus bars entry to some goods from Latvia https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-arrested-for-allegedly-using-electronic-device-to-illegally-obtain-bank-card-information?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T06:35:00+08:00 Man arrested for allegedly using electronic device to illegally obtain bank card information https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-improves-with-3-of-5-regions-recording-moderate-psi-levels?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T06:25:00+08:00 Haze in Singapore: Unhealthy PSI levels hit most regions as air quality dips https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-albanese-says-attackers-car-made-u-turn-before-critically-injuring-lawmaker The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T06:21:07+08:00 Australian lawmaker loses leg after vehicle attack; suspect named https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/tottenhams-agonising-wait-for-a-premier-league-win-ends-with-coventry-victory The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:51:07+08:00 Tottenham’s agonising wait for a Premier League win ends with Coventry victory https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-oct-20-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:45:50+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 20, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/special-to-face-friend-inigo-perez-in-champions-league-says-liverpools-andoni-iraola The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:28:21+08:00 ‘Special’ to face friend Inigo Perez in Champions League, says Liverpool’s Andoni Iraola https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/nasdaq-climbs-as-us-chip-and-ai-linked-stocks-bounce-back The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:21:57+08:00 Nasdaq climbs as US chip and AI-linked stocks bounce back https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-cuba-trade-barbs-at-un-ahead-of-sanctions-vote The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:06:01+08:00 US, Cuba trade barbs at UN ahead of sanctions vote https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/sumiko-at-62-im-learning-to-care-less-and-finding-more-peace?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:00:00+08:00 Sumiko at 62: I’m learning to care less – and finding more peace https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/friends-with-work-benefits-young-singaporeans-say-work-friendships-help-their-careers-but-carry?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T05:00:00+08:00 Friends with work benefits: Young Singaporeans say work friendships help their careers, but carry risks https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-says-us-decisions-on-ukraine-hard-to-explain The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:46:01+08:00 Ukraine’s Zelensky says US decisions on Ukraine hard to explain https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/anthropic-musk-outline-duelling-approaches-to-ai-era-philanthropy The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:35:28+08:00 Anthropic, Musk outline duelling approaches to AI-era philanthropy https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/schools-in-uk-hungary-serbia-sent-hoax-bomb-warnings The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:24:33+08:00 Schools in UK, Hungary, Serbia sent hoax bomb warnings https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-officials-plan-to-travel-to-norway-for-ukraine-talks-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:21:12+08:00 US officials plan to travel to Norway, Russia for Ukraine talks, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fifa-suspends-coach-hassan-and-forward-zico-for-three-and-five-matches The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:16:06+08:00 FIFA suspends coach Hassan and forward Zico for three and five matches https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-says-zelenskiy-should-get-somebody-else-to-negotiate-to-end-war The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:11:01+08:00 Trump says Zelenskiy should get somebody else to negotiate to end war https://www.straitstimes.com/life/title-hbs-takashimaya-card-day-sale?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T04:00:00+08:00 Takashimaya Card Day is back: 11 best deals on fashion, beauty, kitchen and more https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-midterms-near-reutersipsos-poll-finds The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T03:51:01+08:00 Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as US midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-is-open-to-joining-trilateral-meeting-with-xi-putin The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T03:41:01+08:00 Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/famous-siberian-cave-yields-remains-of-yak-like-ice-age-mammal The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T03:01:01+08:00 Famous Siberian cave yields remains of yak-like Ice Age mammal https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-signs-order-creating-nih-division-task-force-for-womens-health The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T02:50:29+08:00 Trump signs order creating NIH division, task force for women’s health https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/brentford-working-with-police-after-rugby-ball-launched-towards-stadium The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T02:26:00+08:00 Brentford working with police after rugby ball launched towards stadium https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-asks-us-supreme-court-to-hear-case-seeking-to-avoid-re-arrest The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T02:26:00+08:00 Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lake-placid-nyc-exploratory-group-meet-with-eye-toward-2042 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T02:00:53+08:00 Lake Placid-NYC exploratory group meet with eye toward 2042 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-government-says-4-billion-budget-reshuffle-needed-for-lula-measures-in-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:56:00+08:00 Brazil's government says $4 billion budget reshuffle needed for Lula measures in 2027 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ronaldo-handed-30-day-ban-for-leaving-portugal-camp-following-coach-jesus-rift The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:41:02+08:00 Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp following coach Jesus rift https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-announces-first-curfews-as-government-grapples-with-unrest The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:30:00+08:00 France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-urges-zelenskiy-to-cooperate-with-russia-on-aid-for-oleshky The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:16:00+08:00 Pope Leo urges Zelensky to cooperate with Russia on aid for Oleshky https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/woods-not-part-of-in-initial-hero-world-challenge-field The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:10:59+08:00 Woods not part of in initial Hero World Challenge field https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-postpones-its-davos-in-the-desert-conference-after-attacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:10:53+08:00 Saudi flagship investment conference pushed to 2027 after Houthi attacks https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-close-on-97-5-as-australian-paceman-boland-strikes-in-second-test The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:06:11+08:00 South Africa close on 97-5 as Australian paceman Boland strikes in second test https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/euroleague-ceo-still-open-to-nba-europe-deal-warns-against-market-fragmentation The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:05:59+08:00 Euroleague CEO still open to NBA Europe deal, warns against market fragmentation https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/bulgarian-court-approves-arrest-warrant-for-two-germans-over-starlink-fire The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:05:52+08:00 Bulgarian court approves arrest warrant for two Germans over Starlink fire https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/christiane-amanpour-says-she-is-leaving-cnn-after-43-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T01:04:22+08:00 Christiane Amanpour says she is leaving CNN after 43 years https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/flick-clarifies-barcelona-backline-options-before-psg-and-real-madrid-showdowns The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T00:56:01+08:00 Flick clarifies Barcelona backline options before PSG and Real Madrid showdowns https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/bonfires-of-electric-bikes-burn-in-paris-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T00:41:17+08:00 Bonfires of electric bikes burn in Paris riots https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/second-hand-clothing-app-vinted-purges-suspected-looted-goods-after-france-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T00:32:33+08:00 Second-hand clothing app Vinted purges suspected looted goods after France riots https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/kylie-jenner-makes-victorias-secret-runway-debut-in-64-million-bra The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T00:18:39+08:00 Kylie Jenner makes Victoria’s Secret runway debut in $64 million bra https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-says-immigrants-from-ukraine-sudan-can-keep-protected-status-for-now The Straits Times en 2026-10-20T00:00:59+08:00 US says immigrants from Ukraine, Sudan can keep protected status for now https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-to-resume-commercial-shipments-to-gaza-after-hamas-fee-dispute The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:51:25+08:00 Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-six-at-park-in-kharkiv-region-including-three-children-ukraine-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:50:52+08:00 Russian attack kills six at park in Kharkiv region, including three children, Ukraine says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/carney-says-cause-of-fire-at-alberta-military-base-still-unknown The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:46:25+08:00 Carney says cause of fire at Alberta military base still unknown https://www.straitstimes.com/world/south-africa-must-prepare-for-potential-loss-of-us-trade-benefits-president-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:46:11+08:00 South Africa must prepare for potential loss of US trade benefits, president says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/paul-mackenzie-the-kenyan-preacher-who-led-hundreds-to-starve-to-death The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:36:52+08:00 Paul Mackenzie, the Kenyan preacher who led hundreds to starve to death https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/explainer-france-in-turmoil-what-might-follow-a-weekend-of-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:36:34+08:00 Explainer-France in turmoil: What might follow a weekend of riots? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/kenyan-starvation-cult-leader-convicted-of-murder-over-deaths-of-190-children-one-adult The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:31:21+08:00 Kenyan starvation cult leader convicted of murder over deaths of 190 children, one adult https://www.straitstimes.com/world/four-salvadoran-air-force-members-missing-after-gang-ambush-in-haiti The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:10:51+08:00 Four Salvadoran air force members missing after gang ambush in Haiti https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/13-year-old-boy-suspected-of-stabbing-teacher-and-pupil-in-romania-after-tiktok-posts The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:00:52+08:00 13-year-old boy suspected of stabbing teacher and pupil in Romania after TikTok posts https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-banning-chinese-ai-deepseek-from-government-agency-it-systems The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T23:00:00+08:00 US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/black-jack-100-takes-monohull-line-honours-at-rolex-middle-sea-race The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:56:01+08:00 Black Jack 100 takes monohull line honours at Rolex Middle Sea Race https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indian-court-extends-custody-of-cockroach-movement-leaders-local-media-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:50:58+08:00 Indian court extends custody of ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/schumer-urges-us-regulator-to-reject-conservative-groups-bid-to-use-political-ai-generated-robocalls The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:50:00+08:00 Schumer urges US regulator to reject conservative group’s bid to use political AI-generated robocalls https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-hawks-savour-trump-zelenskiy-rift-if-it-lasts The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:45:59+08:00 Kremlin hawks savour Trump-Zelenskiy rift — if it lasts https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/three-killed-four-injured-in-violence-in-eastern-indian-border-state The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:30:51+08:00 Three killed, four injured in violence in eastern Indian border state https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/meta-apologises-for-no-kings-instagram-blackout-as-organisers-demand-answers The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:23:32+08:00 Meta apologises for ‘No Kings’ Instagram blackout as organisers demand answers https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-wants-at-least-half-its-highways-equipped-with-smart-tech The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:15:00+08:00 Malaysia wants at least half its highways equipped with smart tech https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/liverpool-urge-patience-with-szoboszlai-injury-frimpong-suffers-new-setback The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:11:02+08:00 Liverpool urge patience with Dominik Szoboszlai injury, Jeremie Frimpong suffers new setback https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/firefly-plans-oct-22-resumption-of-all-subang-seletar-flights-after-haze-cancellations?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T22:10:00+08:00 Firefly plans to resume all Subang-Seletar flights on Oct 22 after haze cancellations https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/cas-ruling-on-africa-cup-of-nations-final-expected-at-end-of-november The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:45:59+08:00 CAS ruling on Africa Cup of Nations final expected at end of November https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-supreme-court-snubs-bid-to-revive-plea-deal-for-accused-911-mastermind The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:45:58+08:00 US Supreme Court snubs bid to revive plea deal for accused 9/11 mastermind https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/woman-says-russell-brand-dragged-her-into-bar-toilet-and-raped-her-court-hears The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:43:21+08:00 Woman says Russell Brand dragged her into bar toilet and raped her, court hears https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-unrest-lays-bare-slow-agony-of-macrons-twilight-months The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:26:32+08:00 France's unrest lays bare 'slow agony' of Macron's twilight months https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/sri-lanka-rations-electricity-after-coal-plant-breakdown The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:25:00+08:00 Sri Lanka rations electricity after coal plant breakdown https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/myanmar-authorities-release-rare-images-of-aung-san-suu-kyi The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:06:00+08:00 Myanmar authorities release rare images of Aung San Suu Kyi https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/poland-detains-polish-ukrainian-dual-national-suspected-of-spying The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:05:50+08:00 Poland detains Polish-Ukrainian dual national suspected of spying https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/georgian-journalist-jailed-for-30-days-for-criticising-government-figures-online The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T21:00:50+08:00 Georgian journalist jailed for 30 days for criticising government figures online https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-and-sweden-to-expand-cooperation-in-emerging-tech-sustainable-energy?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:55:27+08:00 Singapore and Sweden to expand cooperation in emerging tech, sustainable energy https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/explainer-whats-behind-egypts-move-towards-possible-military-involvement-in-saudi-yemen-conflict The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:50:59+08:00 What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/prolonged-exposure-to-haze-could-hurt-agriculture-fisheries-sectors-says-johor-govt The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:50:00+08:00 Prolonged exposure to haze could hurt agriculture, fisheries sectors, says Johor govt https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-qatar-to-explore-further-cooperation-in-energy-security-supply-chain-resilience?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:39:22+08:00 Singapore, Qatar to work towards upgrading ties to strategic partnership https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nuh-offers-precision-brain-stimulation-to-treat-depression-and-anxiety?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:25:00+08:00 NUH offers precision brain stimulation to treat depression and anxiety https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-card-for-oct-20 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:24:02+08:00 Race card for Oct 20 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-probes-98-cases-involving-firms-linked-to-fires-discusses-assistance-with-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:20:00+08:00 Indonesia probes 98 cases involving firms linked to fires, discusses assistance with Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/musk-says-he-will-gift-spacex-shares-to-every-kid-in-america The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:14:42+08:00 Musk says he will gift SpaceX shares to ‘every kid in America’ https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-washington-golf-course-project-to-start-immediately-despite-judges-order The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:10:00+08:00 Trump says Washington golf course project to start immediately, despite judge’s order https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/seniors-with-dementia-spark-memories-with-old-objects-like-vinyl-records-under-ntuc-health-programme?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:10:00+08:00 Seniors with dementia use objects from the past to rekindle memories under NTUC Health programme https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swedens-centre-party-leader-to-explore-forming-government The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T20:05:57+08:00 Sweden's Centre Party leader to explore forming government https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/citys-injured-semenyo-out-for-eight-weeks-haaland-may-be-fit-to-face-aek The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:56:00+08:00 City's Semenyo out for up to eight weeks, Haaland may be fit to face AEK https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/istanbul-flood-toll-rises-to-8-as-rescuers-find-bodies The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:55:00+08:00 Istanbul flood toll rises to 8 as rescuers find bodies https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/man-arrested-after-allegedly-discussing-sydney-childcare-mass-shooting-plans-with-ai-chatbot?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:51:33+08:00 Man arrested after allegedly discussing Sydney childcare mass shooting plans with AI chatbot https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rubio-seeks-to-expand-central-asia-ties-with-pomp-filled-uzbekistan-visit The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:51:20+08:00 Rubio seeks to expand Central Asia ties with pomp-filled Uzbekistan visit https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italian-police-detain-hundreds-as-stores-looted-in-weekend-unrest-in-milan The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:51:03+08:00 Italian police detain hundreds as stores looted in weekend unrest in Milan https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/svitolina-announces-end-of-marriage-to-monfils-as-ukrainian-cites-toll-of-war The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:45:59+08:00 Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/busuttin-has-blind-faith-in-talented-3yo-colt The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:35:20+08:00 Busuttin has Blind faith in talented 3YO colt https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/bankerssweetheart-is-queen The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:35:14+08:00 Banker’ssweetheart is queen https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/gymnastics-nassar-judge-says-gymnastics-still-failing-athletes-despite-reforms The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:25:57+08:00 Judge who sentenced serial abuser Nassar says gymnastics still failing athletes despite reforms https://www.straitstimes.com/world/french-riots-and-deep-economic-turmoil-pave-the-way-for-a-volatile-2027-election-battle?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:25:00+08:00 French riots and deep economic turmoil set the stage for a volatile 2027 election battle https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/helen-haines-who-is-the-australian-lawmaker-targeted-in-vehicle-attack The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:20:53+08:00 Helen Haines: Who is the Australian lawmaker targeted in vehicle attack? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swedish-appeals-court-fines-ex-national-security-adviser-for-gross-negligence The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:15:56+08:00 Swedish appeals court fines ex-national security adviser for gross negligence https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-taken-to-hospital-for-smoke-inhalation-after-fire-breaks-out-in-queenstown-flat-25-evacuated?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:13:16+08:00 Two taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in Queenstown flat; 25 others evacuated https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/protesters-block-louvre-as-cost-of-living-fury-rocks-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:12:27+08:00 French PM calls for curfews as cost-of-living fury rocks France https://www.straitstimes.com/business/netflix-faces-questions-on-user-engagement-ahead-of-third-quarter-report The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:04:00+08:00 Netflix faces questions on user engagement ahead of third-quarter report https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tenzing-a-fond-overdue-film-in-praise-of-an-everest-legend?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T19:00:00+08:00 Tenzing: A fond, overdue film in praise of an Everest legend https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/nine-security-agency-members-killed-in-blast-west-of-libyan-capital-tripoli The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:50:59+08:00 Nine security agency members killed in blast west of Libyan capital Tripoli https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/marseille-official-club-store-looted-amid-unrest-in-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:40:57+08:00 Marseille official club store looted amid unrest in France https://www.straitstimes.com/world/bolsonaros-lead-over-lula-narrows-ahead-of-brazil-runoff-polls-show The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:36:04+08:00 Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrows ahead of Brazil runoff, polls show https://www.straitstimes.com/world/attack-on-convoy-in-nigerias-borno-kills-15-soldiers-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:35:52+08:00 Attack on convoy in Nigeria's Borno kills 15, soldiers say https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/three-talking-points-from-the-premier-league3 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:35:00+08:00 Three talking points from the Premier League https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/spore-scientists-developing-treatment-to-target-fluid-that-fuels-cancer-in-abdominal-lining?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:32:00+08:00 S’pore scientists developing treatment to target fluid that fuels cancer in abdominal lining https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-threatens-forced-sale-of-us400m-in-land-held-through-foreign-proxies The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:31:43+08:00 Thailand threatens forced sale of US$420m in land held through foreign proxies https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/european-governments-warn-citizens-over-security-in-france-after-riots The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:31:08+08:00 Governments warn citizens over security in France after riots https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/residents-trapped-as-torrential-rain-floods-towns-in-eastern-spain The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:30:55+08:00 Residents winched from rooftops as torrential rain hits eastern Spain https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-kim-yo-jong-says-loudspeaker-broadcasts-toward-seoul-being-considered-kcna-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:11:08+08:00 North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says loudspeaker broadcasts towards Seoul being considered, KCNA reports https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/england-womens-coach-wiegman-extends-contract-to-2029 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:11:04+08:00 England women's coach Wiegman extends contract to 2029 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/at-least-18-killed-in-houthi-attack-on-yemeni-government-military-camp-in-shabwa-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:10:58+08:00 Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp, officials say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/lee-says-s-korea-capable-of-taking-back-wartime-command-of-combined-us-forces The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:06:29+08:00 S. Korea President Lee says country capable of taking back wartime command of combined US forces https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-fires-have-burned-nearly-two-million-hectares-monitor The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:06:19+08:00 Indonesia fires have burned nearly two million hectares: Monitor https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/two-serbian-opposition-figures-targeted-with-spyware-research-group-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:06:19+08:00 Two Serbian opposition figures targeted with spyware, research group says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/alberta-votes-on-leaving-canada-separatist-movement-likely-to-outlast-expected-defeat The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:06:07+08:00 Alberta votes on leaving Canada, separatist movement likely to outlast expected defeat https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/elina-svitolina-to-split-with-fellow-tennis-star-gael-monfils The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:06:00+08:00 Elina Svitolina to split with fellow tennis star Gael Monfils https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ecuador-priest-urges-flock-to-cherish-life-before-being-fatally-struck-by-falling-crucifix?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T18:00:00+08:00 Ecuador priest urges flock to cherish life, before being fatally struck by falling crucifix https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/two-drivers-assisting-with-investigations-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie-involving-motorcycle?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:59:00+08:00 Two drivers assisting with investigations after multi-vehicle accident on PIE involving motorcycle https://www.straitstimes.com/life/syed-saddiq-privileged-to-call-bella-astillah-his-wife-slams-incompatibility-claims The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:50:00+08:00 Syed Saddiq ‘privileged’ to call Bella Astillah his wife, slams incompatibility claims https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-to-hold-wednesday-audience-for-first-time-since-cancer-surgery The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:35:55+08:00 Pope Leo to hold general audience for first time since lung cancer surgery https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/500-allotment-gardening-plots-in-singapore-up-for-grabs-from-oct-20?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:12:32+08:00 500 allotment gardening plots in Singapore up for grabs from Oct 20 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-teams-up-with-rakuten-kobo-for-new-hybrid-reading-space-in-city-square-mall?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:04:15+08:00 NLB teams up with Rakuten Kobo for new hybrid reading space at City Square Mall https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-to-use-every-legal-and-regulatory-lever-against-companies-linked-to-haze-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:00:00+08:00 S’pore to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against companies linked to haze: Shanmugam https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-appreciates-efforts-by-prabowo-and-administration-to-solve-haze-issue-shanmugam?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:00:00+08:00 Singapore appreciates efforts by Prabowo and his administration to solve haze issue: Shanmugam https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/hbl-during-haze-only-works-when-there-is-workplace-flexibility?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:00:00+08:00 HBL during haze works only when there is workplace flexibility https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/st-full-time-report-haze-disrupts-sports-scene-in-spore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:48:08+08:00 ST Full-time Report: Haze disrupts sports scene in S’pore https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rain-delays-start-of-second-days-play-between-south-africa-and-australia The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:45:49+08:00 Rain delays start of second day’s play between South Africa and Australia https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australian-lawmaker-helen-haines-in-critical-condition-after-vehicle-attack The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:40:56+08:00 Australian lawmaker critically hurt in ‘violent’ vehicle attack https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/samsung-lg-display-gear-up-for-apples-next-oled-wave The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:32:00+08:00 Samsung, LG Display gear up for Apple’s next OLED wave https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/new-york-knicks-face-tall-task-in-nba-championship-repeat-bid The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:27:59+08:00 New York Knicks face tall task in NBA championship repeat bid https://www.straitstimes.com/business/vietjet-hit-with-global-asset-freeze-in-dispute-with-london-investment-firm-fitzwalter The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:20:00+08:00 VietJet hit with global asset freeze in dispute with London investment firm FitzWalter https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-73-year-old-man-who-raped-molested-underage-daughter?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:19:27+08:00 Jail for 73-year-old man who raped and molested underage daughter https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-deploys-long-range-missiles-for-joint-us-military-drill The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:14:00+08:00 Japan deploys long-range missiles for joint US military drill https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nea-issues-notices-to-three-more-companies-in-indonesia-over-haze-role?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:10:44+08:00 NEA issues notices to three more companies in Indonesia over haze role https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/swimmer-toh-wei-soong-wins-spores-first-medal-at-2026-asian-para-games?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:10:14+08:00 Swimmer Toh Wei Soong wins S’pore’s first medal at 2026 Asian Para Games https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/asia-pulp-paper-tied-to-haze-linked-suppliers-given-temporary-restrictions-by-spore-environment?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:05:00+08:00 Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/nene-royal-cleared-to-trademark-name-in-thailand-after-previous-applicant-withdraws-claim The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T16:00:00+08:00 Nene Royal cleared to trademark name in Thailand after previous applicant withdraws claim https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/wary-of-instability-china-calls-for-deeper-security-cooperation-with-tajikistan The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:56:08+08:00 Wary of instability, China calls for deeper security cooperation with Tajikistan https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/world-food-programme-cuts-aid-to-500000-palestinians-in-gaza-citing-funding-shortages The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:55:57+08:00 World Food Programme cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, cites funding shortages https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/shastri-urges-india-to-use-bumrah-sparingly-ahead-of-odi-world-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:50:55+08:00 Shastri urges India to use Bumrah sparingly ahead of ODI World Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-offers-aircraft-personnel-to-fight-fires-awaiting-indonesias-approval-says-dpm-zahid The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:48:00+08:00 Malaysia offers aircraft, personnel to fight fires as it awaits Indonesia’s approval, says DPM Zahid https://www.straitstimes.com/business/iras-unveils-new-digital-tools-for-easier-corporate-income-tax-filing?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:40:00+08:00 IRAS unveils new digital tools for easier corporate income tax filing https://www.straitstimes.com/business/britains-php-forms-joint-venture-with-singapores-gic-to-cut-debt The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:39:00+08:00 Britain’s PHP forms joint venture with Singapore’s GIC to cut debt https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/battle-hardened-all-blacks-find-strength-in-depth-ahead-of-world-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:31:15+08:00 Battle-hardened All Blacks find strength in depth ahead of World Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-koreas-barbecue-boom-a-taste-of-prosperity-or-a-widening-divide The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:21:00+08:00 North Korea’s barbecue boom: A taste of prosperity or a widening divide? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rubio-denies-us-paused-intelligence-sharing-with-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:15:55+08:00 Rubio denies US paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-anwar-sings-doris-day-classic-when-asked-about-upcoming-haze-meeting The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:13:00+08:00 Malaysia PM Anwar sings Doris Day classic when asked about upcoming haze meeting https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-summons-chinese-ambassador-over-threat The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:12:00+08:00 Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over ‘threat’ https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/putin-approves-russian-government-reshuffle-after-parliamentary-election-state-media-report The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:10:55+08:00 Putin elevates finance minister amid mounting budget pressures https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/badminton-queen-an-se-young-surpasses-susi-susantis-record-with-47th-career-singles-title?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:08:58+08:00 Badminton queen An Se-young surpasses Susi Susanti’s record with 47th career singles title https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/philippines-summons-chinas-envoy-over-remarks-conveying-threat The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:06:13+08:00 Philippines summons China's envoy over remarks conveying 'threat' https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/arab-voter-turnout-could-make-or-break-netanyahu-in-israeli-election The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:06:09+08:00 Arab voter turnout could make or break Netanyahu in Israeli election https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spains-rush-to-clear-ceuta-migrant-backlog-raises-rights-concerns The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:05:55+08:00 Spain's rush to clear Ceuta migrant backlog raises rights concerns https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/trumps-bid-to-make-america-cheap-again-has-failed?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T15:00:00+08:00 Trump’s bid to make America cheap again has failed https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/all-clear-given-after-bomb-threat-diverts-austrian-airlines-flight-from-israel-to-bulgaria The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:59:00+08:00 Bomb threat forces Austrian Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to land in Bulgaria https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/elderly-workers-account-for-more-than-30-of-workplace-accidents-in-japan The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:55:00+08:00 Elderly workers account for more than 30% of workplace accidents in Japan https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/jordans-omar-qarada-wins-1st-aichi-nagoya-asian-para-games-gold The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:35:00+08:00 Jordan’s Omar Qarada wins first Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games gold https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-ex-pm-mahathir-says-he-tries-to-return-to-office-but-remains-weak-thanks-public-for?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:33:00+08:00 Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir says he’s trying to return to the office but remains weak https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/six-migrants-including-infant-die-after-boat-collision-off-greeces-lesvos The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:30:48+08:00 Twelve migrants, including infant, drown as boats capsize off Greek islands https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-reveals-advanced-nuclear-sub-was-used-to-test-fire-missile The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:30:00+08:00 China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test fire missile https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/employers-urged-to-look-beyond-degrees-job-titles-in-hiring-under-new-skills-first-framework?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:20:13+08:00 Employers urged to look beyond degrees, job titles when hiring under new skills-first framework https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-police-arrest-suspects-over-settler-attacks-on-us-journalist-european-diplomats The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:20:00+08:00 Israel police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/david-mccloskeys-london-station-pits-american-and-british-spy-agencies-against-each-other The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:15:00+08:00 David McCloskey’s London Station pits American and British spy agencies against each other https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/israel-police-arrest-suspects-over-settler-attacks-on-us-journalist-european-diplomats The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:05:54+08:00 Israeli police arrest suspects over settler attacks on US journalist, European diplomats https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/deputy-mayor-in-japan-crushed-to-death-during-festival The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:05:00+08:00 Deputy mayor in Japan crushed to death during festival https://www.straitstimes.com/business/national-wages-council-recommends-6-to-8-pay-rise-for-lower-wage-workers?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:01+08:00 National Wages Council recommends 6-8% pay rise for lower-wage workers, sets new company category https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/having-high-functioning-adhd-doesnt-mean-you-dont-need-support?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T14:00:00+08:00 Having ‘high-functioning’ ADHD doesn’t mean you don’t need support https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/oil-rich-alberta-votes-on-canada-breakup The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T13:47:00+08:00 Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada break-up https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rubio-says-ukraine-and-russia-should-be-focused-on-ending-the-war The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T13:45:54+08:00 Rubio says Ukraine and Russia should be focused on ending the war https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-macron-declines-interior-ministers-offer-to-resign The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T13:35:54+08:00 As France reels from violence, Macron points to security failings https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/hk-actor-peter-pang-faces-financial-strain-amid-cancer-treatment The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T13:20:00+08:00 HK actor Peter Pang faces financial strain amid cancer treatment https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/sporean-retiree-opens-lakeside-resort-in-north-bali?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T13:15:00+08:00 Singaporean retiree opens lakeside resort in north Bali https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-says-unmanned-submarine-to-carry-mines-aerial-drones The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:50:00+08:00 Australia says unmanned submarine to carry mines, aerial drones https://www.straitstimes.com/business/taiwan-dollar-bulls-look-past-ai-led-selloff-to-year-end-rally The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:50:00+08:00 Taiwan dollar bulls look past AI-led sell-off to year-end rally https://www.straitstimes.com/business/beyond-profits-oil-palm-investors-in-spore-must-demand-accountability-over-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:35:00+08:00 Beyond profits, oil palm investors in S’pore must demand accountability over haze https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/year-long-internships-offered-to-3000-tertiary-students-to-counter-ai-threat-to-entry-level-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:31:57+08:00 Year-long internships to be given to 3,000 tertiary students to counter AI threat to entry-level jobs https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/after-years-of-frustration-davidovich-fokina-wins-third-title-of-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:31:01+08:00 After years of frustration, Davidovich Fokina wins third title of 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/safety-comes-first-for-squishy-toy-fans-spore-retailers-amid-rise-in-fakes?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:30:00+08:00 Safety comes first for squishy toy fans, S’pore retailers amid rise in fakes https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/honeymoon-over-for-wallabies-coach-kiss-after-another-bout-of-bledis-woe The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:10:56+08:00 Honeymoon over for Wallabies coach Kiss after another bout of ‘Bledis-woe’ https://www.straitstimes.com/business/japan-pm-takaichi-denies-shes-driving-weak-yen-high-rates The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:08:00+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi denies she’s driving weak yen, high rates https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/most-of-youtrip-services-down-in-singapore-amid-major-outage?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:06:10+08:00 YouTrip services restored for Singapore and Thailand users, hours after major outage https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/mali-forces-russian-backers-kill-scores-of-civilians-in-drone-strikes-report-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:05:58+08:00 Mali forces, Russian backers kill scores of civilians in drone strikes, report says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/world-faces-nature-reality-check-at-un-biodiversity-conference The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:05:54+08:00 World faces nature reality check at UN biodiversity conference https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnam-coffee-output-forecast-flat-el-nino-threatens-next-crop The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:05:00+08:00 Vietnam coffee output forecast to remain flat; El Nino threatens next crop  https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/i-survived-beijings-smog-why-cant-i-stand-singapores-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:00:00+08:00 I survived Beijing’s smog. Why can’t I stand Singapore’s haze? https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/famed-japanese-doughnut-chain-im-donut-to-debut-in-december-at-ion-orchard?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T12:00:00+08:00 Famed Japanese doughnut chain I’m donut? to debut in December at Ion Orchard https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/soldiers-policemen-operate-fuel-stations-to-reduce-queues-in-bali The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:52:00+08:00 Soldiers, policemen operate fuel stations to reduce queues in Bali https://www.straitstimes.com/world/liar-clown-lula-and-bolsonaro-spar-in-brazil-poll-debate The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:50:00+08:00 ‘Liar’, ‘clown’: Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/leafy-greens-shortage-in-japan-causes-headaches-for-restaurants The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:40:00+08:00 Leafy greens shortage in Japan causes headaches for restaurants https://www.straitstimes.com/business/indonesian-stocks-slide-to-six-year-low-as-msci-warning-weighs The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:36:46+08:00 Indonesian exchange seeks to calm market after record two-day rout https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-pm-takaichi-sends-monetary-offering-to-war-linked-yasukuni-shrine The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:35:00+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi sends cash offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine, more ministers visit https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-dongguk-university-to-launch-college-exclusively-for-international-students-in-2028 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:34:00+08:00 South Korea’s Dongguk University to launch college exclusively for international students in 2028 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/chinas-q3-growth-narrowly-beats-forecasts The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:30:00+08:00 China’s Q3 growth narrowly beats forecasts https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/teeing-off-in-st-andrews-scotland-the-birthplace-of-golf The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:10:00+08:00 Teeing off in St Andrews, Scotland, the birthplace of golf https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-to-be-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-wedding-money-box-at-hotel-in-beach-road?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:05:00+08:00 Man to be charged after allegedly stealing wedding money box at hotel in Beach Road https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-probes-alleged-wildlife-violation-in-burnt-oil-palm-concession The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:05:00+08:00 Indonesia probes alleged wildlife violation in burnt oil palm concession https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/the-week-in-asian-football72 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T11:00:46+08:00 The week in Asian football https://www.straitstimes.com/world/putin-proposes-summit-with-trump-and-xi-to-discuss-ukraine-deal-wsj-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:55:53+08:00 Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal: WSJ https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/hanifaru-bay-in-the-maldives-draws-hundreds-of-manta-rays-can-tourism-help-protect-them?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:55:00+08:00 Hanifaru Bay in the Maldives draws hundreds of manta rays. Can tourism help protect them?  https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/bella-astillahs-9-year-old-son-thanks-daddy-syed-saddiq-for-making-mum-happy-again The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:46:00+08:00 Bella Astillah’s 9-year-old son thanks ‘Daddy’ Syed Saddiq for making mum happy again https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/indian-actor-tiger-shroff-escapes-unhurt-after-three-unidentified-men-open-fire-at-him The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:42:00+08:00 Indian actor Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after three unidentified men open fire at him https://www.straitstimes.com/business/bond-markets-big-short-bet-gets-wakeup-call-as-ai-trade-wobbles The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:38:00+08:00 Bond market’s big short bet gets wake-up call as AI trade wobbles https://www.straitstimes.com/world/why-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-mathematicians-is-on-a-war-footing The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:30:00+08:00 Why one of the world’s greatest mathematicians is on a ‘war footing’ https://www.straitstimes.com/business/temasek-director-lee-theng-kiat-joins-sia-board?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:22:00+08:00 Temasek director Lee Theng Kiat joins SIA board https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rugby-league-pacific-rising-as-tonga-beat-england-samoa-crush-france-at-world-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:20:45+08:00 Rugby league-Pacific rising as Tonga beat England, Samoa crush France at World Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/wembanyama-targets-title-breakthrough-as-nba-season-tips-off The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:15:00+08:00 Wembanyama targets title breakthrough as NBA season tips off https://www.straitstimes.com/business/he-lived-the-singapore-dream-of-getting-into-medical-school-but-quit-for-taichi-and-theatre-why?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T10:00:00+08:00 He lived the Singapore Dream of getting into medical school but quit for taichi and theatre. Why? https://www.straitstimes.com/business/weak-links-start-to-show-in-ai-borrowing The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:50:00+08:00 Weak links start to show in AI borrowing https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-in-malaysia-schools-in-five-states-and-kuala-lumpur-reopen-following-disruption The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:50:00+08:00 Haze in Malaysia: Schools in five states and Kuala Lumpur reopen following disruption https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/el-nino-powered-drought-leaves-indonesian-palm-farmers-high-and-dry-as-river-recedes The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:43:14+08:00 El Nino-powered drought leaves Indonesian palm farmers high and dry as river recedes https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-im-si-wan-falls-for-a-man-or-so-he-thinks-in-k-drama-love-in-disguise The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:35:00+08:00 Actor Im Si-wan falls for a man, or so he thinks, in K-drama Love In Disguise https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/oil-slips-as-trumps-sanction-waiver-may-lead-to-more-russian-fuel-supplies The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:30:00+08:00 Oil slips as Trump’s sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-host-bts-the-city-arirang-first-and-only-stop-of-city-wide-fan-experience-in-se-asia?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:26:45+08:00 Singapore to host BTS The City Arirang, first and only stop of citywide fan experience in S-E Asia https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-strike-kills-woman-hits-kyiv-subway-station-mayor-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:15:54+08:00 Zelenskiy says Ukraine got no warning as Russian missiles rain in https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/beijings-population-expected-to-become-super-aged-by-2035 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:11:03+08:00 Beijing’s population expected to become super-aged by 2035 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-student-faces-online-threats-after-videos-of-her-criticising-najib-donations-went-viral The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:05:00+08:00 Malaysian minister slams online threats against student who criticised donation drive for Najib https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/meta-says-claude-ai-tool-triggered-no-kings-instagram-suspension The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:03:00+08:00 Meta says Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/hollywoods-fresh-take-on-big-tech-titans-who-went-from-heroes-to-villains The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T09:00:00+08:00 Hollywood’s fresh take on Big Tech titans who went from heroes to villains https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-in-malaysia-vets-seeing-uptick-in-pets-with-respiratory-problems The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T08:41:00+08:00 Haze in Malaysia: Vets seeing uptick in pets with respiratory problems https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-from-forest-fires-still-blankets-sumatra-batam-islands The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T08:20:00+08:00 Haze from forest fires still blankets Sumatra, Batam islands https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/prabowos-handling-of-haze-unmasks-issues-with-leadership-approach-as-he-marks-2-years-in-office?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T08:00:00+08:00 Indonesia’s haze response comes into focus as Prabowo marks two years in office https://www.straitstimes.com/world/driver-released-after-pickup-truck-kills-2-injures-10-at-kansas-youth-soccer-game The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T07:40:51+08:00 Driver released after pickup truck kills 2, injures 10 at Kansas youth soccer game https://www.straitstimes.com/business/anthropic-to-commit-5-stake-to-new-public-benefit-fund The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T07:40:00+08:00 Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new ‘public benefit fund’ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/st-live-news-as-it-happens5?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T07:40:00+08:00 ST Live: News as it happens https://www.straitstimes.com/business/australias-challenger-gets-takeover-bid-from-unit-of-japans-daiichi-life The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T07:14:00+08:00 Japan’s Daiichi Life unit tables offer to take over Australia’s Challenger https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/obama-defends-ilhan-omar-amid-trump-administration-inquiry The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T07:00:00+08:00 Obama defends Ilhan Omar amid Trump administration inquiry https://www.straitstimes.com/world/trump-bashes-zelensky-defends-waiving-sanctions-on-russia The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T06:30:00+08:00 Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-air-quality-improves-but-most-regions-remain-in-unhealthy-band?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T06:15:27+08:00 Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 readings fluctuate between ‘normal’ and ‘elevated’ bands https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-oct-19-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T06:10:56+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 19, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/bomb-threat-forces-airliner-from-tel-aviv-to-divert-to-bulgaria The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:51:05+08:00 Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lyon-go-top-after-comeback-win-over-nice The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:45:43+08:00 Lyon go top after comeback win over Nice https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-sweep-aside-sevilla-ahead-of-el-clasico The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:20:56+08:00 Mbappe double helps Real Madrid sweep aside Sevilla ahead of El Clasico https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spain-braces-for-more-floods-after-woman-dies-near-barcelona The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:13:15+08:00 Spain braces for more floods after woman dies near Barcelona https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/danish-duo-fire-high-flying-lazio-to-3-0-win-over-juventus The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:10:59+08:00 Danish duo fire high-flying Lazio to 3-0 win over Juventus https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-better-integration-needed-between-tcm-practitioners-and-family-doctors?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 Forum: Better integration needed between TCM practitioners and family doctors https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/mirror-life-and-why-we-should-avoid-creating-it?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 Mirror life and why we should avoid creating it https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-ai-race-belongs-to-those-who-deploy-it-quickly?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 The AI race belongs to those who deploy it quickly https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-steps-up-surveillance-of-three-infectious-diseases-from-oct-31?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 S’pore steps up surveillance of 3 potentially deadly infectious diseases https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-crew-member-fractures-ankle-on-manila-spore-flight-during-air-turbulence?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 SIA pilots could not avoid turbulence on 2025 flight that led to crew member fracturing ankle: Report https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/askst-jobs-my-boss-takes-credit-for-my-ideas-and-achievements-what-can-i-do?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. 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