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 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 first 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/asia/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/asia/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/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/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/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-new-allotment-gardening-plots-in-singapore-open-for-application-from-oct-20?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T17:12:32+08:00 500 new 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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. What can I do? 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/asia/australianz/sydneys-new-5-billion-airport-opens-with-barely-any-flights The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T04:58:59+08:00 Sydney’s new $5 billion airport opens with barely any flights https://www.straitstimes.com/world/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-as-regional-outbreak-spreads The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T04:20:50+08:00 Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/rubio-heads-to-central-asia-while-other-us-officials-hit-foreign-policy-hot-spots The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T04:00:00+08:00 Rubio arrives in Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singapore-malay-book-fair-literary-activities-writing-storytelling-national-arts-council The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T04:00:00+08:00 Dungeons & Dragons, writing workshops and decorating cookies: How stories come alive beyond the page https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/macron-condemns-shocking-scenes-of-violence-across-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T02:46:00+08:00 ‘How can French people do this to France?’: Macron denounces violence as France hit by new clashes https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/slow-starting-arsenal-make-patience-pay-against-forest The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T02:45:50+08:00 Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal ‘finishers’ after Noni Madueke fells Forest https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/mclaren-to-sell-five-f1-cars-all-driven-by-champions-and-one-by-brad-pitt The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T02:25:13+08:00 McLaren to sell five F1 cars, all driven by champions and one by Brad Pitt  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/brightons-patience-pays-off-as-huerzeler-helps-seagulls-soar The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T01:55:57+08:00 Brighton's patience pays off as Huerzeler helps Seagulls soar https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-washington-golf-course-renovation-to-start-in-november-despite-judges-order The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T01:50:52+08:00 Trump says Washington golf course renovation to start in November, despite judge’s order https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/milan-police-clash-with-protesters-on-second-day-of-unrest The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T01:35:49+08:00 Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/barcelona-women-suffer-first-defeat-in-350-days The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T01:20:41+08:00 Barcelona Women suffer first defeat in 350 days https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-lula-head-into-first-debate-a-week-before-vote The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T01:00:59+08:00 Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula spar in first debate as personal attacks fly https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/paris-police-in-new-battles-with-protesters-and-looters The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T00:52:11+08:00 Paris police in new battles with protesters and looters https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/captain-of-flydubai-plane-describes-blocking-axe-blows-as-co-pilot-attacked The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T00:50:56+08:00 Captain of flydubai plane describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/barcelona-hit-by-double-injury-blow-before-psg-trip The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T00:31:07+08:00 Barcelona hit by double injury blow before PSG trip https://www.straitstimes.com/world/fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-seven-cbc-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T00:15:53+08:00 Strong winds fuelled grass fire at Canadian military base that killed four https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-united-show-fight-but-familiar-flaws-remain-in-leeds-draw The Straits Times en 2026-10-19T00:10:56+08:00 Manchester United show fight but familiar flaws remain in draw with Leeds United https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/leeds-hit-back-to-deny-manchester-united-morale-boosting-win-in-premier-league The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:49:00+08:00 Leeds hit back to deny Manchester United morale-boosting win in Premier League https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/leverkusens-schick-strikes-to-end-freiburgs-unbeaten-run The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:45:56+08:00 Leverkusen's Schick strikes to end Freiburg's unbeaten run https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-city-beat-brighton-chelsea-hammer-spurs-in-wsl The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:41:05+08:00 Man City beat Brighton, Chelsea hammer Spurs in WSL https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-officials-visit-palestinian-village-after-settler-attacks-on-diplomats The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:40:51+08:00 US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on European diplomats, US journalist https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/brightons-gomez-scores-spectacular-goal-from-halfway-line The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:40:51+08:00 Brighton's Gomez scores spectacular goal from halfway line https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/psgs-mendes-sustains-thigh-injury-ahead-of-barcelona-clash The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:31:05+08:00 PSG's Mendes sustains thigh injury ahead of Barcelona clash https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/gomez-stunner-highlights-brighton-rout-of-palace-man-united-held-by-leeds The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:30:54+08:00 Arsenal edge Forest with late goal, Man United held by Leeds https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-endorses-netanyahu-in-israeli-election The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:16:03+08:00 Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/lithuania-says-attempted-starlink-arson-was-russia-linked-sabotage The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T23:10:39+08:00 Lithuania says attempted Starlink arson was Russia-linked sabotage https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-says-drives-away-16-chinese-ships-involved-in-maritime-harassment The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:54:00+08:00 Taiwan says it drove away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’ https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-ukrainian-attacks-wont-change-war-aims-as-kyiv-hits-saint-petersburg The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:49:00+08:00 Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks won’t change war aims as Kyiv hits Saint Petersburg https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lion-city-sailors-show-clinical-efficiency-in-2-0-win-over-fc-jurong-in-spl-clash?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:40:18+08:00 Lion City Sailors show clinical efficiency in 2-0 SPL win over FC Jurong https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-france-is-burning-country-shattered-by-immigration The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:40:00+08:00 Trump says ‘France is burning’, country ‘shattered’ by immigration https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/egypt-says-ready-to-give-saudi-arabia-necessary-support-amid-houthi-conflict The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:35:47+08:00 Egypt says ready to back Saudi Arabia in war against Iran-allied Houthis https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-resumes-intelligence-sharing-with-ukraine-after-pause-zelenskiy-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:01:02+08:00 US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/romanian-f-16-fighter-jets-shoot-down-two-drones-over-romanian-territorial-waters The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:00:48+08:00 Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-skyscraper-closes-offices-as-houthi-disruption-spreads The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T22:00:00+08:00 Saudi Kingdom Centre skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads https://www.straitstimes.com/world/hurricane-trudy-lashes-mexicos-pacific-coast-but-is-set-to-weaken-tonight The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T21:55:50+08:00 Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, but is set to weaken tonight https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/chwalinska-outwits-kartal-to-win-wuhan-open The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T21:41:03+08:00 Chwalinska outwits Kartal to win Wuhan Open https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/car-crashes-into-private-home-in-katong-knocking-down-part-of-wall?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T21:20:00+08:00 Car crashes into private home in Katong, knocking down part of wall https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ryan-coogler-to-reboot-x-files-with-himesh-patel-and-danielle-deadwyler-playing-mulder-and-scully The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T20:53:00+08:00 Ryan Coogler to reboot X-Files with Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler playing Mulder and Scully https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/richarlison-not-my-problem-any-more-says-tottenham-boss-roberto-de-zerbi?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T20:47:53+08:00 Richarlison ‘not my problem any more’, says Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/personal-mobility-aid-catches-fire-at-yishun-hdb-block-no-injuries-reported?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T20:24:42+08:00 Personal mobility aid catches fire at Yishun HDB block, no injuries reported https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/malaysias-firefly-cancels-seletar-subang-flights-for-10th-day-due-to-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:58:23+08:00 Malaysia’s Firefly cancels Seletar-Subang flights for 10th day due to haze https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/in-frances-limoges-the-fire-ravaged-town-hall-rekindles-memories-of-notre-dame The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:50:49+08:00 In France’s Limoges, the fire-ravaged town hall rekindles memories of Notre Dame https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-cards-for-oct-19 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:41:45+08:00 Race cards for Oct 19 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/davidovich-fokina-overcomes-jodar-to-claim-shanghai-masters-crown The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:35:53+08:00 Davidovich Fokina overcomes fellow Spaniard Jodar to claim Shanghai Masters crown https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/aichi-nagoya-asian-para-games-kick-off-with-record-45-countries-regions The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:35:00+08:00 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games kick off with record 45 countries, regions https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/ombudsman-lands-g1-champion-stakes?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:23:35+08:00 Ombudsman lands G1 Champion Stakes https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/albanian-pm-says-mass-protests-a-threat-to-eu-membership-not-government The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:20:45+08:00 Albanian PM says protests pose threat to EU membership, not government https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/autumn-glow-shines-in-king-charles-iii-stakes The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T19:16:20+08:00 Autumn Glow shines in King Charles III Stakes https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/psi-forecast-to-be-between-100-and-190-on-oct-19-says-nea?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:59:41+08:00 PSI forecast to be between 101 and 190 on Oct 19, says NEA https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/one-killed-15-injured-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-st-petersburg-and-leningrad-region The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:50:37+08:00 One killed, 15 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on St Petersburg and Leningrad region https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/contributions-of-indian-muslims-hailed-as-bencoolen-mosque-celebrates-200-years?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:45:00+08:00 Contributions of Indian Muslims lauded as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-urges-us-to-accept-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:30:46+08:00 Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/patience-the-key-for-chinas-yin-ruoning-who-seals-back-to-back-lpga-titles The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:30:32+08:00 Patience the key for China’s Yin Ruoning, who seals back-to-back LPGA titles https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-greets-crowds-at-vatican-in-first-event-since-cancer-surgery The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:20:52+08:00 Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-katie-zacharias-exit-tells-us-about-the-trump-administration The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T18:00:00+08:00 What Katie Zacharia’s exit tells us about the Trump administration https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/france-faces-aftermath-of-worst-unrest-in-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:51:05+08:00 France counts cost of worst unrest in years https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-pm-takaichis-support-rate-falls-below-50-lowest-since-taking-office-kyodo-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:35:47+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi’s support rate falls below 50%, lowest since taking office: Report https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australias-smith-says-head-blow-left-him-anxious-in-first-test-concussion-scare The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:30:44+08:00 Australia's Smith says head blow left him anxious in first test concussion scare https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-parliament-approves-new-defence-minister-mehrdad-akhlaghi-state-media The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:25:00+08:00 Iran’s new defence minister threatens ‘enormous damage’ if US attacks https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-parliament-approves-mehrdad-akhlaqi-as-minister-of-defence The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:10:44+08:00 Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaqi as minister of defence https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/married-yet-on-onlyfans-and-dating-apps-nothing-happened-is-not-enough?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T17:00:00+08:00 Married, yet on OnlyFans and dating apps? ‘Nothing happened’ is not enough https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/car-skids-crashes-into-wall-at-tampines-hdb-block?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:45:00+08:00 Car skids, crashes into wall at Tampines HDB block https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/nepal-seeks-legal-amendments-to-expedite-death-certificates-for-54-malaysians-says-foreign-minister The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:42:00+08:00 Nepal seeking legal amendments to expedite death certificates for 54 Malaysians, says KL minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-in-malaysia-schools-in-kuala-lumpur-to-remain-open-on-oct-19-outdoor-activities-suspended The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:25:00+08:00 Haze in Malaysia: Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, Penang to reopen on Oct 19 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/my-wish-can-strike-first-up The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:11:39+08:00 My Wish can strike first-up https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australia-win-toss-and-choose-to-bowl-at-start-of-second-test The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:10:36+08:00 Boland strikes twice on rain-hit first day https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/over-6000-complaints-of-overcharging-made-by-foreigners-against-taxis-in-seoul-in-5-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:09:00+08:00 Over 6,000 complaints of overcharging made by foreigners against taxis in Seoul in 5 years https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/beware-of-scammers-impersonating-investment-personalities-financial-gurus-police?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:05:00+08:00 Beware of scammers impersonating investment personalities, financial gurus: Police https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/best-in-world-yamal-powers-barca-to-betis-rout-atletico-strike-late The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T16:00:00+08:00 ‘Best in world’ Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-man-city-theory-of-politics The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:55:00+08:00 The Man City theory of politics https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/all-blacks-back-on-track-after-south-africa-wake-up-call The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:55:00+08:00 All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up call https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-beat-french-mayor The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:51:00+08:00 Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/british-padel-boom-spurs-enthusiasm-pushback The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:49:47+08:00 British padel boom spurs enthusiasm, pushback https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/after-a-year-in-turmoil-the-louvre-faces-uncertain-future The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:40:00+08:00 After a year in turmoil, the Louvre faces uncertain future https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/two-arrested-for-terrorism-in-spains-basque-country The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T15:05:37+08:00 Two arrested for terrorism in Spain’s Basque Country https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/old-records-new-troubles-vietnams-tax-clean-up-catches-taxpayers-off-guard?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:30:00+08:00 Old records, new troubles: Vietnam’s tax clean-up catches taxpayers off guard https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysians-advised-to-postpone-non-essential-travel-to-france-amid-demonstrations The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:28:55+08:00 Malaysians advised to postpone non-essential travel to France amid demonstrations https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/liverpool-still-have-lots-to-improve-says-match-winner-isak The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:14:14+08:00 Liverpool have ‘lots to improve’, says match-winner Isak https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/german-police-investigate-fence-breach-at-leipzig-airport The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:05:35+08:00 German police investigate fence breach at Leipzig airport https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/how-to-survive-a-workplace-that-is-running-out-of-patience?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:00:00+08:00 How to survive a workplace that is running out of patience https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-goes-on-the-offensive-in-central-asia The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T14:00:00+08:00 US goes on the offensive in Central Asia https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/lithuania-told-residents-to-go-to-shelters-after-detecting-a-flying-object The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:50:35+08:00 Lithuanians forced to take shelter after suspected drone enters airspace https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-runners-train-in-malls-families-head-for-indoor-playgrounds?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:45:00+08:00 Haze in Singapore: Runners train in mall, families head for indoor playgrounds https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-with-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:35:35+08:00 Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/heartbreaking-out-of-control-truck-kills-13-at-hindu-festival-in-india The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:30:00+08:00 ‘Heartbreaking’: Out-of-control truck kills 13 at Hindu festival in India https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/dozens-of-orang-utans-saved-from-indonesia-blazes The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:15:00+08:00 Dozens of orang utans saved from Indonesia blazes https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/still-lives-explores-stillness-and-movement-through-the-art-of-rope-tying?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:15:00+08:00 Still Lives explores stillness and movement through the art of rope tying https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singing-dancing-and-getting-dumped-by-ai-on-south-korean-tv The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:13:00+08:00 Singing, dancing and getting dumped by AI on South Korean TV https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/festival-crush-in-indian-city-of-kolkata-kills-at-least-17-local-media-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:10:45+08:00 Festival crush in Indian city of Kolkata kills at least 17, local media say https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hom-yoga-to-close-permanently-following-valley-point-redevelopment-orchard-central-exit?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T13:00:00+08:00 Hom Yoga to close permanently following Valley Point redevelopment, Orchard Central exit https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-figueroa-withdraws-from-kameda-fight-due-to-illness-after-losing-wba-featherweight-title The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:40:44+08:00 Boxing-Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight due to illness after losing WBA featherweight title https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/its-family-lebanese-villagers-dread-looming-un-peacekeeper-pull-out The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:40:00+08:00 ‘It’s family’: Lebanese villagers dread looming UN peacekeeper pull-out https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/western-brands-under-pressure-as-pre-owned-luxury-booms-in-china The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:05:00+08:00 Western brands under pressure as ‘pre-owned’ luxury booms in China https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ex-chihuahua-attorney-general-accused-of-treason-for-allowing-us-participation-in-drug-raid The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:42+08:00 Ex-Chihuahua attorney general accused of treason for allowing US participation in drug raid https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fb-businesses-struggle-as-haze-conditions-worsen?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 F&B businesses struggle as haze conditions worsen https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/hiring-is-just-the-first-step-can-singapore-keep-workers-with-disabilities-in-their-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Hiring is just the first step. Can Singapore keep workers with disabilities in their jobs? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/homebuyers-using-more-cash-and-cpf-for-downpayment-even-as-mortgage-loans-rise?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Home buyers using more cash and CPF for down payment even as mortgage loans rise https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/palm-oil-stocks-tumble-as-spore-looks-for-firms-responsible-for-haze-markets-this-week?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Palm oil stocks tumble as S’pore looks for firms responsible for haze: Markets this week  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/failure-points-you-to-the-solution-students-win-htx-award-for-pushing-past-setbacks-in-research?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Failure points ‘towards the solution’: Students win HTX award for pushing past setbacks in research https://www.straitstimes.com/business/7-eleven-adds-hot-food-counters-at-16-singapore-stores-as-dfi-retail-sharpens-growth-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 7-Eleven adds hot-food counters at 16 Singapore stores as DFI Retail sharpens growth focus https://www.straitstimes.com/life/the-man-in-search-of-the-perfect-dog The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 The man in search of the perfect dog https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/why-you-should-talk-to-your-child-about-drugs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:45:00+08:00 Why you should talk to your child about drugs https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rubio-says-trump-to-take-up-to-60-days-to-weigh-russia-sanctions The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:40:42+08:00 Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/virtual-k-pop-boy-band-plave-pepper-debut-concert-in-singapore-with-lots-of-singlish?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:32:00+08:00 Virtual K-pop boy band Plave pepper debut concert in Singapore with lots of Singlish https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/tents-spring-up-in-lisbon-as-portugal-housing-protests-spread The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:31:00+08:00 Tents spring up in Lisbon as Portugal housing protests spread https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-v-p-vance-blames-immigration-problems-of-assimilation-for-violence-in-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:30:00+08:00 US V-P Vance blames immigration, problems of ‘assimilation’ for violence in France https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/maresca-faces-anxious-wait-over-haaland-injury-scare The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:29:28+08:00 Maresca faces anxious wait over Haaland injury scare https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/which-rule-made-the-biggest-difference-in-managing-my-childrens-screen-time?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:15:00+08:00 Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/oxygen-tanks-purifier-sales-spike-as-haze-crisis-hits-south-east-asia The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T11:10:00+08:00 Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits South-east Asia https://www.straitstimes.com/life/bird-flu-and-your-pets-what-singapore-owners-need-to-know?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:46:00+08:00 Bird flu and your pets: What bird owners need to know https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/toyota-to-offer-mobile-toilet-for-wheelchair-users-at-asian-para-games The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:46:00+08:00 Toyota to offer mobile toilet for wheelchair users at Asian Para Games https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/musk-back-in-the-spotlight-but-politics-dims-the-awe The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:45:00+08:00 Musk back in the spotlight, but politics dims the awe https://www.straitstimes.com/world/can-ai-apps-be-a-mums-second-brain The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:36:44+08:00 Can AI apps be a mum’s second brain? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/keen-for-change-israels-arab-minority-sees-election-as-existential The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:30:00+08:00 Keen for change, Israel’s Arab minority sees election as existential https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-to-launch-historic-round-trip-mission-to-mars-moon The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:28:00+08:00 Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon https://www.straitstimes.com/world/serious-incident-at-canada-military-base-in-alberta-causes-major-fire-carney-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:15:34+08:00 Deaths, injuries reported after fire at Canada military base https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/man-fishing-near-a-florida-lake-killed-by-alligator The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:10:00+08:00 Man fishing near a Florida lake killed by alligator https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/in-the-shadow-of-war-israelis-to-decide-if-hard-right-turn-is-permanent The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T10:05:00+08:00 In the shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/ai-trade-reversal-pierces-asias-star-picks-and-shovels-stocks The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T09:55:00+08:00 AI trade reversal pierces Asia’s star picks-and-shovels stocks https://www.straitstimes.com/world/venezuela-expects-nearly-us76-billion-in-oil-investment-over-five-years-acting-president-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T09:31:00+08:00 Venezuela sees nearly $97.4 billion oil investment over five years https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/vehicle-drives-through-kansas-soccer-game-killing-two-including-a-child-police-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T09:25:46+08:00 Two killed, including 6-year-old, when truck drives through youth soccer game in US, police say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-rubio The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T09:15:00+08:00 Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy: Rubio https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-called-mistake-by-republican-party-allies The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T08:50:00+08:00 Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by Republican Party allies https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/across-the-us-no-kings-events-seek-to-boost-early-voting-for-midterms The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T08:50:00+08:00 Across the US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting for midterms https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-exploring-using-drones-to-deliver-critical-cargo-to-remote-communities The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T08:40:00+08:00 Malaysia exploring using drones to deliver critical cargo to remote communities https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/zelenskiy-criticizes-trumps-waiver-of-sanctions-on-russia-as-wrong The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T08:39:02+08:00 Zelensky criticises Trump’s waiver of sanctions on Russia as ‘wrong’ https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-wants-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-west-bank-rubio-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:50:42+08:00 US wants Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence in West Bank, says Rubio https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-reports-incoming-fire-as-egypt-weighs-sending-help The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:50:00+08:00 Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help https://www.straitstimes.com/world/why-a-killer-switch-to-tackle-europes-trade-issues-with-china-may-not-be-so-straight-forward?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:30:00+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/air-quality-in-most-of-singapore-unhealthy-as-haze-persists-psi-in-west-very-unhealthy?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:20:57+08:00 Haze in S’pore: PSI hits new high in west; PM2.5 now ‘normal’ in 4 of 5 regions https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-dubois-stops-wardley-in-second-round-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-title The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:10:44+08:00 Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-oct-18-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:10:00+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 18, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pops-bigbang-bring-the-house-down-with-hits-humour-and-brotherly-love-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:00:00+08:00 K-pop’s BigBang bring the house down with hits, humour and brotherly love in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/horse-racing-loughnane-becomes-britains-youngest-champion-jockey-since-1923 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:25:53+08:00 Horse racing-Loughnane becomes Britain's youngest champion jockey since 1923 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/inter-earn-3-1-comeback-win-at-bologna-roma-beat-genoa-2-0 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:25:42+08:00 Inter earn 3-1 comeback win at Bologna, Roma beat Genoa 2-0 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/dembele-atones-for-penalty-miss-in-psg-win-at-strasbourg The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:10:48+08:00 Dembele atones for penalty miss in PSG win at Strasbourg https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/dear-parents-please-dont-make-me-part-of-your-childs-punishment?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Dear parents, please don’t make me part of your child’s punishment https://www.straitstimes.com/life/play-the-stxnlb-crossword-it-takes-a-toll-motorists-might-say?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Play the ST×NLB Crossword: It takes a toll, motorists might say https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/cloaked-in-grey-the-causes-and-effects-of-haze-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/from-the-navy-to-bullion-trading-start-up-founder-builds-wealth-through-precious-metals-discipline?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 From the navy to bullion trading: Start-up founder builds wealth through precious metals, discipline https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/coming-back-to-my-childhood-companion-harry-potter-as-an-adult?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Coming back to my childhood companion – Harry Potter – as an adult https://www.straitstimes.com/life/stxnlb-cross-references-it-takes-a-toll-motorists-might-say?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 ST×NLB Cross-References: It takes a toll, motorists might say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/gambled-all-his-pay-he-earned-28k-monthly-but-his-losses-were-30k?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/mass-protests-in-france-spiral-into-worst-riots-in-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T04:51:54+08:00 Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years https://www.straitstimes.com/world/prominent-guatemalan-anti-corruption-lawyer-killed-in-shooting The Straits Times 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