https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/10-to-be-charged-with-outrage-of-modesty The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T22:05:00+08:00 10 to be charged with outrage of modesty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/14804d6160b0f2020e98ae3bf54e7687642f61ffeb4ad7fb2b8abbcb6d95c04b Those who target vulnerable persons or domestic workers may be sentenced to twice the maximum punishment if convicted. Those who target vulnerable persons or domestic workers may be sentenced to twice the maximum punishment if convicted. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/in-sync-and-ready-artistic-swimmers-yvette-chong-and-debbie-soh-look-forward-to-asian-games-outing The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:56:52+08:00 In sync and ready, artistic swimmers Yvette Chong and Debbie Soh look forward to Asian Games outing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0e632a5bac175d06218384edf5f99bca2edd3ab307a23a77381fdf427deb5fe8 National artistic swimmers Yvette Chong (left) and Debbie Soh will be competing in the women’s duet event at the 2026 Asian Games. National artistic swimmers Yvette Chong (left) and Debbie Soh will be competing in the women’s duet event at the 2026 Asian Games. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/english-football-league-disappointed-with-uefa-over-fixtures-clash The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:55:41+08:00 English Football League disappointed with UEFA over fixtures clash https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/600699faf401d3370e4d4d21d0fe4f54097fe568bfb72508acca37dc19a5aefb Soccer Football - Champions League - Draw For Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final - UEFA Headquarters, Nyon, Switzerland - March 15, 2024 General view of the UEFA logo after the draw REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Soccer Football - Champions League - Draw For Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final - UEFA Headquarters, Nyon, Switzerland - March 15, 2024 General view of the UEFA logo after the draw REUTERS/Denis Balibouse https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/last-minute-flood-warning-saved-over-900-nepal-students-school-head-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:45:44+08:00 Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 Nepal students, school head says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/aa14308dbe7e425e53e517a8dca768b51fcfe16b8d719b80f95b1a446c9dbbeb Damaged properties along the Trishuli River where the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School once stood, before it was destroyed by deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Nuwakot, Nepal, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Sunil Kataria Damaged properties along the Trishuli River where the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School once stood, before it was destroyed by deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Nuwakot, Nepal, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Sunil Kataria https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/schools/dance-moves-and-strong-bonds-spur-bukit-panjang-govt-high-past-nanyang-girls-in-c-div-volleyball The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:31:14+08:00 Dance moves and strong bonds spur Bukit Panjang Govt High past Nanyang Girls’ in C Div volleyball final https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b8ec15477ce4a53324a48f0de4ef117e21d3b075f3d4be8c0656b3f27cc006c3 Bukit Panjang Government High School’s captain Brenda Tan (white) spiking the ball against Nanyang Girls’ High School (black) at the National School Games C Div Girls’ volleyball final at Our Tampines Hub on Aug 31. Bukit Panjang Government High School’s captain Brenda Tan (white) spiking the ball against Nanyang Girls’ High School (black) at the National School Games C Div Girls’ volleyball final at Our Tampines Hub on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kosovo-parties-strike-deal-to-elect-president-breaking-deadlock The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:30:40+08:00 Kosovo parties strike deal to elect president, breaking deadlock https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/53a5137500c37a5d6f2e5cf3cb7309cda443815425f0ce0ff5ef881dd0539888 FILE PHOTO: Kosovo's acting Prime Minister and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti addresses supporters following a snap parliamentary election, in Pristina, Kosovo, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Kosovo's acting Prime Minister and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti addresses supporters following a snap parliamentary election, in Pristina, Kosovo, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/world/deadly-virus-stalks-south-africas-sardines The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:29:17+08:00 Deadly virus stalks South Africa’s sardines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1967847a3b107ef1e20bc0fa8c8ad17fe4422f8dc5a1515823e291d32c147f83 Mass stranding fuels concerns pilchard herpesvirus may be spreading through South African waters. Mass stranding fuels concerns pilchard herpesvirus may be spreading through South African waters. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/liverpool-sign-france-forward-barcola-from-psg The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:25:40+08:00 Liverpool bring in $212m marquee forward signing Barcola from PSG https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/76612d254bbf738cd9baa935b6ce0ff4aca7301856015ae653ee56b3fb21b1dd FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Trophee des Champions - Paris St Germain Training - Campus Paris St Germain, Poissy, France - August 15, 2026 Paris Saint Germain's Bradley Barcola during training REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Trophee des Champions - Paris St Germain Training - Campus Paris St Germain, Poissy, France - August 15, 2026 Paris Saint Germain's Bradley Barcola during training REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/turkey-says-it-has-black-sea-grain-plan-and-is-in-contact-with-russia-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:20:40+08:00 Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c5fbd86ff84a23c09d7c582a42b29233ab220c8d6bc1846b8ed1682f5e54378d FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A general view shows a grain terminal in the Baltic Sea port of Vysotsk in the Leningrad region, Russia August 21, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A general view shows a grain terminal in the Baltic Sea port of Vysotsk in the Leningrad region, Russia August 21, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/glasner-was-key-reason-for-joining-nottingham-forest-says-munoz The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:15:44+08:00 Glasner was key reason for joining Nottingham Forest, says Munoz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5b38bd49fc58e8ebedf3c46806bba3f3cbbf01d90eccb3b3d46c722a7ac10bd7 Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - August 29, 2026 Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. 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PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/more-than-6000-people-infected-with-ebola-in-congo-government-figures-show The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:10:40+08:00 More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo, government figures show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1abb273f473e17249004007a3a24e6dc44b800b6c4a3739cd1173fdfbc44f7ff FILE PHOTO: Displaced people watch a health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) preparing to disinfect the area during the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Displaced people watch a health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) preparing to disinfect the area during the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/greece-cuts-grocery-prices-nearly-10-per-cent-to-support-households The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:10:00+08:00 Greece cuts grocery prices nearly 10 per cent to support households https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/366e789904753152cb48f2112560bdbd06d504fe26d495ec4316ec2d5a9b81d4 Employees work in a donner shop during a heatwave in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Aug 22. Employees work in a donner shop during a heatwave in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Aug 22. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/more-flooding-feared-at-grand-canyon-after-storm-leaves-15-missing The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:10:00+08:00 More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/94873629f2591605fa30b623ffee2f694ff9bdc312aa6fe536d63055497488db The National Weather Service said that rain and thunderstorms are expected again on the afternoon of Aug 31. The National Weather Service said that rain and thunderstorms are expected again on the afternoon of Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/iceland-to-seek-new-security-partnerships-after-voters-reject-eu-accession-talks The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T21:00:50+08:00 Iceland to seek new security partnerships after voters reject EU accession talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ce2bf77ca8bbdcf19a16728b5cadd9cd228fa6e99d71cf0e42d32ce7391b6f00 Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir attends a press conference with Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir (not pictured) and Minister of Education and Children Inga Saeland (not pictured) after Iceland rejected EU accession talks in a close-fought referendum, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir attends a press conference with Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir (not pictured) and Minister of Education and Children Inga Saeland (not pictured) after Iceland rejected EU accession talks in a close-fought referendum, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/taiwan-says-unpredictable-china-strengthens-air-and-sea-control-nearby The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:50:39+08:00 Taiwan says 'unpredictable' China strengthens air and sea control nearby https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/88d9320dee142855582ed8c51f3044635fd3d8372ee8bc0985d0486781fb64be FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan flag flutters in Keelung, as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Keelung, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan flag flutters in Keelung, as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Keelung, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-sarawak-eyes-cloud-seeding-as-haze-worsens The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:35:00+08:00 Malaysia’s Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f3f294628461714e422b3319432f5ce5f5c504c13bc3d3644b3f724bc2a9d603 Sarawak, which shares a border with Indonesia’s Kalimantan province on Borneo island, has been the most affected by the haze. Sarawak, which shares a border with Indonesia’s Kalimantan province on Borneo island, has been the most affected by the haze. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/ultragreen-ai-share-price-plunge-poses-early-test-for-sgxs-push-for-a-wider-variety-of-ipos The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:30:00+08:00 UltraGreen.ai share-price plunge poses early test for SGX’s push for a wider variety of IPOs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0d39f513634bf5c9dd09df8ec77690fd5ba41265e2da64eb1c0d584528ac0f65 (From left) UltraGreen.ai chief operating officer Declan Cassells, chairman Kwa Chong Seng, chief executive officer Ravinder Sajwan and chief financial officer Eamon Lynch. It is SGX’s largest non-real estate investment trust listing in eight years. (From left) UltraGreen.ai chief operating officer Declan Cassells, chairman Kwa Chong Seng, chief executive officer Ravinder Sajwan and chief financial officer Eamon Lynch. It is SGX’s largest non-real estate investment trust listing in eight years. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/india-must-uphold-water-sharing-treaty-with-pakistan-international-court-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:25:48+08:00 India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, international court says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4cf4d74e40ee37a85faa88d1e54a3dd863836c769da248e06b160162f7ac5d16 A view of the Peace Palace, which houses the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice, in The Hague, Netherlands, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou A view of the Peace Palace, which houses the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice, in The Hague, Netherlands, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nicolas Economou https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/sri-lankas-ex-finance-minister-arrested-over-alleged-corruption The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:20:00+08:00 Sri Lanka’s ex-finance minister arrested over alleged corruption https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/cba61d1791fc49988df4ad8cc9995ad06c8d98612584647bde08625712c63412 The arrest comes amid a widespread crackdown on corruption by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The arrest comes amid a widespread crackdown on corruption by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japans-centrist-reform-alliance-opposition-party-chief-confirms-split The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:12:20+08:00 Japan’s Centrist Reform Alliance chief confirms opposition party’s split https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/da817ed8ebbe584553109c4f127f00b5004731c5dca5ff236924fad0ee027e15 (From left) Komeito head Toshiko Takeya, Centrist Reform Alliance leader Junya Ogawa and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Shunichi Mizuoka attend talks in Parliament on Aug 31. (From left) Komeito head Toshiko Takeya, Centrist Reform Alliance leader Junya Ogawa and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Shunichi Mizuoka attend talks in Parliament on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/young-singapore-table-tennis-team-gunning-for-upsets-at-asian-games The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:06:29+08:00 Young Singapore table tennis team gunning for upsets at Asian Games https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fc88cff76bcb929b6a5ca7817f42a89c2dfedb009ce9d3671b52140e4dbc1a3a Singapore’s table tennis players (clockwise from left) Josh Chua, Koen Pang, Clarence Chew, Ellsworth Le, Izaac Quek, Ser Lin Qian, Loy Ming Ying, Tan Zhao Yun, Chloe Lai and Zeng Jian are aiming for a breakthrough at the Sept 19-Oct 4 Asian Games after failing to win a medal in the 2022 edition. Singapore’s table tennis players (clockwise from left) Josh Chua, Koen Pang, Clarence Chew, Ellsworth Le, Izaac Quek, Ser Lin Qian, Loy Ming Ying, Tan Zhao Yun, Chloe Lai and Zeng Jian are aiming for a breakthrough at the Sept 19 to Oct 4 Asian Games after failing to win a medal in the previous edition. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-city-confirm-signing-of-allan-elias-from-palmeiras The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T20:05:40+08:00 Man City confirm signing of Allan Elias from Palmeiras https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/dcf078bf60ad7d23cb3b192475f811edc275b4b35bd3ba3da134106a01f2ddf3 Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - August 28, 2026 Manchester City's Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Ruben Dias celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - August 28, 2026 Manchester City's Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Ruben Dias celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-population-to-shrink-by-4-million-by-2050-stats-agency-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:55:39+08:00 Italy's population to shrink by 4 million by 2050, stats agency says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c010160ebb12ad454998e1edd23bff84e792746cca4898042c03062f6dbc4914 People walk along the \"Via Sacra\" (Sacred Street) as temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius during a heatwave, in Rome, Italy, August 11, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane People walk along the \"Via Sacra\" (Sacred Street) as temperatures near 40 degrees Celsius during a heatwave, in Rome, Italy, August 11, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-cards-for-sept-1 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:37:20+08:00 Race cards for Sept 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/eb463c346ecaa5777176cf90cbcee1fd11661d3b83df4b2bbd6aa62054f4d306 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/baden-baden-racing-takes-centre-stage-in-germany-again The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:36:22+08:00 Baden-Baden racing takes centre stage in Germany again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b96492bc01be7bdb32e0bac8f9157b2158bfe8c75ace5ed7ec5ecf0fa3aa7382 Francis-Henri - The Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Goliath going all the way in the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Baden (2,400m) in Baden-Baden on Sept 7, 2025. PHOTO: WETTSTAR.DE/MARC RUHL The Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Goliath (Clement Lecoeuvre) going all the way in the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Baden (2,400m) in Baden-Baden on Sept 7, 2025. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/diktaean-all-set-to-defend-korea-cup-title The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:36:17+08:00 Diktaean all set to defend Korea Cup title https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a4103a382a891ba1ce72077ca908481ea3b63307971647c09de8d438baf21af0 Diktaean - Diktaean PHOTO: KOREA RACING AUTHORITY Diktaean (Takayuki Yano) returning to scale after he claimed the Grade 3 Korea Cup (1,800m) in Seoul on Sept 7, 2025. The Katsunori Arayama-trained gelding is back to retain his crown in the staying feature, now a Grade 2 race, on Sept 6. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swiss-police-arrest-suspect-after-deadly-rave-shooting The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:35:39+08:00 Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/83c0ae5cc0cc91c40733e282192bacc84d31412605d1187254ee59959b17efc7 Police officers walk near the site of a rave party, following a deadly shooting incident at an event on Sunday, near the Schachen horse racing track, in Aarau, Switzerland, on Aug 31. Policemen at the site of a rave party, following a deadly shooting incident on Aug 30, near the Schachen horse-racing track in Aarau, Switzerland. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nepal-floods-local-charity-rlaf-appeals-for-donations-pledges-50000-to-relief-efforts The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:27:12+08:00 Nepal floods: Local charity RLAF appeals for donations, pledges $50,000 to relief efforts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/29e1d8352e23b28316ee72edc9454358d5c982de890b6fda56486b62e9c42ac6 The public fund-raising campaign will run from Sept 1 to 14. Donations will also be collected at participating mosques from Sept 7 to 14. The public fund-raising campaign will run from Sept 1 to 14. Donations will also be collected at participating mosques from Sept 7 to 14. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-seized-cargo-ship-over-hormuz-pollution The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:15:00+08:00 Iran seized cargo ship over Hormuz pollution https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0dcc384bb1f630173c20d0f915962201179111c3d5d33cee64750fe705e9537a Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Middle East war in February. Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Middle East war in February. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/israel-signs-3-5-billion-air-defence-deal-with-greece The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:10:41+08:00 Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7007ce2366f820d8d0bdb8ecbac683e1ab35861dcdf7983fc79c597f0ddc48aa Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz shakes hands with General Director of the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) of Greece, Major General Ioannis Bouras, next to Greece's Minister for National Defence Nikolaos Dendias, during a visit in Greece on January 2026 in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 31, 2026. Israel Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz shakes hands with General Director of the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) of Greece, Major General Ioannis Bouras, next to Greece's Minister for National Defence Nikolaos Dendias, during a visit in Greece on January 2026 in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 31, 2026. Israel Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/jury-to-hear-closing-arguments-in-tupac-killing-trial The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:10:00+08:00 Jury to hear closing arguments in Tupac killing trial  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e77ccc9b1678faeedc0c05ad2c3d2d981a4e07e2cd11823df1bff0d76b9ab97b Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill the hip-hop artist in retaliation for the beating of his nephew. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur in retaliation for the beating of his nephew. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/chatgpt-becomes-first-ai-chatbot-to-face-tougher-eu-rules The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:07:00+08:00 ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/713a0d9a25cc5fe2d7d03a1585a8c739d560e073a767bc2cde0e86241f219240 The EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny. The EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/lulas-lead-narrows-in-potential-brazil-presidential-runoff-atlas/bloomberg-poll-shows The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:00:39+08:00 Lula's lead narrows in potential Brazil presidential runoff, Atlas/Bloomberg poll shows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b0309379bcfb4cc4eb98584fc8841286dce465ebc36fd079a6f6f54cb22ebd8e Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, participates in a press conference at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, participates in a press conference at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/land-betterment-charges-up-by-3-4-on-average-for-non-landed-residential-3-5-for-landed-residential The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T19:00:00+08:00 Land betterment charges up by 3.4% on average for non-landed residential, 3.5% for landed residential uses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d2e5d91b038b778cb3fd433921c57a4213f2d4f7f7496f3fb806c1b06f080480 The government has raised average land betterment charge rates in most property sectors in its latest half-yearly review. The government has raised average land betterment charge rates in most property sectors in its latest half-yearly review. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-fire-kills-two-people-in-gaza-medics-say The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:50:31+08:00 Israeli fire kills five people in Gaza, medics say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e5ec44f67d9305edd7361e92c1caa6790a3dbb65d81ce5b037cb2d084133db23 Residents gather as fire is extinguished following an Israeli airstrike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj Residents gather as fire is extinguished following an Israeli airstrike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-extends-border-curbs-with-spain-a-month-after-migrant-rush The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:40:38+08:00 Italy extends border curbs with Spain a month after migrant rush https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e4e536759eed5ea20568b2876b048802e7ae83c4a8998d8c863f57ed3a828f29 Spanish police officers monitor travellers arriving from Italy amid a dispute over irregular migration, at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, on Aug 8. Spanish police officers monitor travellers arriving from Italy amid a dispute over irregular migration, at Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Madrid, on Aug 8. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/large-fire-spreads-in-central-japan-shopping-district-near-sacred-shinto-shrine The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:32:00+08:00 Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near sacred Shinto shrine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e1807105fbd905609c11d2cea1bc94aca3a2bd7bae6c9c20f9573fa681dda52b No injuries have been reported in the fire in a shopping district in central Ise, Mie Prefecture. No injuries have been reported in the fire in a shopping district in central Ise, Mie Prefecture. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spanish-pm-blames-russia-israel-for-disinformation-in-ceuta-migrant-crisis The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:25:39+08:00 Signs Russia, Israel spread disinformation over Ceuta migrant crisis, says Spanish PM https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2bfc876e53921b6d60bbc21f922bc761690213b3aa1d75120101186d38db2423 Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, Spain, between July 30 and 31. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, Spain, between July 30 and 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/world-leaders-need-to-see-rising-oceans-in-pacific-un-official The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:25:00+08:00 World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/84edd21ad424240754c06f17cc574af021f1a3eac6cbbe425772f05d1083f9b5 A UN report found that up to 1.2 billion people could be displaced by 2050 amid a record pace of sea level rise driven by warming oceans and glacier melt. A UN report found that up to 1.2 billion people could be displaced by 2050 amid a record pace of sea level rise driven by warming oceans and glacier melt. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-make-one-change-to-squad-for-third-test-v-new-zealand The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:20:41+08:00 South Africa make one change to squad for third test v New Zealand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/17b09cdb02bf0883be15cedd79c5d319b0676db94aa7b14826904ee84db790df Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus before the match REUTERS/Esa Alexander Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus before the match REUTERS/Esa Alexander https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-to-survey-emergency-shelters-in-preparation-for-missile-strikes The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:16:18+08:00 Japan to survey emergency shelters in preparation for missile strikes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/43718a0347947823297f22a31a40512617f92e63076e8baa324a66a49ac3626d The Japanese government plans to make more use of underground facilities such as subway stations as temporary shelters. The Japanese government plans to make more use of underground facilities such as subway stations as temporary shelters. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-indonesia-operationalise-local-currency-transaction-framework The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:15:00+08:00 Singapore, Indonesia operationalise local currency transaction framework https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7a4ab45d687f595a62554cedb958de5fe0cd2ca0ffa3cc39c92b298f35e415dd A key feature of the framework include the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar. A key feature of the framework includes the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/lg-creates-virtual-k-pop-group-to-promote-washer-dryer-in-spin-on-home-appliance-ads The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:10:00+08:00 LG creates virtual K-pop group to promote washer-dryer in spin on home appliance ads https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6dca94d0ca8605d3783c1f27623d79f1eafbe4c99e37be09c239f697ca8b9d21 The group has released its own song, I Wash, that drops the product name into its hook, alongside laundry-themed lyrics such as “wash and spin”. The virtual girl group has released a song, I Wash, that drops the product name into its hook, alongside laundry-themed lyrics such as “wash and spin”. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/honda-nissan-to-roll-out-jointly-developed-vehicle-software-control-units-in-fy2029 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:10:00+08:00 Honda, Nissan to roll out jointly developed vehicle software, control units in FY2029 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/42f08419396e83a358b821d96bdf2b039f573305ce38889db9f47a074fd86db0 The companies plan to introduce an architecture incorporating the jointly developed standardised electronic control units and software in next-generation vehicles. The companies plan to introduce an architecture incorporating the jointly developed standardised electronic control units and software in next-generation vehicles. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/chinatown-pottery-studio-mit-artspace-shutters-abruptly-customers-left-without-art-pieces The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:06:00+08:00 Chinatown pottery studio MIT Artspace shutters abruptly; customers left without art pieces https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9894fe8b7e1b29a17a9b7579ed88ad2e9cc2a43104af7a6c795aa5d49d4aea79 Some MIT Artspace customers expressed frustration over missing or unfired pottery pieces. Some MIT Artspace customers expressed frustration over missing or unfired pottery pieces. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/south-korea-womens-football-body-probes-period-insult The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:05:00+08:00 South Korea women’s football body probes ‘period’ insult https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/24a8ed1a08d3747f1e8b60ab77579173b443118ef050467317af633a1ff3283a The Korea Football Association’s refereeing department said the word “period” had not been used. The Korea Football Association’s refereeing department said the word “period” had not been used. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-based-research-network-is-appointed-who-collaborating-centre-for-clinical-trials The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T18:00:00+08:00 Singapore-based research network appointed WHO collaborating centre for clinical trials https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/16dc0d34e6611f4f7ab659cba5a4d45c4add56fdd9a2141045a4e8559fd4af93 Mo Yin, director of Advancing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases, speaking at a ceremony officially announcing the WHO appointment on Aug 31. Mo Yin, director of ADVANCE-ID, or Advancing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases, speaking at a ceremony officially announcing the research network’s WHO appointment on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/korean-police-under-fire-after-backtracking-on-hanging-evidence-in-missing-womans-death-in-jeju The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:57:11+08:00 S. Korean police under fire after backtracking on hanging evidence in missing woman’s death in Jeju https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f98449cbd4d80294b8cda6034e013f089d45962a15b9a74d8e4a461ab2edab4d Investigators examine the scene at a palm tree farm in the city of Jeju on South Korea’s largest island on Aug 24, where the presumed body of a missing woman, Jang Mi-ran, was found. Investigators examine the scene at a palm tree farm in the city of Jeju on South Korea's largest island on Aug 24, where the presumed body of a missing woman, Jang Mi-ran, was found. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-seeks-record-55-6-bn-defence-budget-with-ai-focus The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:55:00+08:00 Japan seeks record $70.9b defence budget, with AI focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9a273cb02d9687341bd0ee6d520a702aaf4ae835c2503c290f58a81a39607e68 The budget request highlights the latest step by Japan to boost its military to meet the volatile geopolitical reality. The budget request highlights the latest step by Japan to boost its military to meet the volatile geopolitical reality. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japans-biggest-curry-chain-coco-ichibanya-headed-for-sale The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:45:00+08:00 Japan’s biggest curry chain CoCo Ichibanya headed for sale https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fda686552baf9ff28b63487bf9fca56bb4fe852b38ed7b844b8b78ee49c28ae1 CoCo Ichibanya has almost 1,500 restaurants in Japan and globally, including locations in the US, UK and Singapore. CoCo Ichibanya has almost 1,500 restaurants in Japan and globally, including locations in the US, UK and Singapore. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/victoria-beckhams-fashion-and-beauty-brand-posts-its-first-profit The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:40:00+08:00 Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty brand posts its first profit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/18a5ef2f5eca70d8af9d8aa30d4d16280b8febce8ec380a981c238809ed0454a Victoria Beckham’s fashion creations are known for their minimalist and quiet luxury style. Victoria Beckham’s fashion creations are known for their minimalist and quiet luxury style. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/villa-chelsea-transfer-links-are-about-business-not-friendship-says-emery The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:30:38+08:00 Aston Villa-Chelsea transfer links are about business, not friendship, says Unai Emery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/12dcbad76860e9fd1cd6ae38dd93fcd3010d447f99fdceb99c9910745c2b3b62 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during their 4-0 Premier League drubbing by Brighton on Aug 23.. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during their 4-0 Premier League drubbing by Brighton on Aug 23.. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/suspicious-man-in-ultraman-costume-nabbed-at-malaysias-national-day-celebrations-in-perak The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:30:00+08:00 Suspicious man in Ultraman costume nabbed at Malaysia’s National Day celebration in Perak https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/acf9b506f3053bf8a38c236f22182e3c66f39b79188877bb66973960d5e29637 Perak police chief Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the man was detained at around 5am after he was spotted behaving suspiciously around the area. Perak police chief Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the man was detained at around 5am after he was spotted behaving suspiciously around the area. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/surge-in-orders-for-repellent-made-with-aomori-chilli-pepper-amid-more-bear-sightings The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:27:00+08:00 Surge in orders for repellent made with Aomori chilli pepper amid more bear sightings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/96c3160cd699442c5905c1206bc3e45d2d90afad1057cbd5b113968d7d03c993 A participant using a bear spray during an emergency response drill simulating a bear intrusion in Yaita, Japan, on June 17. A participant using a bear spray during an emergency response drill simulating a bear intrusion in Yaita, Japan, on June 17. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-drone-barrage-on-kyiv-enters-fifth-day-disrupting-life-across-capital The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:25:37+08:00 Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day, disrupting life across capital https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a40938ede5d4e61efa327eb5cd97ef26401477f3c136ed286a57a308636070fd People wait for the end of the air raid alert and resumption of metro train service during a Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an overcrowded metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko People wait for the end of the air raid alert and resumption of metro train service during a Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an overcrowded metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-send-police-team-humanitarian-supplies-to-aid-nepal-flood-relief-efforts-mfa The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:20:16+08:00 Singapore to send police team, humanitarian supplies to aid Nepal flood relief efforts: MFA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a80e1dbd6c0ec6dbc45c535ebf9e7486b74a7eba30f4f58de8b7aa48b4f820de People salvage belongings from their home following flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district. People salvaging belongings from their homes on Aug 31, following flash floods in Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/uae-says-forces-dealt-with-drone-coming-from-iran-condemns-attack-as-dangerous-escalation The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:15:34+08:00 UAE says forces dealt with drone coming from Iran, condemns attack as dangerous escalation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-drops-all-charges-against-businessman-ilya-traber-state-media-report The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:15:30+08:00 Russia drops all charges against businessman Ilya Traber, state media report https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japans-oldest-person-115-year-old-woman-from-nara-prefecture-dies The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:15:00+08:00 Japan’s oldest person, 115-year-old woman from Nara prefecture, dies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2ff38ac9ad190c37bc8f196b04de6614b335b8ebdd69a7cb3888b1bca99a6a85 Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30. Shigeko Kagawa, a 115-year-old resident of Nara prefecture, died on Aug 27. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/ai-can-help-young-people-but-it-cant-help-them-grow-up The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T17:00:00+08:00 AI can help young people, but it can’t help them grow up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f8158040920c0ab1ae0287495d21478d055f2a945a19783c2be65b7a30c95f9d Artificial intelligence can help us perform many tasks, but some aspects of growing up still need to be lived rather than delegated, says the writer. Artificial intelligence can help us perform many tasks, but some aspects of growing up still need to be lived rather than delegated to technology, says the writer. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-who-allegedly-hid-19cm-knife-in-shoe-at-changi-airport-t4-charged-with-carrying-offensive-weapon The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:56:55+08:00 Man who allegedly hid 19cm knife in shoe at Changi Airport T4 charged with carrying offensive weapon https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/dcd80db9d993d1c81c3eac97d06e32a8aeacf3d584c643f1c4c8ffa759faa764 The knife and sheath concealed in the man’s right shoe. The knife and sheath concealed in the man’s right shoe. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/ai-driven-cyber-risk-is-top-concern-for-global-financial-stability-watchdog The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:55:00+08:00 AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability: Watchdog https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1993189bf5682813ff84e5e24aa883410c391446950c46af29544360e8ccf977 Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. Financial Stability Board Chair Andrew Bailey said many countries do not have systems in place to manage the deployment of advanced artificial intelligence models. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/fans-bid-goodbye-to-tokyos-iconic-life-size-gundam-statue-after-nearly-9-years The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:55:00+08:00 Fans bid goodbye to Tokyo’s iconic life-size Gundam statue after nearly 9 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c1c18cd7957acc7bdcf55f595caa610158ba59932a897fed27ad17d6f0b3a017 Crowds of visitors from across Japan and abroad came to catch a final glimpse of the Visitors from across Japan and abroad came to catch a final glimpse of the statue, which is about 20m tall and weighs 49 tonnes. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/new-authorised-barbie-dreamscape-ya-novel-feeds-kidult-craving-for-female-fans The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:54:57+08:00 New authorised Barbie: Dreamscape YA novel feeds kidult craving for female fans https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/908c1d2473a40d84a253332a417a683eebec346c4f1b1582803b2abc1141aaea Barbie: Dreamscape author Alex Aster at a book event at a Barnes & Noble in New York on Aug 18. Barbie: Dreamscape author Alex Aster meeting Barbie fans at a book event in New York on Aug 18. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/scottie-scheffler-wins-2nd-fedex-cup-title-passes-tiger-woods-on-money-list The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:45:05+08:00 Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd FedEx Cup title, passes Tiger Woods on money list https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ad0d23cb864230f5d1ee4062eecb0482944dc1e49e6c57644552eca20127ec27 Scottie Scheffler all smiles with his trophy after the American came from behind to clinch the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Aug 30. Scottie Scheffler all smiles with his trophy after the American came from behind to clinch the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/injuries-cloud-tennis-as-us-open-gets-under-way The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:45:00+08:00 Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b5eb942d8c8d5237d9a9d808eb30c2482c856c91f1e99a025121376004895b32 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain missed the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/us-envoy-says-he-hopes-belarus-will-free-hundreds-of-prisoners-next-month The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:40:38+08:00 US envoy says he hopes Belarus will free hundreds of prisoners next month https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a81455e52806eabeb323e82c338240c07cd7782ee85fe8768a130b5f46479edd U.S. Special Envoy to Belarus, John Coale, speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo U.S. Special Envoy to Belarus, John Coale, speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, U.S., March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-penalises-10-people-for-misinformation-over-deadly-mudslide The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:40:00+08:00 China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/608bcf0b2f60b4136ceddfcfe03e5623516db70e09bea3ece667bbb80daee53a Fire and rescue personnel use dogs to search for victims of a mudslide beside the road which leads to Gyirong Port in China’s western Tibet. Fire and rescue personnel use dogs to search for victims of a mudslide beside the road which leads to Gyirong Port in China’s western Tibet. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/pegula-shakes-off-nerves-in-us-open-first-round-win-to-face-kenin-next The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:39:06+08:00 Pegula shakes off nerves in US Open first-round win, to face Kenin next https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b0487cfae1d54e2ead41de3d31f037faf374623ba1eb248501dde962bcc844f9 Jessica Pegula of the United States returns against Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania during their Women’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open. Jessica Pegula of the US returns against Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania during their women's singles first-round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/un-committee-says-countries-must-consider-reparations-for-slave-trade The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:35:37+08:00 UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9bb06584a1d3e3d1be92abd0f119393dda6e107a683a6d52c9af73f85a2e274d The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon https://www.straitstimes.com/world/un-committee-presents-legal-case-for-broad-slavery-reparations The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:35:00+08:00 UN committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1510a38a31c29f29d214d3111f8f58729773933661f735e9da9ac8059b10027 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/mas-commits-220m-to-boost-financial-sector-technology-and-talent-over-three-years The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:30:00+08:00 Singapore commits $220 million over three years to drive fintech innovation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8daf23c67215a8cf12fd271d92b11ef4595c594e67fe874869407de358bfbac4 Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the measures are aimed at helping Singapore’s fintech sector to capture new growth opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the measures are aimed at helping Singapore’s fintech sector capture new growth opportunities. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-lee-know-from-k-pop-group-stray-kids-donates-93k-to-nepal-flood-relief The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:28:00+08:00 Singer Lee Know from K-pop group Stray Kids donates $93k to Nepal flood relief https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4f2a4962bf91475c799fd6ddf6ee7658b97118a0c1223a278dbc3a6729313f65 The funds from Lee Know will be used to provide food, temporary shelter, clean water and sanitation support. The funds from Lee Know will be used to provide food, temporary shelter, clean water and sanitation support. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/st-full-time-report-quah-siblings-to-skip-asiad-put-swimming-on-hold-to-pursue-studies The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:20:26+08:00 ST Full-time Report: Quah siblings to skip Asiad, put swimming on hold to pursue studies https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8964934f390c9bafc77b9ac2317acc418045a849fd6f2d3e07d1743eedcaf6ec https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-guitar-capitals-stairway-to-export-heaven The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:20:00+08:00 Chinese guitar capital’s stairway to export heaven https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/37b1e075133c148abe3de954e2d63a70ce4c2ecb6668b491ff37085378422048 Zheng’an as a whole manufactures 2.5 million guitars a year. Zheng’an as a whole manufactures 2.5 million guitars a year. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/kenya-airport-staff-strike-delays-thousands-of-passengers The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:10:48+08:00 Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3c2f811e7e1990417a1fdbe90c623d4106fd7de0f2729ff5afc9264029bcf2b2 Stranded travellers wait with their luggage after their flight operations were disrupted due to a strike by workers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi Stranded travellers wait with their luggage after their flight operations were disrupted due to a strike by workers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-boy-band-enhypen-scores-first-billboard-200-no-1-with-the-sin-bliss-ep The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:10:00+08:00 K-pop boy band Enhypen scores first Billboard 200 No. 1 with The Sin: Bliss EP https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/669e2323016a552cce93cf4073232bfec5d5966f4f2d5218187b8683cbde4004 The achievement marks Enhypen’s first Billboard 200 No. 1 since making its debut on the chart with its 2021 EP Border: Carnival, which entered at No. 18. The achievement marks Enhypen’s first Billboard 200 No. 1 since making their debut on the chart with their 2021 EP Border: Carnival, which entered at No. 18. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/smaller-countries-like-singapore-uzbekistan-must-stay-open-as-global-rivalries-grow-sm-lee The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T16:00:00+08:00 Smaller countries like Singapore, Uzbekistan must stay open as global rivalries grow: SM Lee https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ce062c3c1e095ee99661883fb9eebcc03c0a6824ceef20fdd7dcf7f9ccd53bd0 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks at the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, the upper house of the country’s parliament, in Tashkent on Aug 31. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, the Upper House of the country’s Parliament, in Tashkent on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/mauled-australian-swimmer-recalls-punching-shark The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:55:00+08:00 Mauled Australian swimmer recalls punching shark attacking her at Sydney beach https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3d76797de04e0aeb06c1b8cda4c05fde4af53afa0005fc2afe26ccd78318d18a Police and emergency personnel at the scene of a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13. Police and emergency personnel at the scene of a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-court-rules-room-cafes-off-limits-to-minors The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:50:00+08:00 South Korean court rules ‘room cafes’ off-limits to minors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2a07ce1def58412a4ad05aecd95ec3ceb60d5b6bf88446f23d57d4d4c56a2b5d This unrelated photo shows a room cafe that was subject to a police crackdown in Daejeon in 2023. An unrelated photo of a room cafe that was subject to a police crackdown in Daejeon, South Korea, in 2023. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-korea-court-sentences-unification-church-leader-to-jail-in-political-influence-case The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:45:41+08:00 South Korea court sentences Unification Church leader to jail in political influence case https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6f36b509b0e51e54f546a46fd77e0c741359d31a823b83d2d4550829be563b51 Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding, at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, 31 August 2026. JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding, at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, 31 August 2026. JEON HEON-KYUN/Pool via REUTERS https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/melonis-big-reforms-flounder-but-security-bills-flourish-in-italy The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:40:37+08:00 Meloni's big reforms flounder but security bills flourish in Italy https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/145a52786a8409cc17421528b68c5f4f715ca50b1c1e6f7db363e80a312d12a3 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leaves after a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron (not seen) at the Picasso Museum as part of a Franco-Italian summit in Antibes, south of France, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/Pool Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni leaves after a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron (not seen) at the Picasso Museum as part of a Franco-Italian summit in Antibes, south of France, June 25, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/Pool https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/repeat-violent-offender-jailed-for-assaulting-colleague-in-coleman-street-causing-brain-injury The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:40:13+08:00 Repeat offender jailed for assaulting colleague in Coleman Street, causing brain injury https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/85d3516aee823150025837f0f7257e9f985521f4cb0719d3f4db1281f111c545 Muhammad Adli Amran was also involved in an unrelated case in which a company obtained work passes for nine foreigners when it did not employ them. Muhammad Adli Amran was also involved in an unrelated case in which a company obtained work passes for nine foreigners when it did not employ them. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/new-stability-record-for-italys-meloni-may-prove-fleeting The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:36:04+08:00 New stability record for Italy's Meloni may prove fleeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8a745bd17807202308a0fbc51c2eb1a96ecad43906f513e38eecb4c034b99eac FILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a joint statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) at the end of Italian-German government consultations at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a joint statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) at the end of Italian-German government consultations at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italys-revolving-door-governments-the-numbers-behind-the-instability The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:35:51+08:00 Italy's revolving-door governments — the numbers behind the instability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d4abb74d13e3407e17331768c61c994a6403bd7bdc0cf83f06a437c91401a988 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-recovers-bodies-but-presses-on-for-trapped-tunnel-workers The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:33:00+08:00 Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7e9469a9c0599edad5025c3d0bb37914f1f96e6116ea93eb01486b9646ad1fd9 No contact has yet been made with any of those feared trapped in the tunnels. No contact has yet been made with any of the hydropower workers feared trapped in the tunnels. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/greece-to-sign-3-5-billion-deal-with-israel-for-air-defence-system The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:20:43+08:00 Israel signs $4.43 billion air defence deal with Greece https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/813afe810eeff81b8c82471469ce5794335b665ec00c25a2ce9d6640bb42320f The country’s security council has given initial approval to the deal, which includes advanced short, medium and long-range missile systems. The country’s security council has given initial approval to the deal, which includes advanced short, medium and long-range missile systems. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/kiss-encouraged-as-calm-wallabies-tick-another-box-in-argentina The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:20:30+08:00 Kiss encouraged as calm Wallabies tick another box in Argentina https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/business/chinas-three-biggest-airlines-post-heavy-first-half-losses-as-fuel-shock-bites The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:15:00+08:00 China’s three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a6a0ec6eb9b6a2dd72fc81f9e5e8e928777b89599fb3b653b4e5c270a829e1ba Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines posted combined first-half net losses of about 8.2 billion yuan (S$1.55 billion). Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines posted combined first-half net losses of about 8.2 billion yuan (S$1.55 billion). https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/kenin-beats-venus-williams-in-late-night-us-open-encounter The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T15:00:48+08:00 Venus Williams bows out of US Open in first-round loss to Sofia Kenin https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a8c72b2488fc599cf5853044ce9059f0d6f021964a98ffac575c73ab6631b992 Sofia Kenin broke serve in the opening game and never trailed in the first set. Sofia Kenin broke serve in the opening game and never trailed in the first set. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-charged-with-murder-of-29-year-old-man-in-tuas-south The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:59:41+08:00 Suspect in Tuas murder case charged after allegedly slashing victim’s neck with a chopper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/14804d6160b0f2020e98ae3bf54e7687642f61ffeb4ad7fb2b8abbcb6d95c04b Muruganathan Kathirvel allegedly caused the death of Raj Maheshkumar at about 10pm by slashing him at the neck with a chopper along Tuas South Avenue 9. Muruganathan Kathirvel allegedly caused the death of Raj Maheshkumar at about 10pm on Aug 29 by slashing him on the neck with a chopper in Tuas South Avenue 9. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-taken-unconscious-to-hospital-after-accident-in-admiralty The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:55:00+08:00 Motorcyclist taken unconscious to hospital after accident in Admiralty https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e168e683d0474d9906edea49bf08aa52d27fccd42b23b6029a4cb8bb19e836de The accident caused a temporary road closure on both lanes on a section of Admiralty Road West heading to Admiralty Road East. The accident caused a temporary road closure on both lanes on a section of Admiralty Road West heading to Admiralty Road East. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/turkeys-cheap-travel-reputation-is-being-undone-by-high-costs The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:55:00+08:00 Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8d71eec194a70d6e5e1249e172ef28e0213b121a41d8ae8d14df5bb70435dbaf Overall tourism arrivals fell 3.6 per cent year over year in May, 4 per cent in June and another 0.3 per cent in July, according to data from Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry. Overall tourism arrivals fell 3.6 per cent year over year in May, 4 per cent in June and another 0.3 per cent in July, according to data from Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-court-gives-unification-church-leader-jail-sentence-for-bribery The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:53:00+08:00 South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years’ prison for bribery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3913c7789428865390f19ae6d142b450b702818e3eccac9284a29cc760c1385f Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja denied wrongdoing, saying her subordinates had acted without her knowledge. Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja denied wrongdoing, saying her subordinates had acted without her knowledge. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/how-to-plan-an-african-safari The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:45:00+08:00 How to plan an African safari https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e890526ea472db7235803ca720230f8ca630725ea9a002b58ec0615324391705 African safaris tend to be expensive, logistically challenging, and in areas so remote that they are unsafe without a trained guide. Here is what to consider before choosing one. African safaris tend to be expensive, logistically challenging and in areas so remote that they are unsafe without a trained guide. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/another-chapter-singaporean-chinese-music-groups-take-multicultural-shows-to-china The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:45:00+08:00 ‘Another chapter’: Singaporean Chinese music groups take multicultural shows to China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c2e387bd4cf05416698c9ce943f8e619f94f2eb3bd0b806388629719ece336fc Singapore Nanyin ensemble Siong Leng Musical Association is performing seven shows in Shanghai and Beijing as part of the inaugural Singapore Cultural Festival. Singapore Nanyin ensemble Siong Leng Musical Association is performing seven shows in Shanghai and Beijing as part of the inaugural Singapore Cultural Festival. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/north-korea-says-hostile-us-policy-unchanged-vows-to-strengthen-nuclear-force The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:36:07+08:00 North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3ce323b08a51594f10e66edeb82409c15f79c36d22ff458c06bede2cfeeb860c A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea, May 17, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS A satellite image shows a nuclear material production factory, in Yongbyon, North Korea, May 17, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/us-carrier-visit-to-thailands-pattaya-lifts-hope-and-sex-tourism-risk The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:35:57+08:00 US carrier visit to Thailand’s Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9c292ef99789287a35420f27700bf0a454b8afd18092551bfd75343352991d20 Thai police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya’s main beachfront and nightlife district. Thai police are preparing additional patrols around Pattaya’s main beachfront and nightlife district. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/erp-charges-to-resume-at-11-locations-in-orchard-road-area-from-sept-7-to-ease-congestion The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:35:45+08:00 ERP charges to resume at 11 locations in Orchard Road area from Sept 7 to ease congestion https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5f90a640b473ef9215de2c8fde8264df407242e4209ff9e47870a96c4b581167 The decision was made after the Land Transport Authority noticed persistent congestion in Orchard Road area. The decision was made after the Land Transport Authority noticed persistent congestion in Orchard Road area. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/nearly-20-still-missing-after-north-cyprus-ferry-capsize-kills-eight The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:35:41+08:00 Mother tells how daughter slipped away in north Cyprus ferry disaster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/21f6352a47ed89f6a864b1e91cd50650828dbf03394ed1ae8aa1b167c0c4eb21 The double-hulled ferry with 267 aboard took in water and flipped over on Aug 30 just off the port city of Kyrenia. The double-hulled ferry with 267 aboard took in water and flipped over on Aug 30 just off the port city of Kyrenia. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/kazakhstans-president-appoints-top-adviser-as-vice-president The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:30:51+08:00 Kazakhstan's president appoints top adviser as vice president https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hong-kong-2025-high-rise-blaze-nearly-98-of-flat-owners-accept-buyout-offer The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:16:00+08:00 Hong Kong 2025 high-rise blaze: Nearly 98% of flat owners accept buyout offer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1bff39783bbef5ec39d023648abf89fc2dcc4309c88a6364892b6ebf7e6a3ade The inferno on Nov 26, 2025, devastated seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks, killing 168 people. The inferno on Nov 26, 2025, devastated seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks, killing 168 people. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-allies-maritime-drills-are-a-threat-to-north-korea-kcna The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:14:00+08:00 US, allies’ maritime drills are a ‘threat’ to North Korea: KCNA https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f10f5d93869cdd6b01b56a0280f4b745bed6ba16b0e4d6cb0e6c5b4885302d99 Freedom Edge was first held in June 2024 following an agreement reached by the leaders of the three countries at their Camp David summit in 2023. Freedom Edge was first held in June 2024 following an agreement reached by the leaders of the three countries at their Camp David summit in 2023. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/another-ukrainian-town-lies-in-ruins-as-russians-creep-closer The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:10:50+08:00 Another Ukrainian town lies in ruins as Russians creep closer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e665719c198396298df3c4e256d18fe5c8f470fab1ded967179bd1c0fbaa5abc FILE PHOTO: A destroyed apartment building, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Druzhkivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A destroyed apartment building, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Druzhkivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/sarawak-nears-haze-emergency-as-air-quality-hits-worst-level-since-2019 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T14:00:00+08:00 Sarawak nears haze emergency as air quality hits worst level since 2019 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f0870bcea617cd830f5654d896440f5c7d6daacdc02572018209ab55bb801288 The Air Pollution Index surpassed the 301 hazardous threshold in Sarawak’s state capital Kuching around noon on Aug 30. The Air Pollution Index surpassed the 301 hazardous threshold in Sarawak’s capital Kuching around noon on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/former-malaysian-mp-quits-dap-says-will-keep-promise-to-help-ex-minister-khairy-in-general-election The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:50:00+08:00 Former Malaysian MP quits DAP, says will keep promise to help ex-minister Khairy in general election https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/91e55b3d2b7cb063a36e22ee0da4910d113c139fd2ddc183629302d090d77735 Former Malaysian MP Ong Kian Ming said he is not planning to join another political party. Former Malaysian MP Ong Kian Ming said he is not planning to join another political party. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trump-posts-ai-video-of-irans-kharg-in-smithereens-no-evidence-of-attack The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:40:36+08:00 Iran dismisses Trump's post of attack on key energy hub of Kharg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1149918b1184daeebcf410d2cffc012e2608e7ea27b8b4c1e6560f845e972477 Projectiles streak across the sky in this screengrab taken from footage published by Iranian authorities purporting to show missiles launched at US military targets in Jordan from an unknown location, released on August 31, 2026. Wana News Agency via REUTERS Projectiles streak across the sky in this screengrab taken from footage published by Iranian authorities purporting to show missiles launched at US military targets in Jordan from an unknown location, released on August 31, 2026. Wana News Agency via REUTERS https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pokemon-world-championship-heading-to-singapore-in-august-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:35:00+08:00 Pokemon World Championships heading to Singapore in August 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/582b050914ed690196cd7d815518c2f05117bd6671412bfb7f56cfab8e0312db The tournament is set to take place from Aug 13 to 15 at the Singapore Expo. Pokemon trainers competing at the 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco, California, on Aug 29. The 2027 edition is set to take place from Aug 13 to 15 at the Singapore Expo. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/from-eight-pack-abs-to-one-big-ab-actor-desmond-tan-shares-weight-gain-photo-for-new-movie The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:32:00+08:00 From eight-pack abs to ‘one big ab’: Actor Desmond Tan shares weight gain photo for new movie https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/633d07bbaf879f3074c2027d4fa99639c44fe7ba794f7cb0f801a888a437a2da Actor Desmond Tan gained weight for his role as an ex-convict in upcoming film Pace. Actor Desmond Tan gained at least 10kg for his role as a former convict in upcoming film Pace. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/toyota-and-honda-may-get-stuck-with-the-bill-for-trumps-canada-tariffs The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:15:00+08:00 Toyota and Honda may get stuck with the bill for Trump’s Canada tariffs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0c0947cce7e0b1882e4f450b63f40a3059bef7b2fa1e73786a571d4aca5f1b9e The two Japanese automakers account for more than three-quarters of all cars made in Canada. The two Japanese automakers account for more than three-quarters of all cars made in Canada. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/england-captain-root-shrugs-off-concerns-over-lbw-run The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:10:36+08:00 England captain Root shrugs off concerns over lbw run https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6bf25ea75ac4ee5dc7c634dcc19c872fca896fde02e3d067a5f678259aef7f9e Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 28, 2026 England's Joe Root in action Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 28, 2026 England's Joe Root in action Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs https://www.straitstimes.com/business/radiant-worlds-senior-china-trader-quits-as-pressure-builds The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T13:05:00+08:00 Radiant World’s senior China trader quits as pressure builds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4c9bf4fc2325c78282c676c1fd9a7499444dccf5ae29ebfe1308e9ab317f7a75 Radiant World’s China departure marks the most high-profile exit since Bloomberg first reported in late July that several major commodity traders had moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading firm. Radiant World’s China departure marks the most high-profile exit since Bloomberg first reported in late July that several major commodity traders had moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading firm. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/liv-golf-prepares-for-bankruptcy-filing-in-september-ft-reports The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:50:36+08:00 LIV Golf prepares for bankruptcy filing in September, FT reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0b9e0f952c02249a4b6164b1231661eca7aaf67ad26fc4b56b1614a50181dc94 LIV Golf recently sent settlement offers to current players who are owed millions in guaranteed payments beyond 2026. LIV Golf recently sent settlement offers to current players who are owed millions in guaranteed payments beyond 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-army-says-it-attacked-uaes-al-minhad-air-base-with-drones-state-tv-reports The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:45:28+08:00 Iran’s army says it attacked UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/stranded-boats-out-of-work-fishermen-as-danube-hits-record-lows The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:45:00+08:00 Stranded boats, out-of-work fishermen as Danube hits record lows https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5f65c77a6e5b0e7372caa09c95c994b037cbbe3d0e2fdccadfde5a8faeeab97e The waters of the Danube, Europe’s second longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low due to successive heatwaves. The waters of the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low owing to successive heatwaves. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-sabah-on-haze-alert-as-air-quality-in-state-capital-hits-unhealthy-level The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:45:00+08:00 Malaysia’s Sabah on haze alert as air quality in state capital hits unhealthy level https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c64ee5ebe3183191b03510d50824f577028fa1775b498f923aee5664328f17a6 In Sarawak, two areas recorded hazardous readings as on Aug 30. Tawau, the district straddling North Kalimantan, recorded an Air Pollutant Index reading of 153, while Kota Kinabalu was at 122 as at 11am on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/welcome-to-wine-optional-wine-country The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:45:00+08:00 Welcome to wine-optional wine country https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4ddd2ef473c10ef3d6d749bfb2cde970464524c831523d514069ff5aea513b1c With the decline of wine consumption, vineyards in France are looking to incorporate more non-wine activities like tours and spa treatments to attract tourists. With a decline in wine consumption, vineyards in France are looking to incorporate more non-wine activities like tours and spa treatments to attract tourists. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-working-at-welfare-home-kicked-and-shoved-10-year-old-resident The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:32:35+08:00 Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/14804d6160b0f2020e98ae3bf54e7687642f61ffeb4ad7fb2b8abbcb6d95c04b The court heard that the man, who worked as a welfare officer, had also abused the child with vulgar language. The court heard that the man, who worked as a welfare officer, had also abused the child with vulgar language. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/coral-bleaching-occurring-too-frequently-for-reefs-to-recover-scientists-say The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:30:00+08:00 Coral bleaching occurring too frequently for reefs to recover, scientists say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/17c262bdb530f1957f7796ffd11cf56da84387a47e4c3eaa037badf8761d2f85 Coral reefs have been threatened by pollution and increasingly frequent mass bleaching caused by soaring ocean heat. Coral reefs have been threatened by pollution and increasingly frequent mass bleaching caused by soaring ocean heat. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-pm-says-nation-facing-unimaginable-disaster The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:26:00+08:00 Nepal PM says nation facing ‘unimaginable’ disaster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/46e261657e0a79b3fd34db61c685bebd3e7d6e238bfcc52a90bdf93965d8a033 Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah (second from right) arriving to inspect the area following flash floods at Bidur municipality. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah (second from right) arriving to inspect the area following flash floods at Bidur municipality. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-teams-seek-hundreds-trapped-in-hydropower-tunnels-after-deadly-floods The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:25:39+08:00 Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f060ead75471aaddceedeb684290817acff8044d708a3f746f4bd5bfecf46b13 Muna Khadka, mother of Aayush Khadka, 21, who lost his life during the deadly flash floods and a mudslide, mourns outside a cremation ground, in Chitwan, Nepal, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi Muna Khadka, mother of Aayush Khadka, 21, who lost his life during the deadly flash floods and a mudslide, mourns outside a cremation ground, in Chitwan, Nepal, August 31, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi https://www.straitstimes.com/business/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recovery The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:24:00+08:00 Chinese factory slump eases, but weak services signal uneven recovery https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5f58ffb98001661be657e9387b0cbb1bdf29ab587ebc53c3824fab0cb87bd8b4 China’s official manufacturing PMI picked up to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, remaining below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction. China’s official manufacturing PMI picked up to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, remaining below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-111000-pet-cats-licensed-since-start-of-new-ownership-rules-transition-period-to-end-on-aug-31 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:20:48+08:00 Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period ends on Aug 31 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/191e5be319700662e8a18d858e1fe9819d60832e1b05b3720e85639d0d92680b It will be an offence to keep unlicenced pet cats from Sept 1. It will be an offence to keep unlicensed pet cats from Sept 1. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-stunned-in-us-open-first-round The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:20:38+08:00 Ailing Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1e86d374f93818db6bb2a126400f1470ad592721fc25283714ba895bf30330c6 Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic lies on the court during his first round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic lies on the court during his first round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone REUTERS/Jeenah Moon https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/missile-attack-on-russias-belgorod-kills-two-authorities-say-hits-ozon-facilities The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:15:45+08:00 Missile attack on Russia's Belgorod kills two, authorities say; hits Ozon facilities https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/resound-and-braddell-heights-symphony-orchestras-anniversary-galas-prove-diversity-of-classical The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:15:00+08:00 re:Sound and Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra’s anniversary galas prove diversity of classical scene https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fb1bbd923b77956b947425f38acf98a28361b326b08072732e0be77c7d9221de Chua Suen Ern (in red), 13, joined re:Sound for its 10th anniversary gala at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory on Aug 29. Chua Suen Ern (in red) joined re:Sound for its 10th anniversary gala at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/ailing-novak-djokovic-ousted-by-mariano-navone-in-us-open-first-round The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:14:55+08:00 Ailing Novak Djokovic ousted by Mariano Navone in US Open first round https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5d05c18e5866fa298bcb7f6ae276d98eb8cc00dbe18d66d7161ae7dc1a50f6f1 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic thanking the crowd after losing his opening US Open match to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in New York on Aug 30. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic thanking the crowd after losing his opening US Open match to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in New York on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/all-eyes-on-carlos-alcaraz-as-defending-champion-returns-from-injury-at-us-open The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:12:35+08:00 All eyes on Carlos Alcaraz as defending champion returns from injury at US Open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/826743217befde85c519a86cbc2d9fcf20d63f120613d39f5e27a0406ff66847 Carlos Alcaraz is trying to bookend his season with Grand Slam titles after his Australian Open triumph in January made him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. Carlos Alcaraz is trying to bookend his season with Grand Slam titles after his Australian Open triumph in January made him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/measures-rolled-out-in-spore-to-keep-online-users-including-teens-safe The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:01:00+08:00 Measures rolled out in S’pore to keep online users, including teens, safe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/73076139720a2e65911b12106883795719ddc57e8757588f06a231be2b958971 Safety features being considered include a daily time limit and restrictions on infinite scroll, auto-play and direct messages from strangers. Online safety features being considered in Singapore include a daily time limit and restrictions on infinite scroll, autoplay and direct messages from strangers. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/i-study-successful-people-they-have-one-habit-in-common The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 I study successful people. They have one habit in common https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ebfe33d8e2024677cac5a6e6049db3398f251fc9ac4149a08a1eb961b901f678 Without exception, every high performer the writer has studied credits a host of supporters for their success.  Without exception, every high performer the writer has studied credits a host of supporters for their success.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/from-prayer-to-care-pilot-scheme-turns-places-of-worship-into-third-spaces-for-seniors The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 From prayer to care: Pilot scheme turns places of worship into ‘third spaces’ for seniors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/196c1df58cc04d93fd99db93976265e2ddb7b3e75afbdda3f8db75851c266a48 (From left): Hamidah Wan, 57; Ramlah Rasul, 71; and Allkin’s senior social worker Suriani Umar, 41, at Masjid Al-Muttaqin on Aug 26. (From left) Retirees Hamidah Wan, 57, and Ramlah Rasul, 71, with Allkin’s senior social worker Suriani Umar at Masjid Al-Muttaqin on Aug 26. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/daily-time-limits-on-social-media-among-mandatory-safeguards-considered-for-teens-in-spore The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T12:00:00+08:00 Daily time limits on social media among mandatory safeguards considered for teens in S’pore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/eafbcb578be72b8c0fe4e9950debdf9b0a63e6e68b6313ff71d8c42a7ec7f4d2 Upcoming legislative changes to mandate age checks will underpin the mandatory safeguards for teen users. Upcoming legislative changes to mandate age checks will underpin the mandatory safeguards for teen users. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/law-ministry-imposes-3-day-cooling-off-period-for-loans-taken-from-licensed-moneylenders The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:55:00+08:00 Law Ministry to impose 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b0164c8a15172fe83c2d367f21ab6ea62dbb26c11c5d5877c72e1214ccf64357 During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost. During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/731-hyundai-avante-hybrid-sedans-recalled-in-singapore-due-to-risk-of-fire The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:50:54+08:00 731 Hyundai Avante Hybrid sedans recalled in Singapore due to risk of fire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3e3d15c087eb2feb78dab57464c000c7269dc9dbb2e018a176ace25d73ac6c6c The vehicle recall affects Hyundai Avante Hybrids built between Oct 22, 2024, and Jan 7, 2026. The vehicle recall affects Hyundai Avante Hybrids built between Oct 22, 2024, and Jan 7. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/legend-of-the-seas-cruise-dine-on-a-train-stay-in-a-129000-family-suite-with-slide The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:50:00+08:00 Legend of the Seas cruise: Dine on a ‘train’, stay in a $129,000 family suite with slide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e582efc31310726f4507df6e5f2e20d7dd864f2df2422b313c79e1081e8a9e5f The three-storey Ultimate Family Townhouse is the most expensive stateroom on Legend of the Seas. The three-storey Ultimate Family Townhouse is the most expensive stateroom on cruise ship Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/one-line-or-two-south-koreans-cant-agree-on-escalator-etiquette The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:37:00+08:00 One line or two? South Koreans can’t agree on escalator etiquette https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e512a428408ce715460758c9fbe3cdff9479b9c8cc582a120508e725dab930b2 Some research showed allowing commuters to stand on both sides of the escalator increased passenger capacity. Some research showed allowing commuters to stand on both sides of the escalator increased passenger capacity. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/who-picks-the-movies-you-watch-at-35000-ft The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:36:00+08:00 Who picks the movies you watch at 35,000ft? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ffdf28285c98306dcc7eadd6a6cd6f4225dfc4ae3bc4de36f32c926b8fdbe6e6 Emirates operates the world’s largest in-flight media library with 2,000 movies and 650 TV shows. Emirates operates the world’s largest in-flight media library, with up to 2,000 movies and 650 TV shows. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/reds-send-young-back-rubens-to-japan-in-unique-tie-up-with-wild-knights The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:35:28+08:00 Reds send young back Rubens to Japan in unique tie-up with Wild Knights https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/south-korean-actor-lee-yong-joo-of-princess-hours-and-blue-tower-fame-dies-at-44 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:35:00+08:00 South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo of Princess Hours and Blue Tower fame dies at 44 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/76a86fb0bcce718a3e0245a020d2bb06198b38826580a36d4d093e78ea54a9a4 South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo was known for his roles in the hit drama Princess Hours and tvN sitcom Blue Tower. South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo was known for his roles in the hit drama Princess Hours and tvN sitcom Blue Tower. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-plans-to-campaign-for-midterms-like-he-did-in-2024 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:28:00+08:00 Trump says he plans to campaign for Republican lawmakers during midterms like he did in 2024 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0aca1e737e37051694c0fa2f0b3333495367afc0b29ac5b7e9bcea12050dacde US President Donald Trump acknowledged that parties in power typically lose ground during the midterms while saying he thought Republicans would do well. White House officials have previously suggested President Donald Trump planned to do significant amounts of travel, but the trips have not always materialised. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/us-taiwan-ties-never-been-stronger-top-diplomat-in-taipei-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:25:36+08:00 US-Taiwan ties ‘never been stronger’, says top diplomat in Taipei https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d2a6e6bbaa7c0385fc7ea6bb1d09bed11124e0bc222ae11c865d86d410545592 Taiwanese companies have been investing billions of dollars in the US, led by TSMC’s US$265 billion (S$337.8 billion) investment in the state of Arizona. Taiwanese companies have been investing billions of dollars in the US. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/concert-organiser-live-nation-to-open-3000-capacity-entertainment-venue-in-orchard-road-in-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:25:00+08:00 Concert organiser Live Nation to open 3,000-capacity entertainment venue in Orchard Road in 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0ea56eb5ff9003fdda2bdc0335be70d4726ded460274b863e12ee3fc359dd10f Grange House will be located in Orchard Road’s Somerset area. Grange House will be located in Orchard Road’s Somerset area. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/they-are-our-own-dinesh-alex-yam-urge-compassion-for-sporeans-missing-in-nepal-and-loved-ones The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:23:00+08:00 ‘They are our own’: Dinesh, Alex Yam urge compassion for S’poreans missing in Nepal and loved ones https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0619510075540a214f7eca57063dde3f87b6674a0ef5ab73d73ecc8d4f138cf1 Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) and Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC MP Alex Yam urged Singaporeans to unite in the face of the tragedy. Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) and Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC MP Alex Yam urged Singaporeans to unite in the face of the tragedy. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/retired-civil-servant-pang-kin-keong-to-succeed-alan-chan-as-lta-chairman-on-sept-1 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:17:00+08:00 Retired civil servant Pang Kin Keong to succeed Alan Chan as LTA chairman on Sept 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a02309c8ff44b2e13c0a37a680d74de2cd10c6608acefcae50d9fcc0d37a0e03 Pang Kin Keong (left) is set to succeed Alan Chan Heng Loon as chairman of the Land Transport Authority Board in September. Pang Kin Keong (left) is set to succeed Alan Chan Heng Loon as chairman of the Land Transport Authority Board in September. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-buries-dead-as-rescuers-seek-thousands-missing The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:13:00+08:00 Nepal-China flood deaths surge past 900 as rescuers struggle through ‘unimaginable’ disaster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7c08444ef8f70666d4b71b7202ab8cdb6bad6671d5fa0520c9f8c9a89fd3201d Damaged houses in Nepal’s Nuwakot district after flash floods. Damaged houses in Nepal’s Nuwakot district after flash floods. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/heavy-traffic-expected-at-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-during-september-school-holidays The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:08:00+08:00 Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d2af8c4b67f67886fce43d5d09b4f7a9a2c35a2850ac320bcb41c03896794115 Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings. Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as in the early mornings and late evenings. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/moses-itauma-says-ill-be-back-after-bruising-heavyweight-boxing-title-loss-to-filip-hrgovic The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:07:00+08:00 Moses Itauma says ‘I’ll be back’ after bruising heavyweight boxing title loss to Filip Hrgovic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b2f77d3b82c4a49a3e9e50ca6dc12441f8d90543bae56f630533b1372db26bb7 Britain’s Moses Itauma reeling from a punch by Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic in their IBF world heavyweight title bout at London’s O2 Arena on Aug 29. Britain’s Moses Itauma reeling from a punch by Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic in their IBF world heavyweight title bout at London’s O2 Arena on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/g20-countries-should-consider-more-trade-barriers-on-china-to-cut-imbalances-bessent-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:05:46+08:00 G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances, Bessent says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1c4cb1e8947db26d21e41eb0d7bacdf0653024c95a3a4bb292228e82a47c9d0c Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh talk before entering a motorcade upon arrival in Asheville, before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S., August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Melissa S. Gerrits Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh talk before entering a motorcade upon arrival in Asheville, before finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 countries meet in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S., August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Melissa S. Gerrits https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/the-week-in-asian-football68 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:00:34+08:00 The week in Asian football https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/754e4e5fc41b66c2cce55ebbe84d1eb0d30593fb770b34b24578bb009737a7b5 Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Taawoun - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in action REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Taawoun - Al Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - August 28, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo in action REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-service-veteran-gerard-ee-steps-down-as-chairperson-of-agency-for-integrated-care The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T11:00:00+08:00 Social service veteran Gerard Ee steps down as chairperson of Agency for Integrated Care https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5f682ca1032a08d3f1aba6345e4f68008c0c6941d3796f4efa3a300887d7abb0 Gerard Ee has chaired the AIC since 2018. Gerard Ee has chaired AIC since 2018. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/jb-folk-feeling-the-pinch-of-food-prices-higher-than-in-kl The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:42:00+08:00 JB folk feeling the pinch of food prices ‘higher than in KL’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a66931d8fde12b801e4b8c4bb422ea85c0de8dd91d1c22e72e0be15089af86fe A mixed rice lunch in downtown Johor Bahru with fried chicken, vegetable, an omelette slice and a glass of iced tea would cost RM15 (S$4.72). A mixed-rice lunch in downtown Johor Bahru with fried chicken, a vegetable, an omelette slice and a glass of iced tea can cost RM15 (S$4.72). https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-song-kangs-post-military-comeback-begins-with-k-drama-four-hands-two-sonatas The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:40:00+08:00 Actor Song Kang’s post-military comeback begins with K-drama Four Hands, Two Sonatas https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8aefe017f46e9e2d93591a332360e9e65bef60dc6b89b161f56d45080f021a00 Song Kang in Four Hands, Two Sonatas. Song Kang stars in the series Four Hands, Two Sonatas. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/natos-arctic-moves-pose-direct-threat-to-russia-foreign-minister-lavrov-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:30:35+08:00 NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/09e40cd33430254e1d25fde9d5f9528b456b360c603f4a7bb325a125fb944f47 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, following their meeting in Moscow, Russia August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, following their meeting in Moscow, Russia August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool https://www.straitstimes.com/business/asian-stocks-drop-on-hawkish-warsh-tone-oil-gains The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:20:00+08:00 Shares skid in Asia as oil climbs, yields stay high https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5756d4587bad5678f63344e2d10ff13975ddce084122749ee1c613232bd14b41 The Kospi Index – a barometer for artificial intelligence investments – dropped 1.6 per cent. The Kospi index – a barometer for artificial intelligence investments – dropped 1.6 per cent. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-exchange-fire-in-flare-up-bessent-signals-more-sanctions The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:15:39+08:00 Iran still wants negotiated end to war, President says after exchanges of fire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f0f7b72d505a1484a55227fac3fb90ed0fd6a003ecafa733a9068f7255788e48 Attacking Kharg island ​would severely disrupt its energy trade and put huge pressure on its economy. Attacking Kharg island ​would severely disrupt its energy trade and put huge pressure on its economy. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/how-residencies-like-harry-styles-took-over-the-music-industry The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:05:00+08:00 How residencies like Harry Styles’ took over the music industry https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/04e72c9bfafe078041b500bcde695c9f0d45a1ea073b8eadc6461cfb79abf71b Harry Styles performs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug 26. Harry Styles performing at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug 26. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/john-ternus-to-lead-apple-into-the-age-of-ai The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:04:00+08:00 John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2c7a358f5d811411e0801e8997a93b7c60091b731827f47430109dfb2f2a98f2 Apple’s senior vice-president of hardware engineering John Ternus leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product line-up. Apple’s senior vice-president of hardware engineering John Ternus leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product line-up. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-300m-grant-to-fund-nascent-technologies-in-singapore-under-rie2030 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 New $300m grant to fund nascent technologies in Singapore under RIE2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c784bb04b8fe85852518a2835be0ed9a68d189c162b903b58d2ab76bf8246b76 The grant is part of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan, which was released in full on Aug 31. The grant is part of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan, which was released in full on Aug 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-rie2025-plan-saw-more-business-spending-more-jobs-created-in-rd The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T10:00:00+08:00 Singapore’s RIE2025 plan saw more business spending, more jobs created in R&D https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e16fe0f9cf152c62d575b7c5cc0b93d0b52d9edcb21db991e256cdfac1d0d07a The report documents Singapore’s research, innovation and enterprise efforts and outcomes from April 2021 to March 2026. The RIE2025 Report documents Singapore’s research, innovation and enterprise efforts and outcomes from April 2021 to March 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/more-than-22000-ancient-artefacts-seized-in-florida The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T09:39:00+08:00 More than 22,000 ancient artefacts seized in Florida https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9c961b2714045f93a4d3bd60ec5f4e3fd54d47533cbf5f92a28ed30071dadc3e Some of the seized artefacts date back 5,000 years. Some of the seized artefacts date back 5,000 years. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-floods-expose-gaps-in-warning-systems-china-data-sharing The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T09:10:00+08:00 Nepal floods expose gaps in warning systems, China data-sharing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/87be3ff271f7d1eb3ecbe4f63da1f6853b4a389760b2eac7ddb645fa93265f1e Better forecasting and earlier warnings will not only help save lives, but also go some way towards protecting critical infrastructure. Better forecasting and earlier warnings will not only help save lives but also go some way towards protecting critical infrastructure. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/n-sumatra-tourism-sites-closed-as-mount-sinabung-volcanic-activity-increases The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T09:06:00+08:00 North Sumatra tourism sites closed as Mount Sinabung volcanic activity increases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/68d0d52de6641485a98eacf7115f6ef91ff700cee9c6f68ed68ac94915dccbb3 Mount Sinabung in Indonesia last erupted in 2021, during which volcanic ash was sent as high as 4.5km and pyroclastic flow as far as 1km. Mount Sinabung in Indonesia last erupted in 2021, during which volcanic ash was sent as high as 4.5km and pyroclastic flow as far as 1km. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-pacer-rabada-ruled-out-of-australia-odis-under-injury-cloud-for-tests The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T09:05:34+08:00 South Africa pacer Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs, under injury cloud for tests https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d14d9482e141c59bf889453a6dc476b4588c8be4f38117aba7f33217255f0565 Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - March 4, 2026 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - South Africa v New Zealand - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - March 4, 2026 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary https://www.straitstimes.com/business/shein-ceo-sky-xus-wealth-slumps-us15-billion-after-whittled-down-ipo The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T08:50:00+08:00 Shein CEO Sky Xu’s wealth slumps US$15 billion after whittled-down IPO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/59bb00d31e6479f1176580080493918553a46bf6537a294fe29fb54af7b60a63 Shein is set to go public in Hong Kong on Sept 1 at just over a quarter of the US$100 billion it was worth in 2022. Shein is set to go public in Hong Kong on Sept 1 at just over a quarter of the US$100 billion it was worth in 2022. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/oil-jumps-at-weeks-open-as-us-military-hits-iranian-launchers The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T08:39:18+08:00 Oil rises over 3% as US, Iran resume military attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b60b273d1694e671f36f2d60823d34a1824f0f6ada3cd5221ee19fe25874e124 US forces struck two launchers on Iran’s Larak island in the Hormuz strait on Aug 30. US forces struck two launchers on Iran’s Larak island in the Hormuz strait on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/cilic-ruud-pull-out-of-us-open-with-injuries The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T08:22:00+08:00 Cilic, Ruud pull out of US Open with injuries https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/99069334a4299ec3fc6dcba3c7c46be7f972129fd74eb4bbc81b844840db73b3 Marin Cilic of Croatia (left) and Casper Ruud pulled out of the US Open due to injuries shortly after the tournament got under way on Aug 30. Marin Cilic of Croatia (left) and Casper Ruud pulled out of the US Open due to injuries shortly after the tournament got under way on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/g-20-countries-should-consider-more-trade-barriers-with-china-to-cut-imbalances-bessent-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T08:08:00+08:00 G-20 countries should consider more trade barriers with China to cut imbalances, Bessent says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5ffc0faa321eefed090b99aa6504dfc8affecd6b0804024fe339de6547451f67 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the comments ahead of a meeting with G-20 financial leaders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the comments ahead of a meeting with G-20 financial leaders. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/bessent-says-yen-moves-pretty-contained-and-not-disorderly The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:58:00+08:00 Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2104e96b36d5257ffc1dd315ec1e6fc314ab4847b50ab070f5cf6cf54eb5fb99 A notepad in front of US Treasury Secretary reads “To Do Buy Japanese Yen $5-10 bil” as he participates in a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Maryland, on July 31. A notepad in front of US Treasury Secretary reads "To Do Buy Japanese Yen $5-10 bil" as he participates in a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Maryland, on July 31. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/bessent-expects-new-us-secondary-sanctions-weekly-aiming-to-increase-pressure-on-iran The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:55:34+08:00 Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b13fae1b0938b9263dfc5b7668692f592485e2cb8367e47bf24d535ee815c291 Scott Bessent said he intends to drive the message home to G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors to cut economic ties to Iran, or face secondary sanctions. Scott Bessent said he intends to drive the message home to G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors to cut economic ties to Iran, or face secondary sanctions. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/pilgrims-to-flood-stricken-nepal-sought-the-divine-at-sacred-mountain The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:40:00+08:00 Pilgrims to flood-stricken Nepal sought the divine at sacred mountain https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5bb6dc77b8b78f98fc3366f2b6fd54bf1b5f21ab28b40833a2484bafa97e1b98 Many religious pilgrims head to the Nepal region to visit Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Many religious pilgrims head to the Nepal region to visit Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-cdc-joins-robert-f-kennedy-jr-in-questioning-pennsylvania-measles-deaths The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:39:00+08:00 US CDC joins Robert F. Kennedy Jr in questioning Pennsylvania measles deaths https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0adfb19de6968bf2529434c3c690de474c2086b4c3bb5d2f9cde0d1fc2226048 Pennsylvania has recorded 424 total measles cases, including 73 hospitalisations and the two deaths – both in unvaccinated patients – in 2026 as of Aug 26. Pennsylvania has recorded 424 measles cases, including 73 hospitalisations and two deaths – both in unvaccinated patients – in 2026 as at Aug 26. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/news-as-it-happens-aug-31-sept-4-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:36:55+08:00 ST Live: News as it happens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/52d824f8a2b8cc6b84911317727c72c6f76679730d2d6a771c5336fd1f83da25 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/uae-to-probe-banque-misr-branch-after-us-cites-iran-links The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:35:00+08:00 UAE to probe Banque Misr branch after US cites Iran links https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/50ce4170fed02d94cba98c255feb4ac0134384656ef32b99013b87ffd2287954 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced further sanctions against Iran on Aug 24. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced further sanctions against Iran on Aug 24. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepali-rescue-workers-test-aid-delivery-by-drone The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:25:00+08:00 Nepali rescue workers test aid delivery by drone https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/196f72ca76f469dd761313543d353474de9c05cec989615aad3f8f067040a4dc Volunteers work with police to pack essential food, medicine, and other supplies for a drone relief operation at Devighat, Nepal. Volunteers working with the police to pack essential food, medicine and other supplies for a drone relief operation at Devighat, Nepal. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/pacific-forum-set-to-open-in-palau-without-several-leaders The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:20:00+08:00 Pacific forum kicks off in Palau without several leaders https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c765c16346699322ab6aac0af1d4fd184992883b70b177ccdc20f009daa51f2c Leaders of the Pacific Islands attending the Ocean Partnership Roundtable in Koror, Palau, on Aug 30, ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Leaders of the Pacific Islands attending the Ocean Partnership Roundtable in Koror, Palau, on Aug 30, ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/fellow-players-back-special-alcaraz-to-shine-on-us-open-singles-return The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T07:00:36+08:00 Fellow players back ‘special’ Alcaraz to shine on US Open singles return https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/70276a1a3157c59a63b1d818785f73dda0c5eaa20da6b4cb7afa7c669a2b68de Carlos Alcaraz’s fellow professionals are confident the defending champion will need little time to find his feet. Carlos Alcaraz’s fellow professionals are confident the defending champion will need little time to find his feet. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/three-talking-points-from-the-premier-league-weekend2 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:55:00+08:00 Three talking points from the Premier League weekend https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9d44da782b2d46f4f8e3be584fdaabe0df659e1185d58ebc0ec2c7ba943a9ace New Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso (centre) has already shown an adaptability to maximise the weapons at his disposal. New Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso (centre) has already shown an adaptability to maximise the weapons at his disposal. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/white-house-exodus-poses-new-challenge-for-trump-at-pivotal-time The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:54:00+08:00 White House exodus poses new challenge for Trump at pivotal time https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/71d6aa8940a869ae74244cdaa666b301ce989d13b25499c7cee6d7dc88cc2fce The string of departures threatens to create a vacuum in US President Donald Trump’s inner circle and finding replacements won’t be easy. The string of departures threatens to create a vacuum in US President Donald Trump’s inner circle and finding replacements will not be easy. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/venezuelas-maduro-resurfaces-on-social-media-amid-us-oil-deal The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:39:00+08:00 Venezuela’s Maduro resurfaces on social media amid US oil deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f343e5aae968a0332e0c9192ded3cee0b94eecc9338d9b483a37dd8b03cfcad3 Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody. Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolas Maduro is still in US custody. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/its-been-so-long-chinas-yin-ruoning-wins-fm-championship-her-first-title-since-2024 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:35:00+08:00 ‘It’s been so long’: China’s Yin Ruoning wins FM Championship, her first title since 2024 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/74a3b05c03a0ad54cc05280bab1e8001bf5757899f99dc397e9ec36ea2da91de China’s Yin Ruoning, 23, carded a two-under 70 and finished with a 14-under total of 274 at the FM Championship on Aug 30 to win for the sixth time on tour. China’s Yin Ruoning, 23, carded a two-under 70 and finished with a 14-under total of 274 at the FM Championship on Aug 30 to win for the sixth time on tour. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/top-ranked-scottie-scheffler-storms-to-pga-tour-championship-win The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:29:53+08:00 Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler storms to PGA Tour Championship win https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c8a2c5f5c3648a30466d1e97c072d0e9c03394a205d5533016587decd72da3e5 World number one Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship 2026 on Aug 30. World number one Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship 2026 on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-ex-pm-edouard-philippe-calls-for-new-party-to-counter-far-right The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:28:00+08:00 France’s ex-PM Edouard Philippe calls for new party to counter far-right https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4ac3cf7cd8ce1d9bcfabc6e6444cf15ce542684caa29f60b5a3a8896544cfe3e Edouard Philippe stepped up his push for a “political realignment”, while offering few details of his programme. Edouard Philippe stepped up his push for a “political realignment”, while offering few details of his programme. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/about-15-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:21:38+08:00 Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead, around 15 missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/df97f08ab73c7666e7d121099f580177ed7d356a677aa758022a0ba79b1ded56 The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Aug 29. The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/bitter-pill-for-eu-as-iceland-shuts-door-on-entry-talks The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:20:00+08:00 Bitter pill for EU as Iceland shuts door on entry talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/09125fa4b4edd81c279c8710c0e4069504f78d93a4a57df208be20c5b675937d Iceland’s vote marks a setback for the EU’s broader push to bolster its presence in the strategic Arctic region. Iceland’s vote marks a setback for the EU’s broader push to bolster its presence in the strategic Arctic region. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/the-cost-of-a-second-chance-what-it-takes-to-keep-singapores-animal-rescue-groups-going The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T06:00:00+08:00 The cost of a second chance: What it takes to keep Singapore’s animal rescue groups going https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7ea0df2ab1723358ef01a3affa2d4a1cf3e734d3d2047fea9dbc63c1f160d4c0 SOSD president May Ngu (left) with Dr Ian Tan, founder and medical director of V Aesthetics Holdings. The medical aesthetics group has committed S$400,000 over one year to local animal welfare charity SOSD. SOSD president May Ngu (left) with Ian Tan, founder and medical director of V Aesthetics Holdings. The medical aesthetics group has committed $400,000 over one year to local animal welfare charity SOSD. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-aug-31-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:44:00+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 31, 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/bfa3dea52cfee963bca46ae15a395a9f2a4ea8c1ffccae0ece0d1585fee03f22 Passengers waiting to be rescued at sea after the ferry they were travelling on capsized off north Cyprus. Passengers waiting to be rescued at sea after the ferry they were travelling on capsized off north Cyprus. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/from-serena-double-to-us-open-debut-17-year-old-frodin-gets-her-own-stage The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:35:25+08:00 From Serena double to US Open debut, 17-year-old Frodin gets her own stage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/brunner-double-sends-monaco-top-of-ligue-1-after-2-0-win-over-marseille The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:05:36+08:00 Brunner double sends Monaco top of Ligue 1 after 2-0 win over Marseille https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/274e08e6ebe75da4984b587e43be8c554438feadff5e717225171ae99ec4fc18 Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Monaco v Olympique de Marseille - Stade Louis II, Monaco - August 30, 2026 AS Monaco's Paris Brunner scores their second goal REUTERS/Manon Cruz Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - AS Monaco v Olympique de Marseille - Stade Louis II, Monaco - August 30, 2026 AS Monaco's Paris Brunner scores their second goal REUTERS/Manon Cruz https://www.straitstimes.com/business/sti-at-60-the-index-that-grew-with-singapore The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 STI at 60: The index that grew with Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7a23efcc8108dc78d9861432f1df6b7f8d351bb8dbd6f5a9347b4599fa5e6e80 The STI’s diamond jubilee is more than a corporate milestone — it’s a reminder of how Singapore’s corporate champions have grown alongside the nation. The STI’s diamond jubilee is more than a corporate milestone – it is a reminder of how Singapore’s corporate champions have grown alongside the nation. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/investing-is-risky-but-staying-out-of-the-market-is-a-sure-way-to-lose-money-to-inflation-syfe-ceo The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 Investing is risky, but staying out of the market is a sure way to lose money to inflation: Syfe CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8d198d0b3a91a4c87e7caeb98e5b66976f187c51be965cacc87ebddd12903d16 Syfe CEO Dhruv Arora sees an opportunity to close the gap between savings and investing by making invested cash instantly accessible. Syfe chief executive Dhruv Arora sees an opportunity to close the gap between savings and investing by making invested cash instantly accessible. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-employers-see-in-returning-to-the-office-that-employees-dont The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 What employers see in returning to the office that employees don’t https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/579b992dab5063a4ba75406205342b77381eb0da76369eae78c2004a68e8361e Flexible work arrangements suited many, enabling what some saw as a better work-life balance. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees have become used to working from home and delivering results remotely. Flexible work arrangements enable what some see as a better work-life balance. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/more-than-300-cooling-centres-to-open-if-spore-faces-heatwave-new-heat-office The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 More than 300 cooling centres to open if S’pore faces heatwave: New heat office https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ec5f028c79c264ef9e6b1d038f17ca3ee1c1efb84428a105c6eb74ed7062cbfb The public will be alerted to an impending heatwave at least four days in advance via the national weather app myENV.  The public will be alerted to an impending heatwave at least four days in advance via the national weather app myENV.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/self-claimed-wealth-gurus-who-drove-lamborghinis-now-made-bankrupt-investors-worry-about-their-5m The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 Self-claimed wealth gurus who drove Lamborghinis now made bankrupt; investors worry about their $5m https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/182b41374affa0bfcbc47f758041958dc0b718b63ef3818e7e89b94df306bb1f Businessmen Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (left) and Jason Fong Wai Hong at a financial wealth seminar in 2023. Businessmen Takeshi Lim Jian Bin (left) and Jason Fong Wai Hong at a financial wealth seminar in 2023. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-human-writer-is-becoming-an-endangered-species The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 The human writer is becoming an endangered species https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2f440260d3187728e098602de94cb9af739be4c3a3dfc98621067a82c19b0128 Tech companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are snapping up books – some rare and out-of-print – scanning them and using the contents to train AI models. In a world awash with podcasts, TikTok videos and microdramas, perhaps we should be tickled that anyone is reading, in any medium, at all, says the writer. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-singapore-turns-billion-dollar-science-research-into-real-world-success The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 How Singapore turns billion-dollar science research into real-world success https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a7e266eefc96b95bf0804f1d230fc22ffcec88fcf3322cca26ac65753b4a9203 Singapore-trained staff engineer Kyle Chu and chief executive and founder of Quantum Horizon, Dr Joe Fitzsimons, showing the quantum computer they have assembled for US$2.3 million at their Mediapolis office on Dec 3. Horizon Quantum chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and staff engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for US$2.3 million (S$2.9 million), at their Mediapolis office on Dec 3. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahus-two-faces-condemning-violent-israeli-settlers-while-backing-far-right-extremists The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 Netanyahu’s two faces: Condemning violent Israeli settlers while backing far-right extremists https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ed39e4ceedeac783916e05d62b0c08c7f8ce61f48f2b08edaf72c06a9e0050ff Israeli settlers stand near seized properties belonging to the Palestinian Al-Tubasi family in the West Bank village of Jalud on Aug 25. Israeli settlers standing near seized properties belonging to the Palestinian Al-Tubasi family in the West Bank village of Jalud on Aug 25. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mega-projects-in-singapores-roadmap-could-unlock-a-multi-decade-investment-story-ocbc The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 Mega projects in Singapore’s road map could unlock multi-decade investment story: OCBC https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/007df30dbe04e3bc7d9cfb55b5b0595b9d9e3e34883094bd3e5b0ce5ff383e09 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 laid out a broad roadmap for Singapore’s next phase of development. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 laid out a broad road map for Singapore’s next phase of development. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/how-one-woman-gives-children-from-low-income-families-a-space-to-be-themselves The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 How one woman gives children from low-income families a space to be themselves https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/87c0453c930b73192833d7846cfa4dc14e2549517c8267662e90849e75077746 3Pumpkins founder and executive director Lin Shi Yun at the Tak Takut Kids Club branch at Lengkok Bahru. 3Pumpkins founder and executive director Lin Shiyun at the Tak Takut Kids Club branch at Lengkok Bahru. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/private-not-for-profit-hospital-to-be-located-in-the-east-due-to-high-occupancy-rates-moh The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 New private not-for-profit hospital to be located in the east due to high occupancy rates: MOH https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/047ff9c418b3f799e84a7641bb951e5b525a14b833046858f65350e203b5fd47 Mount Alvernia Hospital is currently the only not-for-profit private acute hospital in Singapore. Details of a possible second such hospital are still being worked out currently. Mount Alvernia Hospital is currently the only not-for-profit private acute hospital in Singapore. Details of a possible second such hospital are still being worked out. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/whats-behind-the-school-violence-haunting-the-philippines-and-what-can-be-done The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T05:00:00+08:00 What’s behind the school violence haunting the Philippines – and what can be done? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/af9a1bc32edef8b706a89dbc8f4f1622705863239eb5348732a9a2654f4d9fe4 Philippine police gather at a school following a shooting in Zamboanga, the Philippines, on Aug 18. A student was shot dead before the alleged killer took his own life. Philippine police gather at a school following a shooting in Zamboanga on Aug 18. A student was shot dead before the alleged killer took his own life. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/drama-free-medvedev-eases-into-us-open-second-round The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:55:36+08:00 Former champion Medvedev, top American Pegula advance as US Open begins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5df904556fef59caef7935a95ee199e38983ae5cbe5121ee006934e0381cf32a Former champion Daniil Medvedev strolled into the US Open second round. Former champion Daniil Medvedev strolled into the US Open second round. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-must-go-says-ex-uefa-boss-michel-platini The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:42:46+08:00 FIFA president Gianni Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Michel Platini https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2ac39568cac600213834513e6ebb8984175eda206a98ca9e3a5d21ce96639818 Other regions have joined UEFA in putting pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is hoping to run for re-election in March. Other regions have joined UEFA in putting pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is hoping to run for re-election in March. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-forces-strike-two-iranian-launchers-on-irans-larak-island-us-official-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:40:26+08:00 US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f56b1a4daf52f7df150ae6ea6e70d208441ec33d1800948b4701a54c359e5459 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug 28. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug 28. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/marcus-rashfords-return-fantastic-for-manchester-united-says-michael-carrick The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:21:20+08:00 Marcus Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Manchester United, says Michael Carrick https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2201693485ced219b4499d05574cdeafafe0a4149e5be8493a1c1ada8832b389 Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford vies for the ball with Ipswich Town’s Abdul Fatawu during their Premier League match on Aug 30. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford vies for the ball with Ipswich Town’s Abdul Fatawu during their Premier League match on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/how-the-arts-is-bringing-joy-to-the-heartlands-national-arts-council The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:00:00+08:00 No concert hall, no dress code needed: Just the arts, where life happens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a1b789eb911fc111aac8a5c5fe5d5b481c22c918b14135351eca61d0e56c7063 khatib-plaza-cdc-arts-everywhere-flautist Drawn by a familiar tune, an ordinary evening became a shared memory as neighbours paused from the hustle and bustle of the day to listen to Rit Xu playing the flute. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/99-sale-singapore-amazon-lazada-shopee The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T04:00:00+08:00 Best 9.9 sale offers to shop now: Lazada, Shopee and more https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/08a3043ce92e4792d8348a24776b733dd57fff7472e21896b94bbb8cb2d65f00 9.9 sales in Singapore: Travel, beauty, mooncake deals and more 9.9 sales in Singapore: Travel, beauty, mooncake deals and more https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/kostyuk-cruises-past-hunter-into-us-open-second-round The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T03:50:33+08:00 Jessica Pegula shakes off nerves in US Open first-round win https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8352961b27660d3cb9ba152eb6efd5045cb4429fa34f6552208823f31e39526f The world No. 3 three broke Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse twice in each set on the way to a 6-3, 6-2 triumph. The world No. 3 broke Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse twice in each set on the way to a 6-3, 6-2 triumph. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-calls-for-punishment-of-nbc-reporter The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T03:33:40+08:00 Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4ba694a20a900cec40109df49529551e0f21e38d20730def5413e533ab0c3cab US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to attack NBC journalist Kristen Welker as the “unpopular ‘hostess’ of the once great Meet the Press” talk show. US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to attack Kristen Welker (right) as the “unpopular ‘hostess’ of the once great Meet the Press” talk show. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/assist-king-fernandes-turns-from-provider-to-predator-in-man-united-romp The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T03:25:34+08:00 Assist king Fernandes turns from provider to predator in Man United romp https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/56a88a93c49371d4c1cfdca37d8f17f2db0744d52a0e3c293f144fa59b84b165 Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 30, 2026 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal REUTERS/Jon Super Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - August 30, 2026 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal REUTERS/Jon Super https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rallying-pajari-wins-rally-paraguay-as-katsuta-crashes-out The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T03:00:23+08:00 Rallying-Pajari wins Rally Paraguay as Katsuta crashes out https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/napoli-beaten-2-1-at-home-by-como The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T02:50:34+08:00 Napoli beaten 2-1 at home by Como https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9195da311e9e8f0870547f96ab80742496f5cca872605c41d36aff04b615caf8 Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Como - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - August 30, 2026 Como's Anastasios Douvikas scores their second goal REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v Como - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - August 30, 2026 Como's Anastasios Douvikas scores their second goal REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraines-former-defence-chief-seeks-us-investment-for-defence-tech-fund-ft-reports The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T02:30:31+08:00 Ukraine’s former defence chief seeks US investment for defence tech fund, report says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1bc6f35d84c09b05ef5d398262f38194e6b2dba1252c06dd1911629b704677a Ukraine’s ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is seeking Western capital to build weapons development firms that he said will help Kyiv resist Moscow. Ukraine’s ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is seeking Western capital to build weapons development firms that he said will help Kyiv resist Moscow. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-treble-inspires-manchester-united-rout-chelsea-beat-brighton-in-thriller The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T02:16:50+08:00 Bruno Fernandes treble inspires Manchester United rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/507bad019fecf74a7150ed92cfcb8ccf049b1b229e8f67b1a00bce3d28127b5e Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal against Ipswich Town, in Manchester, Britain. Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal against Ipswich Town, in Manchester, Britain. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/pegula-foils-ruse-to-reach-us-open-second-round The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T02:15:30+08:00 Pegula foils Ruse to reach US Open second round https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d5a0fcc264e0c546f928215875afc75e10fc1bb94d14d20e4cb6b404fab87a69 Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse REUTERS/Mike Segar Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse REUTERS/Mike Segar https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/schalke-make-nightmare-topflight-return-in-3-0-defeat-to-augsburg The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:50:23+08:00 Schalke make nightmare topflight return in 3-0 defeat to Augsburg https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/three-games-in-chelsea-are-having-fun-again The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:45:31+08:00 Three games in, Chelsea are having fun again https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/95198c28ef9e1fcc6ced3c00ff76f95ff4db9da85b9b27d245f6e2e381e5deac Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores their fourth goal. REUTERS/David Klein Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores their fourth goal. REUTERS/David Klein https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germanys-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investors The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:45:30+08:00 Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/233fcb906f58056e7049c657ea926294ad6df723e4448922ec026056656345c2 Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, speaks on stage during a campaign rally ahead of Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Naumburg, Germany August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, speaks on stage during a campaign rally ahead of Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Naumburg, Germany August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/us-open-day-one3 The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:30:31+08:00 HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-US Open day one https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/50251a25a95e98aa2f11ff834834764fbfcc2730b7c7bf5c6e71b952322d39e8 Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina throws balls to the crowd after winning her first round match against Argentina's Sola Sierra IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Geoff Burke Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina throws balls to the crowd after winning her first round match against Argentina's Sola Sierra IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Geoff Burke https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/before-flood-catastrophe-nepal-asked-china-for-early-warnings-as-risks-mounted The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:25:35+08:00 Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/007edf2c6bddff38bd275cac8b0ac9816632162a58bfc3154b1607d1e9875b8a A drone view shows damaged buildings and houses covered in mud next to the Likhu River on Aug 30, following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nepal’s Nuwakot district. Damaged buildings and houses covered in mud next to the Likhu River on Aug 30, following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nepal’s Nuwakot district. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/merz-says-germany-finalising-response-to-suspected-leipzig-attack The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:20:31+08:00 Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ac2f784e34dbe03ad9b971423fc98d5c1121e4a2f9758f922a81dc74a6f190e3 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a \"summer interview\" with public broadcaster ARD in Berlin, Germany, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a \"summer interview\" with public broadcaster ARD in Berlin, Germany, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/real-madrid-cruise-past-malaga-4-0-to-maintain-perfect-start The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:10:43+08:00 Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain perfect start https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fb69bfd93018e1b1cd6a8f08edecdc2fe47a22de1c24152b8ca6261acfe1c32c Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Malaga - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - August 30, 2026 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham scores their first goal REUTERS/Thomas Peter Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Malaga - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - August 30, 2026 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham scores their first goal REUTERS/Thomas Peter https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/al-hilal-sign-watkins-from-aston-villa-on-three-year-deal The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:05:40+08:00 Al-Hilal sign Watkins from Aston Villa on three-year deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c92525436001391ac0546cd118eed36bc72118466d58117eebe7fb8b9fefcfec Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 England's Ollie Watkins during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 England's Ollie Watkins during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/ruud-pulls-out-of-us-open-with-back-injury The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T01:05:30+08:00 Ruud pulls out of US Open with back injury https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/207d50c3b3d3c92162ecc82603967d49c3fdcadd6d6c9a16382fc8783e62fefd Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Norway's Casper Ruud in action during his second round match against Belgium's Raphael Collignon REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Norway's Casper Ruud in action during his second round match against Belgium's Raphael Collignon REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/mas-wins-vuelta-stage-nine-to-keep-red-jersey The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T00:55:22+08:00 Mas wins Vuelta stage nine to keep red jersey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/hockey-germany-edge-spain-to-retain-world-cup The Straits Times en 2026-08-31T00:35:23+08:00 Hockey-Germany edge Spain to retain World Cup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/thai-womens-volleyball-team-qualifies-for-olympics-for-1st-time-after-asian-final-win-over-china The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T23:29:00+08:00 Thai women’s volleyball team qualifies for Olympics for 1st time after Asian final win over China https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7e1248b5bb8471891421a3df34e17c426970a28dc02b6e53bf50a8032e2476be Thailand’s 3-2 victory over China delivered a direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Thailand’s 3-2 victory over China delivered a direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/us-open-begins-under-sunny-skies The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T23:20:29+08:00 Djokovic falls in US Open first round, Medvedev and Pegula advance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c7c763e00a1b6707e6b9d5395a51b4775dc20a53210fdfaa35bbdd943165a156 Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Robert Deutsch Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic acknowledges the crowd after losing his first round match against Argentina's Mariano Navone IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS/Robert Deutsch https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/chelsea-beat-brighton-to-continue-bright-start-under-alonso The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T23:15:37+08:00 Alonso's vibrant Chelsea beat Brighton, Fernandes hits hat-trick for Man Utd https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3259f5106758f6affb48d6c3ba44f7f8a075e7a032be1084a9b8838c176237fc Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Morgan Rogers, Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria REUTERS/David Klein Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Morgan Rogers, Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria REUTERS/David Klein https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nasa-launches-powerful-new-roman-space-telescope-from-florida The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T23:08:00+08:00 NASA launches powerful new Roman Space Telescope from Florida https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4b4c570c0c9ceef7346df119164e23b1abde82a897b891ebd40c484c0e41dab6 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to investigate cosmic enigmas such as dark energy and dark matter, while also testing gravity at vast scales and searching for exoplanets. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to investigate cosmic enigmas such as dark energy and dark matter, while also testing gravity at vast scales and searching for exoplanets. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/google-maps-will-show-lake-america-in-us-not-lake-ontario The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:46:00+08:00 Google Maps will show Lake America in US, not Lake Ontario https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/01dc9a798e6e30b74475ae1de168a10783244f2fe8bc57d4eea5137af2273503 US President Donald Trump announced on Aug 27 that he was changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. US President Donald Trump announced on Aug 27 that he was changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/nato-sees-no-imminent-threat-of-attack-official-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:40:29+08:00 NATO sees no imminent threat of attack, official says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/bd330fd0a90d5b7a7a5eb5183783ff1a9b1aa3885302db6d0df6f42cfd2cd024 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Aug 29 that Poland and NATO must be prepared for various scenarios. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Aug 29 that Poland and NATO must be prepared for various scenarios. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-card-for-aug-31 The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:13:12+08:00 Race card for Aug 31 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/35fc9c9257c0f3f7ac19aa44d541190de8caa5a7529a2e76284e0787b215ad30 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-steps-up-rescue-effort-to-reach-hundreds-trapped-in-tunnels The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:10:29+08:00 Nepal steps up rescue effort to reach hundreds trapped in tunnels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5ef314ea6c67d9c5d7fe9459d4d07a098624ba8456ca610bc9e2c9c4b57f4982 An undated handout photo of rescue workers taking part in a rescue operation near the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Rasuwa, Nepal. Nepal Prime Minister's Office/Handout via REUTERS An undated handout photo of rescue workers taking part in a rescue operation near the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Rasuwa, Nepal. Nepal Prime Minister's Office/Handout via REUTERS https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/hall-of-famer-roger-federers-career-in-numbers The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:08:02+08:00 Hall of Famer Roger Federer’s career in numbers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3c00a2b22766f87200f9764bd3e84dba5d96cf53665f7489795ce6764ad8eb4c Roger Federer acknowledging the crowd after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29. Roger Federer acknowledging the crowd after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/brandon-yap-and-julian-lee-break-national-records-at-spore-national-swimming-short-course The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:02:17+08:00 Brandon Yap and Julian Lee break national records at S’pore National Swimming Short Course Invitational https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1d8adf9f76d2ca815bc9210dae8f685dc9db52d1832496f881faeaff03f3f75 Brandon Yap set a national record in the men’s 200m butterfly heats on Aug 29 with 1:55.99 to surpass the previous mark set of 1:56.42 set by Ong Jung Yi in 2021. Brandon Yap set a national record in the men’s 200m butterfly heats on Aug 29 with 1:55.99 to surpass the previous mark set of 1:56.42 set by Ong Jung Yi in 2021. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/alcaraz-sabalenka-launch-bids-to-retain-us-open-crowns The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T22:00:32+08:00 Alcaraz, Sabalenka launch bids to retain US Open crowns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/28e7e46b02c28d3c1c615edd12601f24957cf494215fe15313b8f85c340fd230 Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 General view during the first round match between Slovenia's Veronika Erjavec and Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2026 General view during the first round match between Slovenia's Veronika Erjavec and Italy's Jasmine Paolini REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-defence-chief-pledges-clear-war-plan-to-win-early-loan-release The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:50:29+08:00 Ukraine defence chief to outline war plan as Kyiv seeks more funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/924fdf8f74cc2814510d61ae92b707b9fb6e936cec28d8f876286ddee3d42336 Newly appointed Ukrainian Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara attends a session of the Ukrainian Parliament on Aug 19 in Kyiv. Ukraine’s newly appointed defence minister Yevhenii Khmara at a session of the Ukrainian Parliament in Kyiv on Aug 19. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/haydock-sprint-cup-for-lake-forest-next-if-conditions-suit The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:49:55+08:00 Haydock Sprint Cup for Lake Forest next if conditions suit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/54bc63a3013f825a809846fde035e705f0be6fe143e0f3e7993d1035a39d3e6a Lake Forest (Cieren Fallon, No 2) finishing the best in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes (1,400m) at Goodwood on July 28. Lake Forest (Cieren Fallon, No 2) finishing the best in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes (1,400m) at Goodwood on July 28. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/skybird-readies-for-g1-moir-stakes-first-up The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:49:49+08:00 Skybird readies for G1 Moir Stakes first-up https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c6cf57b16b330d3c4d0c039cbd2428be574136bf753cdf98a6a521aed79e91e0 The Mitchell Freedman-trained Skybird (John Allen) landing the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Feb 15, 2025. The Mitchell Freedman-trained Skybird (John Allen) landing the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Feb 15, 2025. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/honor-goes-to-bankers-stable-in-merdeka-cup The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:49:39+08:00 Honor goes to Banker’s Stable in Merdeka Cup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/46ca00afb577fb36535f60f655714e662b1de833d7bdc46acd7cde59f966513c Banker’s Honor (Johari Kamaruddin, red cap) denying Pacific Sky (Lim Shung Uai, on the rails) and Anjou Crown (Liam Riordan) in a three-way tussle to claim the Merdeka Cup (1,800m) at Sungai Besi on Aug 30. Banker’s Honor (Johari Kamaruddin, red cap) denying Pacific Sky (Lim Shung Uai, on the rails) and Anjou Crown (Liam Riordan) in a three-way tussle to claim the Merdeka Cup (1,800m) at Sungai Besi on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/nepal-tibet-floods-91-malaysians-still-uncontactable-says-government The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:45:00+08:00 Nepal-Tibet floods: 91 Malaysians still uncontactable, says government https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8448b23fed27e1f6c5d1c7a5d217f5f884ba00151f27d2dd2935d51de42f9fa9 Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said 36 Malaysians remain uncontactable in China, while another 55 have yet to be contacted in Nepal. Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said 36 Malaysians remain uncontactable in China, while another 55 have yet to be contacted in Nepal. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/ducatis-marquez-completes-aragon-sweep-to-cut-martins-title-lead The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T21:00:28+08:00 Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5c66f5fece7e8f888b57eabf4aba6f7845e3227ef1ce9cdb16283c10e1205543 MotoGP - Aragon Grand Prix - Ciudad del Motor de Aragon, Aragon, Spain - August 30, 2026 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez ahead of the riders' parade REUTERS/Pablo Morano MotoGP - Aragon Grand Prix - Ciudad del Motor de Aragon, Aragon, Spain - August 30, 2026 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez ahead of the riders' parade REUTERS/Pablo Morano https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/libya-rivals-agree-roadmap-for-elections-within-24-months-at-un-led-talks The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:55:21+08:00 Libya rivals agree roadmap for elections within 24 months at UN-led talks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f2dca5a0e922f4a68a495bf41f409847c8741b31009be8ccdf7ad9d292719d0d FILE PHOTO: People wave Libyan flags during a demonstration in Benghazi February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People wave Libyan flags during a demonstration in Benghazi February 7, 2014. REUTERS/Esam Omran Al-Fetori/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/woodworth-suspension-reduced-to-two-months-on-appeal The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:46:59+08:00 Woodworth suspension reduced to two months on appeal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/556e1f5b3bb84b78cca03400f5b1a48ddce57bf68fabf29a87fe268c3714638e Jockey Benny Woodworth had his riding suspension reduced to two months. Jockey Benny Woodworth had his riding suspension reduced to two months. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/virgil-van-dijk-wants-cody-gakpo-to-stay-at-liverpool-amid-manchester-city-interest The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:46:00+08:00 Virgil van Dijk wants Cody Gakpo to stay at Liverpool amid Manchester City interest https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/454b89b3d1644df53b29c16f51daa949e2ab840f73c0b55beb1e2bb81588a43f Liverpool’s Dutch forward Cody Gakpo (right) reacting to his goal in the 2-2 English Premier League draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Aug 23 with teammate Virgil van Dijk behind him. Liverpool's Dutch forward Cody Gakpo (right) reacting to his goal in the 2-2 English Premier League draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Aug 23 with teammate Virgil van Dijk behind him. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/england-reduce-pakistan-to-53-3-to-close-in-on-victory The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:30:32+08:00 England trounce Pakistan by 194 runs to wrap up series https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e7e5a938c1b4918e80d82995a1d5a9927c0970eeaa4962b0e86a56e16da1c4d7 Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 England's Jordan Cox celebrates with Harry Brook after taking a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Babar Azam off the bowling of Jofra Archer Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 30, 2026 England's Jordan Cox celebrates with Harry Brook after taking a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Babar Azam off the bowling of Jofra Archer Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/boat-with-around-270-people-on-board-capsizes-off-north-cyprus-one-dead The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:30:31+08:00 At least eight die, 17 missing after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/bfa3dea52cfee963bca46ae15a395a9f2a4ea8c1ffccae0ece0d1585fee03f22 Passengers waiting to be rescued at sea after the ferry they were travelling on capsized off north Cyprus. Passengers waiting to be rescued at sea after the ferry they were travelling on capsized off Northern Cyprus. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-begins-mass-burials-of-unidentified-flood-victims-as-families-seek-missing The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:05:32+08:00 Nepal begins mass burials of unidentified flood victims as families seek missing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a8db054af886aca90da8ef9e763d72f38771af29930af7cb5bf421131e965737 A police officer stands near identification number tags for bodies at the Devghat mass burial site for victims of deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Chitwan, Nepal, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar A police officer stands near identification number tags for bodies at the Devghat mass burial site for victims of deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Chitwan, Nepal, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/austria-sees-record-number-of-heat-related-deaths-in-june-and-july The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T20:04:00+08:00 Austria sees record number of heat-related deaths in June and July https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6472702ef97bfeed76608adf843c0c23d0f55c526dcc80b5da5ae383f7a96556 A very low water level of the river Wienfluss (Vienna river) cutting through the City park (Stadtpark) is seen on a sunny and hot day in Vienna, Austria, on May 28. The Wienfluss (Vienna river) with low water level as it cut through Stadtpark in Vienna on a sunny and hot day on May 28. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/thousands-thrilled-by-mercedes-f1-car-demos-along-orchard-road The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T19:34:03+08:00 Thousands thrilled by Mercedes F1 car demos along Orchard Road https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/568dfde793f72d952dcd86866c1fc8129d211c7fd56bf4552975ff1e4a990b42 Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30. Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a “doughnut” during adidas’ Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/one-per-cent-chance-siblings-desperate-search-for-missing-singaporean-couple-in-nepal-disaster The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T19:24:45+08:00 ‘1 per cent chance’: Siblings’ desperate search for missing Singaporean couple in Nepal disaster https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/18e8ee72fbad78c9512ba96a6f5f632f49cb71f66fd71c97ab5fb02882a243e4 Singaporean couple Sumit Rawla (left) and Shubakshi Rawla were last reported to be in or around Timure, a Nepali town close to the border with Tibet. Singaporean couple Sumit Rawla (left) and Shubakshi Rawla were last reported to be in or around Timure, a Nepali town close to the border with Tibet. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/alvarez-returns-to-atletico-training-as-barcelona-speculation-rumbles-on The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T19:00:27+08:00 Alvarez returns to Atletico training as Barcelona speculation rumbles on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9766250bf7a6166a34fa0e85a8f17cf183e983de9f678e1bfa452b08f1417f12 Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Villarreal - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - August 23, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in action REUTERS/Thomas Peter Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Villarreal - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - August 23, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez in action REUTERS/Thomas Peter https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/singapore-red-cross-raises-1m-in-aid-within-3-days-for-victims-of-nepal-china-floods The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:55:00+08:00 Singapore Red Cross raises $1m in aid within 3 days for victims of Nepal-China floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/daf50f9dadb66a03f7e8574abcf7ce8b400c1303d10f2926c4976a544b6290b0 Fundraising conducted by the Singapore Red Cross for those affected by the floods will continue until Nov 30. Fund-raising conducted by the Singapore Red Cross for those affected by the floods will continue until Nov 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/9000-local-spots-for-byd-marathon-sold-out-around-5000-places-for-adidas-half-marathon-still The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:53:50+08:00 9,000 local spots for BYD Marathon sold out; 5,000 half-marathon places still available https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c51ff0e36c435355dceaa52a87964f5263df1064a472947985d1b43123331885 James Ng (fifth from left), managing director of BYD Singapore and president of BYD Philippines, at the March 17 launch of the Dec 4-6 BYD Singapore International Marathon at the National Stadium. James Ng (fifth from left), managing director of BYD Singapore and president of BYD Philippines, at the March 17 launch of the Dec 4-6 BYD Singapore International Marathon at the National Stadium. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/dutch-fa-calls-for-complete-fifa-overhaul-proposes-global-summit-in-amsterdam The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:45:39+08:00 Dutch FA calls for complete FIFA overhaul, proposes global summit in Amsterdam https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e0c7e617e95219b25f7c4f330668fff3de882c3184d6d85ca60cdad8112f318f The Dutch football association emphasised that the summit should determine “what kind of FIFA we want” before identifying new leadership. The Dutch football association emphasised that the summit should determine “what kind of FIFA we want” before identifying new leadership. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/former-india-captain-suryakumar-rues-t20-omission-after-world-cup-success The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:45:27+08:00 Former India captain Suryakumar rues T20 omission after World Cup success https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/062c8ed459676e1a75f78c0629c120c02124490206abb8a86931c1acf69b9aae Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Super 8 - India v South Africa - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 22, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav in action REUTERS/Amit Dave Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Super 8 - India v South Africa - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 22, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav in action REUTERS/Amit Dave https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strike-kills-two-people-including-a-3-year-old-boy-gaza-medics-say The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:40:20+08:00 Israeli strike kills two people including a 3-year-old boy, Gaza medics say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a1cf787232d3d9149e83adab3c2781e212501f7d11e359372f8cdabd59e227b3 Mother of three-year-old Palestinian child Tayyem Hamdan, who was killed in an Israeli strike according to medics at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, reacts during his funeral in central Gaza Strip, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa Mother of three-year-old Palestinian child Tayyem Hamdan, who was killed in an Israeli strike according to medics at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, reacts during his funeral in central Gaza Strip, August 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/sm-lee-visits-historic-samarkand-explores-opportunities-for-singapore-ties The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:30:00+08:00 SM Lee visits historic Samarkand, explores opportunities for Singapore ties https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6f9d2e3d4955558b639c2ae9f6d1a0a82bb9f081d1e37a5f04c81fc34813f387 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong walked through Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Aug 30. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong walked through Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/as-weeping-roger-federer-enters-hall-of-fame-its-time-to-reflect-on-what-he-gave-us The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:23:56+08:00 As weeping Roger Federer enters Hall of Fame, it’s time to reflect on what he gave us https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/af2772bfe2fb2ddf529bd29c7438609cb64446e20cf9fccb2758de7e7c3bce4f Roger Federer weeps during his speech in Newport, Rhode Island, when he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29. Roger Federer weeps during his speech in Newport, Rhode Island, when he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/photos/in-pictures-fans-in-singapore-treated-to-a-live-f1-race-car-demo-along-orchard-road The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:17:56+08:00 In Pictures: F1 fans in Singapore treated to racing car demo in Orchard Road https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a1f3532383efa27004faf890895c51a4a2ff9089e3cbf627fedcf06f0e5598e3 Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a donut in front of Takashimaya during the Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30, 2026. The first run featured a live demonstration of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car along a 600m stretch of Orchard Road between Paragon and Tangs Plaza. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti doing a donut in front of Ngee Ann City during the Orchard Ignition event on Aug 30, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-begins-burials-as-flood-death-toll-rises-to-752 The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:15:00+08:00 Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d2ffa670e2dec1477772fdee9498d2e46d8a7c0142dbdd55a0f7e0d4dc0223cf Health workers carrying a dead body at a mortuary in Nepal’s Chitwan district on Aug 30. Health workers carrying a body into a mortuary in Nepal’s Chitwan district on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/turkey-saudi-arabia-pakistan-to-hold-first-defence-pact-meeting-source-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:05:49+08:00 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting, source says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/462acf3cb3a2f82084af060d3bcc98c4aa47f30a81347f2eeb97e8cfdbd58d99 (From left) Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Aug 7. (From left) Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after signing a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Aug 7. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-treasurys-bessent-faces-g20-diplomacy-test-amid-tariffs-iran-war-bond-turmoil The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:05:37+08:00 US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoil https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8c5ecaf08238abe2643ffbc674376b23813a14bad02ad512ab40fab4c3ac7f1f FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent points as reporters raise their hands during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent points as reporters raise their hands during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norways-churches-hold-services-to-late-king-harald The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T18:05:00+08:00 Norway’s churches hold memorial services to pay tribute to late King Harald https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f3dc00fe6b179135137f46c301423ac637d282dfeda93fe0123673239474d30e Norway's King Haakon, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus attend the funeral service for the late King Harald at Asker church, in Asker, Norway, August 30, 2026. NTB/Cornelius Poppe via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NORWAY OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NORWAY. Memorial services for the late king were planned in churches across the country. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/far-right-israeli-minister-boasts-of-worse-prison-conditions The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:46:00+08:00 Far-right Israeli minister boasts of worse prison conditions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/15faa5d0131b587cc8daeddf6b60283ac89ed1cb35f4266467e4b1f063f49d1f Israeli politician Itamar Ben Gvir has a history of provocative actions and statements. Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir has a history of provocative actions and statements. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/hiroshi-tai-eyes-more-major-opportunities-named-in-spore-golf-associations-professional-squad The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:28:16+08:00 Hiroshi Tai eyes more Major opportunities, named in S’pore Golf Association’s professional squad https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/785e2e119af6e3504f55a3a3499dd4b65c4757e6ce9c90714469f4f0cbdf1836 Hiroshi Tai enjoyed an impressive amateur career, during which he made history as the first Singaporean to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual title in 2024. Hiroshi Tai enjoyed an impressive amateur career, during which he made history as the first Singaporean to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association individual title in 2024. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kyiv-region-strike-death-toll-rises-to-38-zelenskiy-says The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:25:27+08:00 Death toll rises to 38 from Russian strike on arms depot, says Zelensky https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/001106c9ec9d0cf4c7601578ab3f62e5ca40aebae498f3a9f2892222f7c8187f A car passes by a site of a Russian drone strike as smoke rises, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on Aug 29. Russia over the last week launched nearly 2,000 strike drones, more than 1,600 aerial bombs, and 31 missiles, including North Korean ballistic missiles, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-unveils-measures-to-tackle-living-costs-support-local-businesses The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:25:00+08:00 Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2b3c7e5af519aefbb045ac6c3a60400e8ac53074d5e622de1bc2c6c5fedc0184 Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been under pressure to tackle higher living costs. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-pm-lee-replaces-6-ministers-fills-key-ai-roles-in-year-two-cabinet-reset The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:15:00+08:00 South Korea’s Lee replaces 6 ministers, fills key AI roles in year-two Cabinet reset https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f1496d6cbbeaac2bc74ac3a1b75a38b25c0c9ad2521f760ca258f6c970bcd8a9 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s shake-up filled monthslong vacancies in key presidential AI posts. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s shake-up filled monthslong vacancies in key presidential AI posts. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/pakistan-suspends-eight-officials-after-deadly-infant-ward-fire The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:00:00+08:00 Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward fire https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/509508b0f3c4f58eaf79475ea3d3f638e62193fbcbdc3ec993f3e22b813434d5 A preliminary report found the deadly blaze had engulfed the unit “within approximately two minutes”. A preliminary report found the deadly blaze had engulfed the unit “within approximately two minutes”. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-turning-points-in-singapores-economic-development The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T17:00:00+08:00 The turning points in Singapore’s economic development https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/cdaaf29c129d495cf82c00fa256b078cec1734ffc1c97ad2ee6cfc13de48a9b2 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers a lecture and takes questions during a Q&A session at Nazarbayev University in Astana on Aug 27. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivering a lecture before taking questions in a Q&A session at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Aug 27. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/chelsea-sign-goalkeeper-martinez-from-villa-on-three-year-deal The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:55:26+08:00 Chelsea sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on three-year deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/633685021cc6cccc06ab30ee9b05df94e07311fe8d6cca55817ad6aef78c83b2 British media reported that Chelsea paid around £7.5 million (S$12.9 million) to sign the 33-year-old Emiliano Martinez. British media reported that Chelsea paid around £7.5 million (S$12.9 million) to sign the 33-year-old Emiliano Martinez. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/jeju-police-re-examining-circumstances-around-death-of-woman-in-palm-farm The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:55:00+08:00 Jeju police re-examining circumstances around death of woman in palm farm https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/97f00c24b07acf61d59ebd5caee965b27c973906236c7166af2eae4af0bfe419 The body of Jang Mi-ran, 37, was found on Aug 24, 104 days after she was reported missing on May 15. The body of Jang Mi-ran, 37, was found on Aug 24, 104 days after she was reported missing on May 15. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/orangutan-rescued-from-fire-zone-in-indonesias-borneo-battles-respiratory-illness The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:52:54+08:00 Orangutan rescued from fire zone in Indonesia’s Borneo, battles respiratory illness https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/796b731a2114250989f49e4b11b39016bdfbbe57d6f2f4f137eea9d6816f54e7 The orangutan, named Sampurna, did not have any severe burn-related injuries. But it had breathing problems and had vomited. The orangutan, named Sampurna, did not have any severe burn-related injuries. But it had breathing problems and had vomited. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/niger-says-it-regains-control-of-airbase-after-soldiers-mutiny The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:50:37+08:00 Niger, with Russia's help, regains control of key airbase after soldiers mutiny https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3e10318a051eaa3c2a6f8d28e1869497de23a99591fd28d6fb1c23b1688179c6 A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer A view of an empty street following a mutineers' attack on the airport and the presidency in Niamey, Niger, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer https://www.straitstimes.com/life/blackpinks-lisa-blends-muay-thai-and-a-tuk-tuk-in-teaser-for-new-single-sawadika The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:45:00+08:00 Blackpink’s Lisa blends muay thai and tuk-tuk in teaser for new single SaWaDiKa https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f8f48690c914aaa16cf583e0d66a329e843a4cecd326d92bc4b1c0de54a6acef Newly released images show Lisa in a contemporary take on Muay Thai attire, including boxing shorts with “LISA” embroidered prominently across the waistband. Newly released images show Lisa in a contemporary take on muay thai attire, including boxing shorts with “Lisa” embroidered prominently across the waistband. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/icelanders-reject-eu-accession-talks-broadcaster-ruv-reports The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:33:00+08:00 Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendum https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c207b24e3533e707bdecc5993410907dbcf9040e75723065b79db8ca94ca1b54 Supporters of the campaign against reopening Iceland’s EU accession negotiations at a rally in Reykjavik on Aug 27. Supporters of the campaign against reopening Iceland's EU accession negotiations at a rally in Reykjavik on Aug 27. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-to-be-charged-with-murder-after-death-of-another-man-in-tuas-south The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:14:49+08:00 Man to be charged with murder after death of another man in Tuas South https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ae8d2c86ff6bcab0c914263d38144e14e50efae41ef24ec084c41f65d69f5237 Police officers found a 29-year-old man lying motionless in Tuas South on Aug 29. He was subsequently pronounced dead at scene. Police officers found a 29-year-old man lying motionless in Tuas South on Aug 29. He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-proposes-17-450-baht-fee-to-fund-tourism-upgrade The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:08:00+08:00 Thailand proposes $17 fee to fund tourism upgrade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3754239c58215da2b14be005ad4e948441c1d47f7214e265a60d2b9fce7ccb9a The Thai government wants to move the tourism industry towards a higher-value and more sustainable model, rather than relying primarily on continued growth in visitor numbers. The Thai government wants to move the tourism industry towards a higher-value and more sustainable model, rather than relying primarily on continued growth in visitor numbers. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/she-must-be-on-her-period-referee-in-s-korea-under-fire-over-alleged-remark-about-player The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:08:00+08:00 ‘She must be on her period’: Referee in S. Korea under fire over alleged remark about player https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/505972056fffe624654158c6ea0efb3f7738d16069fa0a3e6bcccde9ec02da13 Suwon FC Women’s Ji So-yun being shown a yellow card during the match against Seoul City Hall at the Suwon Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province on Aug 28. Suwon FC Women’s Ji So-yun being shown a yellow card during the match against Seoul City Hall at the Suwon Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province on Aug 28. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tchoukball-chief-delane-lim-dead-end-sport-debate-has-sparked-something-positive The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T16:05:00+08:00 Tchoukball chief Delane Lim: ‘Dead-end’ sport debate has sparked something positive https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/04684e5285bc2da59c59e49e6f2394584a0f25693ccfb56557209ba22b6ac4b4 Delane Lim, president of the International Tchoukball Federation, and the general secretary of Tchoukball Association of Singapore on Aug 27. Delane Lim, president of the International Tchoukball Federation, and general secretary of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/teachers-with-special-needs-guiding-blind-students-and-sometimes-their-parents The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:45:00+08:00 Teachers with special needs: Guiding blind students and, sometimes, their parents https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e9cf18d6ba5678fbc9e74726217e8e97c87a939f80f23421974c77743bfa8d77 Penny Chong, who is blind, has been a resource teacher coaching visually impaired students at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School for nearly 20 years. Penny Chong, who is blind, is a resource teacher coaching students with visual disabilities at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/teachers-with-special-needs-homecoming-at-pathlight The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:45:00+08:00 Teachers with special needs: Homecoming at Pathlight https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/62df37899b36c364a7ef233619ed472f6a64bb7e80f5c33435d3587407cb8cd8 Maths teacher Joel Lee, 29, is neurodiverse like his students at Pathlight School. Lee has autism and ADHD. Mathematics teacher Joel Lee is neurodiverse like his pupils at Pathlight School. He has autism and ADHD. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/teachers-with-special-needs-sir-are-you-deaf The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:45:00+08:00 Teachers with special needs: ‘Sir, are you deaf?’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d5c059e1cdb82dc4bd43f84ebb8ff5a9bb573d24e71dbbf239b5e56dc468747c Science teacher Syed Ali Mohamed Alhabshee has significant hearing loss. Science teacher Syed Ali Mohamed Alhabshee has significant hearing loss. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/the-unheralded-strengths-of-teachers-with-special-needs The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:45:00+08:00 The unheralded strengths of teachers with special needs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/015308f5c095dd49ac3e8f0fbc15d58ecf7cd6b4f980fd4611343a56a0b2fc1a (Clockwise from top left) Maths teacher Joel Lee, science teacher Syed Ali Mohamed Alhabshee and resource teacher Penny Chong. (Clockwise from top left) Maths teacher Joel Lee, science teacher Syed Ali Mohamed Alhabshee and resource teacher Penny Chong. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/police-dog-xiao-bao-melts-hearts-at-malaysias-national-day-rehearsal The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:28:00+08:00 Police dog Xiao Bao melts hearts at Malaysia’s national day rehearsal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/bcb51d1cd5233bcf720244e2b9f3d8fb1a07a3e7f63d28d7a9904e7cda00550b Netizens joked that Xiao Bao appeared more interested in making friends than looking intimidating. Netizens joked that Xiao Bao appeared more interested in making friends than looking intimidating. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-khamenei-urges-gulf-rulers-in-written-message-to-confront-real-enemy The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T15:25:26+08:00 Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’ https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2128e4d590be4bdc1b31f3e0d6f558714b4ac44b920098a8e3075b5bf27c413a The message was published on Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week. The message was published on Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/casinos-look-to-sports-spas-and-street-food-to-attract-gen-zs The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T14:50:00+08:00 Casinos look to sports, spas and street food to attract Gen Zs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/30c7f73ec90b7f76cfa1750ca8b521aad9ee121116a8fc391aae3194af66e2aa When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks. When Gen Zs go to Las Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/s-koreas-medical-tourism-continues-double-digit-growth The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T14:20:00+08:00 S. Korea’s medical tourism continues double-digit growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/efdae02b619b38d38af9788e39ae239b8049ec379c2b9a54efbdd85b04911995 Foreign nationals spent 213 billion won (S$197 million) on medical services and related products during the month in July. Foreign nationals spent 213 billion won (S$197 million) on medical services and related products during the month in July. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/several-victims-reported-in-shooting-incident-police-say The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T14:10:18+08:00 Manhunt under way after woman killed, several injured at Swiss rave shooting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/bc61fb3ce7c663f4d14c0fffca48ba854b7b0138d356a482fd61a58110684002 Swiss police officers patrol a street in downtown Aarau after reports of a shooting on Aug 30. Swiss police officers patrol a street in downtown Aarau after reports of a shooting on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/home-hero-song-yadong-upsets-umar-nurmagomedov-at-ufc-shanghai The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T14:00:00+08:00 Home hero Song Yadong upsets Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c8b763b9b95a43295f99fff753b829219e87d94e69aebc68bebe632c9d0abc3c China’s Song Yadong (24-9-1, 1 NC) knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov (20-2) with a right uppercut that stopped the fight at 1:48 of Round 2. China’s Song Yadong (24-9-1, 1 NC) knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov (20-2) with a right uppercut that stopped the fight at 1:48 of Round 2. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/rescuers-moved-after-new-lake-forms-in-mudslide-hit-area-of-tibet-chinese-state-media The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T13:58:00+08:00 Rescuers moved after new lake forms in mudslide-hit area of Tibet: Chinese state media https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/680221843c94f7c87740329ba77f48ef84ac9419b22e025e314dd0b11e896d60 A Chinese rescue worker walks near a barrier lake formed following a mudslide. A Chinese rescue worker walks near a barrier lake formed following a mudslide. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/words-simply-fall-short-inter-miami-interim-coach-marvels-at-messi-masterclass The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T13:55:29+08:00 ‘Words simply fall short’: Inter Miami interim coach marvels at Lionel Messi’s 4-goal masterclass https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8529708dc88f3975e4c958ae21ebb1e8d7070404d71483818bf3618e564bd245 Lionel Messi tops the MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season. Lionel Messi tops the Major League Soccer scoring charts with 18 goals this season. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/the-final-stretch-essential-listening-tips-for-psle-pupils The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T13:15:00+08:00 The final stretch: Essential listening tips for PSLE pupils https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7608835f934118bb4b61fd384f39789389d5d7b1e89e17046d1a1d1da290b90f Founder and academic director of Writer’s Guild, Trinity Wang, 44, with her daughter, Emma Hong, 12. Writer’s Guild founder and academic director Trinity Wang, pictured above with her daughter, Emma Hong, says improvement in the listening comprehension section of the PSLE often comes from understanding why errors are made rather than simply completing more practice papers. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/swiatek-encouraged-by-recent-progress-after-toughest-season-of-career The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:45:27+08:00 Iga Swiatek encouraged by recent progress after toughest season of career https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1210bff60176706fbe23130ec704be045f8b951bd6aea65e7e92f3ec45057b19 Iga Swiatek is bidding for her first major title of the year at the US Open. Iga Swiatek is bidding for her first major title of the year at the US Open. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/free-breakfast-packs-ai-study-tool-stress-busting-activities-to-support-psle-pupils The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:33:00+08:00 Free breakfast packs, AI study tool, stress-busting activities to support PSLE pupils https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5f22ea37ab694a5cb4ce9572a59f4066f32f50db4838e6722881634466c1d76a Pupils can meet radio personality Joakim Gomez at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s Cheers outlet during the Sept 3 launch from 1pm. Pupils can meet radio personality Joakim Gomez at AMK Hub’s Cheers outlet during the Sept 3 launch from 1pm. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/vietnamese-coffee-farmers-ride-chinas-durian-wave The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:20:00+08:00 Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China’s durian wave https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/805eb5b81365e6e7de62b2a2c0122c021e5ccac26ab3d7b1ae7d874fdb05c2af Vietnam’s durian exports are expected to reach US$4 billion (S$5.1 billion) in 2026, up from US$180 million in 2021. Vietnam’s durian exports are expected to reach US$4 billion (S$5.1 billion) in 2026, up from US$180 million in 2021. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indias-aviation-boom-faces-turbulence-amid-safety-concerns The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:04:00+08:00 India’s aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/89cdb50732a351b1408c3afd02bfd1277f7695f9d7d56b232a7f56b5ce6d79f3 A series of crises at India’s two main carriers, Air India and IndiGo, has exposed safety and regulatory shortcomings in the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. A series of crises at India’s two main carriers, Air India and IndiGo, has exposed safety and regulatory shortcomings in the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/nvidias-valuation-sparks-tech-rally-but-spore-companies-lose-out-markets-this-week The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:00:00+08:00 Nvidia’s valuation sparks tech rally but S’pore companies lose out: Markets this week https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d995fa194db5057ff796c8364b696404f3139c5e8f009b9a044e6b66982a3a8f Nvidia’s results are widely regarded as a bellwether for the AI industry. Nvidia’s results are widely regarded as a bellwether for the AI industry. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/shattered-glass-water-seepage-canberra-residences-owners-sue-contractor-over-unresolved-defects The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T12:00:00+08:00 Shattered glass, water seepage: Canberra Residences owners sue contractor over unresolved defects https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/16035b0f50e8506afdad3d46c56977df33d1fdd5e532163bde52368180f650f6 The MCST alleged it is still grappling with water ponding at lift lobbies and water seepage throughout the development. The MCST alleged it is still grappling with water ponding at lift lobbies and water seepage throughout the development. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-tibet-death-toll-750-from-himalayan-flood-3000-missing The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:45:40+08:00 Rescuers race to find thousands missing after Nepal-China glacier collapse https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3c4a649576958cd5c73aca5a3613cc8b034bc49c9ff6d3698f75b9a8f60c4809 A drone view shows houses covered in mud following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal. A drone view showing houses on Aug 30 covered in mud following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/how-to-do-more-parenting-by-doing-less The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:37:54+08:00 How to do more parenting by doing less https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/dc9ab5d15b171ea721c69f344376c7c06e3dc162867942af21564083832bb257 Every family needs its own rites of passage, moments when children leave the safety of home and experience the joys of flying solo.  Every family needs its own rites of passage, moments when children leave the safety of home and experience the joys of flying solo.  https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-flood-survivors-return-to-ruins-to-salvage-memories The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:37:00+08:00 Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/69b103e8cb1466762d8b9562c918c55dff5d3dee8d8db6d0f26c1d2ea61d4bdb Across Nepal’s flood disaster zone, survivors are returning to villages reduced to mud and debris, searching for belongings, documents and fragments of lives swept away in minutes. Flood survivors returning home after a flash flood in Devighat village, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on Aug 27. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/air-quality-worsens-in-sarawak-as-2-areas-hit-hazardous-levels The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:35:00+08:00 Air quality worsens in Sarawak as 2 areas hit hazardous levels https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/3a56521603e1d1e11e2e7089f0e8a8922614f79c1add4f58449a3f6ffd883cc7 A vessel passes beneath the Batang Lupar II Bridge in Sri Aman, which recorded an API reading of 214, on Aug 30. The Batang Lupar II Bridge in Sri Aman, which recorded an Air Pollutant Index reading of 214 on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-online-directory-to-provide-one-stop-shop-of-programmes-for-malaymuslim-community The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:24:00+08:00 New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6dd31581bc79a46c637715e0fa2db40251241b509926d01d2aee0edf3b052d2d Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30. Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-names-veteran-technocrat-lee-hyoung-il-as-new-finance-chief-in-cabinet-reshuffle The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:20:25+08:00 South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in Cabinet reshuffle https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/046b1f4d303f1ea35f2715a59799b97696eb5b3f4f3da5dd4dd2c6868d46036e Lee Hyoung-il has been named as the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance. South Korea First Vice-Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il has been named the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/purr-triotic-king-oyen-turns-heads-at-malaysias-national-day-rehearsal The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:15:00+08:00 Purr-triotic ‘King Oyen’ turns heads at Malaysia’s National Day rehearsal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0058363de0c68cdaf7de7e49e7c5248bb427587e4263023a7b2f1e37244ce703 Draped in a national flag-themed shirt, matching traditional headgear and a sleek pair of sunglasses, “King Oyen” proved to be a crowd favourite at the Malaysian National Day rehearsal on Aug 29. Draped in a national flag-themed shirt, matching traditional headgear and a sleek pair of sunglasses, “King Oyen” proved to be a crowd favourite at the Malaysian National Day rehearsal on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/plushies-spending-nights-at-japan-museums-gain-traction The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:14:00+08:00 Plushies spending nights at Japan museums gain traction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/609cc4779ec643deee4a9d947caaf6acc896d7afe311fc6223600066700bea2e Plushies “visit” The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Plushies "visit” The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/3-children-killed-in-fire-at-water-village-in-sabah The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T11:09:09+08:00 3 children killed in fire at water village in Sabah https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/284f32a9b3acf5f251ec88a45025a2e498670672ed94ed1ecae868a4a2d69f02 Firemen had to knock down four houses to control the spread of the fire. Firemen had to knock down four houses to control the spread of the fire. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/venezuelas-interim-president-says-us-energy-deal-will-last-25-years The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:56:00+08:00 Venezuela’s interim President says US energy deal will last 25 years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/cd36790540745a4c7ae9e7ebaea6e9de22ce4336347a53bbb27075e8104e6447 Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the deal would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, and would help shape the country’s future. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the deal would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, and would help shape the country’s future. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-far-right-party-makes-further-gains-taking-seat-in-western-state The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:55:25+08:00 Australia’s far-right One Nation party wins closely watched vote in western state https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d9f3e06df0a6f3a3d9c1683bd639f3bb26f42d9dbadc330ae26385e740d31ed7 One Nation, led by Senator Pauline Hanson, overtook Labor in a national opinion poll ​for the first time in June. One Nation, led by Senator Pauline Hanson, overtook Labor in a national opinion poll ​for the first time in June. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/parry-defeats-mertens-in-monterrey-to-claim-maiden-wta-singles-title The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:45:29+08:00 Parry defeats Mertens in Monterrey to claim maiden WTA singles title https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1e9e20f0f05468c3f91f3fde2bf8a8bdc1dd937a8080cd69d7772798addbe0c Tennis - WTA 500 - Monterrey Open - Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico - August 29, 2026 France's Diane Parry poses with the trophy after winning her final match against Belgium's Elise Mertens REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Tennis - WTA 500 - Monterrey Open - Club Sonoma, Monterrey, Mexico - August 29, 2026 France's Diane Parry poses with the trophy after winning her final match against Belgium's Elise Mertens REUTERS/Daniel Becerril https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/weeks-of-luzon-flooding-landslides-kill-over-30-in-the-philippines The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:45:00+08:00 Weeks of Luzon flooding, landslides kill over 30 in the Philippines https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ed15917288ebd7877aaca4db8f752c07c4c3742afb8cf208b23044f3e532b3cc August alone saw four tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines. A man wading through floodwaters following heavy monsoon rain in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Aug 18. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/killing-of-palestinian-children-and-teens-by-israel-surges-in-west-bank The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:43:00+08:00 Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/a815c84a107eecdcc583c321ba1c850ae6cce500a82c9661939bc8d3386238d3 The killing of Palestinian children and teenagers by Israel has become increasingly common since the start of the war in Gaza. The killing of Palestinian children and teenagers by Israel has become increasingly common since the start of the war in Gaza. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-taken-to-hospital-200-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-in-choa-chu-kang-flat The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:42:00+08:00 2 taken to hospital, 200 evacuated after fire in Choa Chu Kang flat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/94ab03aa70734b4b9150d246f2f1a54b7784a909479991c2026b56afcf970353 The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 287 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at about 9.05pm on Aug 29. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 287 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at about 9.05pm on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/tests-loom-for-popular-british-pm-andy-burnham-as-parliament-returns The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:41:00+08:00 Tests loom for popular British PM Andy Burnham as Parliament returns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/df4ff9c64540c2ac7890d9e7e405eb322cfffab635b7dce8f826c1ca6bf5050a A YouGov survey found that 46 per cent of Britons view Andy Burnham favourably, up 12 percentage points from when he first arrived at Downing Street. A YouGov survey found that 46 per cent of Britons view Andy Burnham favourably, up 12 percentage points from when he first arrived at Downing Street. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/us-president-donald-trump-to-attend-golfs-presidents-cup The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:26:00+08:00 US President Donald Trump to attend golf’s Presidents Cup https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1e1872746788db0a2690244f0b0bcf02349bcd03c9cd2af0bdc65d619a652ebf US President Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman at the 2026 Presidents Cup. US President Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman at the 2026 Presidents Cup. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-police-recover-more-remains-of-chinese-student-allegedly-killed-by-lecturer The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T10:19:00+08:00 South Korean police recover more remains of Chinese student allegedly killed by lecturer https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1510a38a31c29f29d214d3111f8f58729773933661f735e9da9ac8059b10027 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-says-16-dead-546-missing-in-tibet-mudslide-state-media The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:59:00+08:00 China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ddfbf040a0c66327c464587c943b3d500a7240a77f08d09c1f372797ffeffb10 Figures from Nepal and from Chinese authorities in charge of Tibet put the total number of missing close to 3,000, with 691 bodies recovered. Figures from Nepal and from Chinese authorities in charge of Tibet put the total number of missing close to 3,000, with 691 bodies recovered. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/highest-heavy-rain-warning-issued-in-central-japan-mudslides-reported The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:58:00+08:00 Highest heavy rain warning issued in central Japan, mudslides reported https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2180b82298afde29f4c38f418e040a4ad1a3a02f947e1c418a691257b9536ba1 A heavy rain warning was issued for some areas in the Fukui Prefecture on Aug 30. A heavy rain warning was issued for some areas in the Fukui Prefecture on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/emotional-federer-full-of-love-and-gratitude-at-hall-of-fame-induction The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:50:32+08:00 Emotional Federer full of love and gratitude at Hall of Fame induction https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8610e64e3af7f189f89273fc94226df31046669721255ec140b362bd531d15ed Tennis - Induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame - International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. - August 29, 2026 Former tennis players Roger Federer acknowledges from the stage after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame REUTERS/Brian Snyder Tennis - Induction ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame - International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. - August 29, 2026 Former tennis players Roger Federer acknowledges from the stage after being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame REUTERS/Brian Snyder https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/japanese-coaches-build-bridges-through-sport-at-asian-games The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:50:00+08:00 Japanese coaches build bridges through sport at Asian Games https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/8dfe491e6e4503558b3118610b19144a8a77d496a65f03536161d8d551ddfd7d The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games take place from Sept 19 to Oct 4. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games take place from Sept 19 to Oct 4. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/nasas-roman-telescope-set-to-launch-on-cosmic-mapping-mission The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:50:00+08:00 NASA’s Roman telescope set to launch on cosmic mapping mission https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/7759b073edc2cde2d50e470a78508e880010174540a3a302678bd57a20bf805f The new telescope will shed light on two of the biggest mysteries in physics: dark matter and dark energy. The new telescope will shed light on two of the biggest mysteries in physics: dark matter and dark energy. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/masks-test-kits-back-on-shopping-lists-amid-signs-of-covid-19-resurgence-in-s-korea The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:45:00+08:00 Masks, test kits back on shopping lists amid signs of Covid-19 resurgence in S. Korea https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/74c10f6c6cb29b26e281e71299aa50dd578344ffb9d583c1a4946633bd0a60b6 Major convenience store chains in South Korea have seen a rise in sales of Covid-19-related products over the past month. Major convenience store chains in South Korea have seen a rise in sales of Covid-19-related products over the past month. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/comfortdelgro-tie-up-with-french-firm-ratp-dev-to-run-copenhagen-metro-from-sept-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:35:00+08:00 ComfortDelGro in tie-up with French firm RATP Dev to run Copenhagen Metro from Sept 2027 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/98f8b9efbd53359a12a9db470b1c4af56da34d9ed9813915d4260b811e3473a3 This is the third tie-up between ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev to operate a metro line. This is the third tie-up between ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev to operate a metro line. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/yin-ruoning-earns-ice-cream-treat-after-leading-at-fm-championship The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:26:00+08:00 Yin Ruoning earns ice cream treat after leading at FM Championship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c0002b537e9684d751dd4c2b33378fb8e79f67c4d578d227a100983fa4d198b8 Yin Ruoning leads the FM Championship by one stroke. Yin Ruoning leads the FM Championship by one stroke. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/emotional-roger-federer-inducted-into-tennis-hall-of-fame The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:05:00+08:00 Emotional Roger Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/eaf52bcbae1250b526982dc5c6a3549fbe61dd4505a5696b348b54b15ba4803c Roger Federer has 20 Grand Slam titles. Roger Federer has 20 Grand Slam titles. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-treasury-bars-some-reporters-from-g-20-finance-meeting The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T09:02:00+08:00 US Treasury bars some reporters from G-20 finance meeting https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/20a3073b78ecf4da87206dc204730d3efc1db448deccd710ec6fdb99b6e31cfd The US Department of the Treasury has not granted credentials to individual reporters for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News to cover the G-20 event. The US Department of the Treasury has not granted credentials to individual reporters for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News to cover the G-20 event. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rallying-pajari-heading-for-third-win-in-a-row The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:50:16+08:00 Rallying-Pajari heading for third win in a row https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/at-a-nepal-hospital-hope-slowly-fades-days-after-catastrophe The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:47:00+08:00 At a Nepal hospital, hope slowly fades days after catastrophe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/633ebc3b62dddc81a4d5a848a3f865962991cb6fa764ae0cb0084e53da117a80 As the scale of the disaster that unfolded in the two countries becomes clearer, desperation is rising among the families of the nearly 3,000 still missing. As the scale of the disaster that unfolded in the two countries becomes clearer, desperation is rising among the families of the nearly 3,000 still missing. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-flood-survivors-face-a-second-crisis-as-medicine-water-run-short The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:35:00+08:00 Nepal flood survivors face a second crisis as medicine, water run short https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/54055e303f716d51782f5c3369c671d915f7e9de215f5c26f8610ef6833b8d53 Flash flood survivors take shelter inside a temporary relief camp at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Aug 29. Flash flood survivors take shelter inside a temporary relief camp at Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-may-only-see-clearer-skies-in-october-says-experts The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:35:00+08:00 Malaysia may only see clearer skies in October, says experts https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6836d3512a8b3700d6cde24b4a6f422c3bcec1ca1a1ed505bdca0b25a7be78c4 Malaysia’s skies could clear even while fires continued to burn in Sumatra and Kalimantan, as a change in prevailing winds would alter the direction in which the smoke drifted. Malaysia’s skies could clear even while fires continued to burn in Sumatra and Kalimantan, as a change in prevailing winds would alter the direction in which the smoke drifted. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/hovland-takes-solo-lead-as-mcilroy-surges-at-tour-championship The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:23:00+08:00 Hovland takes sole lead as McIlroy surges at Tour Championship https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0c843d0f750867d6bcde2b31899b7cbc9c6a2ca09d45ce0d760f8171b20c6df3 Viktor Hovland leads the Tour Championship by one stroke, ahead of Ryan Gerard. Viktor Hovland leads the Tour Championship by one stroke, ahead of Ryan Gerard. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/nepal-will-preserve-dna-before-burial-of-unidentified-flood-victims-pm-balendra-shah The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:20:00+08:00 Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims: PM Balendra Shah https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c37e9108181244072534cf19043d343f58cf03b039d429c291ed0fc23f0e8c29 Nepali Army personnel carry bodies of victims during rescue operations after flash floods in Nuwakot district on Aug 28. Nepali Army personnel carry bodies of victims during rescue operations after flash floods in Nuwakot district on Aug 28. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/republicans-see-trumps-unceasing-iran-war-as-midterm-threat The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:15:00+08:00 Republicans see Trump’s unceasing Iran war as midterm threat https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6f40ea4f178bac82b247f9ae1f8a8a04c42580b3c7dc8770bef2ed054cf0a579 Many Republicans worry about the implications for November, but won’t say so publicly for fear of angering US President Donald Trump. Many Republicans worry about the implications for November, but won’t say so publicly for fear of angering US President Donald Trump. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swedens-far-right-leader-seeks-a-comeback-as-election-nears The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T08:00:00+08:00 Sweden’s far-right leader seeks a comeback as election nears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ce3b7973e984a3762936c1fec1111122ddc23350780c4c2a1beed01b37dc2b7a Jimmie Akesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, has said he could seek a role as justice minister in a new administration. Jimmie Akesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats, has said he could seek a role as justice minister in a new administration. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/ethiopian-gobena-and-kenyas-jepchirchir-take-sydney-marathon-honours The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:50:32+08:00 Ethiopian Gobena and Kenyan Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d1a07a751a017b893345c2f8d2485422085bf7cef575172c2eb00fe2f05f6c7e Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena (left) and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon on Aug 30. Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena (left) and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon on Aug 30. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israels-netanyahu-condemns-settler-attack-in-flashpoint-west-bank-village The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:50:00+08:00 Israel’s Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/42ed0b943cd76e806bf311c9d36a320d2013041896db2bd23097a95edd5863a0 Israeli settlers walks towards a Palestinian home under construction in the village of Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which has faced escalating settler violence over the past month. Israeli settlers walking towards a Palestinian home under construction in the village of Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which has faced escalating settler violence over the past month. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/a-new-form-of-us-colonialism-venezuelans-bristle-at-us-oil-takeover The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:45:00+08:00 ‘A new form of US colonialism’: Venezuelans bristle at oil takeover https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1b334e70ae1998c746c9c35c775b303ba10449d01be06b39e0750c95debe3dca Oil reserves are national resources long considered by many in Venezuela to be a birthright. People outside Venezuela’s state oil firm PDVSA in Caracas in 2025. A new meme changed the company logo to PDUSA. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/un-nepal-warn-of-climate-threat-after-deadly-floods The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:21:00+08:00 UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/150e4df3ca92cf3a48305624f3557e17c0461095af52cf8e428ecafb94b9ce4d While the exact cause of the collapse is unclear, climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide, increasing the risk of such disasters. While the exact cause of the collapse is unclear, climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide, increasing the risk of such disasters. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korea-defence-minister-dismissed-state-media The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:04:00+08:00 North Korea defence minister dismissed: State media https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/18987a053a03ea112fd4d8df578c41540abf94960fc306c36ffa705287a4b15c The leadership shuffle comes shortly after joint annual drills between South Korea and the United States wrapped up. The leadership shuffle comes shortly after joint annual drills between South Korea and the United States wrapped up. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-hrgovic-storms-back-to-defeat-itauma-for-ibf-heavyweight-title The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T07:00:26+08:00 Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b47cf7b3d5f90777f782dbc3023ac0290c84ec7ebd504298e74c3e0339d1d396 Filip Hrgovic in action against Moses Itauma on Aug 29. Filip Hrgovic in action against Moses Itauma on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-says-early-exit-in-cincinnati-helped-him-prepare-for-us-open The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T06:35:23+08:00 Novak Djokovic says early exit in Cincinnati helped him prepare for US Open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/272a8453ed0911428e4eea44c7858ffc8f18ee9421c4b3e025eb56fe9c2d7320 Novak Djokovic has won the US Open four times. Novak Djokovic has won the US Open four times. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/rybakina-on-track-to-recover-from-injury-and-play-at-us-open The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T06:25:22+08:00 Elena Rybakina on track to recover from injury and play at US Open https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/19169d3fd98c6de6446b70e9da1eddd58deb8fb7c212cf9c7597ad5ce83c7c55 Elena Rybakina retired in the first set of her Cincinnati quarter-final match on Aug 20 with an ankle problem. Elena Rybakina retired in the first set of her Cincinnati quarter-final match on Aug 20 with an ankle problem. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-aug-30-2026 The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T06:16:59+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 30, 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/2d4301fbc3ece0ea70a209a4bc1660f8de0cafd577a62ba8d31cad84acc8513d Bikash Tharu, 28, had a narrow escape on August 26 because he was late for work at a dam along the Bhotekoshi river. Bikash Tharu, 28, had a narrow escape on August 26 because he was late for work at a dam along the Bhotekoshi river. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/wawrinka-relishing-final-us-open-in-farewell-season The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T06:00:22+08:00 Stan Wawrinka relishing final US Open in farewell season https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d9528d8670b26768efb83aa85662bb6eda0c2daa64091e200d38d586f379f617 Stan Wawrinka won the 2016 US Open. Stan Wawrinka won the 2016 US Open. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/finlands-stubb-tells-german-newspaper-russia-unlikely-to-risk-attack-on-nato The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:55:23+08:00 Finland's Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/38e248e82168759b907274ccdfa53608a3f41930bd337d713892becb466a6ae0 Finland's President Alexander Stubb speaks during a press conference following a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing group, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko Finland's President Alexander Stubb speaks during a press conference following a meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing group, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australia-defeat-argentina-to-maintain-unbeaten-start-for-coach-kiss The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:40:15+08:00 Australia defeat Argentina to maintain unbeaten start for coach Kiss https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lyon-held-to-1-1-draw-by-le-havre-after-late-var-drama The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:30:22+08:00 Lyon held to 1-1 draw by Le Havre after late VAR drama https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/eadb9b0bcee78c4e981afa4b3750ef4da29a4f69e1cdb04b9dbc571a3894845d Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique Lyonnais v Le Havre AC - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - August 29, 2026 Le Havre AC' Sota Nakamura scores a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Manon Cruz Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique Lyonnais v Le Havre AC - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - August 29, 2026 Le Havre AC' Sota Nakamura scores a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Manon Cruz https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/juventus-bench-comes-to-the-rescue-in-2-0-win-over-parma The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:20:24+08:00 Juventus bench comes to the rescue in 2-0 win over Parma https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/615256adca7ee0408d2704d71ac1392baaecf2917ca58977d11b559bae9ea55a Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Parma - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - August 29, 2026 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Parma - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - August 29, 2026 Juventus' Teun Koopmeiners scores their second goal REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/the-political-power-struggles-behind-taiwans-referendum-on-nuclear-power The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 The political power struggles behind Taiwan’s referendum on nuclear power https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/dbdf6e1c2f78100697ed93158f383946485c7dd6b1adf0f492dcb8312cee085d The Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (background) in Taiwan’s Pingtung county in May 2025, before it shut down. The upcoming Nov 28 referendum on nuclear power will be the fourth on Taiwan’s nuclear policy in eight years. The Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant (background) in Taiwan’s Pingtung county in May 2025, before it shut down. The upcoming Nov 28 referendum on nuclear power will be the fourth on Taiwan’s nuclear policy in eight years. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/how-a-woman-lost-1-6m-trying-to-salvage-a-bad-investment The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 A Singapore businesswoman tried to salvage a bad investment but lost $1.6m instead https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/b78ea1eeedae334c942f73070564cab8e86e0a41aba31f7ad33b05ff81259426 The woman helped to pay investors with her own money, thinking that the company would reimburse her with interest. The woman helped to pay investors with her own money, thinking that the company would reimburse her with interest. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/staying-the-course-despite-uncertainty-bureaucracy-setbacks-and-family-sacrifices The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Singaporean takes leap of faith to pursue dream of becoming a hotelier in Japan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4ae51ba6d1d876f5d22f79495da0eab02b270f599aea2331b0431a65e75cc20f Ray Hoe took an equity term loan, remortgaged his Singapore property and made the leap to Japan. Ray Hoe took an equity term loan, remortgaged his Singapore property and made the leap to Japan. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/foraging-in-singapore-unethical-practices-threaten-biodiversity-and-cultural-heritage The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d51bcfa60d49447418fb7bc5eb3d67be08777bde7d80f6dbcf75c92c64303611 Communities have long been foraging in local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices. Communities have long been foraging along local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/not-about-preventing-ai-misuse-spore-universities-move-from-grading-essays-to-assessing-thinking The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 ‘Not about preventing AI misuse’: S’pore universities move from grading essays to assessing thinking https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/ffa6f64edc3bfc3c2acb43cd27f5acf664649984888dd468906585e9fad17589 SMU students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called ‘Pitch Perfect’. Singapore Management University students present their projects and take questions from peers and instructors during an assessment component called Pitch Perfect. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/flats-with-shorter-waiting-times-being-built-at-sin-ming-and-toa-payoh The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Flats with shorter waiting times being built in Sin Ming and Toa Payoh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0b787ad39c5acf9a6db0ae778d9cdf42f41032dff99da65bdaa16e8a9b531092 The upcoming project in Sin Ming Street will yield 1,076 flats. The upcoming project in Sin Ming Street will yield 1,076 flats. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/play-the-stxnlb-crossword-pineapple-rolling-exclamation The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Pineapple-rolling exclamation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/46ee3302944fc5602dbc0811baf1a99d4c70de02ba6d5994fc29d3ea825243ec https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/even-rich-people-feel-anxious-about-money The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Even rich people feel anxious about money https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0f8435f293c3b0184c90327158039fb3823fa8751809646694f3937b4c409348 Anxiety about money can occur at any level of wealth or income. Anxiety about money can occur at any level of wealth or income. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/the-rise-of-thai-beauty-the-push-to-become-south-east-asias-beauty-powerhouse The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 Look out, K-Beauty! T-Beauty is winning over South-east Asian consumers now https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/6bb5105f7f7968c10f8b4f1aa5e12c30e2c759e83e8c2b6f06437d8e354a3bde Thai beauty brands like INGU Skin (pictured) and Srichand are increasingly looking beyond their home market. Thai beauty brands like INGU Skin (pictured) and Srichand are increasingly looking beyond their home market. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/to-get-out-of-the-house-each-day-is-my-act-of-defiance The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 To get out of the house each day is my act of defiance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/cca67ab73e6212943251834adfbf6bb1e01b9e7e07a1e1887be2b93e49b96137 For the writer going out is not just about reaching a place. It is also about the journey and through that, engaging with the wider world. For the writer, going out is not just about reaching a place. It is also about the journey and, through that, engaging with the wider world. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/the-million-dollar-round-table-is-insurances-most-famous-accolade-now-an-overused-honour The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 The Million Dollar Round Table: Is insurance’s most famous accolade now an overused honour? https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f21fbbf881e0d90526c7a3b079331bc6d3ffdf55b3f129597321257b8a6c89dd MDRT’s qualifying threshold has fallen in real terms, and the badge is taking on a new meaning. MDRT’s qualifying threshold has fallen in real terms, and the badge is taking on a new meaning. https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/a-broken-boy-lost-in-depression-he-emerged-20-years-later-as-a-content-father The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 A broken boy lost in depression, he emerged 20 years later as a content father  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1579349e06bbed5dd1924a5d45e2940f4b514f2d507e8bc8a2958d6d3495490b The darkness of a severe depression can feel absolute, but it is not permanent, says the writer. The darkness of a severe depression can feel absolute, but it is not permanent, says the writer. https://www.straitstimes.com/life/stxnlb-cross-references-pineapple-rolling-exclamation The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T05:00:00+08:00 ST×NLB Cross-References: Pineapple-rolling exclamation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/0f3da0ea802206f2b038129be032500646c0cb4b44298767f9f0cde1438d64d2 Somehow, we don’t have a single photo in our archive depicting the pineapple-rolling ritual that Chinese people often perform when entering a new home. Please imagine this pineapple being rolled across the floor. Somehow, we don’t have a single photo in our archive depicting the pineapple-rolling ritual that Chinese people often perform when entering a new home. Please imagine this pineapple being rolled across the floor. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraines-occupied-nuclear-plant-running-on-generators-with-only-10-days-worth-of-diesel The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T04:36:31+08:00 Ukraine’s occupied nuclear plant running on generators, with only 10 days’ worth of diesel https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/877f3f5fe5d73798c2bf016edfdd7f09b397385088c6474dba1995bde11d7a18 The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant - Europe’s largest - needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant - Europe’s largest - needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/spurs-second-half-collapse-shows-size-of-de-zerbis-task The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T04:35:22+08:00 Second-half collapse for Tottenham shows size of Roberto de Zerbi’s task https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e66e94fa969e7840f8bd27d419d5e612535ae5bed6ba249416742222060eda0c Tottenham Hotspur’s Sandro Tonali and Micky van de Ven after Yoane Wissa scored a second goal for Newcastle. Tottenham Hotspur's Sandro Tonali and Micky van de Ven after Yoane Wissa scored a second goal for Newcastle on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/irate-erasmus-rubbishes-rennies-walking-around-claims-at-scrums The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T04:30:24+08:00 Irate Erasmus rubbishes Rennie’s ‘walking around’ claims at scrums https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/99610bc4d08e74f10fa0ed700dcb52b1c30c8d7b6893448794df4fb0de4f0498 Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Esa Alexander Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Esa Alexander https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tiley-says-record-us-open-prize-money-aimed-at-giving-players-fair-share The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T03:40:21+08:00 Record US Open prize money aimed at giving players ‘fair share’: Craig Tiley https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fbcd75687660b56c12ae9e4c75e2d02d455ccd77e1bde79988d434f73b0b72c1 US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said the total package extended beyond prize money. US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said the total package extended beyond prize money. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-resumes-flood-rescue-seeks-technical-help-and-billions-of-dollars The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T03:38:47+08:00 Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and billions of dollars https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/98bb3e65ce30fb6f5f4f6f0f5d865daf514429cc3c376e38ce136a49c11e3705 Nearly 3,000 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet after a devastating flood tore through a border region. Nearly 3,000 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet after a devastating flood tore through a border region. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/dortmund-cruise-to-win-as-elversberg-claim-historic-victory-in-bundesliga The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T03:30:27+08:00 Dortmund cruise to win as Elversberg claim historic victory in Bundesliga https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/abb90ffff6e1a3dc535bb8c4d9326504b9bea97f1b9f74ddac8e434b0f8f34b8 Soccer Football - Bundesliga - SV Elversberg v Bayer Leverkusen - Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany - August 29, 2026 SV Elversberg's Lukas Petkov scores their first goal REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen Soccer Football - Bundesliga - SV Elversberg v Bayer Leverkusen - Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg, Germany - August 29, 2026 SV Elversberg's Lukas Petkov scores their first goal REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-rescuers-send-air-pipe-into-tunnel-with-trapped-workers The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T03:09:30+08:00 Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood exceeds 3,000 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e1cc0bc7d477b5ef51051751faa76eb3be154d0473c112e0a90c03b68d23bbf4 Nepal army personnel rescuing survivors from a hydropower tunnel on Aug 28, following flash floods. Nepal army personnel rescuing survivors from a hydropower tunnel on Aug 28, following flash floods. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/striker-mcburnie-salutes-hull-citys-discipline-in-perfect-start The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T02:29:39+08:00 Striker McBurnie salutes Hull City's discipline in perfect start https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/c5d87e081bd522c64bebdf8b26c0572df3bfcd5dd8fecc4ac20a0ccd4d9863b8 Soccer Football - Premier League - Hull City v Manchester United - MKM Stadium, Hull, Britain - August 22, 2026 Hull City's Oli McBurnie celebrates after Semi Ajayi scores their first goal. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith Soccer Football - Premier League - Hull City v Manchester United - MKM Stadium, Hull, Britain - August 22, 2026 Hull City's Oli McBurnie celebrates after Semi Ajayi scores their first goal. Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/far-right-commentator-milo-yiannopoulos-deported-to-uk The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T02:19:27+08:00 US deports far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos back to UK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/57f081e09bbfa0ef14fb32b089e8045db7ed5ed143345a0136721c3633445e52 British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is pictured after his arrest by federal immigration agents at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is pictured after his arrest by federal immigration agents at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lawrence-half-century-propels-england-towards-victory-over-pakistan The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T02:09:38+08:00 Lawrence half-century propels England towards victory over Pakistan https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1dd3851059430f97f893782b094b6ed238af03b55d974a1e0f3249b071edcd44 Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 29, 2026 England's Dan Lawrence in action. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs Cricket - Second Test - England v Pakistan - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 29, 2026 England's Dan Lawrence in action. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/us-open-top-seed-alexander-zverev-downplays-favourite-status The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T01:50:01+08:00 US Open top seed Alexander Zverev downplays favourite status https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/19c55c1fa249a8c3e0c1dd04542c69cb2e5dfcd2fa6f3a2af8154b4ba9685749 Germany’s Alexander Zverev speaking to the media ahead of the US Open. Germany’s Alexander Zverev speaking to the media ahead of the US Open. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/kolisi-kolbe-lead-south-africa-to-33-26-second-test-win-over-new-zealand The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T01:49:40+08:00 Kolisi, Kolbe lead South Africa to 33-26 second test win over New Zealand https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/fb95e577a0c11b3c7c08e6f803659a8ea41532789c29e89b0c5445eb5aa9f2cc Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe converts a try REUTERS/Esa Alexander Rugby Union - New Zealand tour of South Africa - South Africa v New Zealand - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - August 29, 2026 South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe converts a try REUTERS/Esa Alexander https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/yassine-double-gives-strasbourg-2-1-ligue-1-win-over-lens The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T01:44:26+08:00 Yassine double gives Strasbourg 2-1 Ligue 1 win over Lens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-army-says-struck-hamas-commander-in-gaza-hospital-compound The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T01:35:30+08:00 Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/28c7f8b32a9cbd992cd9ba1b46b7bc64f980fbe3ec9a93768e979cae8a41a280 Palestinians inspecting the damage following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Aug 27. Palestinians inspecting the damage following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Aug 27. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/chinese-rescuers-zero-in-on-tibet-mudslide-site-as-lake-threat-eases The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T00:54:07+08:00 Chinese rescuers zero in on Tibet mudslide site as lake threat eases https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d01d3481bb8b57f92e4b35661ae312691ef690efd8df6f81b87fcd2e47c9c20b More than 500 rescuers had reportedly reached the heart of the devastation in Tibet’s border hub of Gyirong by Aug 29. More than 500 rescuers had reportedly reached the heart of the devastation in Tibet’s border hub of Gyirong by Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/hockey-argentina-lift-womens-hockey-world-cup-title-to-break-dutch-dominance The Straits Times en 2026-08-30T00:34:27+08:00 Hockey-Argentina lift Women’s Hockey World Cup title to break Dutch dominance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/vuelta-leader-pogacar-forced-to-abandon-after-crash-in-stage-eight The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:54:32+08:00 Bloodied race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of Vuelta after heavy fall https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/96415255939f9c7f33c09f175a30e832e884c8adb002183ab43868f1951f716f A heavy fall during the flat eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana left Team UAE’s Tadej Pogacar with shoulder and face injuries. A heavy fall during the flat eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana left Team UAE’s Tadej Pogacar with shoulder and face injuries. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-settlers-stage-new-attack-on-home-in-west-banks-qusra-witnesses-say The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:50:08+08:00 Israeli settlers stage new attack on home in West Bank's Qusra, witnesses say https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/f51d8386998fd5a4ba82f7e44bcc94fcd18218e4e5000e055647a205722aaf4d Luay Bayrudi, the owner of a house that came under settler attack, outside of the medical center in Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad Luay Bayrudi, the owner of a house that came under settler attack, outside of the medical center in Qusra, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/new-boss-iraola-encouraged-despite-liverpools-winless-start The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:29:36+08:00 New boss Andoni Iraola encouraged despite Liverpool’s winless start https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/e44ad0e776d2af14993fce3cd26a8f1c2c09089e8bbfee0d34d9f4de4e8e1dcb Liverpool’s Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal. The team’s improvement after the break was unmistakable. Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal against Nottingham Forest on Aug 29. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/brevis-leads-south-africa-to-victory-over-zimbabwe-in-t20-tri-series The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:09:25+08:00 Brevis leads South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe in T20 Tri-Series https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/4e77bf2f50f582021268b732c0c75bc468d09bd4549f5672fd2ca6140ad0dada https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-taken-to-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-while-crossing-road-junction-in-clementi The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:08:00+08:00 Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car while dashing across road junction in Clementi https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/1b1d5d6bad0a9fa97ee28ab0d9e36b18fa07c37d8ad41bb5d088fec996055c28 A screenshot showing the woman before she was hit by a car at the junction of Clementi Avenue 2 and Commonwealth Avenue West. A screenshot showing the woman before she was hit by a car at the junction of Clementi Avenue 2 and Commonwealth Avenue West. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/four-migrants-arrested-in-spains-ceuta-enclave-for-throwing-stones-at-soldiers The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T23:00:18+08:00 Four migrants arrested in Spain’s Ceuta enclave for throwing stones at soldiers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/440c9cb98f62522a1a3633f6016ff0ceb197876c33d1f5499654959f75f4e645 Spanish military personnel arriving at Ceuta’s border with Morocco on Aug 15, following a mass crossing of migrants into the tiny Spanish territory the previous month. Spanish military personnel arriving at Ceuta’s border with Morocco on Aug 15, following a mass crossing of migrants into the tiny Spanish territory the previous month. https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/unrelenting-djokovic-refuses-to-give-up-on-record-major-dream-as-us-open-begins The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T22:59:37+08:00 Unrelenting Novak Djokovic refuses to give up on record major dream as US Open begins https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/98143a912d4fd7968e3b0eb6e58a2b6e134e7fd16e67e504c1abc7bd39246245 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic is continuing his quest for a record 25th major. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic is continuing his quest for a record 25th major. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/dozens-of-israeli-settlers-attack-flashpoint-west-bank-village The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T22:40:00+08:00 Dozens of Israeli settlers attack flashpoint West Bank village https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/22d8a3fc44c327d3d857386b24d4d40e83d2f2d811fe9e4d34536a01a1f00eb2 Israeli soldiers arrive at the scene where Israeli settlers attacked a Paletinian home in the village of Qusra, south of the city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which has faced escalating Jewish settler violence over the past month, on August 29, 2026. Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on August 29, residents and the military said, after nearly three weeks of tension in the area. Earlier in August, a group of settlers began blocking supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of the village near Nablus, trapping residents inside and drawing domestic and international condemnation. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP) Israeli soldiers arrive at the scene where Israeli settlers attacked a Paletinian home in the village of Qusra. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/the-river-was-going-to-consume-the-entire-world-nepal-flood-survivors-recount-harrowing-experience The Straits Times en 2026-08-29T22:30:00+08:00 ‘The river… was going to consume the entire world’: Nepal flood survivors recount harrowing experience https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/697b1a87e79171375717086fafb9c336b6273f6f1836a2f8e792853115d7ec15 Bikash Tharu, 28, had a narrow escape on August 26 because he was late for work at a dam along the Bhotekoshi river. Bikash Tharu (second from right) had a narrow escape on Aug 26 because he was late for work at a dam along the Bhote Koshi River.