https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-wants-israel-to-crack-down-on-settler-violence-in-west-bank-rubio-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:50:42+08:00 US wants Israel to ‘crack down’ on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-reports-incoming-fire-as-egypt-weighs-sending-help The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:50:00+08:00 Saudi Arabia reports incoming fire as Egypt weighs sending help https://www.straitstimes.com/world/why-a-killer-switch-to-tackle-europes-trade-issues-with-china-may-not-be-so-straight-forward?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:30:00+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/air-quality-in-most-of-singapore-unhealthy-as-haze-persists-psi-in-west-very-unhealthy?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T07:20:57+08:00 Air quality in most of Singapore unhealthy as haze persists; PSI in west ‘very unhealthy’   https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-dubois-stops-wardley-in-second-round-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-title The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:10:44+08:00 Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-oct-18-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:10:00+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 18, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pops-bigbang-bring-the-house-down-with-hits-humour-and-brotherly-love-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T06:00:00+08:00 K-pop’s BigBang bring the house down with hits, humour and brotherly love in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/horse-racing-loughnane-becomes-britains-youngest-champion-jockey-since-1923 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:25:53+08:00 Horse racing-Loughnane becomes Britain's youngest champion jockey since 1923 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/inter-earn-3-1-comeback-win-at-bologna-roma-beat-genoa-2-0 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:25:42+08:00 Inter earn 3-1 comeback win at Bologna, Roma beat Genoa 2-0 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/dembele-atones-for-penalty-miss-in-psg-win-at-strasbourg The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:10:48+08:00 Dembele atones for penalty miss in PSG win at Strasbourg https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/gambled-all-his-pay-he-earned-28k-monthly-but-his-losses-were-30k?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/cloaked-in-grey-the-causes-and-effects-of-haze-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/from-the-navy-to-bullion-trading-start-up-founder-builds-wealth-through-precious-metals-discipline?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 From the navy to bullion trading: Start-up founder builds wealth through precious metals, discipline https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/coming-back-to-my-childhood-companion-harry-potter-as-an-adult?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Coming back to my childhood companion – Harry Potter – as an adult https://www.straitstimes.com/life/stxnlb-cross-references-it-takes-a-toll-motorists-might-say?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 ST×NLB Cross-References: It takes a toll, motorists might say https://www.straitstimes.com/life/play-the-stxnlb-crossword-it-takes-a-toll-motorists-might-say?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Play the ST×NLB Crossword: It takes a toll, motorists might say https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/dear-parents-please-dont-make-me-part-of-your-childs-punishment?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T05:00:00+08:00 Dear parents, please don’t make me part of your child’s punishment https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/mass-protests-in-france-spiral-into-worst-riots-in-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T04:51:54+08:00 Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years https://www.straitstimes.com/world/prominent-guatemalan-anti-corruption-lawyer-killed-in-shooting The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T04:45:44+08:00 Prominent Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer killed in shooting https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/19-dead-25-hurt-in-stampede-at-india-religious-gathering The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T04:30:49+08:00 19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/she-transferred-over-700-over-paynow-to-see-her-idol-but-never-received-the-tickets?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T04:00:00+08:00 She transferred over $700 over PayNow to see her idol, but never received the tickets https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukrainian-foreign-minister-says-russian-held-town-is-a-death-trap-with-starving-residents The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T03:30:38+08:00 Ukrainian foreign minister says Russian-held town is a ‘death trap’ with starving residents https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lions-play-through-tears-in-honour-of-teammate-andrews The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T03:00:31+08:00 Lions play through tears in honour of teammate Andrews https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/barca-keep-perfect-laliga-record-with-five-goal-romp-at-betis The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T02:55:46+08:00 Barca keep perfect LaLiga record with five-goal romp at Betis https://www.straitstimes.com/world/you-cant-die-like-this-flydubai-pilot-recalls-attack-in-first-interview The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T02:36:07+08:00 ‘You can’t die like this’: flydubai pilot recalls attack in first interview https://www.straitstimes.com/world/alberta-support-for-canada-rises-ahead-of-separation-referendum The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T02:16:02+08:00 Alberta support for Canada rises ahead of separation referendum https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/citys-flying-start-comes-at-a-cost-with-haaland-limping-off The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T02:00:46+08:00 City's flying start comes at a cost, with Haaland limping off https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/barcola-shines-as-liverpool-labour-to-2-1-win-over-brentford The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:26:53+08:00 Barcola shines as Liverpool labour to 2-1 win over Brentford https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italian-police-clash-with-protesters-in-the-centre-of-milan The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:25:31+08:00 Italian police clash with protesters in the centre of Milan https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/india-west-indies-draw-t20-series-after-rain-washes-out-decider The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:20:29+08:00 India, West Indies draw T20 series after rain washes out decider https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/tens-of-thousands-march-in-lisbon-over-housing-and-living-costs The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:15:30+08:00 Tens of thousands march in Lisbon over housing and living costs https://www.straitstimes.com/world/a-reporter-who-saw-covid-19-coming-has-died The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:12:07+08:00 A reporter who saw Covid-19 coming has died https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/chelseas-martinez-suffered-concussion-after-collision-at-everton-says-alonso The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T01:00:41+08:00 Chelsea's Martinez suffered concussion after collision at Everton, says Alonso https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/haaland-brace-extends-man-citys-winning-start-in-premier-league The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T00:40:42+08:00 Haaland brace extends Man City's winning start in Premier League https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/czech-pm-babis-suffers-setback-in-senate-elections The Straits Times en 2026-10-18T00:30:36+08:00 Czech PM Babis suffers setback in Senate elections https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/west-bank-settlers-attack-palestinians-western-diplomats-belgium-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T23:55:51+08:00 West Bank settlers attack Palestinians, Western diplomats, Belgium says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/spains-hard-left-fails-to-unite-before-election-hurting-chances-of-staying-in-power The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T23:55:40+08:00 Spain's hard left fails to unite before election, hurting chances of staying in power https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/dortmund-slip-up-with-goalless-draw-at-union-karetsas-injured The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T23:50:40+08:00 Dortmund slip up with goalless draw at Union, Karetsas injured https://www.straitstimes.com/world/saudi-strikes-on-yemen-kill-12-houthis-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T23:41:33+08:00 Saudi strikes on Yemen kill 12, Houthis say https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-says-pilot-action-cause-of-2023-learjet-crash-in-mumbai The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T23:09:00+08:00 India says pilot action cause of 2023 Learjet crash in Mumbai https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/high-debt-growing-strains-put-focus-on-need-for-new-development-approaches The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:55:38+08:00 High debt, growing strains put focus on need for new development approaches https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/tang-contemporary-art-reopens-gallery-with-new-exhibition-after-landlord-lockout?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:45:00+08:00 Tang Contemporary Art reopens gallery with new exhibition after landlord lockout https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/injured-swiatek-goes-down-fighting-in-wuhan-open-semi-final The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:40:39+08:00 Injured Iga Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final https://www.straitstimes.com/world/deepseek-pushes-out-updated-ai-model-it-says-is-faster-leaner The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:37:00+08:00 DeepSeek pushes out ‘faster, leaner’ updated AI model https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/australia-still-undecided-on-starting-xi-for-second-test-v-s-africa The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:35:39+08:00 Australia still undecided on starting XI for second test v S Africa https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/protesters-clash-with-police-in-brussels The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:26:07+08:00 Protesters clash with police in Brussels https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/egypts-sisi-seeks-parliaments-backing-to-help-defend-saudi-arabia-if-asked The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:25:36+08:00 Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked https://www.straitstimes.com/world/hurricane-trudy-threatens-western-mexico-with-heavy-rain-coastal-flooding The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T22:05:38+08:00 Hurricane Trudy gains strength near Mexico's coast, but is expected to weaken by Sunday https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/neto-double-fires-chelsea-past-everton-but-martinez-injury-mars-win The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:50:56+08:00 Neto double gives Chelsea win marred by Martinez injury https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/at-least-10-killed-in-fire-at-bangladesh-beach-resort The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:40:41+08:00 At least 10 killed in fire at Bangladesh beach resort https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/missing-records-cloud-whether-ousted-japanese-farm-minister-pressed-for-road-cuts The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:40:00+08:00 Missing records cloud whether ousted Japanese farm minister pressed for road cuts https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-asked-neighbours-to-let-grain-cargoes-through-hungary-pm-magyar-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:25:54+08:00 Zelenskiy asked neighbours to let grain cargoes through, Hungary PM Magyar says https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-accident-in-amoy-street-2-people-taken-to-hospital?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:15:00+08:00 Woman arrested for drink driving after accident in Amoy Street; 2 people taken to hospital https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/bigbang-fans-refuse-to-let-haze-rain-on-their-parade-at-k-pop-bands-national-stadium-concert?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:13:00+08:00 BigBang fans refuse to let haze rain on their parade at K-pop band’s National Stadium concert https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-hopes-for-meeting-with-us-and-russia-during-g20-summit The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:10:37+08:00 Zelenskiy hopes for meeting with US and Russia during G20 summit https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russias-claimed-territorial-advances-are-an-illusion The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T21:00:35+08:00 Ukraine says Russia's claimed territorial advances are 'an illusion' https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/popular-tamil-music-composer-deva-dies-aged-75 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T20:58:00+08:00 Popular Tamil music composer Deva dies, aged 75 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/sm-lee-calls-for-renewed-tripartite-ties-to-safeguard-port-jobs-amid-ai-trade-headwinds?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T20:30:00+08:00 SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-still-mulling-over-permutations-for-second-test-against-australia The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T20:20:35+08:00 South Africa still mulling over permutations for second test against Australia https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/albanian-anti-government-protesters-clash-with-police-in-tirana The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T20:05:59+08:00 Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protests rage https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/exotic-species-appear-off-california-thanks-to-an-unusually-strong-el-nino The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:46:00+08:00 Exotic species appear off California thanks to an unusually strong El Nino https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/davidovich-fokina-ousts-top-seed-zverev-to-reach-shanghai-masters-final The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:25:37+08:00 Davidovich Fokina ousts top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/tunisians-stage-biggest-protest-in-years-against-president-saied The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:20:39+08:00 Tunisians stage biggest protest in years against President Saied https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/buying-masks-or-haze-related-items-on-the-secondary-market-be-careful-says-case?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:13:00+08:00 Buying masks or haze-related items on the secondary market? Be careful, says CASE https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-cards-for-oct-18 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:11:47+08:00 Race cards for Oct 18 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/tempted-springs-an-up-rising-in-everest The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:11:25+08:00 Tempted springs an up-Rising in Everest https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/kingswood-wins-drama-filled-caulfield-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:10:54+08:00 Kingswood wins drama-filled Caulfield Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/monroe-walk-all-set-to-bag-1st-g1-win The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:10:17+08:00 Monroe Walk all set to bag 1st G1 win https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/marchland-to-stay-unbeaten The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T19:09:43+08:00 Marchland to stay unbeaten https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/egypts-sisi-says-his-presidency-will-end-in-2030 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:40:36+08:00 Egypt's Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/imfc-chair-says-global-economy-resilient-delegates-walk-out-on-russian-official The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:24:38+08:00 IMF committee chairman says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/madrid-based-kyen-sasikumar-looking-to-deliver-for-spore-u-15s-at-fifa-youth-world-cup-and-festival?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:17:26+08:00 Madrid-based Kyen Sasikumar looking to deliver for S’pore U-15s at FIFA Youth World Cup and Festival https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-faults-aides-as-republican-midterm-prospects-dim The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:10:38+08:00 Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dim https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-zelenskiy-rift-threatens-vital-support-for-kyiv The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:05:35+08:00 Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/id-have-left-real-madrid-if-i-were-vinicius-jose-mourinho The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T18:01:00+08:00 I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius: Jose Mourinho https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-to-leave-hospital-on-saturday-after-lung-cancer-surgery The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T17:55:39+08:00 Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after lung cancer surgery https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/sri-lanka-suffers-nationwide-electricity-blackout The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T17:24:41+08:00 Sri Lanka suffers six-hour nationwide blackout https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-before-and-after-photos?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T17:10:36+08:00 Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/more-than-1-5-million-flock-to-see-busans-famous-shark The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T17:10:00+08:00 More than 1.5 million flock to see Busan’s famous shark https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-wong-to-visit-qatar-uae-from-oct-18-to-22?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T17:00:00+08:00 PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE from Oct 18 to 22 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pedestrian-whose-body-was-found-on-pie-had-been-hit-by-minibus-in-jurong-west-driver-arrested?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:50:00+08:00 Pedestrian found dead on PIE was hit by minibus in Jurong West; driver arrested https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rennie-promises-all-blacks-will-stick-to-their-guns-at-world-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:40:35+08:00 Rennie promises All Blacks will stick to their guns at World Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pedestrian-dies-after-accident-with-car-in-geylang-driver-arrested?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:36:00+08:00 Pedestrian dies after accident with car in Geylang; driver arrested https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/oscar-winning-coen-brothers-say-they-plan-to-make-film-together-again The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:20:00+08:00 ‘We’re getting old’: Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-defence-ministry-says-it-hit-ukrainian-steel-plants-power-infrastructure-overnight The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:05:25+08:00 Russian defence ministry says it hit Ukrainian steel plants, power infrastructure overnight https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-bullet-train-fares-for-some-routes-to-go-up-from-july-2027 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:04:00+08:00 Japan bullet train fares for some routes to go up from July 2027 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/imf-members-call-for-more-support-amid-war-shocks-advanced-intelligence-risks The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:00:32+08:00 IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-rule-lets-alaska-hunters-lure-bears-with-bacon-greased-doughnuts The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T16:00:00+08:00 Trump rule lets Alaska hunters lure bears with bacon-greased doughnuts https://www.straitstimes.com/world/imf-chief-has-optimism-and-worry-after-bangkok-annual-meetings The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:54:00+08:00 IMF chief has ‘optimism’ and ‘worry’ after Bangkok annual meetings https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-safety-standard-in-the-works-as-singapores-skyrise-greenery-booms?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:49:31+08:00 New safety, maintenance standard in the works as Singapore’s skyrise greenery booms https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/jayawardene-leaves-role-as-mumbai-indians-head-coach The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:45:44+08:00 Jayawardene leaves role as Mumbai Indians head coach https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/our-land-our-albania-young-lawmaker-demands-new-future-as-protests-rage The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:45:34+08:00 'Our land, our Albania': young lawmaker demands new future as protests rage https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/all-blacks-thump-wallabies-in-sydney-on-the-back-of-brilliant-first-half The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:45:33+08:00 All Blacks thump Wallabies in Sydney on the back of brilliant first half https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/anthropic-proposes-law-regulating-ai-to-us-lawmakers The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:29:00+08:00 Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/did-chinese-cars-squeal-on-norways-military The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:28:00+08:00 Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway’s military? https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/new-york-knicks-chase-back-to-back-banner-in-nba-built-to-stop-dynasties The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:22:08+08:00 New York Knicks chase back-to-back banner in NBA built to stop dynasties https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-airlines-to-resume-flights-to-saudi-arabia The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T15:15:00+08:00 Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Saudi Arabia https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/delegates-walked-out-of-imf-steering-committee-meeting-when-russian-official-spoke-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:35:33+08:00 Delegates walked out of IMF steering committee meeting in Bangkok when Russian official spoke: Sources https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-figueroa-loses-wba-featherweight-title-after-missing-weight The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:20:31+08:00 Boxing-Figueroa loses WBA featherweight title after missing weight https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/playful-painful-and-pungent-batu-examines-how-women-experience-and-carry-histories?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:15:00+08:00 Playful, painful and pungent Batu examines how women experience and carry histories https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/students-trade-unions-and-yellow-vests-set-to-protest-across-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:10:43+08:00 French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/german-minister-seeks-debt-brake-exemption-to-sustain-ukraine-aid The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:10:32+08:00 German minister seeks debt-brake exemption to sustain Ukraine aid https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-accredit-first-five-tcm-providers-under-broader-chinese-western-medicine-push?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T13:03:29+08:00 Singapore to accredit first five TCM providers under broader Chinese-Western medicine push https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/firefighters-villagers-unite-as-wildfires-threaten-sumatran-elephant-habitat The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:40:00+08:00 Firefighters, villagers unite as wildfires threaten Sumatran elephant habitat https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/hk-actress-eva-lai-62-reveals-fiance-proposed-to-her-on-a-beach-in-sabah The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:30:00+08:00 HK actress Eva Lai, 62, reveals fiance proposed to her on a beach in Malaysia https://www.straitstimes.com/world/three-sentenced-to-158-years-in-mexico-for-murder-of-australian-us-surfers The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:30:00+08:00 Three sentenced to 158 years in Mexico for murder of Australian, US surfers https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/canada-women-snap-world-champion-englands-41-match-unbeaten-run The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:10:25+08:00 Canada women snap world champion England's 41-match unbeaten run https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/are-two-n95-masks-enough-for-me-this-haze-season?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-ex-minister-nik-nazmi-apologises-for-lapse-in-judgment-following-khalwat-raid The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 Malaysian ex-minister Nik Nazmi suspended from Bersama party activities after alleged khalwat case https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-real-reason-why-gyms-are-going-out-of-business?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 The real reason gyms are going out of business https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/my-husband-and-i-cant-agree-on-school-or-tuition-for-our-child-what-should-i-do?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/opting-out-of-the-education-arms-race-these-parents-dont-sweat-about-grades?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 Opting out of the education arms race – these parents don’t sweat about grades https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-says-it-is-hosting-record-number-of-foreigners The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 Japan says it is hosting record number of foreigners https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/rare-condition-leaves-teens-nerves-without-protective-covering-slowing-nerve-signals?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 Rare condition leaves teen’s nerves without protective covering, slowing nerve signals https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/as-singapore-moves-to-ease-academic-pressure-why-are-parents-more-stressed-than-ever?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T12:00:00+08:00 As Singapore moves to ease academic pressure, why are parents more stressed than ever? https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/carapaz-joins-nsn-on-three-year-deal The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T11:50:31+08:00 Carapaz joins NSN on three-year deal https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-boy-band-winners-mino-to-return-to-military-after-guilty-verdict The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T11:30:00+08:00 K-pop boy band Winner’s Mino to return to military after guilty verdict https://www.straitstimes.com/business/all-of-this-is-going-to-pass-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-on-ai-market-turmoil The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T11:20:00+08:00 ‘All of this is going to pass’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI market turmoil https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australia-confirms-first-h5n1-bird-flu-case-on-sub-antarctic-macquarie-island The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T11:05:24+08:00 Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/se-asia-experiencing-one-of-the-worst-haze-episodes-due-to-fires-in-indonesia-wmo-director?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T11:00:00+08:00 S-E Asia experiencing one of the worst haze episodes due to fires in Indonesia: WMO director https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-pm-takaichi-sends-offering-to-war-linked-yasukuni-shrine-for-autumn-rite The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:50:00+08:00 Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in autumn rite https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/indias-cockroach-movement-founder-arrested-media-reports-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:30:31+08:00 India’s ‘cockroach’ movement founder released a day after detention https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-pm-anutin-plays-saxophone-at-imf-world-bank-reception-promotes-thai-culture The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:30:00+08:00 Thai PM Anutin plays saxophone at IMF-World Bank reception, promotes Thai culture https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-pledges-fiscal-adjustment-rejects-cuts-to-social-spending The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:25:31+08:00 Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro pledges fiscal adjustment, rejects cuts to social spending https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-threatens-california-officials-with-imprisonment-over-stance-on-mail-ballots The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:20:30+08:00 Trump threatens California officials with imprisonment over stance on mail ballots https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/bandung-art-museums-galleries-and-studios-to-visit-in-the-indonesian-city?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T10:05:00+08:00 Bandung art: Museums, galleries and studios to visit in the Indonesian city https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/smoke-from-kalimantan-fires-reaches-jakarta-skies The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:50:00+08:00 Smoke from Kalimantan fires reaches Jakarta skies https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapores-fa-cup-final-and-third-place-play-off-postponed-due-to-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:45:00+08:00 Singapore’s FA Cup final and third-place play-off postponed due to haze https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/the-straits-times-weekly-bestsellers-oct-17?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:43:00+08:00 The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers Oct 17 https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/two-singapore-graphic-novels-revisit-the-raffles-hotel-tiger-and-a-case-of-male-mass-hysteria?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:30:00+08:00 Two Singapore graphic novels revisit the Raffles Hotel tiger and a case of male mass hysteria https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/us-actress-selma-blair-did-not-intend-harm-on-flight-spokesperson-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:25:00+08:00 US actress Selma Blair did not intend harm on flight, spokesperson says https://www.straitstimes.com/business/travel-booking-platform-klook-technology-files-to-withdraw-us-listing The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:25:00+08:00 Travel booking platform Klook Technology files to withdraw US listing https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/national-gallery-singapore-stages-first-major-show-on-ink-master-fan-chang-tien?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:24:00+08:00 National Gallery Singapore stages first major show on ink master Fan Chang Tien https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-waives-many-russia-related-sanctions-tariffs-before-they-were-to-take-effect-under-new-law The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:20:29+08:00 Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/bangladesh-is-battling-measles-its-a-real-warning-to-other-nations The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:10:51+08:00 Bangladesh’s battle to contain measles outbreak a ‘real warning’ to other nations, experts say https://www.straitstimes.com/life/more-than-just-sportswear-retirees-find-second-wind-at-queensway-shopping-centre?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:05:00+08:00 More than just sportswear: Retirees find second wind at Queensway Shopping Centre https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/siti-hasmahs-burial-shines-a-light-on-pusara-negara-malaysias-forgotten-national-cemetery?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T09:00:00+08:00 Burial of Mahathir’s wife Hasmah brings into focus Malaysia’s forgotten national cemetery https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/from-clarke-quay-to-paya-lebar-why-spanish-restaurants-are-flourishing-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:55:00+08:00 From Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar: Why Spanish restaurants are flourishing in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-activesg-outdoor-sports-facilities-resume-operations-on-oct-17?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:25:29+08:00 Outdoor sports facilities at all ActiveSG venues resume operations; The Kallang reopens some facilities https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/10-people-charged-in-separate-cases-over-false-declarations-involving-cpf-or-salary-contributions?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:17:00+08:00 10 people charged in separate cases over false declarations involving CPF or salary contributions https://www.straitstimes.com/life/judge-dismisses-child-sex-abuse-charges-against-actor-timothy-busfield The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:15:00+08:00 Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield  https://www.straitstimes.com/life/heavy-lifting-more-seniors-take-up-strength-training-to-stay-active?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:05:00+08:00 Heavy lifting: More seniors take up strength training to stay active https://www.straitstimes.com/life/granny-powerlifter-at-71-she-can-deadlift-70kg-and-is-taking-part-in-her-first-competition?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T08:05:00+08:00 Granny powerlifter: At 71, she can deadlift 70kg and is taking part in her first competition https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/newspaper-denies-russia-detained-reporter-acted-at-japan-government-behest The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T07:58:00+08:00 Newspaper denies Russia-detained reporter acted at Japan government behest https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-mocks-popularity-of-the-name-mohammad-common-among-muslims The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T07:55:37+08:00 Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, common among Muslims https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/suspected-gunman-in-oregon-school-shooting-was-withdrawn-neighbours-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T07:55:00+08:00 Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was ‘withdrawn’, neighbours say https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-singapore-psi-back-to-unhealthy-range-pm2-5-remains-elevated-in-all-regions?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T07:07:32+08:00 Singapore haze: PSI ‘very unhealthy’ in west, PM2.5 in ‘elevated’ band in most regions https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korea-tests-new-ai-equipped-torpedo-kcna-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T06:20:37+08:00 North Korea tests new AI-equipped torpedo: KCNA https://www.straitstimes.com/world/teacher-tackled-and-fought-oregon-school-shooter The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T06:20:34+08:00 Teacher and armed parent teamed up to stop Oregon school shooter, police say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/moldova-condemns-russia-after-five-drones-crash-on-its-territory The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T06:15:21+08:00 Moldova condemns Russia after five drones crash on its territory https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-oct-17-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T06:10:13+08:00 While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 17, 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/missiles-hit-aden-airport-as-saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-missile-headed-for-yanbu The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:55:31+08:00 Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu https://www.straitstimes.com/world/grynspan-holds-lead-for-next-un-chief-as-race-enters-decisive-stage The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:50:32+08:00 Grynspan holds lead for next UN chief as race enters decisive stage https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japans-weather-agency-cancels-mistakenly-issued-9-9-magnitude-quake-alert-transit-disrupted The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:35:30+08:00 Japan’s weather agency cancels mistakenly issued 9.9-magnitude quake alert, transit disrupted https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/us-stocks-close-sharply-lower-worries-about-ai-trade-and-high-oil-prices-weigh The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:25:49+08:00 Wall Street tumbles as worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/uruguay-football-tests-electronic-cards-in-bid-to-modernise-refereeing The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:25:21+08:00 Uruguay football tests electronic cards in bid to modernise refereeing https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/how-do-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-work-and-how-safe-are-they-if-spore-decides-to-use-them?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 How do small modular nuclear reactors work, and how safe are they if S’pore decides to use them? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/how-small-modular-reactors-put-nuclear-energy-back-on-the-table-for-singapore-and-asean?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 How small modular reactors put nuclear energy back on the table for Singapore and ASEAN https://www.straitstimes.com/business/why-the-new-rts-wont-make-me-visit-jb-more-often?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 Why the new RTS won’t make me visit JB more often https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/why-you-should-always-say-no-to-friends-asking-for-loans?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 Why you should always say ‘no’ to friends asking for loans https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/you-can-transfer-money-in-seconds-so-why-do-some-house-purchases-still-require-paper?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 You can transfer money in seconds, so why do some house purchases still require paper? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/everybody-has-an-opinion-on-nuclear-energy-this-physicist-is-determined-to-defuse-nuclear-myths?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 ‘Everybody has an opinion on nuclear energy’: This scientist is determined to defuse nuclear myths https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-chokes-malaysias-farmers-families-and-businesses-as-economic-costs-mount?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 Haze chokes Malaysia’s farmers, families and businesses as economic costs mount https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-tests-a-new-weapon-against-forest-fires-does-it-work?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T05:00:00+08:00 Indonesia tests a new weapon against forest fires. Does it work? https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/arsenal-boss-mikel-arteta-praises-incredible-will-of-struggling-viktor-gyokeres The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T04:46:24+08:00 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises ‘incredible will’ of struggling Viktor Gyokeres https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-blasts-us-russian-diesel-deal-welcomes-bigger-european-role-in-peace-process The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T04:00:29+08:00 Ukraine's Zelenskiy blasts US-Russian diesel deal, welcomes bigger European role in peace process https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/milk-freshness-journey-fraser-neave The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T04:00:00+08:00 Think all fresh milk is the same? The journey matters more than you think https://www.straitstimes.com/world/deforestation-in-brazil-amazon-hits-nearly-four-decade-low The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T03:55:04+08:00 Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low https://www.straitstimes.com/world/top-global-climate-science-body-meet-ends-without-deal-on-review-timeline The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T03:45:37+08:00 Top global climate science body meet ends without deal on review timeline https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/combat-sports/boxing-wardley-out-for-revenge-in-wbo-heavyweight-title-rematch-with-dubois The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T03:40:30+08:00 Boxing-Wardley out for revenge in WBO heavyweight title rematch with Dubois https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/avenue-capital-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-stake-in-serie-a-media-rights-venture-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T03:25:20+08:00 Avenue Capital emerges as frontrunner for stake in Serie A media rights venture, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/faa-bars-unauthorized-drones-along-us-mexico-border-citing-security-concerns The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T02:55:50+08:00 FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border, citing security concerns https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-transferred-to-smaller-us-prison-after-alleged-brawl-and-special-treatment The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T02:43:21+08:00 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to smaller US prison after alleged brawl and special treatment https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trumps-new-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-out-after-less-than-week-in-the-role The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T02:31:42+08:00 Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia out after less than a week https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-says-neither-he-nor-musk-responsible-for-ukraine-loss-of-starlink-access The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T01:55:31+08:00 Trump says neither he nor Musk responsible for Ukraine loss of Starlink access https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/putin-agrees-to-cooperate-with-pope-leos-plea-for-aid-for-ukrainian-town The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T01:40:29+08:00 Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo's plea for aid for Ukrainian town https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-returns-to-basel-for-first-time-since-2011-in-atp-finals-bid The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T01:20:26+08:00 Djokovic returns to Basel for first time since 2011 in ATP Finals bid https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-armed-bystander-who-killed-oregon-school-shooter-a-great-hero The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:55:39+08:00 ‘Great hero’ praised for saving lives in Oregon school shooting https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/equestrian-india-federation-suspended-by-fei-amid-governance-crisis The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:50:18+08:00 Equestrian Federation of India barred by FEI amid governance crisis https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trump-move-to-restart-direct-us-flights-with-lebanon-hits-roadblock The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:45:26+08:00 Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/pant-awaits-fitness-clearance-as-bumrah-returns-for-new-zealand-tests The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:40:26+08:00 Pant awaits fitness clearance as Bumrah returns for New Zealand tests https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/sportswashing-or-investment-rwanda-f1-stirs-debate-and-doubts The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:30:46+08:00 ‘Sportswashing’ or investment? Rwanda F1 stirs debate and doubts https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-police-assess-palestine-action-post-by-national-security-advisers-wife The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:30:18+08:00 British police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser’s wife https://www.straitstimes.com/world/meta-employees-said-lulas-accounts-were-hindered-during-brazil-election-folha-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:25:37+08:00 Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reports https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/putin-says-russia-is-building-non-negotiable-security-zone-in-ukraine-along-border The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:15:26+08:00 Putin says Russia is building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ in Ukraine along border https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/real-madrid-demand-resignation-of-laliga-chief-after-nazi-propaganda-comparison The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:10:26+08:00 Real Madrid demand resignation of LaLiga chief after Nazi propaganda comparison https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-putin-told-pope-leo-he-backs-vatican-idea-to-help-civilians-in-oleshky The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:05:35+08:00 Kremlin says Putin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in Oleshky https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/from-hospital-pope-leo-pushes-putin-for-ceasefire-in-contested-ukraine-city The Straits Times en 2026-10-17T00:01:00+08:00 From hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-agrees-one-year-deal-to-fund-maternal-and-newborn-health-donations-in-poorest-countries The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T23:55:27+08:00 US strikes one-year deal to fund maternal and newborn health donations in poorest countries https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/dodge-the-cops-reach-the-protest-indias-latest-online-political-game-goes-viral The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T23:35:39+08:00 Dodge the cops, reach the protest: India's latest online political game goes viral https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-city-more-united-after-premier-league-charges-verdict-says-boss-maresca The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T23:20:25+08:00 Manchester City more united after Premier League charges verdict, says boss Enzo Maresca https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-manufacturing-output-rises-0-3-in-september-but-hurt-by-mid-east-conflict The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T23:10:00+08:00 US manufacturing output rises 0.3% in September but hurt by Mid-East conflict https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/fire-at-jb-power-facility-causes-major-blackout-two-workers-electrocuted The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T23:08:00+08:00 Fire at JB power facility causes major blackout; two workers electrocuted https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/devastated-families-mourn-children-killed-by-pakistan-school-roof-collapse The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:55:31+08:00 Devastated families mourn children killed by Pakistan school roof collapse https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/zubimendi-close-to-arsenal-return-hincapie-still-sidelined-says-arteta The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:55:26+08:00 Zubimendi close to Arsenal return, Hincapie still sidelined, says Arteta https://www.straitstimes.com/world/families-wait-for-answers-after-nigerian-military-plane-crash The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:35:40+08:00 Families wait for answers after Nigerian military plane crash https://www.straitstimes.com/world/worsening-water-crisis-sparks-protests-in-mexicos-guadalajara The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:35:29+08:00 Worsening water crisis sparks protests in Mexico's Guadalajara https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/2026-great-eastern-womens-run-cancelled-amid-worsening-air-quality-from-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:32:56+08:00 2026 Great Eastern Women’s Run cancelled amid worsening air quality from haze https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/in-yemens-besieged-taiz-families-take-shelter-as-houthis-close-in The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:30:30+08:00 In Yemen's besieged Taiz, families take shelter as Houthis close in https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-macron-warns-eu-leaders-they-need-budget-deal-before-year-end-say-diplomats The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:20:29+08:00 France's Macron warns EU leaders they need budget deal before year-end, say diplomats https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/euroleague-expects-rise-in-value-of-clubs-competition-as-nba-eyes-europe The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:20:17+08:00 Euroleague expects rise in value of clubs, competition as NBA eyes Europe https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/apple-iphone-duo-orders-slip-into-2027-amid-preorder-frenzy The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:17:00+08:00 Apple iPhone Duo orders slip into 2027 amid preorder frenzy https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-names-senior-israelis-katz-in-probe-over-gaza-flotilla-activists The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:15:37+08:00 Italy names senior Israelis, Katz in probe over Gaza flotilla activists https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/starlink-disruptions-are-being-felt-on-the-front-lines-of-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:05:44+08:00 Starlink disruptions are being felt on the front lines of Ukraine https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/manchester-city-march-on-with-title-charge-clouded-by-financial-case?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:03:30+08:00 Manchester City march on with title charge clouded by financial case https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/germany-portugal-reaffirm-unwavering-support-for-ukraine The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T22:00:51+08:00 Germany, Portugal reaffirm 'unwavering' support for Ukraine https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/manchester-united-have-moved-on-from-lisandro-martinez-outburst-says-michael-carrick The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:59:00+08:00 Manchester United have ‘moved on’ from Lisandro Martinez outburst, says Michael Carrick https://www.straitstimes.com/world/africa-cdc-says-over-700-million-in-ebola-response-funds-unaccounted-for-in-congo The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:50:25+08:00 Africa CDC says over $700 million in Ebola response funds unaccounted for in Congo https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/martinez-available-for-leeds-trip-after-man-united-criticism-carrick-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:45:24+08:00 Martinez available for Leeds trip after Man United criticism, Carrick says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/millions-of-personal-records-in-japan-south-korea-exposed-amid-surge-in-ai-powered-cyberattacks?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:45:00+08:00 Millions of personal records in Japan, South Korea exposed amid surge in AI-powered cyberattacks https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/medvedev-sees-off-paul-to-set-up-shanghai-semi-with-comeback-king-jodar The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:30:29+08:00 Medvedev sees off Paul to set up Shanghai semi with comeback king Jodar https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pedestrian-77-dies-after-being-hit-by-minibus-on-pie-driver-arrested-after-fleeing-scene?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:30:21+08:00 Pedestrian, 77, dies after being hit by minibus on PIE; driver arrested after fleeing scene https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-in-malaysia-schools-to-close-public-gatherings-halted-if-api-exceeds-200 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:23:00+08:00 Haze in Malaysia: Schools to close, public gatherings halted if API exceeds 200 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/basketball/nba-knicks-chase-back-to-back-banner-in-nba-built-to-stop-dynasties The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:20:26+08:00 NBA-Knicks chase back-to-back banner in NBA built to stop dynasties https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-listed-firm-faces-indonesias-probe-over-suspected-land-clearing-by-burning-amid-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:15:00+08:00 Singapore-listed firm faces Indonesian probe over suspected land clearing by burning amid haze https://www.straitstimes.com/business/wee-hur-enters-singapore-student-housing-market-with-1398-bed-ntu-project?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:03:00+08:00 Wee Hur enters Singapore student housing market with 1,398-bed NTU project https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapore-opens-1st-centre-dedicated-to-stem-cell-research-for-asian-heart?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T21:00:00+08:00 Singapore opens first centre dedicated to stem cell research of the Asian heart https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/young-singapore-bodybuilder-died-from-taking-illicit-drug-to-lose-weight-coroner?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:59:16+08:00 Young Singapore bodybuilder died from taking illicit drug to lose weight: Coroner https://www.straitstimes.com/world/explainer-will-a-new-leader-and-a-new-name-boost-the-rebellion-in-eastern-congo The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:55:44+08:00 Explainer-Will a new leader and a new name boost the rebellion in eastern Congo? https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-may-need-to-strike-irans-pickaxe-mountain The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:55:40+08:00 Trump says US may need to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/thousands-march-in-albanian-capital-as-anti-government-protests-spread The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:55:29+08:00 Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spread https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/wild-eyed-comedian-russell-brand-tried-to-drag-me-into-toilets-woman-tells-uk-court The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:50:24+08:00 'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/f2-wants-and-expects-middle-east-races-to-go-ahead-says-ceo The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:50:00+08:00 F2 wants and expects Middle East races to go ahead, says CEO https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-says-strategic-bombers-made-planned-flight-over-baltic-sea-interfax-reports The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:45:19+08:00 Russia says strategic bombers made planned flight over Baltic Sea, Interfax reports https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/pope-leo-to-make-sunday-appearance-after-steady-improvement-vatican-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:40:33+08:00 Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance as first images released since cancer surgery https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/hazlewood-says-reverse-swing-may-be-a-factor-in-south-africa-test-series The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:40:27+08:00 Hazlewood says reverse swing may be a factor in South Africa test series https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lions-player-dies-before-champions-cup-debut-in-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:40:17+08:00 Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies before Champions Cup fixture in France https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/poland-urges-internet-firms-to-act-on-violent-content-after-school-stabbings The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:35:39+08:00 Poland urges internet firms to act on violent content after school stabbings https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/italy-prolongs-schengen-suspension-with-spain-talks-loom The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:35:28+08:00 Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africa-look-to-re-establish-test-credentials-after-australia-mauling The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:35:24+08:00 South Africa look to re-establish test credentials after Australia mauling https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/local-sports-scene-hit-as-hazy-conditions-persist-in-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:34:55+08:00 Local sports scene hit as hazy conditions persist in Singapore https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/major-delays-at-italian-airports-due-to-data-network-failure The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:30:24+08:00 Italian airports controller fixes network failure that caused flight delays https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/spain-punished-by-fifa-for-islamophobic-chants-in-egypt-friendly The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:30:17+08:00 FIFA upholds punishment for anti-Muslim chants at Spain match https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/hungary-ukraine-agree-to-reset-ties-magyar-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:25:37+08:00 Hungary, Ukraine agree to reset ties, Magyar says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-strikes-and-winter-hardship-may-drive-more-ukrainians-from-homes-un-agency-warns The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:25:26+08:00 Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/race-cards-for-oct-17 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:18:08+08:00 Race cards for Oct 17 https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/ka-ying-rising-on-his-way-to-top-of-the-world-again The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:17:34+08:00 Ka Ying Rising on his way to top of the world again https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/calandagan-ready-to-atone The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:17:05+08:00 Calandagan ready to atone https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/kalpana-set-for-three-on-the-trot The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:16:26+08:00 Kalpana set for three on the trot https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-seizes-more-eu-companies-assets-over-ukraine-support The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:16:00+08:00 Russia seizes more EU companies’ assets over Ukraine support https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/home-in-on-rayif-even-abroad The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:15:54+08:00 Home in on Rayif, even abroad https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/un-says-gaza-malnutrition-gains-fragile-as-commercial-supplies-halt The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:05:40+08:00 UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as commercial supplies halt https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/explainer-why-is-the-battle-for-yemens-taiz-so-important The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:05:27+08:00 Explainer-Why is the battle for Yemen's Taiz so important? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/30-construction-firms-expected-to-train-with-boston-consulting-to-boost-productivity-chee-hong-tat?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T20:00:54+08:00 30 construction firms expected to train with Boston Consulting to boost productivity: Chee Hong Tat https://www.straitstimes.com/world/sony-debuts-us5900-gold-plated-walkman-player-for-audiophiles The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:56:00+08:00 Sony debuts US$5,900 gold-plated Walkman player for audiophiles https://www.straitstimes.com/world/about-200-people-rescued-from-unregistered-south-african-rehab-centre-police-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:50:16+08:00 About 200 people rescued from unregistered South African rehab centre, police say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/china-plans-ai-export-curbs-to-exert-control-over-key-tech The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:45:00+08:00 China plans AI export curbs to exert control over key tech https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/homeless-man-insults-erdogan-to-get-bed-in-jail-report The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:43:00+08:00 Homeless man reportedly insults Erdogan to get food, bed in jail https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/swiss-journalist-risks-court-sentence-for-exposing-top-banker The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:25:23+08:00 Swiss journalist risks court sentence for exposing top banker https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/rising-star-rafael-jodar-says-hes-still-learning-after-swearing-at-ballboy The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:23:00+08:00 Rising star Rafael Jodar says he’s ‘still learning’ after swearing at ballboy https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/jodar-apologises-for-swearing-at-ball-kid-in-shanghai The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T19:10:24+08:00 Jodar apologises for swearing at ball kid in Shanghai https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/racing/eight-on-eighteen-to-return-a-winner-on-class The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:59:00+08:00 Eight On Eighteen to return a winner on class https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/lionesses-goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-looks-to-develop-in-thailand?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:57:02+08:00 Lionesses goalkeeper Izairida Shakira looks for progress in Thailand https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-ships-some-lpg-jet-fuel-despite-us-blockade-data-shows The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:55:27+08:00 Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data shows https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norwegian-teen-sentenced-to-20-years-for-uk-murder-plot-tied-to-iran-linked-group The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:55:17+08:00 Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot after being recruited online https://www.straitstimes.com/world/catholics-in-africa-outnumber-those-in-europe-vatican-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:50:24+08:00 Catholics in Africa outnumber those in Europe, Vatican says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/europe-must-tackle-dependency-on-starlink-eu-leaders-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:50:00+08:00 Europe must tackle dependency on Starlink, EU leaders say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russian-drones-kill-3-people-in-ukraine-cut-power-to-hundreds-of-thousands The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:45:23+08:00 Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine, cut power to over a million https://www.straitstimes.com/business/snef-names-poon-hong-yuen-as-next-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:45:00+08:00 SNEF names Poon Hong Yuen as next CEO https://www.straitstimes.com/business/coffees-coming-glut-may-not-be-enough-to-calm-volatile-prices The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:43:00+08:00 Coffee’s coming glut may not be enough to calm volatile prices https://www.straitstimes.com/world/major-hurricane-trudy-keeps-strengthening-as-it-nears-mexicos-pacific-coast The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:35:37+08:00 Hurricane Trudy weakens but may regain strength off Mexican coast https://www.straitstimes.com/world/ethiopias-abiy-names-new-tigray-government-wants-polls-in-six-months The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:15:34+08:00 Ethiopia's Abiy names new Tigray government, wants polls in six months https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/employers-need-to-plan-how-to-protect-workers-if-haze-situation-worsens-mom?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:15:09+08:00 Employers need to plan how to protect workers if haze situation worsens: MOM https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-talks-up-refinery-attack-as-trump-blames-ukraine-for-expensive-fuel The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:10:41+08:00 Russia talks up refinery attack as Trump blames Ukraine for expensive fuel https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/india-recall-bhuvneshwar-for-west-indies-t20-decider The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:10:23+08:00 India recall Bhuvneshwar for West Indies T20 decider https://www.straitstimes.com/world/hegseths-tv-instincts-backfire-as-trump-rejects-execution-livestream The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:05:49+08:00 Hegseth's TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream https://www.straitstimes.com/world/brazils-incoming-right-wing-congress-takes-aim-at-judge-who-jailed-bolsonaro The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:05:36+08:00 Brazil's incoming right-wing Congress takes aim at judge who jailed Bolsonaro https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/chelsea-captain-james-has-surgery-after-training-injury The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:00:23+08:00 Chelsea captain Reece James has surgery after training injury https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/why-young-indonesians-are-falling-back-in-love-with-cinemas-and-the-analogue-lifestyle?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:00:00+08:00 Why young Indonesians are falling back in love with cinemas and the analogue lifestyle https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/cost-of-living-demonstrations-to-grip-pre-election-france The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T18:00:00+08:00 Cost-of-living demonstrations to grip pre-election France https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-set-for-wet-warm-weather-in-second-half-of-october?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:49:41+08:00 Wet, warm weather expected for rest of October; temperatures may exceed 35 deg C on a few days https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/celine-dion-harry-styles-concerts-get-an-ai-sound-upgrade The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:45:00+08:00 Celine Dion, Harry Styles concerts get an AI sound upgrade https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/millions-may-be-forced-to-move-as-climate-change-hits-south-asia-un The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:36:00+08:00 Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/psi-could-go-over-300-before-haze-improves-once-inter-monsoon-period-starts-grace-fu?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:32:15+08:00 PSI could go over 300 before haze improves once inter-monsoon period starts: Grace Fu https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/schools-to-stay-open-despite-haze-o-level-a-level-exams-to-proceed-next-week-desmond-lee?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:32:08+08:00 MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nea-to-send-legal-notices-to-7-companies-under-haze-law-will-take-further-action-where-warranted?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:31:58+08:00 NEA has sent legal notices to 7 companies under haze law, will take further action where warranted https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-will-probably-have-to-give-new-loan-to-ukraine-estonian-pm-michal-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:30:25+08:00 EU will probably have to give new loan to Ukraine, Estonian PM Michal says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/romania-resumes-search-for-seven-missing-sailors-from-drone-hit-ship The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:25:39+08:00 Romania resumes search for seven missing sailors from drone-hit ship https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-settlers-burn-olive-trees-injure-journalist-in-west-bank-attack The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:25:27+08:00 Israeli settlers burn olive trees, injure journalist in West Bank attack https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-fires-in-indonesia-are-outside-malaysian-firms-areas-says-minister The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:14:00+08:00 Haze: Fires in Indonesia are outside Malaysian firms’ areas, says minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-farmers-fishermen-challenge-imf-world-bank-at-bangkok-rally The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:12:00+08:00 Thai farmers, fishermen challenge IMF, World Bank at Bangkok rally https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/under-attack-from-fragrance-hanoi-prunes-its-famous-blossoms The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:02:00+08:00 ‘Under attack’ from fragrance, Hanoi prunes its famous blossoms https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/bulgaria-seeks-nato-anti-drone-systems-says-defence-minister The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T17:00:23+08:00 Bulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, says defence minister https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/families-of-children-killed-in-pakistan-school-roof-collapse-demand-justice The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:55:00+08:00 Families of children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/imf-chief-says-ai-risks-may-exceed-opportunities-without-safeguards-and-ethical-framework The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:51:00+08:00 IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical framework https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-mountain-trail-behind-presidential-blue-house-reopens-after-being-closed-for-nearly-60-years The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:45:00+08:00 Seoul mountain trail behind presidential Blue House reopens after being closed for nearly 60 years https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/ukraine-faces-new-world-in-which-europe-is-its-only-true-ally The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:42:00+08:00 Ukraine faces new world in which Europe is its only true ally https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/south-west-district-residents-get-help-to-use-ai-in-daily-tasks-and-at-work?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:40:00+08:00 South West District residents get help to use AI in daily tasks and at work https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/why-indias-voter-revision-drive-has-stoked-fear-and-anger The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:40:00+08:00 Why India’s voter revision drive has stoked fear and anger https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/bayern-are-close-to-their-best-despite-consecutive-draws-coach-kompany The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:35:22+08:00 Bayern are close to their best despite consecutive draws: Vincent Kompany https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/president-tharman-in-sweden-from-oct-17-for-five-day-state-visit?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:25:33+08:00 President Tharman in Sweden from Oct 17 for five-day state visit https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/new-rules-allow-thai-airport-staff-to-open-checked-luggage-without-owners-present The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:18:00+08:00 New rules allow Thai airport staff to open checked luggage without owners present https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/un-chief-says-subsidising-fossil-fuels-is-subsidising-suicide The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:02:00+08:00 UN chief says ‘subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide’ https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-leaders-rally-around-zelenskiy-as-trump-calls-ukrainian-strikes-on-russia-a-disgrace The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T16:00:33+08:00 Zelenskiy blasts Trump's diesel deal and calls Russian peace moves a 'parody' https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/rogue-ai-agents-broke-into-indian-firms-live-systems-government-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:44:00+08:00 Rogue AI agents broke into Indian firms’ live systems, government says https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/tropical-storm-champi-track-the-cyclones-path?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:43:15+08:00 Tropical storm Champi: Track the cyclone’s path https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-tencent-says-ai-agents-showed-unintended-browsing-behaviour The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:43:00+08:00 China’s Tencent says AI agents showed unintended browsing behaviour https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/purple-parade-postponed-to-first-half-of-2027-amid-haze-concerns?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:40:00+08:00 Purple Parade among events postponed, cancelled amid haze concerns https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/some-retailers-capping-purchases-of-n95-masks-as-haze-drives-surge-in-demand?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:30:00+08:00 Some retailers capping purchases of N95 masks as haze drives surge in demand https://www.straitstimes.com/life/motoring/byd-atto-1-is-a-likeable-ev-with-an-oversized-coe-burden?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:20:00+08:00 BYD Atto 1 is a likeable EV with an oversized COE burden https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-to-curb-ai-chip-exports-to-china-as-part-of-us-trade-deal The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:20:00+08:00 Taiwan to curb AI chip exports to China as part of US trade deal https://www.straitstimes.com/business/ubs-exploring-options-abroad-in-case-swiss-rules-prove-intolerable-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:00:00+08:00 UBS exploring options abroad in case Swiss rules prove intolerable, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/stocks-futures-rise-as-fed-bets-ease-after-warsh-markets-wrap The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:00:00+08:00 Stocks, futures rise as Fed bets ease after Warsh: Markets wrap https://www.straitstimes.com/business/warsh-boosts-market-expectations-of-fed-rate-hold-in-october The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T15:00:00+08:00 Warsh boosts market expectations of Fed rate hold in October https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hong-kong-teen-pleads-guilty-to-acid-attack-on-sporean-tourist?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:50:00+08:00 Hong Kong teen pleads guilty to acid attack on Singaporean tourist https://www.straitstimes.com/business/keeping-the-haze-out-malls-shut-automated-doors-suspend-outdoor-activities?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:40:00+08:00 Keeping the haze out: Malls shut automated doors, suspend outdoor activities https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/beyond-trial-and-error-tailoring-drug-therapies-to-patients-dna?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:35:00+08:00 Beyond trial and error: Tailoring drug therapies to patients’ DNA https://www.straitstimes.com/life/motoring/self-driving-tesla-cybercab-bound-for-spore-on-its-asia-tour?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:31:00+08:00 Self-driving Tesla Cybercab bound for S’pore on its Asia tour https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/us-actress-hilary-swank-52-pregnant-with-third-child?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:30:00+08:00 US actress Hilary Swank, 52, pregnant with third child https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/company-director-jailed-for-role-in-corruption-case-involving-dso-national-laboratories?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:22:33+08:00 Company director jailed for role in corruption case involving DSO National Laboratories https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/uk-cabbie-is-handed-counterfeit-money-drives-fraudster-straight-to-police-station?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:20:00+08:00 UK cabby is handed counterfeit money, drives fraudster straight to police station https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-african-clubs-have-found-the-going-tough-in-the-european-champions-cup The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:15:14+08:00 South African clubs have found the going tough in the European Champions Cup https://www.straitstimes.com/life/motoring/luscious-lexus-es350h-delivers-pampering-ride?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:03:00+08:00 Luscious Lexus ES350h delivers pampering ride https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/one-more-reason-to-put-away-the-phone-at-mealtimes?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T14:00:00+08:00 One more reason to put away the phone at mealtimes https://www.straitstimes.com/life/motoring/bmw-i7-brings-upgraded-user-interface-and-battery-tech?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:56:00+08:00 BMW i7 brings upgraded user interface and battery tech https://www.straitstimes.com/world/g-7-to-launch-exercises-to-guard-against-ai-cyberattacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:53:00+08:00 G-7 to launch exercises to guard against AI cyberattacks https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-moves-on-more-european-firms-ahead-of-zelenskiys-appearance-at-eu-summit The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:50:24+08:00 Russia takes over more EU companies' assets over Ukraine support https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/golf/asian-tour-postpone-saudi-international-after-riyadh-attacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:50:21+08:00 Saudi International golf event postponed but Asian Cup on track still https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/security-stepped-up-in-indias-capital-for-cockroach-movement-rally The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:45:21+08:00 Indian police detain ‘cockroach’ founder, student leaders ahead of Delhi rally https://www.straitstimes.com/business/yields-on-spore-government-securities-climb-higher-should-investors-buy-in-or-stick-to-stocks?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:35:00+08:00 Yields on S’pore Government Securities climb higher: Should investors buy in or stick to stocks? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/ai-most-consequential-change-to-economy-in-my-lifetime-feds-kevin-warsh The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:23:00+08:00 US Fed’s Kevin Warsh surprised by world economy’s ‘resilience’ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/china-targets-practical-action-from-global-governance-forum-next-week The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:10:21+08:00 China targets practical action from global governance forum next week https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/saudi-organisers-say-2027-asian-cup-preparations-remain-on-schedule The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:00:21+08:00 Sport-Asian Cup remains on track but golf and cycling events affected after Riyadh attack https://www.straitstimes.com/business/asean-companies-keen-on-ai-for-business-benefits-despite-its-energy-costs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T13:00:00+08:00 ASEAN companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-oldest-hippo-hasun-dies-at-46 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:55:00+08:00 South Korea’s oldest hippo, Hasun, dies at 46 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/malaysias-growth-tops-forecasts-as-ai-boom-drives-export-surge The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:43:00+08:00 Malaysia’s growth tops forecasts as AI boom drives export surge https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/us-holds-more-secret-talks-with-myanmars-military-backed-rulers-in-tokyo-sources-say The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:40:23+08:00 US holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/ukraines-resumption-of-strikes-on-russian-refineries-is-disgrace-trump-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:31:00+08:00 EU leaders rally around Zelensky as Trump calls Ukrainian strikes on Russia a ‘disgrace’ https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/protests-spread-in-indonesia-as-anger-mounts-over-forest-fires-and-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:30:00+08:00 Protests spread in Indonesia as anger mounts over forest fires and haze https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/rugby-league-new-zealand-fullback-ponga-suffers-broken-arm-in-world-cup-opener The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:15:13+08:00 New Zealand star Kalyn Ponga breaks arm in Rugby League World Cup opener https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/four-killed-fighting-wildfires-in-indonesian-national-park-ministry The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:04:10+08:00 Four killed fighting wildfires in Indonesian national park https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/chinese-actor-wang-yibo-spotted-enjoying-bak-kut-teh-and-durian-in-kl The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:03:00+08:00 Chinese actor Wang Yibo spotted enjoying bak kut teh and durian in KL https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-reviews-expanding-military-mission-in-middle-east-report-says The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:00:13+08:00 South Korea reviews expanding military mission in Middle East, report says https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/palm-oil-stocks-slide-after-singapore-begins-looking-into-which-firms-responsible-for-haze?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T12:00:00+08:00 Palm oil stocks slide after Singapore begins looking into which firms responsible for haze https://www.straitstimes.com/business/msci-weighs-downgrading-indonesia-to-standalone-market-status The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:50:00+08:00 Indonesia gets a ‘wake-up call’ as MSCI prepares to remove it from global indexes https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-govt-green-lights-bill-to-allow-police-to-remotely-access-crime-ring-phones The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:49:08+08:00 Japan govt green-lights Bill to allow police to remotely access crime ring phones https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/mixed-feelings-ai-cracks-centuries-old-ciphers The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:45:00+08:00 ‘Mixed feelings’: AI cracks centuries-old ciphers https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/bangkok-nightlife-where-to-wine-dine-and-jive-to-good-music?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:35:00+08:00 Bangkok nightlife: Where to wine, dine and jive to good music https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/kiss-confident-nawaqanitawase-will-return-to-the-wallabies-fold The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:20:20+08:00 Kiss confident Nawaqanitawase will return to the Wallabies fold https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/tesla-unveils-next-generation-roadster-sports-ev-with-spacex-thrusters The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:20:00+08:00 Tesla’s new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won’t land until 2028 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/philippines-hits-back-at-chinese-envoy-over-thinly-veiled-threat-of-force The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:15:13+08:00 Philippines hits back at Chinese envoy over 'thinly veiled threat' of force https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/irish-author-sally-rooney-says-her-novels-will-no-longer-be-sold-in-britain The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:15:00+08:00 Irish author Sally Rooney says her novels will no longer be sold in Britain https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/modis-predicament-gen-z-pours-out-on-indias-streets-as-dissent-surges The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:10:28+08:00 Modi’s predicament: Gen Z pours out on India’s streets as dissent surges https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/man-utd-teetering-towards-crisis-as-man-city-cloud-hangs-over-premier-league The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:10:00+08:00 Man Utd teetering towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-blocks-coinbase-kalshi-over-suspected-election-bets The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T11:08:00+08:00 Taiwan blocks Coinbase, Kalshi over suspected election bets https://www.straitstimes.com/business/fund-managers-quit-to-trade-their-own-money-in-taiwan-stock-boom The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:55:00+08:00 Fund managers quit to trade their own money in Taiwan stock boom https://www.straitstimes.com/life/frangipani-can-grow-into-a-large-tree-and-needs-space?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:45:00+08:00 Frangipani can grow into a large tree and needs space https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/saudi-organisers-say-2027-asian-cup-on-schedule-after-attacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:37:00+08:00 Saudi organisers say 2027 Asian Cup ‘on schedule’ after attacks https://www.straitstimes.com/life/home-design/gain-citys-go-green-campaign-offers-up-to-1000-off-trade-ins-plus-free-weekend-repairs?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:32:00+08:00 Gain City’s Go Green campaign offers up to $1k off on appliances with trade-ins, free weekend repairs https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/un-chief-urges-nations-to-end-war-on-nature The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:30:00+08:00 UN chief urges nations to end ‘war on nature’ https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/jenna-ortega-plays-an-artificial-friend-in-need-in-klara-and-the-sun The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:19:00+08:00 Jenna Ortega plays an artificial friend in need in Klara And The Sun https://www.straitstimes.com/life/home-design/hotel-concept-cafe-for-one-in-interior-designers-four-room-punggol-hdb-flat?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:15:00+08:00 Hotel concept, cafe for two in interior designer’s four-room Punggol HDB flat https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/fiji-to-deploy-solar-powered-australian-military-drones-at-sea The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:08:00+08:00 Fiji to deploy solar-powered Australian military drones at sea https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-in-malaysia-air-quality-in-johors-pasir-gudang-hits-very-unhealthy-levels The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:00:00+08:00 Haze in Malaysia: Air quality in Johor’s Pasir Gudang hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/cross-island-line-traffic-to-be-diverted-in-ang-mo-kio-ave-3-amid-suspension-of-tunnelling-works?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T10:00:00+08:00 Cross Island Line: Traffic to be diverted in Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 amid suspension of tunnelling works https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/china-says-can-easily-win-confrontation-with-philippines The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:57:00+08:00 China says can ‘easily win’ confrontation with Philippines https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/ex-man-united-winger-antony-says-home-burgled-during-betis-match The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:55:00+08:00 Ex-Man United winger Antony says home burgled during Betis match https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haze-or-not-its-work-as-usual-for-some-in-malaysia The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:44:00+08:00 Haze or not, it’s work as usual for some in Malaysia https://www.straitstimes.com/world/lula-defends-cutting-brazils-criminal-responsibility-age-to-16-for-heinous-crimes The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:41:15+08:00 Lula defends cutting Brazil's criminal responsibility age to 16 for heinous crimes https://www.straitstimes.com/business/capital-worlds-ability-to-keep-operating-depends-on-completing-mustafa-mall-deal-auditors-say?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:40:00+08:00 Capital World’s ability to keep operating depends on completing Mustafa mall deal, auditor says https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-defends-lawyer-title-downplays-bar-exam-results The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:36:00+08:00 Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia defends ‘lawyer’ title, downplays bar exam results https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-says-israel-should-stop-its-forced-establishment-of-west-bank-settlements The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:16:19+08:00 China says Israel should stop its ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/new-yorks-plaza-hotel-to-shut-for-four-year-clean-up-of-its-celebrated-facade The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:15:00+08:00 New York’s Plaza Hotel to shut for four-year clean-up of its celebrated facade https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/south-africas-rabada-primed-to-bring-the-heat-in-second-test-wade-warns-australia The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:11:09+08:00 South Africa's Rabada primed to bring the heat in second test, Wade warns Australia https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-is-experiencing-its-12th-consecutive-day-of-unhealthy-air-the-longest-since-2015-haze-crisis?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:10:00+08:00 S’pore experiencing its 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air, the longest since 2015 haze crisis https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-key-exports-rise-more-than-expected-in-september-driven-by-non-electronics?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:09:09+08:00 Singapore’s key exports soar beyond expectations in September on AI and non-electronics boom https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearization The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:06:09+08:00 Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation https://www.straitstimes.com/life/henna-sarees-and-a-sea-of-lights-your-guide-to-celebrating-deepavali-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T09:05:00+08:00 Henna, saris and a sea of lights: Your guide to celebrating Deepavali 2026 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korea-missile-chief-questions-south-korea-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-test The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T08:46:08+08:00 Seoul dismisses Pyongyang’s scepticism over hypersonic weapon test https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/un-security-council-slams-escalatory-houthi-attacks The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T08:45:00+08:00 UN Security Council slams ‘escalatory’ Houthi attacks https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwan-tells-its-people-to-shun-chinese-anniversary-events-for-revolutionary-hero The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T08:36:10+08:00 Taiwan tells its people to shun Chinese anniversary events for revolutionary hero https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/inside-the-plague-research-labs-at-the-heart-of-a-russian-mystery The Straits Times en 2026-10-16T08:30:00+08:00 Inside the plague research labs at the heart of a Russian mystery