Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 11, 2025

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Vivian Balakrishnan calls on Israel, Palestinian Authority to return to two-state talks

He reiterated Singapore’s call for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages still held in Gaza.

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Trump ally, US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah uni event

Mr Kirk was giving a presentation when a shot was fired.

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‘SAF representative’ tells hawker to pack 150 briyani sets; Mindef says no evidence linking SAF

When nobody arrived to collect the order, the hawker realised he had been scammed.

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76 cases of construction deaths, major injuries in first half of 2025

Senior management is now visible at worksites to reinforce safe practices.

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10 ex-staff of ID firm make reports over unpaid commissions

Director disputes amounts and says he has been attending mediation sessions with TADM.

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Appeals court overturns ruling on partners’ oral deal regarding F&B empire

The court said the parties’ subsequent conduct supported the existence of a contract.

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Prabowo warns party’s lawmakers against flashy displays of wealth

Their actions have become a lightning rod for anger as ordinary Indonesians struggle with rising costs.

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DBS surges to record high of $52.87, lifts STI past 4,340 for the first time

Further US Fed cuts are expected to give DBS and the Singapore market a stronger boost.

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ICA foils two attempts to bring in vapes, heat sticks at Changi Airport

Both individuals were found to be possessing almost 1,200 heat sticks and two e-vaporisers each.

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Singer Stefanie Sun’s husband honoured at S’pore Red Cross Awards

Mr Nadim van der Ros has been a volunteer since 2019.

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