Disruption

Medvedev, Pegula advance as rain disrupts US Open schedule

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2026 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after winning her second round match against Sofia Kenin of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Six months into Iran war, almost half of global oil flows from war zones

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Singapore won’t leave workers to fend for themselves when embracing new tech

Singapore will not hold back on new technologies just because they are disruptive. At the same time, the country will not leave affected workers to fend for themselves.

Pipe leak in Bukit Timah road disrupts residents’ water supply for several hours

Repair works being carried out in King’s Road on Aug 22.

Wealthy nations fear AI, but Singapore embraces it: Here’s why

Singapore is among a handful of rich countries whose people are optimistic about AI instead of being anxious.

Japan’s record rainfall leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport, kills eight

Travellers stranded due to heavy rain crowd Narita International Airport in Narita, Japan’s Chiba prefecture, on Aug 14.

Japanese airlines halt flights as Typhoon Chan-hom nears Tokyo

All ANA flights in and out of Narita Airport were cancelled for the day, as well as many flights in and out of Haneda Airport. Japan Airlines said four domestic flights from Narita Airport had been cancelled.

Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport

Volcanic material and fumes rising from Mount Etna during an eruption in Sicily on July 30.

Local councils in Selangor to hold off on summonses after cyberattack on parking app

A cyberattack on Malaysia’s Flexi Parking app paralysed parking payment platforms across 64 local councils nationwide.

Plastics shortages to keep food prices high after war disruptions

Disruptions to plastics supply have led to a sharp increase in packaging costs, which some companies are now starting to pass on.

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