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An image grab taken from a video made available on the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry's official website on Monday. It allegedly shows Azeri artillery launching strikes towards the positions of Armenian separatists in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of firing directly into the other's territory amid the worst regional fighting since the 1990s. Dozens have been reported killed and hundreds wounded since clashes erupted in the mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday.
The compulsory national health insurance scheme is set to get a massive revamp next year, with wider benefits proposed so it can cover more and larger hospital bills. The proposal includes raising the yearly claim limit under MediShield Life from $100,000 to $150,000.
The World Health Organisation says that about 120 million rapid diagnostic tests for the coronavirus will be made available to low-and middle-income countries at a maximum cost of US$5 (S$6.90) each. The wider availability of the tests will help 133 countries track cases and contain the spread of the virus, closing the gap with wealthy ones.
Hong Kong is gearing up for potential clashes at the start of a long weekend despite a ban on an annual march by a key human rights group. Some 6,000 police officers are expected to be deployed tomorrow.
Amid a spiralling Covid-19 crisis, India passed three laws earlier this month to deregulate its farm sector. The move, while controversial, could be a positive game changer for the country's economy, says associate editor Vikram Khanna (below).
Citi will open its largest wealth advisory hub in Orchard in December as it targets an increase in its market share of catering to the well-heeled. The Citi Wealth Hub will house more than 30 client advisory rooms and cater to Citigold and Citigold Private Client customers, said the bank yesterday.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's next-generation patrol craft sprang into action after around 10,000 tonnes of crude oil "spilled" following a collision of two oil tankers in Singapore's waters yesterday morning. The oil spill exercise enabled the new vessels to demonstrate their ability to manage such incidents more efficiently.
A new centre that aims to boost regional collaboration to prepare Asean for the changing nature of work was launched yesterday. The Regional Centre for the Future of Work will bring together international experts and regional tripartite stakeholders to foster social dialogue, share knowledge and build capabilities.
Players and match officials in Singapore Premier League (SPL) clubs will take swab tests for the coronavirus by the end of this week. The Football Association of Singapore informed club officials of the requirement yesterday as it seeks to resume Singapore's only professional sports league on Oct 10.
The Michelin Guide has cancelled its selection of star-studded restaurants here for this year owing to the long period of closure of restaurants in Singapore during the Covid-19 crisis. In a statement yesterday, it said the inspection period has been extended as the guide's inspectors return to dine "with cautious pleasure".
INTERACTIVE
As the Covid-19 global death toll reaches more than one million, those affected share their personal stories and one word that captures how they feel. str.sg/blurb607
WEB SPECIAL
Since Monday, more people have been allowed to return to the office after a significant easing of restrictions at workplaces. Here are answers to some questions you may have about the new guidelines. str.sg/blurb608