Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

CESL sweetens PM E-bus Sewa tender terms, raises single-bidder limit

CESL also allows bidders to include fresh equity raised in 2026-27 towards their net worth.

US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Houthis Say Saudi Launched 40 Strikes As Trump Eyes Iran Talks With Gulf

US-Iran War LIVE Updates: US media reported that an Iranian drone-and-missile attack targeted a US-contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.

US Decided Not To Back Saudi Arabia Against Houthis After Secret Meeting With Iran-Backed Group: Report

Seven months into the US-Israeli war against Iran, West Asia faces a fresh flashpoint as the Houthis target multiple sites across Saudi Arabia

Dramatic video captures the moment 2 officers were wounded in a deadly Minneapolis shooting

Dramatic video shows the moment two Minneapolis officers were shot after racing to an upper floor of an apartment building in pursuit of a shooter

AI needs aviation-style safeguards to build trust as adoption grows: Josephine Teo

As AI capabilities advance rapidly, Singapore is building safeguards alongside adoption to help ensure the technology can be used with confidence, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.

Avengers Endgame: Encore to screen in Singapore cinemas from Sep 24

Tickets for Avengers Endgame: Encore will be available for sale from Friday (Sep 18).

Chelsea's Joao Pedro out of Brazil's friendlies against Australia, India with injury

OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

Fed Raises Rates in First Major Step by Warsh to Contain Inflation

The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

100% Tariffs Threat On India? | US House Passes New Russia Sanctions Bill | Russian Oil | News18

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Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and indicates drive to curb inflation

Equity markets across Asia were mostly higher in early trade as Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Wellington and Jakarta all advanced.

US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and actions it said undermined peace prospects.

Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to fight on ‘until the last drop of blood’ after Trump talks threat

Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war

The Violinist shows how Singapore stories can resonate without losing their identity

Set in Singapore and Malaya before and during the Japanese Occupation, award-winning animated film The Violinist doesn't dilute its local history for international audiences. Minor spoilers ahead.

South Park fans are all in agreement after Season 29 premiere episode

Show was recently renamed ‘South America’ in jab at Trump

Shooting in Baltimore involves multiple victims, say police — ‘Seven shot, taken to hospital’

Shooting in Baltimore involves multiple victims, said police. Police said seven victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN over Iran war, postwar strategy: Report

On the upcoming Tuesday, President Trump is set to convene with leaders from the Gulf region in New York, where they will strategize on the United States' plans for the post-conflict landscape in Iran. This encounter coincides with the UN General Assembly and is crucial as Gulf states navigate serious economic challenges stemming from the ongoing strife. The outcomes are expected to influence decisions post the U.S. midterms.

Another Fed hike to follow? Goldman Sachs says US Federal ‌Reserve could raise interest rates again in October

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 2023 to combat persistent inflation above its 2% target. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated an improving economy while other central banks are also increasing rates amidst global concerns.

Patrick Clancy to appear in TV interview

Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy, is set to appear on 60 Minutes weeks after his ex-wife’s murder trial.

Trump To Hold Iran Talks With Gulf Leaders Next Week In New York: Report

Trump is expected to meet the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly

Paloma Faith questions Ed Sheeran’s ‘political neutrality’ over Macklemore tour snub

Paloma Faith has questioned Ed Sheeran's “political neutrality” after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's US tour over pro-Palestine comments.

Former Versace creative director Dario Vitale joins Armani as it enters a new era

The Italian designer who left Versace last year has joined the company amid ongoing speculation about its future. He will also design accessories for the Giorgio Armani brand.

Sri Lanka batter Silva to miss Asian Games with finger injury

Intl. media outlets highlight China's role in BRICS cooperation

Intl. media outlets highlight China's role in BRICS cooperation

'Gateway To Expand Into Mideast': Oman Pitches New Port For Indian Businesses

Ambassador of Oman to India Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani said the Embassy has been bringing stakeholders from Oman to India to promote the country and its growing commercial infrastructure.

Afghan Man Gets 20-Year Prison Term In Case Linked To Kabul Airport Bombing

US troops were conducting an evacuation operation at the airport when a lone suicide bomber detonated an improvised explosive device near an entry point known as Abbey Gate.

Amazon Raises Minimum Starting Wage To $20 An Hour In US

With the $1-per-hour increase across the board for these workers who do jobs like pack and ship orders, the average pay for these employees will reach nearly $24 per hour

Several People Shot In US' Maryland: Report

Several people were shot in Baltimore City, Maryland, United States, local media reported Wednesday. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of East Fayette Street

Singapore surfer Camille Spaccarotella eyes podium finish on Asian Games debut

The 21-year-old will make history as the country's first surfer to compete at the continental Games, marking a new high in a journey that began during a family beach holiday in Bali a decade ago.

Dancing with the Stars Season 35: Brooks Nader’s sister sent home in shock elimination

Two couples have now been sent home two nights into the competition

Kim's sister says only 'idiots' believe North Korea will give up nukes

‘Very Serious Tariffs’: Trump Warns EU Over Canada Associate Membership Move

Canada is already the only non-European country participating in the EU’s SAFE instrument, which gives Canadian companies preferential access to defence procurement.

Countries need to expand access to cooling without raising emissions: Grace Fu

Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, says Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu at the inaugural Global Cooling Pledge Assembly.

Sarawak steps up monitoring of orangutans as haze and heat persist

At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, rangers have stepped up surveillance in recent weeks, using drones to monitor hotspots and assess how the haze and hot weather could be affecting the primates, a major draw for Sarawak’s ecotourism industry.

'Monsters Of Humankind': India Calls For Dismantling Of Environments That Shelter al-Qaeda, LeT, JeM

India has urged the international community to work on dismantling permissive environments that shelter and harbour transnational terrorist networks

Russia Sanctions Reaches Trump's Desk. How It Will Affect India's Oil Trade

The bill's path to the Resolute Desk has been full of obstacles, including significant opposition from some House Democrats who argued that it would give the president too much tariff power.

Hawkish Fed lifts dollar to seven-week high as focus turn to BOJ

Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow

The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnight on Wednesday into Thursday as authorities issued a missile alert, an AFP journalist reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

EU to launch climate insurance alliance after extreme summer

EU to launch climate insurance alliance after extreme summer

rump to host Xi Jinping at White House: Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Tim Cook among state dinner guests | Details

US President Donald Trump said earlier he will host a state dinner for Xi Jinping when the Chinese leader visits the White House on September 24.