Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link targets mid-February opening as safety checks continue
Malaysia’s transport minister says the extra time will allow for an independent safety assessment and approvals from both countries before passengers can board.
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Singapore Grand Prix has haze contingency plans as air quality turns unhealthy
Officials say masks, medical help and updates could be provided at the Marina Bay Street Circuit if needed, while decisions on any event changes will depend on conditions.
OCBC, DBS and UOB shares fall for second day as investors reassess bank earnings
Singapore’s three major bank stocks extended their decline on October 8 after Citi downgraded OCBC, with analysts divided over what higher interest rates mean for profits.
Emden chosen for planned German naval port, with final decision still ahead
German officials have selected Emden as the preferred site for a second North Sea naval port. A nonbinding agreement starts the next steps, but feasibility work and a final...
WWF report finds 73% average decline in monitored wildlife populations
The 2026 Living Planet Report tracks a steep average decline through 2022, with sharper losses in freshwater and Latin America. Conservation examples show some populations can...
China announces Song Li as its candidate to lead the World Health Organization
Beijing has put forward a senior maternal-health official for the WHO’s top job, but the agency’s formal candidate announcement and selection stages are still ahead.
RTÉ faces €20m cut to expected 2027 funding as Canney urges further talks
Ireland’s public broadcaster disputes the media minister’s assessment of its reforms after its 2027 allocation was set below the amount previously envisaged.
Ship attacks off Bulgaria expose security concerns for the Middle Corridor
Two commercial ships were attacked in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone. The incident highlights a risk for a trade route the EU hopes to expand, though neither ship...
South Korean defense chief and US senator discuss shipbuilding cooperation in Seoul
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul met Sen. Dave McCormick after the Pennsylvania Republican toured a Hanwha Ocean shipyard. The reported talks produced expressions of support...
Singapore recovers more than S$639,000 in fines from foreign motorists at land checkpoints
Authorities say 265 foreign motorists were stopped during a three-day operation in September. A separate permit restriction for vehicles with unpaid fines begins in November.
Eritrean troops reported moving south through Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Residents speaking separately to the BBC and AFP described Eritrean troops near Adigrat as renewed fighting raises fears of a wider conflict. The scale of any deployment...
South Korea's Lee rules out CPTPP application this year as farm talks continue
President Lee Jae Myung has told ministers to keep discussing the trade pact with farmers and fishers rather than seek membership in 2026. A final decision on joining has not...
South Korea’s Supreme Court upholds HSBC acquittal in short-selling case
The ruling ends the criminal case against HSBC’s Hong Kong unit over alleged trades worth 15.8 billion won. Earlier courts found insufficient proof of a knowing violation.
Chinese documentary says actor Wang Xing was sold three times during Myanmar trafficking ordeal
A new state documentary adds detail to the Chinese actor’s 2025 abduction. Earlier reporting shows how his rescue prompted other families to seek help.
UK withdraws staff as Jerusalem consulate becomes smaller mission
Britain says its East Jerusalem building will stay open as the UK Mission after talks with Israel, but staff and families have been temporarily withdrawn.
Senegal’s appeal over Morocco’s AFCON title reaches CAS hearing
A closed-door hearing in Lausanne will examine Senegal’s challenge to the ruling that awarded Morocco the championship. CAS says no decision will be issued on hearing day.
Houthis claim new Riyadh airport strike after earlier attacks killed three
Saudi Arabia had not immediately confirmed the latest Houthi claim. Authorities reported three deaths and 36 injuries in earlier attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports.
Britain says Jerusalem consulate will remain open as UK Mission
Britain says its East Jerusalem building will continue operating after Israel’s closure order, but staffing levels and the renamed mission’s diplomatic arrangements remain unclear.