Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim
Zelenskyy expressed surprise at President Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire and said he was seeking further details, while Russia has yet to confirm its agreement.
30 evacuated, 1 hospitalised after fire at Bukit Batok coffee shop
Three food stalls were damaged in the blaze at Block 413 Bukit Batok West Avenue 4.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in northern province after protests
The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a stronghold of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
PCF Sparkletots to double spending on staff development to S$20 million over 3 years
Teachers will have their administrative workload reduced and get a checklist for supporting children with diverse learning needs.
US Justice Department probes TV networks over pool coverage: Reports
Justice Department spokeswoman Emily Covington said that the five networks - ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News - had "boycotted covering White House events".
Traumatised Panamanians begin recovery after 7.7-magnitude quake
After the initial 7.7-magnitude quake around midday on Friday, more than 100 aftershocks have been recorded, some as strong as magnitude 6.0.
Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief
Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel continued to be deployed across New Delhi on Sunday (Oct 11) although metro stations reopened and mobile internet services were back up.
Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze
All flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Singapore’s Seletar Airport have been cancelled through Monday (Oct 12).
South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks
South Korean President President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority, and officials hope to launch regular services by 2030.
From F1 rookie to Max Verstappen’s teammate: Isack Hadjar’s rapid rise at Red Bull
After an impressive debut season, Isack Hadjar earned one of Formula 1’s toughest seats. With more podiums and a new contract, he is showing why Red Bull took the chance.
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
Authorities said several houses and two suspension bridges had been swept away, and a hydroelectric project was damaged by the flood.
WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia
The lab worker fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances on Oct 2, prompting authorities to quarantine about 200 people and causing public health fears on social media.
'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after alleged killing by US Marine
According to police, a US marine stationed on Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet.
Air quality remains unhealthy across Singapore amid haze
The 24-hour PSI is expected to be in the "unhealthy" to "high unhealthy" range on Sunday, NEA said on Saturday evening.
She turned her kids’ old clothes into keepsakes – now it’s a thriving home business
Siti Nur’ain Awari turned them into bears and quilts her children could keep. That idea grew into Patchwork Handmade Keepsakes, where the mum of four has transformed other kids' clothes, from baby onesies to school uniforms, into treasured mementos.
Odette’s longtime wine director Vincent Tan is leaving after 10 years to join Park90
Vincent Tan, who helped shape the three-Michelin-starred restaurant’s wine programme, is taking on a new group role at Park90 as it expands across Southeast Asia.
Following a deadly train crash, Indonesia steps up safety reforms as experts push for long-term improvements
Authorities have begun addressing communication, signalling and other safety gaps exposed by the deadly April train crash, but experts say Indonesia needs broader reforms to prevent similar accidents elsewhere.
Commentary: What’s in the melting Russian permafrost may be scarier than plague
There is another health threat brewing in Russia that deserves more attention and alarm, says Lara Williams for Bloomberg Opinion.