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Air quality in central region back in unhealthy range; 24-hour PSI reading at 104
As at 8pm, readings in the north, south, east and west remained in the moderate range.
Air quality returns to unhealthy range in central region
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the region hit 104 at 8pm.
China says it 'respects' Trump's 'super intelligence' switch from AI
Beijing's foreign ministry said on Saturday (Sep 26) it "attaches importance" to US President Donald Trump's adoption of the term "super intelligence".
Ireland postpone press conference, training delayed ahead of Nations League game with Israel
Supporting women dealing with menopause, early career stress, among PAP Womenβs Wing focus areas
Supporting women dealing with menopause, early career stress, among PAP Womenβs Wing focus areas.
Defending champion Shanti Pereira advances to Asian Games 200m finals
Shanti Pereira clocked a time of 23.10s.
Defending champion Shanti Pereira tops heats, advances to Asian Games 200m finals
Shanti Pereira clocked a time of 23.10s and was the top qualifier in the women's 200m heats.
Drought declared in three-quarters of India's richest state
Fury says his fight with Joshua is in jeopardy over promoters' clash
Liverpool bring back Ward as sporting director
Egypt's Salah ruled out of South Sudan qualifier due to artificial surface
Haze update Sept 26: Air quality inches towards unhealthy range again, 24-hour PSI forecast at moderate to low-unhealthy
Air quality inched towards unhealthy levels on Saturday (Sept 26) afternoon, but has remained in the moderate range, for now.At 6pm, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 71 to 96 β in the moderate range β with central Singapore recording the highest reading of 96. Readings of between 101 and 200 denote the unhealthy range. Meanwhile, one-hour PM2.5 is in the normal band in northern (46), western (48) and southern (54) Singapore; but in the elevated band in central (96) and eastern (76) regions of the Republic.In its daily haze situation update on Saturday evening, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said the country's 24-hour PSI forecast is expected to be in the moderate to low-unhealthy range.It pointed out that moderate to dense smoke haze from fires in Kalimantan drifted towards Singapore on Saturday, while smoke plumes were also observed from fires in southern Sumatra.Along with the prevailing south-easterly or south-westerly winds, there could be a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore, the agency explained.
CNN blocked from Trump trip on Saturday
The White House schedule only listed a "Secondary TV" correspondent and crew: Lindell TV - a staunchly pro-Trump outlet run by his close ally, businessman Mike Lindell.
Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy
While no breakthroughs were reached on the world's most intractable conflicts, talks on the Iran and Ukraine wars inched forward and global powers used the venue to debate AI risks with industry leaders.
'I felt embarrassed': Japan esports whizz-kid, 11, wins Games gold
Chess-Kazakh Turlov elected FIDE president with Russia, governance issues in focus
All 7 baby rabbits rescued in Seletar die; VFA to re-home adult animals retrieved, plus one newborn
A rescued adult rabbit gave birth to three kits, but two of the newborns were delivered without a heartbeat.
Kohli says 2027 World Cup will be his last for India
Singaporeβs Loh Kean Yew advances to Asian Games quarter-finals
Singaporeβs Loh Kean Yew beat Malaysiaβs Justin Hoh 21-14, 21-14.
Japan organisers 'not satisfied' as empty seats blight Asian Games
OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in error
Links to 53 images that were uploaded by ChatGPT users were accidentally posted onto online sites without the company's knowledge.
Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan
Hybrid role has been eye-opener for new Springbok captain Esterhuizen
When two families claimed the same body: Singapore officers help identify Nepal flood victims
The highly decomposed state of the bodies made them hard to identify.
When two families try to claim the same body: Singapore officers help identify Nepal flood victims
Methods used include fingerprint comparisons and post-mortem examinations.
App with weather and route guidance for cyclists among youth proposals to improve Sβpore transport
It is part of an initiative for youth to work with government agencies to improve Singapore.
Australia dealt injury blow as Inglis returns home with finger fracture
Games-Organiser says sorry for logistical headaches at Asian Games
Australian Rules-Brisbane hold off Fremantle in thriller to win third straight AFL Grand Final
Australian Rules-Brisbane deny Fremantle in Grand Final thriller to win third straight AFL premiership
Helping the bereaved find closure: Singapore officers deployed to Nepal floods return home
A total of 35 police and forensic officers were deployed to Nepal to provide specialist support in disaster victim identification and aerial surveillance.
Sβporeβs former WorldSkills winners fly to Shanghai to support competing juniors
Over 30 supporters, including the parents of competitors, have made the trip to China to cheer them on.
Ignoring the noise: What itβs like competing at the βvocational skills Olympicsβ in Shanghai
I have never seen anything like it.
'Cheeky' macaques play technician, remove component from Thomson lamp post
Two long-tailed macaques were caught with their tails up as they indulged in some "monkey business" along Old Upper Thomson Road recently.Sharing a video it received from a member of public, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) dubbed the "cheeky" monkeys its "unexpected maintenance crew".But what really happened, it said, was that the monkeys were removing a control node from a street lamp.According to LTA, the control node that is mounted on top of the street lamp, is part of its remote control and monitoring system that allows it to automatically detect faults and control streetlights.LTA said its system knew "something was up" after the node was removed, adding that this is not the first recorded instance of such an occurrence."So while our furry friends thought they were being sneaky, our system knew something was up. "This isnβt the first time curious wildlife has taken an interest in our streetlight equipment, especially near forests and nature reserves."
Singapore team helping identify disaster victims in Nepal returns home: 'What we do matters to those looking for answers'
For Singapore's Operation Vanguard contingent, their work in Nepal was not just about fingerprints, post-mortem examinations or drones.Behind every body they examined was a family waiting for answers.The 35-member contingent returned to Singapore on Friday (Sept 18) after spending more than two weeks supporting Nepal's disaster relief efforts following catastrophic floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border on Aug 26.The contingent, comprising officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) Forensic Medicine Division and HTX's Integrated Forensics Service, was deployed from Sept 1 to 18 at the request of the Nepali authorities.
US, China to set up 'communication channel' for AI incidents
The two countries established a "US-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to exchange views on risks and benefits" of AI, the White House said in a fact sheet.
China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed that they would meet a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States.
Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations
Major canals in Bangkok filled with accumulated rainfall exceeding 20cm, officials said on Saturday.
Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt urged people to stay home after almost 300mm of rain fell, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he was cutting short a trip to London to return.
Can and bottle collectors ransack bins, leaving mess and attracting birds: 'Very unhygienic'
While the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) has encouraged more people to collect and return drink bottles and cans, concerns have emerged over some collectors rummaging through rubbish bins and leaving waste scattered in public areas.Since its launch in April, around 5.5 million bottles and cans have been recycled through the scheme, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and Environment Janil Puthucheary in Parliament on Aug 5. One such collector β a 53-year-old man who works near Amoy Street Food Centre β rides his bicycle around the area after work to collect empty cans and bottles, and had previously said he had received more than $1,000 from recycling them over two months.
Navigate a moon maze, count pups in STβs Sept activity page for children
Non-verbal, non-mobile Sβpore girl joins global hackathon where experts try to solve medical mysteries
The Undiagnosed Hackathon aims to help the 60% of rare disease patients worldwide still without a diagnosis.
βShould we move houses?β: Property agents step in as parents plan for Primary 1
Some agents market themselves as Primary 1 strategists, while others offer school maps and advice.
Explosions heard before EV catches fire at Marine Parade car park; no injuries reported
An electric vehicle caught fire at a multi-storey car park in Marine Terrace on Thursday (Sept 24). Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at Block 16A Marine Terrace at about 11.55am.SCDF added that the fire involved the front compartment of an electric vehicle (EV) parked in a lot on the third floor.The fire was extinguished by SCDF using a water jet, and there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.A video of the blaze shared by a Lianhe Zaobao reader shows flames engulfing the vehicle as SCDF vehicles arrived at the scene. Another video shows the charred vehicle after the fire was extinguished.When Lianhe Zaobao visited the location later that day, it was observed that the affected vehicle had been towed away, while the area around the parking lot remained cordoned off.Blackened marks were still visible on the walls near the parking space, while a burnt smell lingered at the scene.A male resident told Shin Min Daily News that he heard a series of explosions and saw a white car engulfed in flames.
'World records not enough': North Korea weightlifters target Olympic gold rush
North Korea has been the dominant force in global weightlifting since its self-imposed COVID-19 exile, setting six world record records at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.
Singapore High Court judge tasks interim managers with probing suspected fraud at Radiant World
SINGAPORE - A Singapore High Court judge said interim judicial managers were needed at Radiant World to investigate suspected fraud at the iron ore trader, according to a copy of a document seen by Reuters.The judge on Thursday (Sept 24) ordered the appointment of KPMG as interim managers.Judge Kristy Tan wrote there was enough initial evidence that Radiant World "is or is likely to become unable to pay its debts," to support the appointment, according to the document dated Thursday in a case brought by Radiant World creditor Mizuho Bank.Radiant World has faced mounting challenges since banks and counterparties began distancing themselves because of concerns that invoices provided to its banks may not have been valid. It has denied the allegations.Radiant World, its spokesperson, and founder Pinkesh Nahar did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.Radiant World has said interim managers are not neededIt has said previously there is no need to appoint interim judicial managers because it is not insolvent and that doing so would not be in the best interest of its creditors.
'I don't follow anyone's timeline': Singaporean 2-time Olympian Saiyidah Aisyah welcomes first child at 38
Singaporean rower and two-time Olympian Saiyidah Aisyah Rafaee has welcomed her first child in Boston, marking a new chapter in her life at 38.Aisyah gave birth to her son, Asher Sahil Zuckerman, at Brigham and Womenβs Hospital on August 29, Berita Harian (BH) reported on Friday (Sept 25).The Olympian said she approached childbirth with the same resilience and discipline she used in preparing for major races.She told BH that she prepared by learning what to expect, writing down her fears, practising breathing techniques and finding different ways to manage pain."Just like a race, much of the hard work happens before the big day arrives," she said.Aisyah moved to Boston in 2019 and married American Ross Zuckerman later that year.Aisyah, who is the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the Olympics, competed at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympics. She said her experience as an athlete has also helped her with navigating the early challenges of motherhood thus far.
Mamma Mia Focaccia, which drew queues for its Italian sandwiches, closes after less than a year
The Amoy Street deli cited rising costs for its closure. Its hidden champagne bar, The Champagnery, has also shuttered.