SEPANG, Oct 1 : Max Verstappen said he wants to win "at least one race this year" as the four-times Formula One champion sits in an unfamiliar sixth place in the championship standings after 15 rounds.Having dominated Formula One in recent years, Verstappen has managed only seven podium finishes this season a

JERUSALEM: Israel had warned Britain that Iran was planning an attack on an airbase, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, as he denounced the UK government for still pressuring his government over treatment of the Palestinians.British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Wednesday (Sep 30) there were

The Michelin-starred Korean chef and Chef & My Fridge regular reveals what’s always in his own refrigerator, the fridge red flag he hopes never to encounter – and the household chore he’d happily do forever.

The Michelin-starred Korean chef and Chef & My Fridge regular reveals what’s always in his own refrigerator, the fridge red flag he hopes never to encounter – and the household chore he’d happily do forever.

The man charged over an AI-generated crocodile image that triggered search operations at Pandan Reservoir worked for PUB's reservoir maintenance contractor, and the picture was reported by his supervisor.

Oct 1 : Citigroup raised its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, citing stronger crypto activity, a supportive macroeconomic backdrop and a resumption of ETF inflows.The brokerage increased its target for bitcoin to $113,000 from $82,000 and for ether to $3,028 from $2,240. • Citi said in a

SEOUL, Oct 1 : Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares recouped early losses to end nearly 2 per cent higher on Thursday, led by gains in chipmakers after domestic trade data smashed forecasts to hit a fresh record. ** The benchmark KOSPI closed 133.31 points, or 1.95 per cent

OSLO, Oct 1 : Iceye and Nokia will develop satellite communications systems for governments, supporting missions from defence and border security to emergency services and disaster response, the companies said in a statement on Thursday.

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, saying that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy breached a secrecy agreement in revealing that Kyiv had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.

HANOI, Oct 1 : Vietnam will move all its listed stocks to the main Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in late December, completing a long-planned market restructuring and ending equity trading on the Hanoi Stock Exchange. The announcement, made late on Wednesday, follows Vietnam's upgrade by FTSE Russell to

TOKYO, Oct 1 : Japan's biggest power generator JERA will partner with Dell Technologies and UK-based AI infrastructure developer RHAELM to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure in Japan, the three companies said on Thursday.They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a standardised fr

Oct 1 : Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his respect for Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City sides that battled Liverpool in some of the Premier League's closest title races has left him reluctant to comment on the fallout from City's financial rules case.City were found guilty of serious financi

Singapore has built up expertise and a strong talent pipeline in areas relevant to fusion, such as precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and plasma diagnostics, says Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng.

Singapore has built up expertise and a strong talent pipeline in areas relevant to fusion, such as precision engineering, advanced manufacturing and plasma diagnostics, says Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng.

The head of the National Narcotics Agency Suyudi Ario Seto is set to become Indonesia’s new national police chief.

Scoot separately announced flight cancellations to and from Jeddah until Dec 2.

Oct 1 : Suncorp said on Thursday it was not in discussions regarding a takeover and had not received an offer, following a media article linking the Australian insurer with Japan's Tokio Marine. • In a response to a query from the Australian Securities Exchange, Suncorp said it had no undisclosed informatio

From vertical live-action to AI animation, a new IMDA-TikTok programme aims to equip Singapore’s media professionals with the skills and tools to tap the fast-growing global microdrama market.

Oct 1 : Carlos Alcaraz said Grand Slam tournaments should remain best-of-five sets as shortening men's matches would damage the legacy of tennis' four majors, as the world number three stressed the need for changes to the packed tour calendar instead.A growing debate about player workload, late finishes and t

SEPANG, Oct 1 : Fernando Alonso said extending his Aston Martin contract followed a five-minute conversation with team owner Lawrence Stroll, a deal that will see the two-time world champion continue racing past the age of 46.Alonso, who turned 45 in July, signed a new contract with Aston Martin in an unchang

WASHINGTON: Tennessee woman Christa Pike was in a hospital on Thursday (Oct 1) after authorities "failed" to carry out her execution, her lawyers said, with witnesses reporting the convicted murderer was breathing despite the injections intended to kill her.Just hours earlier, the US Supreme Court cleared the

Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech comes days after he told US President Donald Trump that Washington should oppose the island's independence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 : Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, said on Thursday it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Airbus unit Sepang Aircraft Engineering.• The proposed acquisition will support MAG's long-term business plan to strengthen its engineerin

The victim would be invited to a game where the other three players had been trained in mahjong and worked in concert to make him lose.

SEPANG, Oct 1 : Alpine's Franco Colapinto said that the days following his crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix had been among "the most difficult" of his career, as he faced questions and social media abuse following the collision that wiped out teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris. The incident oc

CNA Lifestyle spoke with F1 racer Lewis Hamilton ahead of his collaboration with Marina Bay Sands, marking the Southeast Asian launch of his lifestyle brand Plus44 (+44) and non-alcoholic spirit brand Almave.

Oct 1 : India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati was unfair on bowlers after his side completed the second-highest successful chase in one-day international history on Wednesday.India overhauled West Indies' 405-7 with an eight-wicket victory to seal the series, but Gambhir said

Oct 1 : EU officials are questioning crypto platform Binance over its use of a legal exemption to continue serving customers in the region despite an order to wind down its business in the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately veri

For Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, aviation was never part of his childhood dreams.

Shannon Tan is gunning for a historic Asian Games golf medal for Singapore.

Shannon Tan is gunning for a historic Asian Games golf medal for Singapore.

NEW DELHI: For Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, hailed as a hero for averting a crash of a flydubai jet bound for Israel, aviation was never part of his childhood dreams.Machchhar had his sights set on the family's textile business until the aviation bug bit at the age of 19, which scared his mother.Now, e

HO CHI MINH CITY, Oct 1 : Danish jewellery maker Pandora opened a $150 million factory in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, its largest manufacturing facility and its first production site outside Thailand as it bids to diversify its manufacturing footprint and bolster supply-chain resilience.The Vietnam factory

The service will first be available at SG Recycle machines in the north and west of Singapore before expanding islandwide.

The property reality competition returns on Oct 8 with 12 agents battling it out in creative challenges, plus celebrity appearances by Tyler Ten, The Muttons, Annette Lee and more.

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged North Korea on Thursday (Oct 1) to return to dialogue, a day after Seoul's military demanded an apology over a blast in the demilitarised zone that severely

HANOI, Oct 1 : Vietnam is extending a package of fuel-tax relief measures to the end of 2026, after having introduced them earlier this year to help stabilise the domestic market amid supply concerns due to war in the Middle East.• Extending the package would help ensure energy security, stabilise the econo

The independent bookstore's new home at Tiong Bahru Community Centre is currently undergoing renovation and will be about twice the size, allowing it to stock more titles and hold more literary events.

The independent bookstore's new home at Tiong Bahru Community Centre is currently undergoing renovation and will be about twice the size, allowing it to stock more titles and hold more literary events.

The famed Tokyo pizzeria will shutter its Tanjong Pagar outlet on Oct 31, just 16 months after opening to much fanfare. But the team says this isn’t goodbye for PST Singapore.

Sept 30 : AI agents tried to hack into a Canadian government website, an AI research firm said on Wednesday.The agents attempted to access Library and Archives Canada on May 8 and on June 9, AI research firm Transluce said in a blog post.Transluce said it disclosed the attack to the Canadian governmen

DFI Retail Group said on Wednesday (Sep 30) its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in the Starbucks -licensed business across seven Asian markets, as part of a reorganisation initiative.Maxim's will pay DFI US$340 million in cash and buy back the 50 per cent stake the latter currently holds

DFI Retail Group said on Wednesday (Sep 30) its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in the Starbucks -licensed business across seven Asian markets, as part of a reorganisation initiative.Maxim's will pay DFI US$340 million in cash and buy back the 50 per cent stake the latter currently holds

LES DIABLERETS, Switzerland: Swiss glaciers are shrinking rapidly after suffering one of their worst years of ice loss during a record-breaking European heatwave.Switzerland's glaciers lost more than 5 per cent of their ice in 2026, a report by the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network (GLAMOS) and the Swiss Commi

WASHINGTON: The United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (Sep 30) that Tennessee could proceed with its first execution of a woman in 200 years, clearing the way for Christa Pike to be put to death by lethal injection for murdering a schoolmate as an 18-year-old three decades ago.The Tennessee Departmen

The X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain will shut for good after almost 20 years, amid a cloud of safety-related legal complaints.

LOS ANGELES: A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features precipitous drops and jarring twists that have thrilled millions of riders over two decades, with seats that

TOKYO: Japan toughened on Thursday (Oct 1) requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.Under new rules that will come into effect in stages, foreign residents wishing to stay in Japan permanently will have t

TOKYO, Oct 1 : Oil prices were nearly flat in early Asia trade on Thursday, following the previous day's gains and steep monthly rises, as investors assessed the outcome of US-Iran peace talks and the outlook for Middle East crude exports.Brent crude futures rose 12 cents or 0.1 per cent, to $98.15 a barrel b

HDB says it has not observed a significant increase in either the prices or the number of resale flats purchased by private home owners and former private property owners since the 15-month wait-out period was removed.