20 September 2023, Wednesday NewsLatest News On 20 September 2023, Wednesday US Fed pauses rate hikes but expects another rise this year21/9/2023 7:56 am Senior Spanish football officials to leave or be fired after uproar over World Cup kiss: Report21/9/2023 7:42 am Tale of two halves as ill-disciplined Italy beat Uruguay at World Cup21/9/2023 7:28 am Climate crisis has 'opened the gates to hell', UN chief tells summit21/9/2023 7:00 am UN expert urges US not to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions21/9/2023 5:59 am Poland summons Ukrainian ambassador over Zelenskyy remarks, Kyiv calls for calm21/9/2023 5:59 am US Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees tighter policy through 202421/9/2023 5:34 am At UN Security Council, Zelenskyy justifies support for Ukraine as defence of UN Charter21/9/2023 5:30 am Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after ceasefire deal with Armenian separatists21/9/2023 5:02 am Qualcomm enters new Wi-Fi router market in deals with Charter, EE21/9/2023 4:33 am John Grisham, other top US authors sue OpenAI over copyrights21/9/2023 4:19 am Italy opens probe over Ryanair market dominance21/9/2023 3:51 am EU, Germany press Poland over 'serious' cash-for-visas scandal21/9/2023 3:23 am Russell Brand: From top comedian, Katy Perry’s husband to conspiracy guru21/9/2023 3:17 am Late singer Coco Lee reportedly learnt of husband’s affair in 201721/9/2023 3:17 am Russia-Iran ties have reached new level: Russian defence minister21/9/2023 3:08 am US plans US$325 million Ukraine aid announcement for Zelenskyy visit, official says21/9/2023 2:54 am Ex-Hong Kong stock exchange boss raises US$500 million for investment platform21/9/2023 2:25 am China braces for more harsh weather after tornado kills 1021/9/2023 2:11 am Huawei wants its AI chips to provide ‘second option for the world’21/9/2023 1:59 am Singapore's Education Ministry rolls out AI in schools21/9/2023 1:43 am Singapore labour movement calls for legislated paid caregiving leave21/9/2023 1:43 am MOE to deploy more AI in schools after success of Pri 5 maths tool21/9/2023 1:38 am Ronaldo's Man Utd return 'turned out wrong': Solskjaer21/9/2023 1:29 am French Apple workers call strike on iPhone 15 debut21/9/2023 1:29 am Car COE premiums hit new highs, Open category rises to $144,64021/9/2023 1:25 am Indonesian boy, 8, crushed by collapsing wall while performing ablution for prayer21/9/2023 1:21 am Uncle Raymond TikTok dating show under fire for ‘exploiting’ people with intellectual disabilities21/9/2023 1:21 am Cantopop singer Miriam Yeung to perform in Singapore on Dec 2221/9/2023 1:21 am Catering firm fined $4,000 for hygiene lapses after customers fall sick21/9/2023 1:21 am - A Conversation with Anwar Ibrahim: Challenges for Malaysia and ASEAN21/9/2023 1:15 am New Silkroutes Group ex-CEO Goh Jin Hian, three others charged with market manipulation21/9/2023 1:04 am Murder trial: Stepmum might be involved in killing of 5-year-old girl, father's lawyer argues21/9/2023 12:59 am Billion-dollar money laundering case: Assets seized or frozen grow to more than S$2.4b21/9/2023 12:59 am Is asthma worse in Asia? New lung disease research centre launched to find answers21/9/2023 12:52 am The amber gleam of yakgwa, South Korea’s ‘It’ cookie21/9/2023 12:52 am askST: Do I still need a Covid-19 booster jab now that the pandemic is over?21/9/2023 12:52 am S’pore ranked ‘world’s freest economy’ by think-tank as Hong Kong loses spot for 1st time since 197021/9/2023 12:41 am 3 S'poreans allegedly attacked by men with chairs and robbed in JB: 'I still have PTSD'21/9/2023 12:22 am Police warn new Android malware scam can factory reset phones; over S$10 million lost in first half of 202321/9/2023 12:18 am Putin to meet China Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Russia on Wednesday: Kremlin21/9/2023 12:18 am Japan receives more than 2 million visitors for 3rd straight month in August21/9/2023 12:18 am NUH turns to AI to shorten waiting times for emergency patients21/9/2023 12:18 am MariBank raises interest rate on savings account to 2.88% as digital banks seek to draw customers21/9/2023 12:18 am Spurs' Perisic to undergo knee surgery after ACL injury21/9/2023 12:04 am Uncle Raymond TikTok dating show under fire for ‘exploiting’ people with intellectual disabilities20/9/2023 11:56 pm Schools transform their spaces and learning experience with grant support and AI20/9/2023 11:56 pm Indonesia jails woman who said Muslim prayer before eating pork20/9/2023 11:48 pm Singapore's worst money laundering case: Cash and assets seized now worth over $2.4b20/9/2023 11:48 pm Ex-New Silkroutes Group CEO Goh Jin Hian, three others charged with market manipulation20/9/2023 11:33 pm 'I won't take for granted the simple happiness': Singer Angie Lau on her battle with cancer20/9/2023 11:24 pm Singapore money laundering case snowballs further to over S$2.4 billion in assets seized or frozen20/9/2023 11:19 pm Car COE prices hit new record; premiums for larger cars cross S$140,000 for the first time20/9/2023 11:19 pm Rugby World Cup organisers hail 'spectacular' television numbers20/9/2023 11:19 pm Japan's rapid military build-up a worry for Okinawans, governor says20/9/2023 11:14 pm Cash, assets seized and frozen in S’pore’s worst money laundering case now worth over $2.4b20/9/2023 11:14 pm 'Robbers kicked my stomach multiple times': 3 Singaporean men allegedly attacked in JB hotel20/9/2023 10:55 pm China opposes discriminatory US practices against firms20/9/2023 10:37 pm Dozens of nations to sign UN ocean treaty but implementation still awaits20/9/2023 10:29 pm All seven BTS members renew contracts with label Bighit Music20/9/2023 10:28 pm Explainer: How do S'pore's bus and train fares compare with other global cities?20/9/2023 10:27 pm Chowk Productions blends Indian odissi dance and clowning in new show20/9/2023 10:19 pm Why Canada’s assassination allegation is everyone’s problem20/9/2023 10:04 pm Jail for ex-director who gave more than $70k in bribes to then SMU Academy associate director20/9/2023 10:04 pm Woman, 22, lied she was raped by colleagues so her aunt would book her a Grab ride home20/9/2023 10:03 pm 'She thinks I'm nicer to hug if I'm a bit chubby': Jeremy Chan shares wife Jesseca Liu's thoughts on his new ripped physique20/9/2023 10:03 pm Ukrainian soldiers hope for Western arms to speed up counteroffensive20/9/2023 9:55 pm Marseille coach Marcelino misses European tie with club in crisis20/9/2023 9:55 pm 2 NSmen stole corporal’s phone and emptied his bank account20/9/2023 9:49 pm Japan's rapid military build-up a worry for Okinawans, governor says20/9/2023 9:41 pm Daily roundup: COE premiums for cars at all-time high as Open category, Cat B break $140k mark20/9/2023 9:37 pm MMA fighter Angela Lee opens up about struggle with mental health, dedicates charity to late sister20/9/2023 9:32 pm High-level disappearances deepen China's political black hole20/9/2023 9:27 pm Indian film flags importance of sex education in schools, but kids not allowed to watch it20/9/2023 9:24 pm MOE prepares students for fast-changing world through tech, updating learning spaces20/9/2023 9:24 pm Health Check Podcast: Is personalised health based on genetics?20/9/2023 9:19 pm India warns on Canada travel after row over Sikh murder20/9/2023 9:13 pm Rise of AI sparking new gold rush for tech industry20/9/2023 9:13 pm Chinese actor Liu Jin smashes iPhone in front of Apple store due to S$1,300 repair cost20/9/2023 9:11 pm Losses of over $17.1m prevented after more than 800 ongoing scams disrupted by police and banks20/9/2023 8:57 pm COE premiums for cars at all-time high as Open category, Cat B break $140k mark20/9/2023 8:44 pm Ken Lim faces another charge of insulting woman’s modesty20/9/2023 8:42 pm Cabby watches Taiwanese variety show throughout 30-minute ride20/9/2023 8:36 pm Pritam Singh: Motion to suspend Transport Minister, premature20/9/2023 8:35 pm Chief Justice cuts jail term of man who paid for fake COVID-19 vaccine, chides lower court judge20/9/2023 8:30 pm COE premiums for cars at all-time high as Open category, Category B break $140k mark20/9/2023 8:18 pm 'We call him Gudetama': Desmond Tan explains Ayden Sng's nickname and 'sharing' habit with Jeremy Chan20/9/2023 8:18 pm Don't say bojio: Free prata giveaway by Springleaf Prata to celebrate Michelin Guide listing20/9/2023 8:18 pm MMA fighter Angela Lee opens up about struggle with mental health, dedicates charity to late sister20/9/2023 8:12 pm Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan takes wefies with PM Lee and DPM Wong20/9/2023 8:12 pm Singapore’s Raffles Hotel and Capella make inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels list20/9/2023 8:11 pm 3 Singaporeans allegedly attacked by men with chairs and robbed in JB: 'I still have PTSD'20/9/2023 8:05 pm Ex-S'pore Idol judge Ken Lim allegedly said to woman: 'Are you a virgin... What if I have sex with you right now?'20/9/2023 8:05 pm Khloe Kardashian to have filler injection on cheek after skin cancer tumour left 'indentation'20/9/2023 7:51 pm 'We could have been better', Chris Evans confesses after critics maul Ghosted20/9/2023 7:51 pm 'It's all genuine when they get emotional': Quan Yi Fong says Hear U Out wasn't aimed at making celebs cry20/9/2023 7:51 pm UN chief puts spotlight on 'movers', excludes US, China at climate summit20/9/2023 7:51 pm MOE moves to prepare students for fast-changing world through tech, updating learning spaces20/9/2023 7:48 pm Woman lied that she was raped by colleagues to get a Grab ride home20/9/2023 7:48 pm Skin woes spur Singapore entrepreneur to start skincare line with India’s celebrity couple20/9/2023 7:48 pm Woman alleges therapist at TCM clinic molested and hit on her; clinic suspends employee20/9/2023 7:42 pm Woman changes outgoing flight on SIA app, shocked to find her return flight cancelled20/9/2023 7:42 pm COEs for Category B and Open Category cross S$140,000 for the first time as car premiums rise across the board20/9/2023 7:37 pm Ex-judge of Singapore Idol Ken Lim handed 1 more sexual offence charge; 5 alleged victims so far20/9/2023 7:35 pm Fish soup stall owner hits rival hawker with pole, causing skull and wrist fractures20/9/2023 7:35 pm Black panther captured in Malaysia after spooking villagers20/9/2023 7:35 pm South Korea's Yoon to highlight 'illicit' North Korea-Russia military ties at UN20/9/2023 7:25 pm 'It was not an accident': MMA champion Angela Lee opens up on suicide attempt in 201720/9/2023 7:23 pm Banks in Singapore should reimburse scam victims, says WP's Sylvia Lim20/9/2023 7:23 pm 'Last of the dinosaurs': Sylvester Stallone reflects on 50 years as an actor20/9/2023 7:23 pm Extreme sun protection to blame? Woman in China fractures ribs after coughing20/9/2023 7:23 pm US argues Google wants too much information kept secret in antitrust trial20/9/2023 7:23 pm UK urges Meta not to roll out end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Instagram20/9/2023 7:23 pm Debunking property myths: How much does a 'bad' condo view really cost you?20/9/2023 7:23 pm Spain's women players to end boycott after federation commit to change20/9/2023 7:23 pm Boy, 7, gets beaten by mother in China for bringing beer to school and getting classmates drunk20/9/2023 7:23 pm Extreme plankton bloom creates marine 'dead zone' off eastern Thailand20/9/2023 7:23 pm Huawei unit ships Chinese-made surveillance chips in fresh comeback sign: Sources20/9/2023 7:23 pm Russia using genocide 'lie' as pretext to destroy, Ukraine tells World Court20/9/2023 7:23 pm Former CEO of New Silkroutes Group Goh Jin Hian among 4 men charged with false trading20/9/2023 7:22 pm Woman in Indonesia gets jail for saying Islamic prayer before eating pork in TikTok clip20/9/2023 7:22 pm Chinese blockade on Taiwan would be 'monster risk': Pentagon20/9/2023 7:22 pm Patient: Clinic round-up medical bill from $84.35 to $84.4020/9/2023 7:21 pm Sports Hub Library to close on Nov 12, partial collection going to National and Tampines libraries20/9/2023 7:03 pm Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan takes selfies with PM Lee and DPM Wong20/9/2023 7:03 pm Man warns 'Don't pump at Caltex!!!! 95 already $3.03SGD'20/9/2023 6:59 pm Man creates ruckus at Yishun tuition centre after daughters allegedly bullied by classmate20/9/2023 6:55 pm Efficient transportation system and strict fines? Swiss expat discusses cliches about Singapore20/9/2023 6:55 pm Cecilia Cheung said to be in custody battle with Chinese billionaire, rumoured father of youngest son20/9/2023 6:46 pm Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan takes selfies with PM Lee and DPM Wong20/9/2023 6:45 pm Ex-New Silkroutes Group CEO Goh Jin Hian, three others charged with market manipulation20/9/2023 6:45 pm Malaysians laud cops who offer a lift to elderly man walking home in the rain20/9/2023 6:45 pm Woman scatters brother’s ashes into packed Ibiza club pool, sparking outrage on social media20/9/2023 6:45 pm Indonesian woman jailed for TikTok video in which she prays before eating pork20/9/2023 6:45 pm Reformative training for youth who tried to get free sexual services by flashing police ID20/9/2023 6:45 pm Australian pro-Putin activist fights indigenous rights reform20/9/2023 6:36 pm Cabby watches Taiwanese variety show throughout 30-minute ride20/9/2023 6:27 pm Tanglin Halt hawker uses pole to attack rival, fractures his skull20/9/2023 6:27 pm Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video praying before eating pork20/9/2023 6:10 pm 15-year-old arrested in armed robbery case20/9/2023 6:06 pm SBS Transit staff wins applause for accompanying lost child20/9/2023 6:06 pm MMA fighter Angela Lee says 2017 car crash was suicide attempt, confirms sister Victoria took her own life20/9/2023 6:00 pm What we know about the Sikh murder that soured India-Canada ties20/9/2023 6:00 pm Spain's women players to end boycott after federation commit to change20/9/2023 5:48 pm Fish soup stall owner hit rival hawker with pole, victim suffered skull fracture20/9/2023 5:45 pm Taylor Swift and Google send her fans on hunt for her unreleased songs20/9/2023 5:45 pm Boy, 7, in China, beaten by mother for taking beer to school and sharing with classmates20/9/2023 5:45 pm ‘These $3,950 earrings are practically free’: How ‘girl math’ is used to justify irrational spending20/9/2023 5:45 pm Japan tells China to remove buoy from Tokyo's EEZ20/9/2023 5:35 pm Fish soup stall owner hit rival hawker with pole, victim suffered skull fracture20/9/2023 5:35 pm Reformative training for youth who tried to get free sexual services by flashing police ID20/9/2023 5:35 pm Taylor Swift and Google send her fans on hunt for her unreleased songs20/9/2023 5:35 pm Chinese blockade on Taiwan would be 'monster risk': Pentagon20/9/2023 5:35 pm Woman admits lying to police about being raped, sexually assaulted by colleagues20/9/2023 5:34 pm 'Visual attack': Sister of Blackpink's Jisoo gains attention for her stunning looks20/9/2023 5:34 pm 'Is Hollywood ready for me?' Andy Lau wants to expand his career like Tony Leung20/9/2023 5:34 pm ICA rescues live leopard gecko in wildlife smuggling attempt20/9/2023 5:15 pm Binge-worthy: C-drama Fake It Till You Make It skewers posturing young professionals20/9/2023 5:12 pm WhatsApp adds rival in-app payment options in India commerce push20/9/2023 5:11 pm Rare silvered langur spotted in Clementi, SG's historic 1st20/9/2023 4:47 pm RDU advocates inclusivity in race-blind tuition scheme20/9/2023 4:47 pm Maid wants to stay in SG after employer cancels her Work Permit20/9/2023 4:47 pm In hot soup: Tanglin Halt hawker uses pole to attack rival, fractures his skull20/9/2023 4:39 pm This made my day: Train station staff accompanies 6-year-old girl to school after she loses sister in crowd20/9/2023 4:39 pm 2 different locations in Singapore getting upgrades: Exploring Bukit Merah and Marina Square's future transformations20/9/2023 4:39 pm Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video in which she prays before eating pork20/9/2023 4:38 pm Music & Drama Company turns 50: Still a star machine?20/9/2023 4:38 pm Actor Jared Leto’s band Thirty Seconds To Mars wrote 200 songs during the pandemic20/9/2023 4:38 pm At The Movies: In the K-horror Sleep, a couple close their eyes but find no rest20/9/2023 4:28 pm Sleep’s writer-director taps the fear of surrendering one’s body to the night20/9/2023 4:28 pm Life Listens: New music from V, Mitski, Diddy, Kenya Grace and Subsonic Eye20/9/2023 4:28 pm PAP and WP MPs reject PSP’s call to suspend Iswaran as MP amid CPIB probe20/9/2023 4:06 pm Attempt to smuggle live leopard gecko at Changi Airfreight Centre foiled by ICA20/9/2023 4:06 pm Japanese souffle pancake chain Flipper’s closing Takashimaya outlet, new store opening in Westgate20/9/2023 3:57 pm US Fed likely to pause rate hikes and raise growth forecast20/9/2023 3:57 pm Anxiety and uncertainty: Chris Evans initially turned down role in Captain America20/9/2023 3:43 pm $3,950 earrings that are practically free: How ‘girl math’ is used to justify spending20/9/2023 3:39 pm Woman admits lying to police about being raped, sexually assaulted by colleagues20/9/2023 3:32 pm Parliament rejects proposal to suspend Iswaran as MP20/9/2023 3:25 pm DINKs & DINKWADs: Is this the new Singaporean dream?20/9/2023 3:25 pm Woman changes only outgoing flight on SIA app, shocked to find her return flight cancelled20/9/2023 3:21 pm Teen arrested for armed robbery at Tampines convenience store, cigarettes and $30 in coins recovered20/9/2023 3:21 pm Hotpot, strawberry fields and free-roaming alpacas: Influencer details stay in caravan accommodation at Cameron Highlands20/9/2023 3:14 pm Commentary: Why background checks on job applicants are important and how S'pore employers can do them effectively20/9/2023 3:09 pm MPs call for equal parental leave, better work culture as Bill passed to double paternity leave to 4 weeks20/9/2023 3:09 pm No drop in table cleanliness standards at coffee shops since tray return policy: Grace Fu20/9/2023 2:56 pm Singapore Idol ex-judge Ken Lim given 1 more sexual offence charge; 5 alleged victims so far20/9/2023 2:49 pm Durian with your nasi lemak? Funky dish spotted in Kuala Lumpur eatery20/9/2023 2:47 pm 'It's all genuine when they get emotional': Quan Yifeng says Hear U Out wasn't aimed at making celebs cry20/9/2023 2:47 pm Former CEO of New Silkroutes Group Goh Jin Hian among 4 men charged with false trading20/9/2023 2:44 pm Vegetable prices in Malaysia set to soar during monsoon season20/9/2023 2:38 pm Meet the Indian teenager who is unable to watch the film he has acted in20/9/2023 2:38 pm ‘These $3,950 earrings are practically free’: How ‘girl math’ is used to justify spending20/9/2023 2:38 pm US Fed likely to pause rate hikes and raise growth forecast20/9/2023 2:38 pm Dry season sparks fires engulfing Central, West Java landfills20/9/2023 2:36 pm Strong winds fan bushfires as Australia battles spring heatwave20/9/2023 2:36 pm Canada warns India to treat Sikh slaying allegation seriously20/9/2023 2:31 pm China says Britain's plans to disrupt Hong Kong 'doomed to fail'20/9/2023 2:31 pm Sister of Blackpink’s Jisoo is an ex-flight attendant and just as pretty as the K-pop star20/9/2023 2:31 pm Wang Ta Lu seen with rumoured starlet girlfriend at party of Singapore company co-founded by JJ Lin20/9/2023 2:31 pm