16 October 2023, Monday NewsLatest News On 16 October 2023, Monday Hamas seeks Palestinian prisoners' release, says will free non-Israeli captives17/10/2023 7:48 am Toyota Motor suspends some production after fire at supplier17/10/2023 7:37 am ChatGPT can do more things than we realise. There’s just one problem17/10/2023 7:28 am Diplomats renew calls for aid to Gaza; Iran warns Israel17/10/2023 7:27 am US’ Blinken seeks aid breakthrough amid air raid sirens in Israel17/10/2023 7:27 am The US diplomatic battle to avert a bigger Gaza conflict17/10/2023 7:27 am Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert to top level17/10/2023 7:27 am Crypto exchanges in Singapore roped in to help with international case on stolen assets17/10/2023 7:27 am India awaits top court’s verdict on same-sex marriages17/10/2023 7:27 am New battleground takes shape as nations gather cyber forces17/10/2023 7:27 am How Hamas caught the most powerful military in the Middle East off-guard17/10/2023 7:27 am 'We're quite thick-skinned': Shane Pow on challenging Li Nanxing, Vivian Lai and others to 'wave at strangers' in Hong Kong17/10/2023 7:26 am Iran says 'preemptive action' by resistance front expected in coming hours17/10/2023 7:26 am $35 million luxury yacht gets stuck off Sentosa; MPA investigating17/10/2023 7:25 am SG Economy Archives - The Independent Singapore News17/10/2023 7:18 am Israel warns of long war as Blinken feels conflict firsthand17/10/2023 7:05 am 7,000 HDB flats to be built in Bayshore; 2 BTO projects to be launched in second half of 202417/10/2023 6:53 am Citizens, PRs aged 40 to 59 can enrol for Healthier SG programme17/10/2023 6:53 am Commentary: How did Malaysian budget carrier MYAirline fail so quickly?17/10/2023 6:34 am Stop sharing fake news of Johor mall bomb threat, social media users told17/10/2023 6:15 am Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders17/10/2023 6:11 am Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution17/10/2023 6:11 am Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned17/10/2023 6:11 am Suspected terrorist attack kills two at Belgium-Sweden UEFA match17/10/2023 6:10 am Judge bars Trump from 'smear campaign' against prosecutors, witnesses17/10/2023 6:10 am Interception of Canadian military plane by Chinese jets was unacceptable: Ottawa17/10/2023 6:09 am 2 risk scenarios investors should watch out for amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict17/10/2023 6:04 am Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.69%; Emperador is leading stock17/10/2023 6:04 am What are the most popular cuisines amongst Singaporeans?17/10/2023 6:04 am Health & Fitness Archives - The Independent Singapore News17/10/2023 5:35 am Sports Hub appoints SG Pools CEO & Yeo’s director among 7 new directors17/10/2023 5:34 am Celebrity Archives - The Independent Singapore News17/10/2023 5:33 am Who Is Matthew Mills? The Newest Driver For The NASCAR Team Niece Motorsport Was Examined » Sportsry17/10/2023 5:33 am In the Hood Archives - The Independent Singapore News17/10/2023 5:32 am In the House Archives - The Independent Singapore News17/10/2023 5:31 am Belgium qualifier v Sweden abandoned after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels17/10/2023 4:36 am Belgium qualifier v Sweden abandoned after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels17/10/2023 4:26 am Sweden's Andersson set to bow out after Euro qualifying disappointment17/10/2023 4:05 am Israel warns of long war as Blinken feels conflict firsthand17/10/2023 3:24 am Canada to give Belgium's Umicore up to C$1 billion for new battery components plant17/10/2023 3:13 am Taylor Swift film's box-office haul slips in final tally17/10/2023 3:03 am Israel says bodies of hostages found in Gaza17/10/2023 2:39 am Austria earn Euro 2024 qualification and end Sweden's hopes17/10/2023 2:22 am More Chinese companies vow share buybacks as market sags further17/10/2023 2:22 am Russia aims to break through Ukraine defences in northeast: Ukrainian general17/10/2023 2:00 am Zampa braves back spasms to reignite Australia's stuttering campaign17/10/2023 1:50 am Pfizer's COVID-19 outlook cuts hit other vaccine maker shares17/10/2023 1:39 am Settlement over Trump family separations at the border seeks to limit future separations for 8 years17/10/2023 1:18 am Hedge fund JAT pushes Overstock.com to mull options -filing17/10/2023 1:07 am Global smartphone market slumps to lowest Q3 level in decade: Counterpoint17/10/2023 12:53 am Crypto exchange Binance to stop accepting new users in UK17/10/2023 12:32 am Squash stronghold Egypt celebrates sport's inclusion in 2028 Games17/10/2023 12:00 am Instacart IPO banks tout e-grocery shopping potential, but challenges loom17/10/2023 12:00 am Gaza is about to become a "massive graveyard" with humanitarian catastrophe at levels that we haven’t seen: MSF17/10/2023 12:00 am LinkedIn lays off 668 employees as hiring activity slows16/10/2023 11:54 pm South Africa success comes on the back of lessons learnt in France last year-Erasmus16/10/2023 11:49 pm Ng, MLB's first female GM, leaving Marlins after three seasons16/10/2023 11:49 pm Baseball-Ng, MLB's first female GM, leaving Marlins after three seasons16/10/2023 11:39 pm As part of global move, Ikea S’pore lowers prices of over 140 products16/10/2023 11:35 pm New Bayshore Estate extends Bedok town to benefit existing and future residents16/10/2023 11:29 pm 24 hours for aid to enter Gaza before 'catastrophe': WHO16/10/2023 11:28 pm LinkedIn lays off over 500 workers as hiring activity slows: Source16/10/2023 11:24 pm Lessons from successful WWII bomb detonation will improve training for future cases: SAF16/10/2023 11:18 pm Critical healthcare roles like radiographers, pharmacists in short supply16/10/2023 11:08 pm Lessons from successful WWII bomb detonation will improve training for future cases: SAF16/10/2023 11:07 pm LinkedIn lays off over 500 workers as hiring activity slows16/10/2023 11:06 pm Asylum seekers heading to Canada report being stuck in limbo in US16/10/2023 10:56 pm Mongolia hopes to diversify its economy beyond the mining industry16/10/2023 10:56 pm Taylor Swift seen with new boyfriend and carrying bag brand Aupen16/10/2023 10:50 pm Most Wall St brokerages upbeat on Instacart on e-grocery shopping potential16/10/2023 10:45 pm Palestinian envoy urges China to help end Israel-Hamas war16/10/2023 10:34 pm Kenyan marathon runner Ekiru receives 10-year doping ban16/10/2023 10:14 pm Man gets jail for knife attack on fellow food delivery rider after not getting an apology for misunderstanding16/10/2023 10:04 pm Singapore Eye, Gutzy Asia and The Online Citizen Asia get Pofma orders over falsehoods on woman’s death in Yishun16/10/2023 10:04 pm Mediation collapses between Meta and Kenyan moderators, rights group says16/10/2023 10:03 pm Daily roundup: American TV personality and chef Cassie Yeung tries local breakfast foods in Singapore — and other top stories today16/10/2023 9:42 pm Haze situation in Singapore expected to improve in mid-week with rain forecast: NEA16/10/2023 9:34 pm Petrol pump prices fall after month-long climb16/10/2023 9:34 pm What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group backing Hamas in its war with Israel?16/10/2023 9:32 pm IOC's Bach to discuss potential new term after calls to stay on16/10/2023 9:31 pm Unflattering photo of Rosamund Kwan, 61, has netizens feeling unjust for the HK screen goddess16/10/2023 9:22 pm Indonesian stints give boost to Lions Jacob Mahler and Song Ui-young16/10/2023 9:21 pm 'I love speaking whatever language I want': Eason Chan tells off fan who demanded he speak Mandarin during Macau concert16/10/2023 9:21 pm Helper finds cash missing while buying bread, kind woman buys it for her and gives her money16/10/2023 9:21 pm Pofma orders issued to Singapore Eye, Gutzy Asia and The Online Citizen Asia over falsehoods on woman’s death in Yishun16/10/2023 9:20 pm 3 news websites issued Pofma correction directions for false claims about death of woman in Yishun16/10/2023 9:17 pm Space startups funding shows signs of recovery in Q3 - VC firm Space Capital16/10/2023 9:09 pm Insurers drop appeal on eve of hearing against Phuket resort’s claim for Covid-19 insurance payout16/10/2023 9:07 pm Russia joins China in imposing curbs on seafood imports from Japan16/10/2023 8:40 pm Firefighters rescue 2 trapped on window ledge of Tampines flat after PMDs catch fire16/10/2023 8:38 pm Chinese President Xi’s $1.3t ‘project of the century’ faces uncertain future16/10/2023 8:38 pm Woman pays over $3,000 deposit for air-con units that never got installed16/10/2023 8:37 pm New car-lite, waterfront Bayshore estate to have 10,000 homes as part of Bedok town; 2 BTO launches in 202416/10/2023 8:37 pm Firefighters rescue 2 trapped on window ledge of Tampines flat after PMDs catch fire16/10/2023 8:36 pm 73-year-old Tai Thong Cake Shop shutters Chinatown outlet, promises 'exciting news in time'16/10/2023 8:33 pm Fancy waterfront living? HDB to launch 2 Bayshore BTO projects in 2024, likely under new Plus model16/10/2023 8:32 pm China's Tsingshan to invest $233 million in lithium: Chilean president16/10/2023 8:30 pm SCDF officer charged over death of NSF who was allegedly left alone to fight Henderson Road fire16/10/2023 8:12 pm Japan's yen still perceived as safe-haven asset16/10/2023 8:09 pm First two Bayshore BTO projects to be launched in 2024, possibly under new Plus model16/10/2023 7:58 pm Director bribed dorm operator for catering contract to feed foreign workers during COVID-19 circuit breaker16/10/2023 7:58 pm World leaders seek to contain Israel-Hamas war, protect civilians16/10/2023 7:58 pm Slight haze may affect Singapore on Tuesday, likelihood to reduce towards Wednesday due to rain forecast: NEA16/10/2023 7:48 pm Singapore’s competition watchdog raises concerns over Grab’s proposed takeover of Trans-Cab16/10/2023 7:43 pm Israeli strikes on Gaza intensify as humanitarian crisis depends16/10/2023 7:42 pm Malaysia court rules former PM Najib and son have to settle over $489m in unpaid taxes16/10/2023 7:42 pm As part of global move, Ikea S’pore lowers prices of over 140 products16/10/2023 7:42 pm Manchester United tumbles as Ratcliffe's stake bid report dents buyout hopes16/10/2023 7:27 pm Singapore deeply distressed by deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip: MFA16/10/2023 7:21 pm Cricket looks beyond 2028 after much-awaited Olympic return16/10/2023 7:16 pm Malaysian Air Force plane makes emergency landing at Subang Airport, runway closes temporarily16/10/2023 7:15 pm Co-founder of popular Katong cake shop Dona Manis dies at 9316/10/2023 7:15 pm Paid restaurant reviews ‘standard practice’ but being transparent is key, say food bloggers16/10/2023 7:15 pm Singapore to contribute S$300,000 towards humanitarian aid for Israel-Hamas conflict16/10/2023 7:12 pm Pofma correction issued for false claims about woman's death in Yishun16/10/2023 7:07 pm Sibay throwback: TV stars from the 90s reunite for Facebook livestream16/10/2023 7:07 pm Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai receives first nomination at China’s Golden Rooster Awards16/10/2023 7:06 pm Man, 44, gets jail, caning for rape of 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram16/10/2023 7:06 pm MAS bars two former financial advisers for five years for cheating16/10/2023 7:06 pm Jail, fine for woman who took $2,170 in bribes while working at Vicom16/10/2023 7:06 pm Will Smith says Jada Pinkett Smith’s separation confession ‘woke him up’16/10/2023 7:05 pm Southern Hemisphere powers flex muscle to keep old order in place16/10/2023 6:56 pm Singapore to contribute S$300,000 towards humanitarian aid for Israel-Hamas conflict16/10/2023 6:56 pm S’pore Red Cross and Govt pledge $505k for relief efforts amid Israel-Hamas war16/10/2023 6:41 pm South Korea to hold largest defence show in bid to boost global sales16/10/2023 6:41 pm American TV personality and chef Cassie Yeung tries local breakfast foods in Singapore — and other top stories today16/10/2023 6:40 pm Malaysia reaffirms support for Palestinians despite bomb threat at Johor's Mid Valley Southkey mall16/10/2023 6:35 pm Bukit Panjang residents surprised to see fireworks coming from Choa Chu Kang16/10/2023 6:35 pm DBS, Citi outages caused by cooling system 'technical issue' at data centre16/10/2023 6:35 pm How Singapore sets the global standard for carbon offsets: Grace Fu16/10/2023 6:19 pm BT Future of Finance Podcast: The painless road to digitalisation16/10/2023 6:19 pm Ceasefire plans stall as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza16/10/2023 6:18 pm Singapore deeply distressed by deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip16/10/2023 6:18 pm 3 climb out of windows, stand on HDB ledges to escape fire in Tampines16/10/2023 6:17 pm Driver allegedly loses control of car, crashes into wall at Pasir Ris condo16/10/2023 6:17 pm Netflix may tap price hikes after success of password-sharing crackdown16/10/2023 6:13 pm Singapore may consider carsharing for EVs amidst pricey COEs16/10/2023 6:08 pm Will Smith says Jada Pinkett Smith’s separation confession ‘woke him up’16/10/2023 6:04 pm China calls for ceasefire in Israel, suggests mediation at meeting with Russia16/10/2023 6:03 pm Chen Xiuhuan celebrates birthday with family, including her ‘photoshopped’ daughter16/10/2023 6:03 pm Indonesia’s court ruling clears way for president’s eldest son to run in 2024 election16/10/2023 6:02 pm Qatar to return 3 Ukrainian children from Russia after repatriation talks16/10/2023 5:55 pm Woman who fell to death from Yishun HDB block was Singaporean, not Filipino maid: MOM16/10/2023 5:53 pm Malaysia's Subang airport runway temporarily closed following crash landing16/10/2023 5:47 pm Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai receives first nomination at China’s Golden Rooster Awards16/10/2023 5:24 pm MAS bars two former financial advisers for five years for cheating16/10/2023 5:24 pm Jail, fine for woman who took $2,170 in bribes while working at Vicom16/10/2023 5:24 pm People standing on window ledge rescued by SCDF after fire breaks out in Tampines flat16/10/2023 5:21 pm Woman seeking reunion with her classmates and teacher from Guillemard Road English School in 197316/10/2023 5:21 pm As India frowns on paying for Russian oil with yuan, some payments held up: Sources16/10/2023 5:12 pm Cricket, flag football among five sports approved for 2028 Olympics16/10/2023 5:12 pm Bayer to introduce its direct-seeded rice system in the Philippines16/10/2023 5:11 pm Iconic South Korean Paik's Noodle opens in Suntec City, offers chance to win dining vouchers till Oct 3116/10/2023 5:08 pm Tired of the stereotypical European tourist spots? Uncover these Insta-worthy gems on your next getaway16/10/2023 5:08 pm Finnish Nobel Peace laureate and former president Ahtisaari dies at 8616/10/2023 5:08 pm Singapore regulator raises concern on Grab plan to buy Trans-cab16/10/2023 5:07 pm Creator of Dona Manis cake shop’s famous banana pie dies at 93, took bus to work till 9016/10/2023 5:04 pm Home-based F&B business owner Inderpal Singh wins MasterChef Singapore Season 416/10/2023 5:04 pm Min jiang kueh master: Granny’s Pancake hawker trained some of S’pore’s most popular pancake sellers16/10/2023 5:04 pm More showers expected for rest of October, bringing respite from warm weather: Met Service16/10/2023 5:03 pm #trending: DBS and Citibank disruptions spark outrage and jokes, but also serious discussion from netizens16/10/2023 5:03 pm Kazakh ministry appeals court ruling against $5 billion Kashagan lawsuit16/10/2023 5:01 pm Singapore shophouses are blazing-hot properties as sales and prices surge16/10/2023 5:00 pm Central bank issues prohibition orders vs ex-representatives for cheating offences16/10/2023 4:57 pm More rain in second half of October, could bring respite from warm weather and haze: Met Service16/10/2023 4:50 pm Man, 44, gets jail, caning for rape of 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram16/10/2023 4:49 pm Chen Xiuhuan celebrates birthday with family, including her ‘photoshopped’ daughter16/10/2023 4:45 pm Thundery showers and cooler weather expected in next 2 weeks16/10/2023 4:45 pm Singapore Red Cross pledges $205k for relief efforts amid Israel-Hamas war16/10/2023 4:44 pm Man, 44, gets jail and caning for rape of 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram16/10/2023 4:44 pm Jail, fine for woman who took bribes totalling $2,170 while working at Vicom16/10/2023 4:44 pm Woman with suitcase seen asking passers-by for money outside Lucky Plaza since July16/10/2023 4:44 pm Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas: PM Anwar16/10/2023 4:33 pm Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov discusses Middle East crisis, Ukraine with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi16/10/2023 4:33 pm Exclusive-As India frowns on paying for Russian oil with yuan, some payments held up, sources say16/10/2023 4:30 pm Philippines denounces China for 'dangerous and offensive' actions in South China Sea16/10/2023 4:23 pm Indonesia to seek China's help to develop renewables at Belt and Road Forum16/10/2023 4:23 pm Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas: PM Anwar16/10/2023 4:23 pm Israel denies plan for ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow aid in16/10/2023 4:19 pm Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas: PM Anwar16/10/2023 4:09 pm My 46-hour flight from hell: 3 cancellations, 4 airlines and financial losses16/10/2023 4:05 pm Woman gets screamed at for asking why Tampines stall charged her 'shocking' $5.30 for nasi lemak16/10/2023 4:02 pm Trio rack up $268 bill at Prinsep Street restaurant, seem to have planned escape well16/10/2023 4:02 pm 'I like it when you're chubby': China model gains 35kg in a month for boyfriend but gets dumped16/10/2023 4:00 pm Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas: PM Anwar16/10/2023 3:59 pm SCDF officer charged over death of NSF who was allegedly left alone to fight Henderson Road fire16/10/2023 3:54 pm 53 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized in Lavender16/10/2023 3:54 pm Singapore may consider carsharing for EVs amidst pricey COEs16/10/2023 3:46 pm Expert cites four reasons why EV fuel costs will decline over time16/10/2023 3:46 pm Death of NSF Edward Go: SCDF officer charged for allegedly leaving Go alone to fight fire and not informing anyone16/10/2023 3:38 pm 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp is an adventure bike with good mileage and priced affordable16/10/2023 3:38 pm Fearing China, South Korea targets firms building Taiwan navy submarines16/10/2023 3:38 pm Belt and Road Initiative boosts China's clout overseas, but concerns like debt-trap diplomacy remain: Observers16/10/2023 3:37 pm New private home sales in September fall to lowest since December 202216/10/2023 3:27 pm Indonesia to seek China’s help to develop renewables at Belt and Road Forum16/10/2023 3:20 pm 'They were very nervous': NSF on how his parents felt when he was activated for first bomb disposal in Katong16/10/2023 3:15 pm SMRT makes police report after driver repeatedly rams car into bus at Choa Chu Kang16/10/2023 3:15 pm Cancelled tours, empty hotels: Tourism takes a hit as Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages16/10/2023 3:10 pm Malaysia’s PM Anwar promises to rectify school toilet issue after pupil writes to him16/10/2023 3:10 pm China'a Q3 GDP growth seen slowing to 4.4% as headwinds persist: Reuters poll16/10/2023 3:07 pm