3+ hour, 23+ min ago   (795+ words) Ongoing attacks in the widening Middle East war could send energy prices even higher. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:26 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:03 PM ADEN/DUBAI - Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sept…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago   (220+ words) The Virgo Transport 8 ship set sail on Sept 12 from the East Java city of Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin before losing contact. Published Sep 13, 2026, 12:10 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 03:08 PM JAKARTA – Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sept 13 for 140 people…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1510+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026, 08:00 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:32 PM SINGAPORE – Singapore’s shopping malls are being reinvented. Orchard Road, once the Republic’s premier shopping strip, is now making room for more offices, while suburban malls are undergoing extensive facelifts and tenant revamps. The mix…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago   (896+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 09:16 PM WASHINGTON, Sept 12 - A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned Houthis has put the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for U.S. President Donald Trump as his war with Iran…...

20+ hour, 29+ min ago   (274+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 06:47 PM Updated Sep 12, 2026, 06:48 PM SEOUL – Jeans, sneakers and other casual attire will not only be allowed but recommended for national civil service job interviews in South Korea, replacing the traditional expectation that applicants wear suits. The Ministry of…...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago   (448+ words) Published Sep 12, 2026, 05:20 PM China has told the United States that it intends to cancel a planned meeting between their leaders later in September if Washington approves any new arms sales to Taiwan by then, multiple sources familiar with bilateral ties…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (945+ words) Chen Shiling, founder of Happee Hearts Movement, was winner of the award in 2025. Published Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 PM SINGAPORE – Do you know a Singaporean who has gone above and beyond to make a difference to others, or whose achievements have made an…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (209+ words) Published Sep 11, 2026, 09:56 AM Updated Sep 11, 2026, 10:01 AM TAIPEI, Sept 11 - Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is making a rare visit to Europe, attending a forum on democracy in Italy along with Taipei's foreign minister, the presidential office said on Friday. While Taiwan's…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (556+ words) Petrol prices being displayed at an Exxon petrol station in Huntsville, Texas, on Sept 8. Published Sep 10, 2026, 10:56 PM Updated Sep 10, 2026, 11:22 PM Washington – US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed on Sept 10, driven by higher energy…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (296+ words) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sanctions will make dealing with Iran an “extinction-level event” for companies and individuals. Published Sep 11, 2026, 06:45 AM Updated Sep 11, 2026, 07:14 AM WASHINGTON – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept 10 the Trump administration will sanction…...