{"id":103,"date":"2023-06-01T05:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T04:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:02:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bengalur.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">News Sources from Straits Times etc.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top News<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/judicial-system-has-long-focused-on-accused-and-offence-chief-justice-surya-kant-12103256#publisher=newsstand'>Judicial System Has Long Focused On Accused And Offence, Says Chief Justice<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:35:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Justice Surya Kant made the remarks while inaugurating a Victim Rights Centre (VRC) at the Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) premises here.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/man-killed-during-clash-between-2-political-groups-in-bengals-medinipur-12103254#publisher=newsstand'>Man Killed During Clash Between 2 Political Groups In Bengal&#039;s Medinipur<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:34:10+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Locals said the man was associated with the BJP, a claim denied by the party&#039;s newly appointed organisational district president Soumen Tiwari.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/at-un-russia-backs-indias-bid-for-permanent-security-council-seat-12103228#publisher=newsstand'>At UN, Russia Backs India&#039;s Bid For Permanent Security Council Seat<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:26:58+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">In his speech, he also cautioned against additional seats being allocated to Western countries. He specifically named Germany and Japan and claimed that they are &quot;on the path to militarism and revanchism&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/cnn-says-white-house-didnt-allow-it-to-board-trumps-air-force-one-12103240#publisher=newsstand'>CNN Says White House Didn&#039;t Allow It To Board Trump&#039;s Air Force One<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:25:48+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">CNN, a member of the US network video pool that rotates duties shooting and sharing video coverage of the president, reported it had been scheduled to fly aboard the president&#039;s plane Saturday for a visit to a midday game.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/somalian-force-rescues-us-sanctioned-tanker-sibu-1-seized-by-pirates-12099526#publisher=newsstand'>Somalian Force Rescues US-Sanctioned Tanker &#039;Sibu 1&#039; Seized By Pirates<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:22:23+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Eritrea-flagged Sibu 1 was seized on August 20 by six armed individuals, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/judiciary-committed-to-protecting-students-right-to-protest-chief-justice-12103234#publisher=newsstand'>&#039;Judiciary Committed To Protecting Students&#039; Right To Protest&#039;: Chief Justice<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:20:58+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The CJI made the statement at the Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, where he engaged in an &quot;unfiltered interaction&quot; with students, making it clear that he &quot;preferred to have a frank question-and-answer session&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/pilot-body-seeks-scrutiny-of-technical-records-in-ai-171-crash-probe-12103231#publisher=newsstand'>Pilot Body Seeks Scrutiny Of Technical Records In AI-171 Crash Probe<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:17:05+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The investigation should carefully assess technical material submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety which reportedly contains documentation on the aircraft&#039;s operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications, the Federation of Indian Pilots said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/gunmen-open-fire-on-ambulance-rescuing-victims-of-pak-suicide-bombing-12103227#publisher=newsstand'>Gunmen Open Fire On Ambulance Rescuing Victims Of Pak Suicide Bombing<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:14:49+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Gunmen opened fire on an ambulance as emergency crews transported victims to a nearby hospital, killing a rescue worker and wounding two others.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/gyanesh-kumar-election-commission-jiji-thomson-ex-kerala-chief-secretary-claims-gyanesh-kumar-offered-him-bjp-ticket-in-2016-12103221#publisher=newsstand'>Ex-Kerala Chief Secretary Claims Gyanesh Kumar Offered Him BJP Ticket In 2016<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:13:45+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Jiji Thomson made the claim on local media as the Election Commission and Gyanesh Kumar face massive controversy over the handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and allegations of differences within the three-member poll panel.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/lady-shri-ram-students-back-at-campus-after-delhi-rape-anxiety-persists-12103212#publisher=newsstand'>Lady Shri Ram Students Back At Campus After Delhi Rape, Anxiety Persists<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:03:23+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">After just one day of online classes, Lady Shri Ram College students returned to campus for offline classes amid protests over a teenager&#039;s gangrape near the institute.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/risky-overtake-flip-passenger-out-the-window-delhi-wagonr-crash-on-camera-12103205#publisher=newsstand'>Risky Overtake, Flip, Passenger Out The Window: Delhi WagonR Crash On Camera<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:53:59+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">During the accident, a passenger seated in the rear was almost completely thrown out through the back window.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/woman-flaunts-gold-cash-on-internet-robbers-leave-her-rs-1-crore-poorer-12103179#publisher=newsstand'>Woman Flaunts Gold, Cash On Internet, Burglars Leave Her Rs 1 Crore Poorer<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:42:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Madhumita, an influencer with over 4.5 lakh followers on social media, is known for flaunting her lavish lifestyle through her Instagram reels and photos.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/bigg-boss-contestant-assaults-doctor-leaves-him-bleeding-for-rs-5-lakh-12102687#publisher=newsstand'>&#039;Bigg Boss&#039; Contestant Hits Pune Doctor With Sticks, Utensils To Extort Money<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:27:59+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">&#039;Bigg Boss Marathi&#039; fame and &#039;Reel star&#039; Divya Shinde has been accused of breaking into a doctor&#039;s home in Pune, brutally attacking him and looting his car for not getting Rs 5 lakh extorted out of him.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/file-defamation-case-if-report-untrue-kapil-sibal-on-election-commission-dissent-row-12103161#publisher=newsstand'>&#039;File Defamation Case If Report Untrue&#039;: Kapil Sibal On Election Commission Dissent Row<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:27:34+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, speaking to NDTV, said a case of treason was made out if decisions were taken centrally to delete voters, among some other moves facing scrutiny<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/serial-practitioner-of-terrorism-s-jaishankar-rips-into-pakistan-at-un-12103028#publisher=newsstand'>&quot;Serial Practitioner Of Terrorism&quot;: S Jaishankar Rips Into Pakistan At UN<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:18:06+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Directly referencing remarks made the previous day, without naming Pakistan, Jaishankar said that it raised arguments to &quot;normalise tension&quot; and affirmed India&#039;s right to self-defence.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/temperature-drops-as-rain-hits-delhi-weather-office-issues-yellow-alert-12103095#publisher=newsstand'>Temperature Drops As Rain Hits Delhi, Weather Office Issues Yellow Alert<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T19:01:23+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The IMD said that Delhi&#039;s maximum is likely to hover around 30-32 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while the minimum temperature would be between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/30-billion-tariff-cut-ai-dialogue-outcomes-of-trump-xi-meet-in-us-12103088#publisher=newsstand'>$30-Billion Tariff Cut, AI Dialogue: Outcomes Of Trump-Xi Meet In US<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:58:41+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The two sides have also agreed to set up a trade council and extend the outcomes of earlier talks in Kuala Lumpur, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/up-elections-rahul-gandhi-akhilesh-yadav-congress-wants-150-seats-in-up-samajwadi-party-says-top-leaders-will-decide-12103066#publisher=newsstand'>Congress Wants 150 Seats In UP, Samajwadi Party Says Top Leaders Will Decide<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:50:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The negotiations are expected to begin in October, sources have said. A final arrangement, however, will require the approval of the two parties&#039; top leadership &#8212; Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/maharashtra-man-missing-after-falling-into-gorge-during-gangotri-gaumukh-trek-12103016#publisher=newsstand'>Maharashtra Man Missing After Falling Into Gorge During Gangotri-Gaumukh Trek<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:34:38+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">According to officials, search and rescue operations are underway for the second consecutive day while heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions continue to persist.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/us-iran-war-where-things-stand-after-trump-rejects-irans-hormuz-proposal-12103015#publisher=newsstand'>Where Things Stand After Trump Rejects Iran&#039;s Hormuz Proposal<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:34:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">What&#039;s different after past failed attempts is the speedier timeline. Iran&#039;s pitch to President Donald Trump said a quick deal might help him in the midterm elections in November.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan'>Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T23:37:15+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">WASHINGTON\/UNITED NATIONS\/CAIRO, Sept 27 &#8211; Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-sept-27-2026'>While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 27, 2026<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T22:59:02+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 27, 2026.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/boeing-flags-737-max-software-glitch-affecting-landing-navigation-feature-wsj-reports'>Boeing flags 737 Max software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T21:45:30+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Boeing said it had informed all 737 operators in August about the software issue.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/pope-prays-at-lourdes-shrine-after-huge-paris-mass'>Pope prays at Lourdes shrine after huge Paris mass<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T21:00:53+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The leader of the world\u2019s 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/thousands-march-in-spains-madrid-over-forced-eviction-of-87-year-old-woman'>Protesters camp in central Madrid after mass demonstration over 87-year-old woman\u2019s eviction<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T20:43:36+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">A real estate firm acquired the home of Maricarmen Abascal and raised the rent by 275 per cent.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/trump-rejects-irans-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-and-end-fighting'>Trump rejects Iran\u2019s proposal to open Strait of Hormuz and end fighting<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:46:17+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Iran wants to reopen the strait so it can earn money, said Trump.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/at-un-russia-and-germanys-top-diplomats-hold-first-talks-since-2022'>At UN, Russia and Germany&#039;s top diplomats hold first talks since 2022<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:22:19+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 &#8211; Russia and Germany&#039;s foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Saturday, officials from both sides said, in the first such talks since before Russia&#039;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/flights-cancelled-thousands-without-power-as-powerful-storm-pummels-us-northeast'>Flights cancelled, thousands without power as powerful storm pummels US Northeast<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T18:05:50+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the \u201cNor\u2019easter\u201d.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/germany-calls-on-russia-to-abandon-its-dangerous-path-of-escalation-as-foreign-ministers-meet-at-un'>Germany calls on Russia to abandon \u2018dangerous path\u2019 in first meeting of foreign ministers since 2022 Ukraine invasion<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T17:31:35+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Tensions between Berlin and Moscow have intensified in recent weeks.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/trump-predicts-cuba-and-us-will-make-a-deal'>Trump predicts Cuba and US will make a deal<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T16:37:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">WASHINGTON, Sept 26 &#8211; President Donald Trump predicted on Saturday that the US and Cuba will reach an agreement and\u00a0that he does not think military action will be necessary.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/tenth-woman-found-dead-in-south-africas-string-of-killings'>Tenth woman found dead in South Africa\u2019s string of killings<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T15:57:38+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Police said the semi-naked victim appeared to have been stoned to death.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/trump-says-he-spoke-with-venezuelas-rodriguez-about-elections'>Trump says he spoke with Venezuela&#039;s Rodriguez about elections<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T15:57:13+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">WASHINGTON, Sept 26 &#8211; US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had spoken this week\u00a0with\u00a0Venezuela&#039;s interim President Delcy Rodriguez about elections.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/china-pushes-back-against-us-on-iran-and-cuba-in-un-speech'>China pushes back against US on Iran and Cuba in UN speech<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T15:22:12+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Vice-President Han Zheng did not mention the US by name in his remarks.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/prince-harry-says-kids-are-happy-in-new-school-in-britain'>Prince Harry says kids are \u2018happy\u2019 in new school in Britain<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T13:59:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">He said it was &quot;great to be back on British soil&quot;.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/category-5-hurricane-polo-threatens-mexicos-coast-landfall-expected-monday'>Category 4 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico\u2019s coast, landfall expected Monday<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T13:47:17+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">BUENOS AIRES, Sept 26 &#8211; Hurricane Polo moved away from Mexico&#039;s Pacific coast on Saturday as a downgraded Category 4, before an expected return to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday, forecasters said.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/in-brazil-frustration-over-cost-of-living-undermines-lulas-reelection-bid'>In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula&#039;s reelection bid<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T12:07:10+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">SAO PAULO\/BRASILIA, Sept 26 &#8211; From the butcher&#039;s shop where he works near Sao Paulo&#039;s historic center,\u00a0Kleyton Zacarioto says customer traffic has been slowing for years thanks, he says, to a long period of rising food prices.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/venezuela-president-returns-from-us-visit-with-no-deals-no-firm-election-date'>Venezuela president returns from US visit with no deals, no firm election date<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T11:02:12+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">It shows Washington\u2019s deep control over the administration of interim president Delcy Rodriguez.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/pope-leo-set-for-largest-event-of-france-tour-as-paris-crowds-swell'>Hundreds of thousands in Paris cheer Pope Leo in largest event of French tour<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T10:37:15+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Leo heads later on Sept 26 to Lourdes, home to a famous Catholic shrine.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/united-states\/microsoft-integrates-word-excel-deeper-into-copilot'>Microsoft integrates Word, Excel deeper into Copilot<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T09:03:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Copilot now also includes Autopilot, software capable of handling automated tasks continuously on its own.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/world\/europe\/one-dead-5-missing-after-explosion-destroys-building-in-athens'>Six dead after explosion destroys building in Athens<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T08:47:17+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">ATHENS, Sept 26 &#8211; Six people have died, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday, after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed following an explosion which the capital&#039;s mayor\u00a0said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-excerpts wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/her-education-business-started-from-a-4-room-hdb-flat-at-age-24'>Her education business started from a 4-room HDB flat at age 24<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Nicolette Ng started giving tuition at 24 and now runs a chain of education centres.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/how-to-tap-credit-card-perks-and-spend-safely-in-retirement-without-falling-into-a-debt-trap'>How to tap credit card perks and spend safely in retirement without falling into a debt trap<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Retirees in Singapore can benefit from using credit cards if they do so responsibly.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/investor-lost-over-10m-after-trusting-remisier-with-trading-account-password'>Investor lost over $10m after entrusting remisier with trading account password<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The remisier used the password to create fake records to dupe the investor into thinking his money was safe.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/track-expenses-down-to-the-cent-or-keep-it-simple-find-something-that-works-for-you'>Track expenses down to the cent \u2013 or keep it simple? Find something that works for you<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Tracking expenses is recommended, but people can find their own ways to stay on top of finances.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/vitol-told-deutsche-bank-ag-that-radiant-world-contracts-with-cfos-signature-were-fake'>Vitol told Deutsche Bank AG that Radiant World contracts with CFO\u2019s signature were fake<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-26T00:35:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">26 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">A court ruling sheds further light on lenders\u2019 efforts to assess and contain their exposure to Radiant.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/wall-street-ends-higher-as-investors-buy-ai-stocks-microsoft-rallies'>Wall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T22:02:58+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.93 per cent to 51,828.62 points.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/invest\/when-a-friend-caused-a-5m-investment-loss'>When a \u2018friend\u2019 caused a $5m investment loss<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T22:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">You should never trust others to watch over your investments without doing your own checks as well.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/crypto-exchange-bitget-pauses-withdrawals-after-449-million-stolen-in-hack'>Crypto exchange Bitget pauses withdrawals after $449 million stolen in hack<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T11:55:49+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The chief executive said all user funds were safe and that the loss was covered by Bitget\u2019s own funds.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/banking\/hsbc-scraps-32000-members-club-perk-for-hong-kong-bankers'>HSBC scraps $32,000 members club perk for Hong Kong bankers<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T11:26:47+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The bank has been on a restructuring and cost-cutting drive under CEO Georges Elhedery.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/singapore-judge-raises-doubts-iron-ore-trader-radiant-world-is-owed-us1b'>Singapore judge raises doubts iron ore trader Radiant World is owed over $1.3b<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T10:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Radiant World, battling creditor demands, was placed under interim judicial management on Sept 24.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/at-least-10-anz-senior-bankers-in-hong-kong-singapore-and-australia-to-exit-in-revamp'>At least 10 ANZ senior bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to exit in revamp<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T09:43:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">At the core of CEO Nuno Matos&#039; restructuring efforts is a plan to slash around 3,500 employees.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/income-insurance-appoints-former-manulife-singapore-top-man-as-new-ceo'>Income Insurance appoints former Manulife Singapore top man as new CEO<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T08:11:27+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Khoo Kah Siang will succeed Andrew Yeo, who resigned on Aug 28.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/lagarde-succession-race-at-ecb-is-heating-up-as-schnabel-exits'>Lagarde succession race at ECB is heating up as Schnabel exits<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T07:41:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Lagarde has committed only to staying on as ECB president until the end of 2026.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/singapore-chip-industry-gets-sg-semiconductor-as-a-national-brand-identity'>Singapore chip industry gets \u2018SG Semiconductor\u2019 as a national brand identity<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T07:15:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The branding will make it easier for companies and talent to understand what Singapore and its chip ecosystem offers.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/isabel-schnabel-to-leave-ecb-board-early-for-senior-role-at-imf'>Isabel Schnabel to leave ECB board early for senior role at IMF<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T07:05:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Schnabel will start her role as director of the monetary and capital markets department on Jan 4.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/three-more-embed-financial-employees-file-salary-claims-bringing-total-to-nine'>Three more Embed Financial employees file salary claims with TADM, bringing total to nine<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T05:16:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The Singapore firm also faces separate action over unpaid CPF contributions<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/online-trading-didnt-kill-the-remisier-its-helping-them-make-a-comeback-in-spore'>Online trading didn\u2019t kill the remisier; it\u2019s helping them make a comeback in S\u2019pore<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T04:30:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Digital brokerages are betting that investors still value something an app cannot easily provide \u2013 a trusted human who knows their portfolio, understands their concerns and can put a sudden market move into perspective.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/the-trouble-of-friend-group-holidays-and-is-the-us-still-the-best-investment-destination'>The trouble of friend group holidays and is the US still the best investment destination?<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T03:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The trouble of friend group holidays and is the US still the best investment destination?<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/investment-alone-not-enough-for-asean-firms-to-capture-opportunities-gan-kim-yong'>Investment alone not enough for ASEAN firms to capture opportunities: Gan Kim Yong<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T02:49:04+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">Trade between China and ASEAN exceeded US$1 trillion (S$1.28 trillion) for the first time in 2025.<\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/companies-markets\/metas-best-month-since-2013-has-it-on-cusp-of-2-5-trillion-level'>Meta\u2019s best month since 2013 has it on cusp of $2.5 trillion level<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-25T01:45:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">25 September 2026<\/time> <div class=\"wp-block-rss__item-excerpt\">The stock is roughly a 1 per cent gain away from joining an elite group of companies worth at least $2.56 trillion.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News Sources from Straits Times etc.. 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