Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze

VNExpress - Oct 20, 2026

Singapore will issue preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan Province that may have sent smoke across the border, the National Environment Agency said Monday.

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchailan and Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday visited the city to oversee distribution of aid to displaced families affected by two major fire incidents that struck last week. “Our President sent us here to ensure that help is truly poured out. If I’m not mistaken, this

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Oct 25, 2026

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ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corp. has prepared for a 3 percent to 5 percent rise in the volume of motorists traversing the NLEx, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Mindanao Avenue Connector from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 during the observance of the feasts of the saints and souls or “Undas.”

Singapore embraces AI for cyber defence, with one caveat: breach transparency

Oct 25, 2026

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Singapore is turning to major technology firms to strengthen its cyber defences, even as it presses them for greater transparency over security breaches – a balancing act facing regional governments as they seek to harness artificial intelligence while guarding against the risks it introduces. Those risks were highlighted by an AI agent linked to OpenAI that gained unauthorised access to files on an Australian government website earlier this year, raising questions over how quickly companies...

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Oct 25, 2026

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Unlike Bali's famed Kecak dance or Hanoi's iconic water puppet theater, the cultural performances in the Philippines can be hard for tourists to find

Metropolitan Police under fire for failing to alert FBI over 'troubling and disturbing' claims about Thomas Markle

Oct 24, 2026

Metropolitan Police under fire for failing to alert FBI over 'troubling and disturbing' claims about Thomas Markle

In an embarrassing blow, the Metropolitan Police said it may refer itself to the police watchdog over the way it dealt with bombshell allegations made against Thomas Markle.

ROBERT HARDMAN: What would the medieval monks who founded charity to safeguard London's bridges think as it squanders millions on trans rights... and even a group with alleged links to Hamas?

Oct 24, 2026

ROBERT HARDMAN: What would the medieval monks who founded charity to safeguard London's bridges think as it squanders millions on trans rights... and even a group with alleged links to Hamas?

The City Bridge Foundation has a very specific role: to maintain all the Square Mile's non-rail bridges over the River Thames.

Storm Chloe may be third storm to hit UK in just a week after 80mph winds and torrential downpours hit ferries and trains

Oct 24, 2026

Storm Chloe may be third storm to hit UK in just a week after 80mph winds and torrential downpours hit ferries and trains

As Storm Boelo buffeted large parts of the country, thousands of homes remained without power in south-west England yesterday from Storm Austen.

Trump comes out swinging at Democrat Jon Ossoff on Georgia campaign stage as Obama unleashes blistering attacks from Michigan

Oct 24, 2026

Trump comes out swinging at Democrat Jon Ossoff on Georgia campaign stage as Obama unleashes blistering attacks from Michigan

President Donald Trump came out swinging at Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff on Saturday night.

Comelec: Delisted party-list groups may reapply until Dec. 30, 2026

Oct 24, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Fifty delisted party-list groups seeking to join the 2028 elections must prove their track records and qualifications to regain accreditation with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday. The groups may reapply by filing new petitions for accreditation before the Dec. 30 deadline. They will be

Far-Left protest mobs cause chaos on the streets of France for a second weekend as riot police fight back with water cannons and tear gas - and Paris cops seize deadly weapons from demo-goers 

Oct 24, 2026

Far-Left protest mobs cause chaos on the streets of France for a second weekend as riot police fight back with water cannons and tear gas - and Paris cops seize deadly weapons from demo-goers 

In Lyon, officers used tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters after they briefly attempted to block a road near the city centre, where demonstrations had been banned, an AFP journalist reported.

Trump eyes even more business with Russia after Ukraine war ends...as Moscow diesel tanker heads for US port

Oct 24, 2026

Trump eyes even more business with Russia after Ukraine war ends...as Moscow diesel tanker heads for US port

Donald Trump has signaled plans to expand US business ties with Russia once the Ukraine war ends, despite mounting criticism of his controversial fuel deal with Vladimir Putin.

Budget will unveil £70billion borrowing to pay welfare bill, City experts warn

Oct 24, 2026

Budget will unveil £70billion borrowing to pay welfare bill, City experts warn

They suggest John Healey is set to duck big spending decisions on defence, benefits and social care in his maiden Budget on Wednesday but hit banks and gambling firms with higher taxes instead.

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