Asia North Korea test-fires 2 types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles: KCNA North Korea test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles into the East Sea, KCNA said, amid tensions with South Korea.
International Quicker cross-border cooperation needed to disrupt scams and crimes: S’pore, international police Singapore and international police urge faster cross-border cooperation, citing quick intelligence sharing that disrupted ransomware and global scam networks.
Singapore Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty Singapore's Q2 2026 tourism receipts fell 6.2% to $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty, though first-half receipts were nearly flat.
Asia North Korea missile chief questions South Korea hypersonic glide vehicle test North Korea's missile chief questioned South Korea's hypersonic glide vehicle test, citing clean photos. South Korea said heat-resistant materials explain no soot and will weaponize the technology.
Finance Malaysia’s central bank chief signals room to act as inflation risks rise Malaysia's central bank sees room to adjust rates if inflation pressures rise, after dropping "appropriate" guidance; markets price a possible hike.
International Japan denies spying after Russia arrests journalist Japan denied spying after Russia arrested Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on espionage suspicion; Tokyo protested and seeks his safety.
International Seeing pivotal election, Israelis fly from around world to vote Israelis abroad are flying home to vote in a pivotal Oct 27 election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, with polls tight and over 50,000 expected.
Singapore No injuries reported after 2 Singapore-registered ships struck in Hormuz Strait, says MPA Two Singapore-registered ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz; one sank, one was damaged. No Singaporeans were aboard and no injuries were reported.
Business Temasek Trust, World Bank Group tie up to advance initiatives in climate and energy Temasek Trust and World Bank Group signed an MOU to advance climate, energy, and agriculture initiatives, exploring co-financing and launching a Knowledge Node by 2027.
International Poland's Sikorski asks 'big man' Musk if he is playing politics with Starlink in Ukraine Poland's Sikorski asked Elon Musk if he's playing politics with Starlink in Ukraine after Kyiv said SpaceX limited services, disrupting drone missions. Poland pays for Ukraine's Starlink.
Business Hongkong Land in talks with Ong Beng Seng’s HPL for stake in Orchard Road buildings: Sources Hongkong Land is in early talks to buy a majority stake in HPL’s three Orchard Road properties for over $2 billion, though the deal may fail.
International Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military SpaceX restricted some Starlink services in Ukraine, causing 10–20 second dropouts that disrupted drone missions, battlefield communications, and logistics, Ukrainian officials said.