Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/23/singapore-gears-up-for-biggest-corruption-trial-in-decades?traffic_source=rss

After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy

Japanese leader's 'new capitalism' produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/23/after-vowing-to-halt-japans-economic-decline-kishida-leaves-mixed-legacy?traffic_source=rss

Hezbollah claims rocket attack deep inside northern Israel

Lebanese group says it targeted Israeli air base east of Haifa with dozens of rockets after series of Israeli attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/21/hezbollah-claims-rocket-attack-deep-inside-northern-israel?traffic_source=rss

Quad leaders meet in Biden’s hometown amid growing China competition

Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is 'here to stay', pledges to deepen partnership.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/21/quad-leaders-meet-in-bidens-hometown-amid-growing-china-competition?traffic_source=rss

Israeli explosion rocks Beirut, crossing another red line for Hezbollah

How much of a blow is all this for Hezbollah? And is the region already at war?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/9/21/israeli-explosion-rocks-beirut-crossing-another-red-line-for-hezbollah?traffic_source=rss

Kenya’s Ruto lands in Haiti to assess police mission as insecurity deepens

Kenya-led police mission to Haiti's mandate expires next month as country continues to reel from widespread violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/21/kenyas-ruto-lands-in-haiti-to-assess-police-mission-as-insecurity-deepens?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939

As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/21/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-939?traffic_source=rss

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says

Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/21/putin-must-not-win-the-ukraine-war-freed-russian-dissident-kara-murza-says?traffic_source=rss

How will immigration shape the US presidential election?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/9/20/how-will-immigration-shape-the-us-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/20/as-sri-lanka-votes-a-2-9bn-imf-loan-looms-large?traffic_source=rss

US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden’s term: Report

Wall Street Journal cites multiple US officials saying they are sceptical a ceasefire can be achieved before January.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/20/us-believes-gaza-ceasefire-deal-unlikely-in-bidens-term-report?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 938

As the war enters its 938th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-938?traffic_source=rss

Israel intensifies air raids on southern Lebanon amid escalation fears

Israeli defence minister says Hezbollah to 'pay an increasing price' as group promises retaliation over device attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/19/israel-intensifies-air-raids-on-southern-lebanon-amid-escalation-fears?traffic_source=rss

Do Lebanon explosions violate the laws of war?

Experts say blasts potentially violate international humanitarian law, including ban on indiscriminate attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/18/do-lebanon-explosions-violate-the-laws-of-war?traffic_source=rss

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge

Prosecutors accuse disgraced former Hollywood mogul of sexually assaulting woman in Manhattan hotel in 2006.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/18/harvey-weinstein-pleads-not-guilty-to-new-sexual-assault-charge?traffic_source=rss

Teamsters union says won’t endorse Harris or Trump in US election

Influential union backed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2000, but declines to make endorsement this year.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/18/teamsters-union-says-wont-endorse-harris-or-trump-in-us-election?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936

As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/18/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-936?traffic_source=rss

Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march

'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/17/bolivia-braces-for-turmoil-as-antigovernment-protesters-begin-march?traffic_source=rss

US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions

Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/17/us-downplays-ability-to-prevent-escalation-after-lebanon-pager-explosions?traffic_source=rss

Elon Musk deletes post about Harris, Biden assassination after backlash

White House condemns Tesla CEO's post on X as 'irresponsible'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/17/elon-musk-deletes-post-about-harris-biden-assassination-after-backlash?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 935

As the war enters its 935th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-935?traffic_source=rss