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Business

Singapore Food Court Bleeds S$250,000 in 7 Months as 29-Year-Old Owner Fights to Keep It Alive

SINGAPORE — A family-run food court in Chai Chee has lost about S$250,000 in just seven months, with its young second-generation owner saying persistently weak weekday foot traffic has made it increasingly difficult to attract tenants and keep the business afloat. At the centre of the struggle is Bai Nian Food Court, located at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee. Its 29-year-old owner, Tommy Pang, recently opened up about the business crisis in an Instagram video, saying the family had lost around S$250,

September 2, 2026

Politics

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Tehran Retaliates, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East War

WASHINGTON/DUBAI — The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, September 1, triggering a rapid Iranian military response and pushing the already volatile Middle East conflict into another dangerous phase. The renewed fighting marks the most serious escalation in weeks after roughly a month of relative calm between Washington and Tehran. According to Reuters, US forces targeted Iranian military capabilities including air-defence systems, radar installations, mariti

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Ariana Grande Says Goodbye to the Stage After Emotional Final Concert—But Her Next Move Could Change Everything

LONDON — Ariana Grande has officially closed the curtain on her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” ending a 41-date comeback run with an emotional final performance at London’s O2 Arena on September 1. But the bigger story may be what happens after she leaves the stage. The pop superstar used her final concert to thank fans for standing by her throughout the tour, describing the experience as one of the most beautiful and extraordinary chapters of her life. “I’ll cherish this experience always,” Grande

September 2, 2026

Asia

Maid Replaced Employer’s Gold Jewellery With Fakes, Stole S$6,300 in Three-Month Scheme

SINGAPORE — A domestic helper in Singapore has been jailed after secretly replacing her employer’s gold jewellery with counterfeit pieces while taking the genuine items for herself. Indonesian national Rustini, 46, was sentenced to four months and two weeks in jail on Aug. 31, 2026, after admitting to stealing her employer’s gold bracelet and chain, worth at least S$6,300, over several months. The case, reported by AsiaOne and corroborated by Singapore Chinese-language outlet Lianhe Zaobao, un

September 2, 2026

Business

Malaysia Will Send 1,476 Myanmar Nationals Home on Sept. 29—But the UN Says Myanmar May Still Be Too Dangerous

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is moving ahead with the first phase of its planned voluntary repatriation of Myanmar nationals, but the United Nations refugee agency says it is not involved in the operation and warns that conditions in Myanmar remain too dangerous for a safe and dignified return. Malaysia is scheduled to send 1,476 Myanmar nationals back to Myanmar on September 29, 2026, marking the first phase of a broader programme involving up to 5,000 people, according to Malaysia’s Home Ministry.

September 2, 2026

Business

Oil Surges Toward $96 as US-Iran Strikes Escalate — What Happens If the Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut?

Oil prices climbed nearly 1% in early Asian trading on Wednesday as renewed US-Iran military strikes intensified concerns about disruptions to crude supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, or 0.92%, to $95.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 80 cents, or 0.89%, to $91.02, according to Reuters data cited by Channel NewsAsia. The latest gains came after both benchmarks surged by more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, with Bre

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Newcastle Just Made Their Final Big Move — But This £51M Signing Could Change Everything at St. James’ Park

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Belgium international Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, adding one of Europe’s most promising young attacking players to their squad in a major deadline-day move. The 21-year-old forward has signed a long-term contract with Newcastle and will wear the No. 20 shirt at St. James’ Park, becoming the club’s eighth first-team arrival of the summer transfer window. Newcastle officially confirmed the transfer on September 1, although the club did not dis

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Moussa Diaby Returns to Bayer Leverkusen Until 2031 — But His Homecoming Could Be About Much More Than Nostalgia

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Moussa Diaby is officially back at Bayer Leverkusen, three years after leaving the Bundesliga — and his return could prove to be one of the most intriguing moves of the transfer window. The 27-year-old France international has completed a transfer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and signed a contract with Leverkusen running until June 30, 2031, the German club confirmed on September 1. Diaby will also reclaim the No. 19 shirt he wore during his first spell at the Bay

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

2026 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD HONOURS 3 ASIAN LEADERS FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

MANILA — Three leaders from Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been named recipients of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award, recognising their decades of service in diplomacy, humanitarian work and human rights. The three laureates are Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi humanitarian Runa Khan and Myanmar human-rights advocate Bo Kyi. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced the recipients on August 31, coinciding with the 119th birth anniversary of former Philippine president Ramo

September 2, 2026

Uncategorized

China Steps Up Taiwan Blockade Preparations as PLA Drills Target Air and Sea Routes

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defence ministry says China is intensifying preparations for a potential blockade of the island, with recent People’s Liberation Army exercises increasingly focused on controlling Taiwan’s air and sea access. The assessment was included in Taiwan’s newly released 2026 China Military Power Report, submitted to lawmakers alongside the island’s five-year military development plan and proposed defence budget for next year. According to the report, recent PLA exercises have increa

September 2, 2026