
UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, UN chief says
Morocco welcomed the decision, while its opponents in the Algeria-backed Polisario Front expressed concern.
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Morocco welcomed the decision, while its opponents in the Algeria-backed Polisario Front expressed concern.

Caring for his late father showed senior staff nurse R Subramaniam what families go through. Now he helps them manage illness at home.

Employees with disabilities bring valuable skills and fresh perspectives to these Singapore organisations, while thoughtful adjustments help teams work more smoothly and deliver better service.

As Wellington Management marks three decades in Singapore, APAC head Janet Perumal reflects on how the region’s investors are evolving – and why staying close to clients remains critical to navigating what comes next

Nov 1 - Ukraine's military said it evacuated 167 people from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire neared expiry -- two days after busloads of residents were brought out of the embattled Russian-held town of Oleshky.

RIGA, Nov 1 - Latvia's armed forces reported a brief intrusion into the country's airspace near the borders with Belarus and Russia on Sunday, asking people in the area to stay inside for their safety during the incident.
Nov 1 - As Americans head to the polls on Tuesday for midterm elections, lists the Trump administration has compiled of possible noncitizen voters could be used to contest the validity of the results.

Polls show no clear path back to government after the election for any potential coalition.

NASA has ambitions for a human mission to Mars as early as the 2030s.

The Singapore Airlines flight landed safely at 12.30pm local time on Oct 31.

SIA pilots win praise online for safe landing in Perth amid strong winds The Straits Times

Indian Americans account for about 1% of the US population, and are concentrated in key parts of several battleground states.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex de Minaur in Vienna to win his fourth 2026 tennis title The Straits Times

Nov 1 - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that a Russian minor had been detained over a threat to carry out a terrorist attack in a Moscow park following a tip-off from the United States, news agency Interfax reported.

Incident took place during a third weekend of protests in Paris against soaring living costs.

Protesters saw the collapse as symptomatic of corruption under former president Vucic.

"We must not allow insecurity to become the new normal," Zaqy Mohamad said at the Manama Dialogue.

Beyond war, key maritime nations grope for solutions to keep waterways open The Straits Times

Some high schools will be blockaded from Nov 2.

The organisation has confirmed expectations that more policy adjustments will not occur until 2027.