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Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:27 PM ET

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories

'I can only wait and hope': Haze hits livelihoods in Sumatra as workers toil in unhealthy air

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Commentary: Regional haze casts a pall on ASEAN's influence

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Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump

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The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 105 in the west and 102 in the east at 6am. The central region, which entered the unhealthy range a day earlier, recorded a reading of 123.

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The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of Democratic Action Party's central executive committee on Saturday (Sep 19), a day after Najib Razak's pardon was granted by the Malaysian king.

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National Cancer Centre apologises after email addresses of over 460 recipients mistakenly exposed

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Up Close: He was given 50% odds of surviving. How childhood cancer shaped a doctor's calling

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Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missile intercepted

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Could China challenge Japan's dominance in matcha?

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Team Singapore athletes at Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony

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Mountain lion seen roaming San Francisco neighbourhood

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Air quality back at unhealthy levels in central Singapore

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Can Vietnamese durian win over China?

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Alex Eala in Singapore: How well do you know the Filipino tennis star?

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White House turns away CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters after Trump announces ban

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Trump signs Bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions

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Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate

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Scammers are using AI to commit crimes at speed. How is Singapore police's new Cyber Command keeping up?

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US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to meet on Sunday at JPMorgan headquarters

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Asian Games offer 'deepest apologies' for South Korea anthem blunder

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Asian Games open in Nagoya with celebration of solidarity and Japanese culture

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German general Breuer elected to head top NATO military body

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Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokehold

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Do racist comments online really reflect what Singaporeans think?

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How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

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Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

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How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team's mistake

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In a reading slump? Here's how to fall in love with books again

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How ADHD symptoms change from childhood through adulthood

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Tokyo travel guide: What to do, eat and where to stay

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Breakout Filipino tennis star Alex Eala on Singapore, fame and inspiring young Asian women

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Squats, push-ups and strength training: Why women may need to exercise differently from men

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Crystal Jade has now closed 5 Singapore outlets in 2026, with Clementi Mall and Jurong Point the latest

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Mooncake bakes from Rebecca Lim's family bakery, Tay Ying and Yang Guang Ke Le

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North-South Corridor delay: Businesses fear for survival, residents brace for more noise and dust

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Indonesia rescues six orangutans from fires in a week

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NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wild animals in islandwide raid, with 13 found dead

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Haze pushes air quality across Singapore into unhealthy range for first time in 7 years

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'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy': Former para-athlete opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

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Resorts World Sentosa turns up the thrills this Halloween

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A dinner with former colleagues did more than ease Ms Daphne Ling's fears of being an outsider after years immersed in parenting. It gave her the confidence to open up to others again.

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Mental Health Matters: The hidden grief of being laid off in your 30s

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Ground Up: 'No way around it' – will Sembawang residents forever face the longest commute to work?

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Big Read: Technology, AI have made us hasty readers – and that's a big problem

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Natureland founder Fion Wu on why robot massages could be the chain's next big move

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Hublot and Jeff Koons transform the Classic Fusion watch into wearable pop art

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Singaporean designer Jade Chan is making her mark in Copenhagen with Christian+Jade

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: What's new in the electric luxury coupe

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Former Versace creative director Dario Vitale joins Armani as it enters a new era

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The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone reimagines a cult-favourite vintage watch

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Super El Nino could reshape daily life, threaten livelihoods in Southeast Asia with lingering heat

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9/11: The inside story of the restaurant workers on the top floor, 25 years on

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Social media bans for teens: What Talking Point learnt from Australia, Malaysia

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His father with dementia vanished near home. How can Singapore keep these seniors safe?

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Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA's Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding.

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Asian Games spectacle gets underway in Aichi-Nagoya with glitzy ceremony

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Shorter BTO wait times possible as HDB trials new tech with success: Expert

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CNA Explains: How does haze reach Singapore and what do air quality readings tell us?

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Fight against terrorism: Youths will get more opportunities to step forward, says Edwin Tong

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New Cyber Command police unit able to disrupt scam websites within minutes

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Unlocking Value - "How do you outgrow the business that built you?"

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How an early bet on diversification paid off as AI took off

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A longer life, but how many years in good health?

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Asia's airport ecosystem: Ready for take-off

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Behind the bustle of every hawker centre is a network that helps stallholders build sustainable businesses while keepingneighbourhood dining affordable.

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