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Catch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues and government policies.Podcaster: BT PodcastsThe Business Times, SPH Media.
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US Says China Trade Truce Extended, StarHub In Advanced Talks with Keppel Over M1, Iran Vows No Surrender (opens the original)
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Headline news for September 24, 2026: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China have reached a deal to extend the trade truce. Iran says it would never surrender to US pressure, and that the two remain far apart on how to end their war. Singapore’s StarHub and Keppel have confirmed they are in talks over a potential deal involving M1. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited b
Trump Defends Iran War, Greenland Military Deal Signed, Typhoon Kills Four in Japan (opens the original)
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Headline news for September 23, 2026: US President Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York, defending the US war on Iran and reiterating his opposition to regulating AI. US and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement allowing a larger US military presence in Greenland. Typhoon Dujuan has triggered landslides in Japan, killing 4 people and leaving 6 others missing Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicol
China Purges Two Top Generals, Singapore Layoffs Hit 2020 High, Ukraine Death Toll Rises (opens the original)
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Headline news for September 22, 2026: China expels two top generals from the Communist party, alleging disloyalty and corruption. Russian forces continued their attacks in Ukraine, killing at least five people. Singapore’s retrenchment rate reached its highest level since the fourth quarter of 2020 Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Nicole Teo Produced by: BT Po
Najib Razak Faces US$12.26m Fine, US Bessent Hails Successful China Talks (opens the original)
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Headline news for September 21, 2026: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says talks with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng were very successful. Iran warns that it received information of a possible major new attack by the United States and its allies. Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says he is unable to pay the US$12.26m fine before he begins his house arrest Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Nicole Teo (nicolet@sph.com.sg) P
Saudi-Houthi Strikes Raise Oil Supply Concerns, Trump-Xi Meeting Set and Singapore Air Quality Improves (opens the original)
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Headline news for September 18, 2026: Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces exchanged strikes, fuelling concerns over global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping next week amid tensions over trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI. Singapore’s air quality also improved overnight, with the central region’s 24-hour PSI falling to 97, back in the moderate range. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Chai Pei Chieh Pro
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