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#ST #World Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards The record heat and drought endured across swathes of Europe are testing France’s champagne industry. https://ift.tt/TQjbadl More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #Asia Inside JB’s RTS Link station: 25-minute target from concourse to train, high-tech scanners planned August 17, 2026 at 09:57PM CNA goes behind the scenes at Johor Bahru’s Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, where high-tech body scanners, an operations command centre and direct links to nearby malls are taking shape ahead of the rail service’s expected launch in January 2027.  https://ift.tt/cQEUvNk More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #Asia Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to expand auto-gate system to 31 more nationalities by end-August The airport handles up to 190,000 passengers per day during peak tourist seasons. https://ift.tt/MPHzVgk More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits August 17, 2026 at 10:02PM https://ift.tt/wZbrpGB More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #Singapore Singapore, China sign pact on peaceful nuclear technology cooperation August 17, 2026 at 09:52PM The agreement will support Singapore's efforts to develop independent capabilities to make an objective and technical assessment of the potential deployment of nuclear energy, says MTI. https://ift.tt/OMqPlSf More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#AsiaOne #Asia 'You were more than a titleholder': Indonesian beauty queen dies aged 25 August 17, 2026 at 08:45PM Indonesian beauty queen Putri Andriani Juficha has died at the age of 25. Her death was announced on what would have been her 26th birthday, according to media reports. The cause of death has not been disclosed.Putri was the winner of Miss Earth Indonesia as well as the runner-up of Miss Grand Indonesia in 2025.In a social media post on Saturday (Aug 15), Miss Grand Indonesia paid tribute to Putri."You were more than a titleholder. You were part of our Grand family, a beautiful soul whose grace, strength, and spirit touched so many hearts," said the organisation."Although your journey with us has come to an end far too soon, the memories, love, and light you shared will forever remain in our hearts." https://ift.tt/xoEbY6I More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #World Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails August 17, 2026 at 09:58PM https://ift.tt/BQjRN86 More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails August 17, 2026 at 09:58PM https://ift.tt/BQjRN86 More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Inside JB’s RTS Link station: 25-minute target from concourse to train, high-tech scanners planned August 17, 2026 at 09:57PM CNA goes behind the scenes at Johor Bahru’s Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, where high-tech body scanners, an operations command centre and direct links to nearby malls are taking shape ahead of the rail service’s expected launch in Jan 2027.  https://ift.tt/cQEUvNk More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Singapore, China sign pact on peaceful nuclear technology cooperation August 17, 2026 at 09:52PM The agreement will support Singapore's efforts to develop independent capabilities to make an objective and technical assessment of the potential deployment of nuclear energy, says MTI. https://ift.tt/OMqPlSf More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #Asia Cambodian opposition figure's daughter appointed PM's envoy in rare concession PHNOM PENH, Aug 17 - The daughter of a recently pardoned Cambodian opposition figure who was jailed for alleged treason has been appointed special envoy to Prime Minister Hun Manet, a royal decree showed on Monday, in a rare concession to the political opposition. https://ift.tt/dGepyib More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #World US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case Aug 17 - Rebuffing President Donald Trump for a second time, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear his appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming the former magazine columnist. https://ift.tt/j5lyOnL More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #World Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails DUBAI, Aug 17 - Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to \"fully offensive\" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the United States, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. https://ift.tt/ZrwFkKI More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #Asia Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks DUBAI, Aug 17 - Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the U.S. fails to implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter of weeks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. https://ift.tt/q2rebzx More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#AsiaOne #Singapore Boys called him 'Daddy': Religious influencer jailed for sexually abusing brothers aged 6 and 11 August 17, 2026 at 09:20PM A 'religious influencer' who became a father figure to two vulnerable brothers before sexually abusing them between 2022 and 2024 has been sentenced to 27 years and 10 months' jail and 24 strokes of the cane.The 37-year-old man pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 17) to three charges of rape and two counts of molestation, according to court documents obtained by AsiaOne. Another 12 charges were also taken into consideration during sentencing.The man repeatedly sexually assaulted the victims at various locations, including a toilet in a mosque where he often prayed with them and taught them religion.In a statement on Monday, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said it strongly condemns the serious sexual offences involving youth victims at mosque premises. "Our mosques must always be safe and trusted spaces, especially for our children and young people," said MUIS, adding that the man was not a mosque staff member or volunteer, nor was he an accredited asatizah. An asatizah is an Islamic religious teacher or scholar.  https://ift.tt/gZUGanp More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #Business Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats August 17, 2026 at 09:15PM https://ift.tt/M6UoKS5 More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#ST #World Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years for anti-war comments, Mediazona says LONDON, Aug 17 - A senior member of Russia's liberal Yabloko party was sentenced on Monday to 11 years and one month in a penal colony, independent news outlet Mediazona said, for criticising the war in Ukraine which he described at his trial as a catastrophe for Russia. https://ift.tt/LciZA5I More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Pocognoli targets bright future for Scotland on foundation laid by Clarke August 17, 2026 at 09:16PM https://ift.tt/phBHVNT More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #LatestNews Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats August 17, 2026 at 09:15PM https://ift.tt/M6UoKS5 More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG

#CNA #Sports Pocognoli targets bright future for Scotland on foundation laid by Clarke August 17, 2026 at 09:16PM https://ift.tt/phBHVNT More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG