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Singapore's press scans a chaotic world through a pragmatic, transactional lens — US political drama, Middle East arms deals, and global sport — while local stories celebrate kampung spirit, community heroism, and property/legal intrigue. Coverage is calm, factual, and order-affirming, with almost no domestic political conflict.
  1. The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics could generate up to $40.6 billion for the region, a study says. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  2. Saudi football club Al Taawoun is hit with a stadium closure and a fine over 'Jota' chants. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  3. Saudi Arabia cancels some oil cargoes after a pipeline was hit, with a top buyer seeking alternative supplies. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  4. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  5. A US Republican lawmaker is seeking the impeachment of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  6. Russia says the United States' acknowledgement of orbital weapons ignores the consequences of conflict in space. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  7. Indian cricketers Samson and Reddy led India to a series-clinching win over Afghanistan. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  8. US artificial intelligence companies OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create a standards body for AI. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  9. The administration of US President Donald Trump plans a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, according to sources. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  10. Two US government officials were injured in an accidental shooting by Eswatini forces (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  11. Professional Referee Organization chief Webb says VAR 'tunnel vision' caused an error in the Manchester derby (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  12. A US task force is aiding Saudi Arabia with intelligence and planning support, according to a US official (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  13. A large collection of works by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was reunited for the first time since 1984. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  14. French football club Racing Club de Lens parted ways with its coach, Toppmoeller. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  15. The United States energy secretary said an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia should be back online within days. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  16. The Netherlands' national rail network was crippled by suspected sabotage. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  17. American reality TV star Kim Kardashian was awarded symbolic damages of 1 euro over the 2016 jewel heist in Paris. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  18. Hong Kong actor Ho Ying Wai recalls how his 14-year-old son stole thousands in cash before running away from home. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  19. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner, the son of film director Rob Reiner. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)
  20. Singapore bus operator Tower Transit is looking to thank those who helped an unresponsive bus driver in Hougang. (The Straits Times, 2026-09-15)