US President Joe Biden tried to quell Democratic concerns over his shaky showing in his debate with Donald Trump, saying at a campaign rally on Friday (Jun 28) that he is the right man to win the November election. “I don't debate as well as I used to," Biden admitted to supporters. "But I know how to tell the truth ... I know how to do this job," he said to huge cheers. Read more: https://cna.asia/3XFyn3T (Video: AP) Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

When your flight is delayed, will you get compensated? If you're flying to certain places, you might have more rights than you think, according to a legal expert.

Some passengers of SQ321 were given cash advances in light of injuries when the aircraft experienced severe turbulence. Are all airlines obliged to compensate? How are amounts decided and could you later sue for more? Lawyers Paul Ng, head of aviation at Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP, and Chooi Jing Yen from Eugene Thuraisingam LLP are guests. 0:00 Intro 2:45 How airline compensations work 8:03 Why some SQ321 passengers received advance payments 17:15 When do passengers sue? 24:00 Increased insurance cost will trickle down to passengers Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

As a migrant worker in Singapore, Bangladeshi national Fazley Elahi - or Rubel, as his friends call him - provided for his family back home. He also served his community in Singapore, founding a cultural show and starting a library for fellow migrant workers. But now, his time in Singapore has been cut short by an incurable cancer, and he's returned to Bangladesh to live out the rest of his days with his family. Before he left, he told us his story: https://cna.asia/3KAzYjz Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he looks forward to more win-win projects with Malaysia, as both countries marked 100 years of the Causeway opening. This morning, Malaysia hosted celebrations on the major land link, which represents the deep ties and shared history of the close neighbours. At the launch of an exhibition marking its legacy, ministers from both sides stressed the Causeway's role in the lives and livelihoods of their people. Leong Wai Kit reports.

A first for RSS Indomitable, as it sailed to victory, picking up the award for Best Maritime Security Unit. It's one of 30 military units that emerged tops at this year's Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit competition. Up in the air, the Air Force's 142 Squadron reclaimed the title of Best Fighter Squadron. For the 21st year running, the Army's 1st Commando Battalion was crowned Best Combat Unit. The annual competition recognises units that have excelled in areas such as combat readiness and operational proficiency.

The National Trades Union Congress will take over three more recreation centres for migrant workers from August. It will manage four out of a total of nine. The Manpower Ministry said NTUC was chosen as it has a good grasp of migrant workers' needs. It added that it learnt how important such centres were during the COVID-19 pandemic. They were used as recovery facilities and vaccination centres. Such centres are now designed to be quickly repurposed if needed. MOM will also be progressively upgrading other RCs around the island, starting with Penjuru next year.

Singapore's oil spill clean-up is now entering its second phase, with a bit more deep cleaning. Crews are targeting areas that are harder to reach, like rock bunds and oil that's trapped deeper in the sand. This comes nearly two weeks after the 14 June shipping crash, which spilled more than 400 tonnes of oil into Singapore's waters. Dr Jani Tanzil, senior research fellow at the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute, shared how this will impact Singapore's marine habitats in the short and long term.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore has come a long way in developing tourism, but the sector cannot be complacent as other countries are also stepping up their game. 27 individuals and companies were honoured at the Singapore Tourism Awards for boosting the industry. Mrs Pamelia Lee, credited with developing the country's first tourism master plan in the 1980s, received a lifetime achievement award. Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport Group also received special recognition awards for their contributions to reviving the sector post-pandemic. Nasyrah Rohim reports.

Singapore will allow more people to have assistance dogs in public housing flats. Those with physical disabilities, are deaf, or hard of hearing will be allowed to have such dogs later this year. Currently, there are only nine assistance dogs in Singapore and they all support blind people. The move is Singapore's latest step toward a more inclusive society. In a 2022 survey of over 600 people, more than nine in 10 supported the use of assistance dogs in day-to-day life. Nikhil Khattar reports.

Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said Singapore remains a key target for terrorists, even though it has not faced a specific terrorism threat recently. Reflecting on last month's attack on a Johor police station and the subsequent arrests of over a dozen terror suspects, Mr Shanmugam said violent ideology continues to resonate in this region, and Singapore must stay vigilant against such threats.

China's high-profile expulsion of former defence ministers Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe from the Communist Party over graft charges is the latest in President Xi Jinping's years-long campaign to crack down on corruption. Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian from the National University of Singapore shared more about the significance of this latest purge.

Voting is underway in Mongolia, as locals head to the polls to pick their next government. It's the first election following constitutional changes aimed at increasing representation in the government. The ruling Mongolian People's Party is widely expected to retain its majority, but other parties are hoping to capitalise on voter discontent amid public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. CNA's Poh Kok Ing explains the key issues and why global powers have their eyes on the polls.

A monitor lizard turned up at a Punggol resident's 11th floor home on Thursday (Jun 27), climbing in through the gate and exploring the living room before the family trapped it on the balcony. The lizard was eventually captured by NParks officers.

US President Joe Biden stumbled over his words several times during the first presidential debate with former president Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 27). Two White House officials said Biden had a cold. The two presidential candidates will return for a second and final debate scheduled for September.

Singapore's oil spill clean-up operations have entered phase 2, with specialised resources and equipment used to tackle hard-to-reach areas such as the gaps and crevices of rock bunds.

European Union leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the bloc’s executive arm amid opposition from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. At the first day of the leaders' summit, a range of issues were discussed, including the Middle East, security and defence and the strategic direction of the European Union for the next five years. CNA's Alex Cadier tells us what transpired as bloc leaders met in Brussels for the crucial summit.

An exam scandal is rocking India following last month's highly competitive National Eligibility Cum Entrance test - a gateway for admissions to undergraduate medical programmes. Multiple tests have been cancelled or postponed since then. More than 3.5 million people have been affected, with the government admitting to institutional failure and firing the official in charge of the testing agency. Prerna Singh, Mahatma Gandhi Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Brown University, tells CNA’s Asia First how serious the situation is and why an anti-cheating law that was recently passed has not been effective. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

US President Joe Biden stumbled over his words several times during the first presidential debate with former president Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 27). Two White House officials said Biden had a cold. The two presidential candidates will return for a second and final debate scheduled for September. https://cna.asia/3XDgSRG Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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