Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played an unusually prominent role in this year's United States presidential election. After staying out of politics for years, the world's richest man has hit the campaign trail in support of Donald Trump. That has raised questions about what's driving the tech billionaire to back the former president. CNA's Ira Spitzer finds out as he reports from San Francisco.

After a tumultuous campaign, full of twists, turns and unprecedented moments, polls show United States Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump remain deadlocked in the race to the White House. With just hours until voting opens across the US, CNA's Benji Hyer has a look at where things stand.

It is the final hours of the campaign for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with both candidates pulling out all the stops before US election day on Tuesday (Nov 5). CNA's correspondents in Washington DC, Pennsylvania and Florida with more. Full story: https://cna.asia/4feZqc8 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

The trial involving Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh will resume tomorrow, when the Leader of the Opposition may be called to the stand to defend himself. He is the first person to be charged under a law that makes it an offence for MPs to lie in Parliament. Jeraldine Yap takes us through the key developments of the trial so far.

Escalating geopolitical tensions have increased risks to Asia's economy. But the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees resilience in the Asia Pacific, bumping up growth predictions marginally for this year and next year. Still, its new report warns of headwinds and uncertainties. IMF deputy director in the Asia Pacific department Thomas Helbling shared how these will impact Singapore and the region. He also discussed China's ongoing property market correction and whether any spillover effects on Singapore are expected.

Hawkers bidding for stalls will be subject to a revised tender scheme, starting this month. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said this is to deter high bids for stalls at popular locations. This was announced at an awards ceremony recognising exemplary hawkers who have helped shape the local hawker scene. Meanwhile, Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre has been crowned Singapore's favourite hawker centre. Rachel Teng and Nadirah Zaidi report.

Singapore has launched Asia's first automated mRNA manufacturing facility, which will speed up vaccine production in the country. The BioFoundry can be ramped up during a health crisis, ensuring effective response to future emergencies. With its automated machines, the BioFoundry can produce enough mRNA for about 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines in just one day. Singapore invested $97 million earlier this year to position itself as a global leader in nucleic acid therapeutics (NAT) research and commercialisation.

Israel has formally notified the United Nations that it is cutting all ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), after lawmakers voted to ban the organisation. The decision has sparked global condemnation, including from key Israeli backer, the US. Washington has described UNRWA's role as "irreplaceable" in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Israel said it will continue to work with international partners, including other UN agencies, to ensure the delivery of aid into these areas. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised "party time" after the US election were he to beat Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Nov 5). At his last rally in Georgia on Sunday (Nov 3), Trump blamed Harris for the arrival of migrants, painting a bleak picture of a trail of violent crime.

The United States-India relationship has been described by US President Joe Biden as "the most defining of the decade". But as the final countdown begins to the US election, observers in India said they believe ties between both nations are set to change, whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the race to the White House. CNA’s Neha Poonia reports. 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

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised "party time" after the US election were he to beat Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday (Nov 5). At his last rally in Georgia on Sunday (Nov 3), Trump blamed Harris for the arrival of migrants, painting a bleak picture of a trail of violent crime. https://cna.asia/4febgn0 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

In the final hours of the US election campaign, democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Sunday (Nov 3) vowed to end the war in Gaza if elected president. "As president, I will do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza, to bring home the hostages, end the suffering in Gaza, ensure Israel is secure, and ensure the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, freedom, security, and self-determination," she said.

In the final hours of the US election campaign, democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Sunday (Nov 3) vowed to end the war in Gaza if elected president. Speaking to a crowd at a rally in Michigan, the US Vice President said, "As president, I will do everything in my power to end the war in Gaza, to bring home the hostages, end the suffering in Gaza, ensure Israel is secure, and ensure the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, freedom, security, and self-determination." https://cna.asia/4febgn0 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

Disinformation remains a major problem as the United States presidential campaign enters the final stretch. Washington has accused countries like Russia and Iran of seeking to interfere with the vote by spreading false claims. Major changes to the social media landscape have allowed disinformation to spread more easily, leading to fears it could play a critical role in what is expected to be a razor-thin race to the White House. CNA’s Ira Spitzer reports. 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

????️???????? The US Presidential Election is just around the corner. Test your knowledge with CNA’s Arnold Gay and Julie Yoo as they go head-to-head in a fun trivia game! Be sure to join us live for US Votes 2024 on YouTube or CNA TV, starting at 7am (SG/HK) on Wednesday (Nov 6).

Running a business can be a game of calculated risks. More so now, as the United States-China trade war has forced companies to reshape their China strategy. As we count down to the US presidential polls, CNA's Deborah Wong finds out what’s at stake for companies based in China.

Angry locals threw mud and hurled insults at the Spanish royals and premier, calling them “murderers” during their visit on Sunday (Nov 3) to Paiporta, Valencia in eastern Spain. The town was hit hardest by the country’s worst floods in a generation, which have claimed over 200 lives. #spainnews #spain #valencia #floods

Angry locals hurled mud and insults at the Spanish royals and premier, calling them “murderers” during their visit on Sunday (Nov 3) to Paiporta, Valencia in eastern Spain. The town was hit hardest by the country’s worst floods in a generation, which have claimed over 200 lives. https://cna.asia/3UAyAmw 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

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made pledges to tackle America's housing crisis as part of their election campaigns. Property prices in the United States are now so expensive relative to wages, that a quarter of renters in the country are spending more than half of their income on just housing and utilities alone. Researchers say as many as seven million people a year face eviction, often due to not being able to afford to pay rent. CNA's Caroline Malone reports from one of the worst-hit cities of Baltimore, Maryland.

The US presidential race will come down to a handful of states which are still far too close to call. But the battle for the White House could continue well beyond polling day. Former President Donald Trump sought to discredit the results in 2020, and this time, he’s doubling down on his efforts to sow seeds of distrust. CNA's Benji Hyer visits Georgia to find out how real the threat is to the democratic process in one of the swing states on which the country’s political future may hinge.