The result of the US presidential election could have a profound impact on Europe and its stance on trade as well as foreign policy. The European Union has even set up a task force to prepare for the impact of a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump presidency. William Denselow reports from Brussels. 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

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed on Monday (Oct 28) to stay in office, despite his ruling Liberal Democratic Party losing its parliamentary majority for the first time in 15 years. Ishiba said he would push for political reform regarding the issue of money and politics, and accepted the “extremely harsh verdict” from the public. CNA’s Michiyo Ishida with more from Tokyo. Full story: https://cna.asia/3UsAup5 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

"To me, the apology does not mean anything," said Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke, rejecting former prime minister Najib Razak's apology for the 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Berhad) scandal. Najib issued an apology on Oct 24 for his mishandling of the multibillion-dollar scandal, but maintained he had no knowledge of illegal transfers from the now-defunct state fund.

The suspect of the Clementi HDB murder case was taken to the crime scene on Monday (Oct 28) morning. Toh Chee Hong, 50, allegedly killed grassroots volunteer Khoo Chin Wah Winson last Monday and was detained at the scene after the incident. Read more: https://cna.asia/48lRbbJ

“A crime is a crime “: Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Secretary-Gen of the DAP, the largest coalition partner in PM Anwar’s coalition government says his party is not accepting the apology from ex-PM Najib Razak over the 1MDB scandal. He was speaking to CNA's Melissa Goh after the launch of DHL Express KL Gateway in Sepang. 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

???? Big Sister’s Island is open to the public again. After three years of enhancement works, the revamped island now has features such as a floating boardwalk, a coastal forest trail, and a lagoon tidal pool where you can swim or snorkel. It's also home to Singapore's first marine park, where you can catch a glimpse of aquatic animals such as the blacktip reef shark ????. #sgnews #singapore Read more: https://cna.asia/4e9Odbj

The outcome of the US presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will be watched closely all over the world - but perhaps nowhere more closely than in Chinese capital Beijing. China is America's biggest economic competitor and is vying to become the leading global superpower. Kate Fisher examines what impact the vote could have on the world’s most significant geopolitical relationship.

Wearing a black MAGA ("Make America Great Again") cap, tech billionaire Elon Musk referred to himself as a 'dark, gothic MAGA' at a massive Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday (Oct 27). Musk, who is supporting Trump’s reelection bid through his X social media platform, claimed he would save the United States US$2 trillion in tax spending through a department of government efficiency. Read more: https://cna.asia/4e9Odbj

Cocoa prices may be easing after soaring as much as 400 per cent this year, but prices for the key chocolate ingredient are still at historic highs. Both retailers and consumers are feeling the pinch, with some popular festive treats in the United Kingdom 10 per cent more expensive than last year. CNA's John Bevir reports from Bristol.

Are you an individualist or a peacemaker? Perhaps you thrive in motivating people. Experts say understanding personality traits makes a big difference in work relationships. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan find out more by taking a test. Take the Big 5 Personality Test (https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test) or RIASEC profiling tool (https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/assessment/landing.html) if you want to know more. 0:00 Intro 5:10 Explaining the Big 5 personality traits 8:18 Personality types as a way to reduce conflict 14:16 Hate someone but still work well with them? 17:00 Personality tests in job interviews 22:53 AMA: Seen as a threat at work Have a work-related question to ask Tiffany and Gerald? Write to us at cnapodcasts@mediacorp.com.sg Listen to the Work It podcast: Spotify: https://cna.asia/4f2tKqk Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/3YqtGJI 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 international community has urged restraint in the wake of Israel’s strikes on Iran military targets early on Saturday (Oct 26). The risk of a wider conflagration between heavily armed Israel and Iran has convulsed a region already on fire with warfare in Gaza and Lebanon, but it is unclear whether the overnight strikes would trigger further escalation. CNA's Nick Harper with the latest. Full story: https://cna.asia/3UpYNE6 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

Seasoned magician Sng Ming Da created a performance space he calls The Magic Attic in his home, with the aim of providing a safe haven for budding magicians to perform in front of a live audience. Read more: https://cna.asia/4hmWL1I 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 an age where we embrace diversity, beauty pageants have come under fire for promoting an outdated idea of beauty. Are such contests just skin deep and can they still be relevant? The Deep Dive podcast finds out.

The latest edition of Miss Universe Singapore was made more inclusive, with a single mother and a transgender woman as contestants. But how relevant are beauty pageants today? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert take a beauty deep dive with Angela Tay, managing director of ERM Singapore which organises Mrs Singapore World and Manhunt Singapore, and Mrs Veronica Lee, this year's winner of Mrs Singapore World. 0:00 Intro 1:58 What made her take part in a beauty pageant 3:34 Wearing a bikini is about confidence 4:39 A beauty queen is the total package 5:13 Pageants are not superficial 6:13 Showcasing brains in the Q&A segment 7:15 Are beauty pageants still a route to success? 11:30 Is inclusivity just marketing? 13:57 Would Steven wear a Speedo? Have a topic you'd like us to cover? write to us at cnapodcasts@mediacorp.com.sg Listen to the Deep Dive podcast on: CNA: https://cna.asia/4fjgc9B Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/3Up3eyW Spotify: https://cna.asia/3YEuKvd 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

At Hanlim Arts High School in South Korea, where numerous big-name K-pop idols have graduated from, students can attend courses like songwriting, music theory, movement techniques, catwalking and more. CNA Lifestyle spoke to a few students, including active idols, to find out what it’s like to go to school there. (Video: Joyee Koo; Hazeeq Sukri) Read more: https://cna.asia/4eWQ58x #K-pop #SouthKorea 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

More than 230,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above have appointed someone to act on their behalf if they lose the mental capacity to do so. This is up by around 30 per cent since July 2023. The jump comes after the process of applying for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was made easier through an online portal, pushed on by a nationwide campaign to drive awareness. Lim Sze Ling, CEO of ServiceSG at the Public Service Division and Tan Chee Hau, Senior Director of the Family Life Group at the Social and Family Development Ministry, discuss how end-of-life topics typically remain taboo in Singapore and how that has in turn influenced attitudes towards LPA applications and Advance Care Planning.

The Government says Lee Hsien Yang is creating a false urgency by pushing for the immediate demolition of the property at 38 Oxley Road. In his online posts, Mr Lee claims that his father - Singapore's late founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew - wanted the property to be demolished in his will. The statement says Mr Lee Hsien Yang is doing so, knowing that what he says about that will is inaccurate. Richa Mathew with more.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has promised that Singapore will back fellow Commonwealth countries in using technology to drive their development. Mr Wong was speaking at his first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. He emphasised the significance of collective resilience in today’s competitive world. Sherlyn Seah reports from Samoa's capital, Apia.

Private property prices declined 0.7 per cent in the third quarter, reversing four quarters of growth. Analysts say this is as more people bought homes outside the central region where prices are lower, resulting in what appears to be an overall price drop in the market, even though the number of units transacted rose 9.3 per cent on-quarter. Yet, analysts still expect momentum in prices for the rest of the year, as demand is still high for housing. This is reflected in the sharpest increase in public housing resale prices since 2022. Charlotte Lim with more.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has apologised for the deaths of 85 people in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre. She issued the apology a day before the statute of limitations lapses on the 20-year-old case. Saksith Saiyasombut tells us more about whether this apology has the potential to calm outrage over the incident.