Taiwan is retaining the death penalty, but the top court has imposed restrictions on its implementation. Taiwan has carried out 35 executions since a moratorium on capital punishment was lifted in 2010. Campaigners against the death penalty have long argued that the practice is an inhumane method of punishment. CNA's Victoria Jen has more.

Former British prime minister Tony Blair was instrumental in the Good Friday Agreement which ended nearly three decades of deadly conflict in Northern Ireland. He tells CNA whether or not a case can be made for bringing the same peacemaking model to the current conflict in the Middle East. He also talks about Russian President Vladimir Putin's "staying power" and what it means for both China and the West to need allies. Loke Wei Sue with the full interview.

Also on East Asia Tonight (Sep 20), Japan seafood set to return to Chinese menus after blanket ban; Country Garden’s Forest City in Malaysia offers zero taxes to family wealth offices; and former UK prime minister Tony Blair on managing ties with China.

The trek up the world’s tallest mountain is becoming more dangerous with the continued depletion of ice due in part to climate change. Accomplished mountaineer Peter Hillary, chairman of the Hillary Himalayan Foundation, shares with CNA’s Rani Samtani how climate change is affecting the Himalayan landscapes. 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

Climate change is not a distant threat, but an imminent crisis that demands immediate attention, said policymakers and leaders at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore. Global warming is impacting people worldwide. In recent years, rising temperatures, melting glaciers and wildfires have worsened. CNA’s Rani Samtani speaks to some experts about where the world stands on climate action. 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

Two men, aged 51 and 65, died from their injuries after a fire broke out at an industrial building in Kaki Bukit on Sep 19. The police say they do not suspect foul play and further investigations are ongoing.

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Global lender Citigroup has strengthened its client focus in China and its strategy for the country has not changed despite the sale of its onshore consumer wealth portfolio to HSBC last year, says the bank's head of wealth Andy Sieg. He tells CNA's Elizabeth Neo that there will be more employees added to serve Indian clients. 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 United States Federal Reserve's interest rate cut of 50 basis points is a very "exciting development" for global markets, Citigroup's head of wealth Andy Sieg tells CNA's Elizabeth Neo. He adds that what is going to matter going forward is less the size of each subsequent move in rates and more the direction of travel. 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

Hiring at global lender Citigroup's Singapore office is likely to expand on the back of an increase in productivity, the bank's head of wealth Andy Sieg tells CNA's Elizabeth Neo. This is a turnaround from the situation earlier this year, when employees in Singapore went through rounds of layoffs as a result of the lender's major restructuring of its business. 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

Two of Singapore's brightest racing talents aim to race in Formula 1 within the next five years. Christian Ho and Kabir Anurag, both 17, had career boosts this year. Kabir is the first local to join an F1 team's driver development programme, while Christian will be the first Singaporean to race in Formula 3. Meanwhile, Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda said Christian's success in entering Formula 3 is a big step for Singapore in its F1 dreams. In an interview with CNA, he said he hopes to see more Asian F1 drivers in the future. Aslam Shah reports.

A new smart shipyard has opened, replacing ST Engineering's Tuas Yard as its lease expires at the end of this year. The 14-hectare Gul Yard is twice the size and will be able to handle larger projects. Previously, it could build vessels up to 150 metres, but the new yard can go to as large as 240 metres. Gul Yard also incorporates smart wearables, autonomous vehicles and AI into its operations. ST Engineering Group estimates that these capabilities will save the manpower equivalent of 400 to 500 workers. Rachel Teng reports.

Fewer firms in Singapore adopted sustainability measures in the past two years, compared to 2022, citing a gap in expertise and skills needed. The report by NTUC LearningHub found that a third of employees lacked confidence in their firms' abilities to effectively implement sustainability initiatives. Richa Mathew reports, while CNA also spoke to NTUC LearningHub head of sustainability Low Choon Chye and Singapore Business Federation CEO Kok Ping Soon about companies going greener.

A mental health study on youths in Singapore showed about one in three reported experiencing severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress. The research, led by the Institute of Mental Health, involved face-to-face interviews with 2,600 people aged between 15 and 35 years old. Those who went through cyberbullying, had moderate to severe concerns about their body shape, or spent more than three hours daily on social media were more likely to report these symptoms. In terms of seeking help, the study found that about two in three did so. As for those who did not seek help, one reason is the worry of what others may think of them. Sabrina Ng reports.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Srinagar in Kashmir to address an election rally for BJP supporters. He said his party will fulfil its promise of restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. This is the first BJP rally to be held in a three-phase election period. Mr Modi's ruling party is fielding only 19 candidates. Muslim-majority Kashmir is one region in which the party has not traditionally had much sway. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Indonesia's parliament has passed a revised law that would grant president-elect Prabowo Subianto more powers to create new ministries and restructure his cabinet. Under the revised ruling, the legal limit on the number of ministries will be removed. The Minister of Administrative Reform said the move aims to build an effective and efficient system, which will give more "flexibility to form ministries" that are in line with national interests. Chandni Vatvani reports from Jakarta.

The CEO of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) and his wife have been detained, as Malaysian police widen their raid over a child abuse case surrounding charity homes linked to the firm. Nasiruddin Mohd Ali was among 19 people detained in an early morning raid on four residential premises in Kuala Lumpur. Over 400 children who had allegedly been exploited and sexually abused were rescued last Wednesday. They were found in some 20 welfare homes believed to be linked to GISB. 171 suspects have been arrested. Afifah Ariffin reports.

Lebanon said 37 people have been killed and more than 3,500 others injured, after handheld devices used by Hezbollah members exploded across the country over the last two days. Wednesday's explosions featured handheld radios made by Japanese firm Icom, which said it exported the IC-V82 model to the Middle East from 2004 to 2014. However, it stopped producing them 10 years ago. According to reports, Hezbollah purchased the devices around five months ago. Icom has denied making the Hezbollah-linked devices. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.