Boccia player Jeralyn Tan and her coach Yurnita Omar tell us what it feels like to clinch Singapore's very first medal in the sport at the Paris Paralympics. The 35-year-old became Singapore's fourth Paralympic medallist after winning a silver medal on Sep 2.

We caught up with swimmer and double gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu, who just returned from the Paralympics along with the rest of Team Singapore. The athletes were welcomed with loud cheers and applause at Changi Airport shortly after they landed at about 6am on Sep 10.

Dashcam footage shows the exact moment the 30-year-old Phong Chau bridge crumbled into the Red River in the northern province of Phu Tho on Sep 9, after Typhoon Yagi lashed Vietnam.

A bridge in Vietnam collapsed on Monday (Sep 9) after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north. Local media reports said three people were pulled out of the river and taken to hospital, but eight others are missing. https://cna.asia/4ghDI8k 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 and China are committed to deepening their bilateral relationship, encouraging more exchanges among their people, and maintaining peace and stability in the region. Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met senior Chinese officials in Beijing today. Both countries are also keen to collaborate in new areas like the digital and green economies. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, as the international landscape is marked by changes and turmoil, China and Singapore should strengthen coordination as two forces of stability. Olivia Siong reports.

In Parliament on Sep 9, a heated exchange among several MPs happened during the debate on the proposed Platform Workers Bill. This, after Workers' Party MP Gerald Giam questioned the independence of the labour movement for a major part of his speech.

Public transport fares have risen for a third consecutive year. Bus and train fares for adults will climb by 10 cents per journey, starting from Dec 28. Concession card fares for groups, such as students and senior citizens, will see a smaller increase of four cents per journey. Singapore will fork out an additional $250 million to help cushion the hike for commuters. At its annual fare review exercise, the Public Transport Council said the adjustment was driven by growth in core inflation and wages, but was moderated partially by a drop in energy prices from their peak in 2022. Charlotte Lim reports.

The Energy Market Authority will ration Singapore's electricity supply during an emergency, but this will be done as a "last resort". This is among new measures to ensure the country's energy security and stability. A central gas buying entity (Gasco) will also be formed by year-end. Fully owned by the government, it will undertake all future natural gas contracts. MPs questioned if this would hinder the freedom of current generation companies to decide who they buy from. Singapore's power sector currently needs around six to seven million tonnes of natural gas annually. Nasyrah Rohim reports.

Singapore is proposing a law to ban digitally manipulated content -- such as deepfakes -- during elections. If passed, candidates will be able to ask the returning officer to review content that misrepresents them. If the content is indeed found to have been manipulated, the Infocomm Media Development Authority will take further action. The proposed new laws would only apply during elections -- from the day that the Writ of Election is issued to Polling Day. Experts have described the move as a positive step. Nicolas Ng reports.

From unexpected wins to dramatic upsets, it's been a summer of thrills and spills for Chinese athletes and sports fans. The country left Paris with its best Olympic gold medal showing since 2008, and dominated the Paralympics with over 90 gold medals. It is now already looking ahead to Los Angeles 2028. A relatively unfamiliar sport in China, flag football is one of two sports that will debut at the 2028 Olympics. According to American football officials, an estimated 20 million people in more than 100 countries are currently playing flag football. Lauren Ong reports.

Parts of northern Vietnam are picking up the pieces, after Super Typhoon Yagi ripped through the region over the weekend. The death toll has jumped to 59, with nearly 300 others injured and another 24 still missing. Yagi is the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in three decades, bringing about torrential rains and strong winds that toppled trees and damaged buildings. The storm also caused widespread power outages, affecting millions of households and businesses. Yagi has since weakened in force but flash floods and landslides remain a threat. Tung Ngo reports from Hanoi.

According to Ukraine, Russia has stepped up targeting of its energy facilities amid overnight missile strikes. Kyiv has been seeking more aid from its Western allies amid sustained missile and drone attacks in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is also planning to auction off around 20 state-owned companies as part of an aggressive push for privatisation. The move is meant to help fund the military and bolster an economy battered by the ongoing war. Ukraine is hoping to raise at least $100 million from such auctions this year. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.

Widespread internet disruptions and slowdowns have affected millions of people in Pakistan since August. Authorities say disruptions are expected to last until October. In the meantime, Pakistanis in the tech sector are struggling to work. CNA's Hira Mustafa 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

Grand Hyatt Singapore has reopened its doors starting with the unveiling of the nature-inspired Terrace Wing. Highlights include new Garden Studio rooms, two pools and the return of beloved restaurants StraitsKitchen and Pete’s Place. Read more: https://cna.asia/4cWGXPK

The Ukrainian government is planning to auction off some 20 state-owned companies as part of an aggressive push for privatisation, to help fund the military and bolster an economy battered by the ongoing war. In Kyiv, a shopping mall linked to Russia and a historic hotel are up for grabs. CNA's Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. 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

About 2,400 students across 45 schools have spent months preparing for Pope Francis’ arrival on Wednesday (Sep 11). It marks the first papal visit to Singapore since 1986, and is the pope’s longest trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013. CNA’s Nikhil Khattar goes behind the scenes to find out more. 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

Millions of Ukrainians fled the country when Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Majority of them were young and of working age, leaving behind an elderly population exposed to the ravages of war. Ukraine is now facing the challenges of taking care of one of the fastest-ageing populations in the world. CNA's Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. 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

Ukraine is facing a demographic crisis - a shrinking population due to migration, a plummeting birth rate, and a war that continues to take more lives. The generation under the biggest threat is young men. There are just not enough to meet the demands of both the battlefield and the country’s workforce. CNA's Megumi Lim looks at how Ukraine is dealing with this challenge. 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

MOE has terminated its contract with Mobile Guardian after the device management company suffered 2 major cybersecurity breaches earlier this year, a source within the ministry told CNA. MOE is said to be looking at other options.

There are nearly 18,000 eateries in Hong Kong, but only slightly over a hundred are halal-certified. How is the rising demand from Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern tourists sparking a transformation in the city’s halal food scene? Read more: https://cna.asia/4ggo2C5 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