Thu Sep 26 14:46:29 UTC 2024: ## News Headlines: Week of September 27th, 2024

**International**

* **Israeli Military Raids Al Jazeera Bureau in Ramallah, Occupied West Bank:** Israeli soldiers shut down the Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah, escalating tensions in the occupied West Bank.
* **Hezbollah Targeted in Lebanon, 20 Dead, Hundreds Injured:** Explosive devices detonated in Lebanon, killing 20 and injuring over 450, targeting the Hezbollah group.
* **UN Calls for End of Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories:** The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling for Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories.
* **Two Arrested in US$230 Million Cryptocurrency Theft and Laundering Scheme:** Authorities apprehend two individuals in connection with a massive cryptocurrency theft and money laundering operation.
* **Tragic Stabbing of Japanese Boy in Shenzhen Sparks Concerns over Sino-Japanese Relations:** A Japanese boy was stabbed in Shenzhen, China, raising concerns about relations between the two countries.

**Singapore**

* **SMRT Confirms No Train Service on East-West Line Between Jurong East and Buona Vista:** A defective axle box on a 35-year-old train caused a derailment, leading to severe track damage and disruption on the East-West Line. Free bus services are available.
* **SMRT Updates on East-West Line Restoration:** SMRT is working to expedite the repair process, with power rail restoration expected by the end of the day.
* **18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Loyang Hit-and-Run:** A motorcyclist died after colliding with an unknown vehicle in Loyang, adding to Singapore’s alarming traffic accident statistics. Police investigations are ongoing.
* **Chee Hong Tat Announces Extensive Rail Replacement on Damaged EWL Track, Timeline Uncertain:** Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat confirmed that over 30 rail segments will be replaced, but a clear timeline for completion remains unknown.
* **NUS Restricts Access to University Town Food Courts and Shuttle Buses:** National University of Singapore (NUS) announced restrictions on access to University Town facilities from September 30th to October 7th.
* **Tan Kiat How Reports Resident’s Aggressive Behavior at Meet-the-People Session:** A resident became aggressive at a meet-the-people session, leading to police being called.
* **Five Teens Arrested After Qihua Primary School Pupil Assaulted:** Five teenagers were arrested after a video surfaced online showing a student from Qihua Primary School being assaulted.
* **One Dead After Choa Chu Kang Flat Fire, 150 Residents Evacuated:** A fire broke out in a Choa Chu Kang flat, claiming one life and leading to the evacuation of 150 residents.

**Other News**

* **Dr. Tan Cheng Bock Questions Cost of Founders’ Memorial:** Former presidential candidate Dr. Tan Cheng Bock questioned the cost of the S$335 million Founders’ Memorial, citing Lee Kuan Yew’s stance on such projects.
* **Leaders of Japanese Syndicate Laundered S$628.7M, Lived in Singapore:** Leaders of a Japanese syndicate accused of laundering S$628.7 million resided in Singapore, highlighting concerns about financial crime.
* **Chee Soon Juan Questions Shanmugam’s Property Sale Amid Silence from Mainstream Media:** Opposition politician Chee Soon Juan questioned the $88 million property sale by Law Minister Shanmugam, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
* **Redditors Question Support for PAP over Perceived Arrogance and Authoritarian Attitude:** Reddit users expressed concerns about the perceived arrogance and authoritarianism of the People’s Action Party (PAP), Singapore’s ruling party.
* **Forum-Asia Condemns Execution of Myanmar Pro-Democracy Activists:** Forum-Asia denounced the execution of pro-democracy activists in Myanmar and warned of further killings by the junta.

This summary provides a brief overview of key events from the week of September 27th, 2024. For detailed information on specific events, refer to reliable news sources.

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