In defiance of global warnings, Israel vows to intensify ground offensive in Rafah; Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts repeatedly and Singapore’s tourist arrivals fall, marking the lowest number in the year.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

Written by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg) / Claressa Monteiro 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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