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World's Central Banks Fear Being Caught in Fed's Storm
Fed's fate seen as direct threat to their own standing, and broader economic stability
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August 26, 2025
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US Detects Its First Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm in a Human
A case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been identified in a person in Maryland who had traveled to the United States from Guatemala, according to four sources familiar with the situation.
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August 26, 2025
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'Love has no numbers': Director of matchmaking romance Materialists
New film from Past Lives director skewers focus on money, age and physique
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August 26, 2025
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Woodman-Wickliffe boosts World Cup record to 21 tries
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand defeated Spain 54-8 in York, with Ireland and South Africa also picking up comfortable victories on Aug 24.
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August 26, 2025
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Traffic accidents near Mount Fuji caused by foreign tourist drivers almost double to 800
Traffic accidents caused by rental cars driven by foreign tourists have been rapidly increasing in areas of Yamanashi prefecture around the foot of Mount Fuji.
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August 26, 2025
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Fleetwood's Job Finally Done
Englishman proud of mental strength and resilience after first win in 164 PGA starts
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August 26, 2025
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Takeuchi at the Double for Sailors
Japanese import's brace sinks Etihad for S'pore team's first win in continental league
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August 26, 2025
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France Summons US Envoy After His Allegations of Anti-Semitism
France summoned American ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging that France had failed to do enough to stem anti-Semitic violence, a French Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Aug. 24.
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August 26, 2025
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Sneak peek at where you can spend your $100 SG Culture Pass credits
Over 400 programmes have been approved for the first batch of events that are eligible for the SG Culture Pass credits.
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August 26, 2025
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The world of the pros who end extramarital affairs
Hong Kong-based filmmaker Elizabeth Lo's quest to document modern relationships in China led her to a little-known practice to tackle infidelity, discovering that people catching their spouses cheating can hire a professional to end the affair.
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August 26, 2025
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Vietnam Billionaire's Taxi Firm GSM Takes on Grab in S-E Asia
Vietnam's richest man Pham Nhat Vuong aims to disrupt ride-hailing sectors across Southeast Asia as his taxi company Green & Smart Mobility, or GSM, battles Grab Holdings to be the top ride operator in his home market.
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August 26, 2025
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S. Korea rights watchdog urges action on exams which assess pre-schoolers
South Korea's human rights watchdog has urged the Education Ministry to address extreme forms of early private education, including entrance exams administered by private academies to pre-school-age children.
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August 26, 2025
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LTA engineer counselled after video of him berating, hitting site worker surfaces
A Land Transport Authority (LTA) engineer working at a site in Tanah Merah has been counselled after a video recording of an incident between him and an LTA contractor's staff member emerged on social media.
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August 26, 2025
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Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital Sanaa kill six
Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Aug. 24 in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with a Houthi health official saying the attack killed six people and wounded 86.
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August 26, 2025
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Venetian Sun Gives Jockey Clifford Lee First G1 Win
Quisisana puts paid to her rivals in Deauville's Prix Jean Romanet
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August 26, 2025
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Hat-Trick Secured, Lim Eyes Masters
Teen bags doubles, team and all events golds, but says it's not just about medals
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August 26, 2025
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Cyber insurance plans emerge as scam cases climb
At least 5 insurers roll out plans that generally cover cybercrime-related risks
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August 26, 2025
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Guzman y Gomez founder's fortune plunges as sales slow down
The honeymoon is officially over for burrito baron Steven Marks: Just a year after Guzman y Gomez's blockbuster market debut made him a multi-millionaire, the founder's fortune is getting hammered.
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August 26, 2025
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Dive into Labuan Bajo's underwater paradise
The gateway to Komodo National Park has one of the world's richest fish fauna, with at least 1,320 species
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August 26, 2025
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Jail for man who committed traffic offences while out on bail over vape-related charge
A man who was out on bail over plans to steal vape-related items seized by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) ran into trouble again when he crashed a car into some railings.
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August 26, 2025
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Serena, Sharapova and the surprising shine of respect
A hundred extra sit-ups. Inspirational mantras chanted. No Sundays off for a year. Athletes are constantly in desperate pursuit of a mysterious thing.
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August 26, 2025
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Prosecution seeking stiffer penalties for alleged vape seller
A district judge on Aug 25 called for the sentencing of an alleged vape seller to be adjourned, after the prosecution said it was seeking harsher penalties.
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August 26, 2025
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'Amazing' Eala Makes It a First for Filipinos
Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a main-draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era, beating 14th seed Clara Tauson in an opening-round upset at the US Open on Aug. 24.
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August 26, 2025
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Vance says Russia has made concessions towards peace deal
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said Russia has made \"significant concessions\" towards a negotiated settlement in its war with Ukraine and was confident progress was being made, despite the lack of clear signs the conflict is nearing an end.
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August 26, 2025
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Make graduate traineeship scheme more than a stop-gap measure
The latest graduate employment survey showing a fall in full-time employment for fresh graduates in 2024 should prompt us to reflect on how best to prepare young Singaporeans for work in a rapidly changing economy (Govt-funded traineeships for fresh grads to start in Oct with up to 800 places, Aug 22).
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August 26, 2025
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Govt studying need for broader support to help workers stay employed
Using AI To Enhance Labour
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August 26, 2025
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Climate disasters expose perils of overtourism in the hills of India
Some Indian states, other hilly regions have announced plans for sustainable tourism
4 min |
August 26, 2025
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Malaysia to donate another $30.6m in aid to Gaza
PM Anwar criticises Israeli government over man-made famine created there
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August 26, 2025
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Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters tops North American box office
KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical released by Netflix, topped the US and Canadian box office during a two-day theatrical debut.
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August 26, 2025
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Biotech firm Mirxes to be added to Hang Seng Composite Index
Rare win for Singapore start-up comes three months after its Hong Kong IPO
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