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RITUALS KEEP SINNER FOCUSED
As the Shanghai Masters kicks off under the gleaming lights of the Qi Zhong Stadium, Jannik Sinner arrives not merely as the defending champion but also as a singular force in men’s tennis.
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October 04, 2025
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Hamas still needs time to study Trump's Gaza plan, says official
Political bureau member says group is in contact with mediators and 'serious about reaching understandings'
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October 04, 2025
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NUS implements full work-from-office policy for full-time staff
All full-time staff at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have had to work from the office five days a week from Oct 1.
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October 04, 2025
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Syria set to establish first Parliament since former president Assad’s ouster
But indirect vote has stirred concerns about political inclusivity under nation’s new leaders
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October 04, 2025
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Bollywood stars Bachchan, Rai drag Google into fight over 'personality rights'
In India, Bollywood stars are asking judges to protect their voice and persona in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
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October 04, 2025
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Trump declares that US is engaged in war with drug cartels in memo to Congress
Lawmakers briefed on White House's legal justification for deadly strikes against boats
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October 04, 2025
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Star-studded video builds buzz for Apec in S. Korea
A 75-second promotional video for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit surprised many viewers by featuring high-profile South Koreans ranging from K-pop star G-Dragon to President Lee Jae Myung.
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October 04, 2025
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Torque Shop
Why do some cars have four-wheel steering and how does it work?
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October 04, 2025
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FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
Consistent drivers with the best car see McLaren on verge of sealing title in S'pore
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October 04, 2025
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Porsche's most powerful production car
To arrive in mid-2026, the Cayenne Electric SUV packs up to 900kW of power and a 0-100kmh timing within three seconds
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October 04, 2025
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8 leaders, innovators lauded for science and tech contributions
Eight leaders and innovators have received the President’s Science and Technology Awards for their exceptional contributions to Singapore’s science and technology ecosystem.
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October 04, 2025
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Mayer's target is for FIA to build 'solid foundation'
The glitz and glamour and the sheer commercial might of Formu-Ja One may be commonly viewed as the pinnacle of motor sport, but International Automobile Federation (FIA) presidential hopeful Tim Mayer rejects the idea of a pyramid where member associations rely heavily on benefits from Fl flowing to the bottom.
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October 04, 2025
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Malik, Tomlinson to reunite for docuseries
English pop stars Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson will reunite for a three-part docuseries that is likely to be released on Netflix in 2026.
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October 04, 2025
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A partnership built on precision and high standards
You cannot miss the iconic Rolex clocks even if you wanted to.
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October 04, 2025
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Springboks' Rugby C'ship title fate in their own hands
South Africa are firm fa-vourites to seal a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face Argentina at Twickenham on Oct 4.
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October 04, 2025
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US brushes off Chinese diplomat's warning to its consul-general in HK
The US State Department on Oct 2 brushed off a statement from the senior Chinese diplomat in Hong Kong warning the recently appointed US consul-general there against interference in the affairs of the Chinese-ruled city.
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October 04, 2025
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Banks • New safeguard for digital transactions
Major retail banks here will hold digital transactions for a day or even reject them immediately from Oct 15, when they detect that an account is being emptied quickly due to a potential scam.
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October 04, 2025
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S'pore Red Cross to contribute $50k in aid for quake victims
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged to contribute $50,000 in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief in Cebu after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the city late on Sept 30.
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October 04, 2025
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Singapore retail sales rise 5.2% in August, with boost from CDC vouchers and tourism
Retail sales grew 5.2 per cent year on year in August, accelerating from July’s revised 4.6 per cent increase, data from the Department of Statistics released on Oct 3 showed.
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October 04, 2025
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Why the Thai baht is defying economic gravity
US tariffs and gold prices have aided baht's rise, but rally hurting exporters and tourism
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October 04, 2025
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Yacht parties make waves in S'pore as Fl fans seek new thrills
Yacht chartering firms see up to 50% rise in bookings for Fl season here
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October 04, 2025
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Taiwan watching for signs of China war games as its national day nears
Taiwan is tracking Chinese activities for any early warning signs but cannot answer hypothetical questions about whether there will be a repeat of the 2024 war games following Taiwan’s national day, the defence minister said on Oct 3.
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October 04, 2025
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Tesla shares fall as investors look past its record vehicle deliveries
Tesla shares slumped after the automaker posted a record quarter of vehicle sales that will be difficult to replicate now that US electric car subsidies have expired.
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October 04, 2025
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DUNDERDALE HOLDS FIVE ACES IN RACE 7
All eyes on Fright, Pantong, but Guru Fight, Nimbus Glory, Enticing turn heads at work
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October 04, 2025
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More patients receive hospital-level care at home under MOH scheme
Programme being progressively expanded to include those not admitted into hospitals
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October 04, 2025
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Google to screen, block S'pore users under 18 from inappropriate apps by March
Move to protect youth comes after similar roll-outs in US, UK, some European markets
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October 04, 2025
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Investors more cautious in 2025 even before new US tariffs: Report
Higher proportion of them investing more conservatively even as crypto interest grows
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October 04, 2025
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RUBY SAILING TO CRUISE HOME
14 Ruby Sailing will look to pinch this from the front with no weight on his back under Britney Wong’s claim, just as he did three runs back.
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October 04, 2025
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ComfortDelGro’s out to boost its taxi business amid rise of private-hire cars
QR-code bookings, new cab models part of plan even as taxi population plummets
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October 04, 2025
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A mum's hope dims even as search for survivors continues in Indonesia school collapse
The anxiety gripped Ms Jayanti Mandasari as soon as she got off the phone with her son Muhfi Alfian on Sept 29.
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