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US thwarts UN Security Council again on Gaza ceasefire call
The US on Sept 18 again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.
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September 20, 2025
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Public service leaders must set tone by using Al in own work: DPM Gan
They should encourage their teams to do so too; all officers have to take Al literacy course
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September 20, 2025
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Man jailed for cheating victims of $4.6m in fake Al-powered scheme
A man who offered a fraudulent artificial intelligence-powered investment scheme was sentenced to seven years and nine months' jail on Sept 19 after he cheated multiple victims of over $4.6 million in total.
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September 20, 2025
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Haaland can top Ronaldo's 140-goal mark: Guardiola
Manchester City's Erling Haaland shattered another scoring record in their 2-0 Champions League victory over visitors Napoli on Sept 18, and manager Pep Guardiola believes his talented striker might one day be the best player in Europe.
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September 20, 2025
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More than 100 Salvador Dali works coming to Singapore for sale
They will be part of a show brought here by the daughter of his long-time collaborator
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September 20, 2025
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OCBC to support 10,000 women-owned SMEs by 2030 under loan scheme
Move aimed at helping them bridge gap in turnover growth with firms owned by men
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September 20, 2025
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Casey hopes to go a step further in S'pore return
Three-time Ryder Cup winner Paul Casey will headline the field at the Nov 6-9 Moutai Singapore Open, as the tournament returns to the Republic for the first time since 2022.
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September 20, 2025
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McLaren aligned after clarifying team orders
Oscar Piastri on Sept 18 said McLaren had “clarified a lot of things” about team orders following the decision to ask him to give up second place to teammate and title rival Lando Norris at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.
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September 20, 2025
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Singtel's Optus probing emergency call failures that led to three deaths
Singtel’s Australian subsidiary Optus is investigating a series of emergency call failures after carrying out a network upgrade.
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September 20, 2025
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Agoda admits inhibiting staff from approaching unions, govt agencies is inappropriate: NTUC
Online travel platform Agoda has acknowledged that employers should not discourage employees from seeking help from trade unions and government agencies, said the labour movement.
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September 20, 2025
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US cyber-security firm AvePoint eyes growth in S'pore as it lists on SGX
US cyber-security firm AvePoint is seeking to expand in Singapore after becoming the first company to be listed on both the Nasdaq and the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
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September 20, 2025
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Indian regulator clears Adani of some allegations by short-seller
Shares of Adani Enterprises rallied after India's securities market regulator cleared the group's billionaire founder Gautam Adani of some allegations of impropriety raised by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in 2023.
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September 20, 2025
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How the UK perfected the art of flattering President Trump
Pomp, pageantry away from demonstrators helped Britain seal AI, nuclear, tech deals
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September 20, 2025
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Trump's economic magic trick is coming undone
Promises of revitalisation and a better life hit by his tariff and immigration policies
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September 20, 2025
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KENYA'S FAITH IN GOLDEN DOUBLE
Wanyonyi can salvage pride in 800m, while Kipyegon seeks repeat 1,500m-5,000m feat
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September 20, 2025
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Madonna to release new album in 2026
Madonna, the bestselling female artiste of all time, said on Sept 18 that she will release anew dance music album in 2026.
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September 20, 2025
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Asia's first digital battlefield: When the screen became the street in Nepal
Social media was at the heart of the protests. There are also suggestions that a foreign hand was involved.
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September 20, 2025
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France warns mayors against flying Palestinian flag
France’s interior ministry has ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings next week as Paris is set to formally recognise the Palestinian state.
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September 20, 2025
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An Ace in style and speed
Mini's JCW Aceman is wild when it gets a boost, and it does not hurt that the car sports good looks too
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September 20, 2025
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Israel says it will continue to use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City
It tells Palestinians to flee south amid ground offensive, but many are unable to make the journey
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September 20, 2025
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Lyles eyes more after four world 200m titles in a row
Noah Lyles matched Usain Bolt’s record of four consecutive world 200 metres titles as he scorched to victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept 19.
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September 20, 2025
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Singapore will be useful to partners, but will not be made use of: Vivian
Republic’s approach is one of consistency and honesty with the US and China, he says
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September 20, 2025
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Technocrats get key roles in Thai PM Anutin’s Cabinet line-up
Act boosts investor confidence but govt’s short term may hinder policy moves
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September 20, 2025
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Eleanor Lee spends $7,200 to boost viewership for her C-drama
To encourage more people to watch her new Chinese wuxia drama The Journey Of Legend, China-based Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee spent 39,900 yuan ($7,200) of her own money to help promote it.
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September 20, 2025
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IMH team lauded for efforts in serving children with autism
When the autism team at the Institute of Mental Health's (IMH) Child Guidance Clinic began its work almost 20 years ago, Singapore did not have a dedicated public healthcare service for children with autism.
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September 20, 2025
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AXS to roll out Ready Cash feature, rewards scheme for bill payments
E-payment services provider AXS will be launching AXS Ready Cash, a feature that provides quick access to funds, later in 2025 in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank.
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September 20, 2025
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Robo Shankar dies at 46 after collapsing on set
Indian actor and comedian Robo Shankar died in Chennai, India, on Sept 18, days after he was hospital-ised in a critical condition.
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September 20, 2025
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New David Bowie museum in London unmasks the man behind the make-up
A moving letter written by David Bowie’s father and fan mail from Lady Gaga are among 90,000 items at a new London museum offering intimate insights into the man behind the Ziggy Stardust makeup.
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September 20, 2025
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MHA to boost laws to tackle Kpods, foreign threats, road safety concerns
It will also deepen partnerships, use tech to tackle threats: Shanmugam
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September 20, 2025
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Govt to spend more due to rising needs, but will maintain balanced Budget: PM
MOF will allocate resources judiciously, rigorously evaluate programmes, he says
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