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Docs mistook girl's regular vomiting for milk reflux
Medical Mysteries is a series that spotlights rare diseases or unusual conditions.
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August 26, 2025
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Trump's Push to Redraw Districts Could Cement Republican Rule in US House
Party Controls 23 State Legislatures and Governorships, Against 15 for the Democrats
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August 26, 2025
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Thomson Medical Announces $5.5b Project in Johor-Singapore SEZ
It will include a 500-bed hospital with aged care facilities, hotel and serviced residences
3 min |
August 26, 2025
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An island rooted in natural beauty
Japan's Yakushima, shaped by centuries of natural wonder and human encroachment, inspired the 1997 Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke
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August 26, 2025
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What's Driving Wealthy Indians to Leave India
The country is no stranger to waves of emigration. But a geo-economist sees in the latest wave — of its moneyed elite — a vote of no confidence in its economy.
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August 26, 2025
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Helen Mirren glad to see seniors celebrated in Netflix mystery
British actress Helen Mirren, one of the stars of The Thursday Murder Club, a movie about a group of retirees who enjoy cracking unresolved murder cases, says it is great to see older people's life experiences celebrated on screen.
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August 26, 2025
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Singapore Studying Efficacy, Safety Of Vitiligo Drug
It is pending approvals here but available via special access routes
3 min |
August 26, 2025
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US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say
US National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington as part of what President Donald Trump said was his crackdown on crime were to begin carrying weapons on the night of Aug. 24, two officials said.
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August 26, 2025
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End of the road for China's once mightiest property firm
The moment passed without fanfare. Evergrande, a real estate developer that once represented the pinnacle of China's economic prowess, was formally removed from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Aug 25.
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August 26, 2025
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Winless United need to grow up: Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his side need to show more maturity after blowing the lead to draw 1-1 at Fulham on Aug 24 to remain without a win this season.
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August 26, 2025
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Trees felled, homes flooded as Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam's north central coast on Aug 25, felling trees and flooding homes despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day.
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August 26, 2025
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Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of olive trees in West Bank village
Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Aug. 24 in the presence of the Israeli military, said AFP journalists who witnessed the scene.
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August 26, 2025
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Living with ChatGPT already feels normal
That surprising finding is what makes artificial intelligence a revolutionary technology.
8 min |
August 26, 2025
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Iran's Leader Calls US Issue 'Unsolvable' Amid Stand-Off
Iran's supreme leader said the current situation with the US was \"unsolvable,\" and that Tehran would never bow to pressure to obey Washington, amid a stand-off with Western powers over its nuclear programme, state media reported on Aug 24.
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August 26, 2025
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Sabalenka finds her rhythm in defense opener
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her US Open title defense in style, with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova in the first round on Aug 24.
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August 26, 2025
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World Bank agency handling investment dispute settlements to set up S'pore office
A World Bank agency handling international investment dispute settlements will set up a Singapore office under an agreement with the Republic's Ministry of Law (MinLaw).
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August 26, 2025
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Uproar Over Sengkang Green Primary Bullying Reveals an Unrealistic Singapore
Repair, not just punishment, must be the goal of efforts to stem bullying.
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August 26, 2025
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Singapore shares close higher as inflation eases; STI up 0.1%
• Gainers outpace decliners 381 to 188 on trade worth $1.85b • Japan, HK, South Korea indexes in positive territory • Trio of local banks end lower; DBS is biggest decliner
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August 26, 2025
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More KrisFlyer Miles Needed to Redeem Flights or Upgrade Seats to Europe, US
From Nov 1, travellers will need to spend more air miles to redeem air tickets or upgrade their seats on certain flights, under Singapore Airlines' frequent flier programme.
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August 26, 2025
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Waller's Fangirl Swings South for Memsie Stakes
Brisbane star Antino is also Caulfield-bound for 1st G1 of 2025 Melbourne Spring Carnival
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August 26, 2025
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Turning a wilderness lodge into a luxury escape
Singaporean Pamela Ho and her Canadian husband Patrick Wallace stayed a night at a log cabin in Nova Scotia and ended up buying it
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August 26, 2025
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Sports • Performance should be main yardstick for event selection
The recent exclusion of Soh Rui Yong from the SEA Games squad raises questions about meritocracy and the future of Singapore sports (Young Lions and distance runner Soh Rui Yong left out of SEA Games contingent, Aug 6).
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August 26, 2025
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Perceptions of intrusive tax regime, data collection unsettle India's rich
Reluctant taxpayers even as they like to whine about their poor public services.
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August 26, 2025
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Seoul Is Favourite City Among Gen Z, Millennial Travellers: Global Poll
South Korea's capital Seoul, which recently gained further global attention from the success of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters movie, was named the world's most beloved city by travellers aged 25 to 40 for the fourth consecutive year, according to results from the 2025 Trazees.
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August 26, 2025
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Prepare for more uncertainty and shifts in global economy: DPM Gan
S'pore needs to position itself well in new landscape, deal with US tariff policy, he says
3 min |
August 26, 2025
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Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on giving up a 20-year legal career for politics
Just days after being re-elected in the 2025 General Election, Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim received a call from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong that brought him back to a day in 2012 that changed his life.
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August 26, 2025
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BYD revs up to shed utilitarian skin with souped-up racetrack
The name BYD is mainly associated with mass-market electric vehicles.
2 min |
August 26, 2025
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Australia's Toxic Mushroom Murders Sole Survivor Says He's 'Half Alive' After Wife's Killing
He Testifies on Impact of Murderer's Crimes, Says He Seeks Justice for Her Three Victims
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August 26, 2025
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Singapore's Dirty Little Sense of Entitlement
Singaporeans treat public cleanliness as someone else's job. If civic pride won't come willingly, then only tough love can break the habit.
6 min |
August 26, 2025
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Seoul Tells Beijing It Wants to Normalize Ties and Upgrade Economic Relations
South Korea hopes to normalize relations with China that have been strained in recent years, a special envoy from Seoul told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Aug 24, and agreed to boost economic cooperation, said Seoul's Foreign Ministry.
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