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16 Months' Jail for Man Who Made Vape Pods With Etomidate in First Kpod Conviction Case
In Singapore's first conviction linked to Kpods, a man was sentenced to 16 months' jail and a fine of $400 on Aug 26 after he produced the etomidate-laced pods for sale to e-vaporiser users.
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August 27, 2025
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S'pore Moots Asean Joint Statement to Reaffirm Strong Stance on Drug-Free Region
Fight Against Transnational Drug Trade Has to Include Regional Efforts: Shanmugam
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August 27, 2025
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Disney parks' adult fans gun for the Shoulder Plush
The British musician will be back in Singapore in September as part of his Sting 3.0 World Tour
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August 27, 2025
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Summer heat in South Korea forecast to stretch into September
South Korea's heatwave alerts, in place nationwide for weeks, are expected to stretch into September, with a 60 per cent chance temperatures will remain above the historical average, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
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August 27, 2025
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Escalated Trump-Fed tensions trigger falls in regional markets
• STI down 0.3%; Singtel is top gainer, with SGX at the bottom • Losers beat gainers 299 to 243 across the broader market • Nikkei 225 and Kospi slip 1%; HK's Hang Seng drops 1.2%
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August 27, 2025
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Eala, Wong and Tjen fly flag for Asia in New York
Players from the Philippines and Hong Kong will be on the schedule for the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time this week, as the US Open sees the impact of an increasingly global game.
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August 27, 2025
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US dollar, Treasuries jolted after move to dismiss Cook
The US dollar skidded in a volatile session on Aug 25 after President Donald Trump announced he was removing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, the latest in a series of attacks on the US central bank's independence that is undermining confidence in US assets.
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August 27, 2025
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Singapore airdrops close to 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Gaza
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircraft delivered close to 15 tonnes of medical and food supplies to Gaza as part of an airdrop operation from Aug 12 to 25.
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August 27, 2025
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Recycling: Move beyond symbolic bins to systems that work
I refer to \"Singapore's dirty little sense of entitlement\" (Aug 26). The photo of the overflowing blue recycling bins is, sadly, a familiar sight in many estates.
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August 27, 2025
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Japan Storms Back into the Chip Wars
The country used to be a semiconductor powerhouse. Can it be one again?
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August 27, 2025
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Letter of the day Forest due for clearing in Woodlands deserves heritage impact assessment
I refer to the article \"10.4ha of forest in Woodlands to be cleared from 2026 for industrial, mixed-use developments\" (Aug 22).
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August 27, 2025
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Ukraine blasts Woody Allen for online talk at Moscow film event
Ukraine slammed American film-maker and actor Woody Allen (right) on Aug. 25 over an online appearance at a government-backed Moscow film festival, accusing the director of whitewashing Russia's invasion.
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August 27, 2025
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BlueSG cars to be rebranded and offered for lease by Tribecar
BlueSG CEO says company is in discussion with Tribecar on 'potential sale' of its EVs
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August 27, 2025
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Trump Suggests Americans Might 'Like a Dictator'
He Blasts Critics in Diatribe, Inks Orders to Tighten Federal Clampdown on Washington
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August 27, 2025
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Should you say 'thank you' to ChatGPT?
If we don't watch our manners with machines, we may forget to treat people with respect, too.
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August 27, 2025
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Cambodia passes law to strip citizenship from those who collude with foreign nations
Cambodian parliamentarians passed legislation on Aug 25 allowing people who collude with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law that rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent.
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August 27, 2025
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Good Star Primed for a Bold Run in Merdeka Cup
Champion trainer Dunderdale's Shinjuku also puts in a solid gallop in Kuala Lumpur
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August 27, 2025
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Australia blames Iran for two anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy
It gives Tehran's ambassador 7 days to leave country in its first such ejection since WWII
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August 27, 2025
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What if the real recycling problem is in our heads?
We can do more with carrots and sticks to modify our behaviour and make sustainable choices easier and more appealing.
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August 27, 2025
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Dumbledore Can Work His Magic at Durbanville Again
Aug 27 South Africa (Durbanville) Form Analysis
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August 27, 2025
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S'pore Manufacturing Output Beats Forecast With 7.1% Rise in July
Five of 6 industry clusters post year-on-year growth; key electronics industry up 13.1%
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August 27, 2025
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SJI basketballers: From newbies to champs in 4 years
Just four years after their basketball programme tipped off, St Joseph's Institution (SJI) were crowned C Division Boys' League 1 champions on Aug 26, after beating Presbyterian High School (PHS) 57-47 in the final at the Jurong East Sports Hall.
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August 27, 2025
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A Pretty Strange Pick'
US captain Bradley says he will make 'right decision' on whether to play at Ryder Cup
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August 27, 2025
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Buangkok Drive to be extended to Yio Chu Kang Road from tomorrow
More convenience The new stretch of road will help residents save on travelling time.
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August 27, 2025
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Mystery Rolls-Royce driver in crash stirs rumours in Australia and China
Talk of young Chinese woman driver having possible links to China's elite
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August 27, 2025
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5 Journalists Among Those Killed in Israel's Strike on Hospital in Gaza
Killed in Khan Younis, they were working for various international news organisations
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August 27, 2025
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N. Korea's Glossy New Surface — Apps, Beach Resort, and a Fake Starbucks
North Korea is taking inspiration from the West. In Pyongyang, elites drink coffee at a fake Starbucks and pay by mobile phone.
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August 27, 2025
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Golfers Set Sights On Sea Games Podium
Recent results, competition for places give coach optimism about medal prospects
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August 27, 2025
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Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X (left) on Aug. 25 pleaded not guilty to four felony charges after the authorities said he assaulted police officers who found him walking naked down a street in Los Angeles.
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August 27, 2025
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A Living Tapestry
Seven communities inspire new cheongsam designs
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