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Cosy hotels in Malaysia lobby for extra business
Hotels in Malaysia are throwing open their lounges, bars and public viewing areas to football fans for World Cup matches, giving mamak restaurants a run for their money.
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June 17, 2026
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Floor curling slides into Singapore communities
It is a sport that is easy to play for the young, old and those with special needs. And it can be played in almost any indoor space with minimal equipment. No wonder floor curling has been gaining popularity at active ageing centres and community clubs, among other places, in Singapore.
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June 17, 2026
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'They said I had to appear in court'
How scammers exploit fear, urgency to target victims
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June 17, 2026
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Nearly $100m to be spent on R&D of water solutions for towns and industries
Tengah reservoir completion example of how S’pore invests in water infrastructure: Gan
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June 17, 2026
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As deal to end war emerges from chaos, Iran and China sweep the stakes
A new world order is on the cards, with Trump losing support at home and allies in Asia.
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June 17, 2026
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Palace owners ponder changing of guard: Report
The US billionaire owners of Crystal Palace are exploring a sale of the English Premier League club, the Financial Times reported on June 15, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
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June 17, 2026
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US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear
Doubts swirled around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East, as shipowners said it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered.
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June 17, 2026
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Heat stress • Look into scheduling of schools' football matches
I have been supporting and watching my sons play football as they have taken part in National School Games from primary school through to junior college.
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June 17, 2026
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Up to 21 months' jail sought for woman who burned domestic helper's arm with iron
A woman who was unhappy that her daughter-in-law’s domestic helper had left a hot iron unattended used the appliance to burn the 28-year-old’s arm.
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June 17, 2026
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Gulf countries confront questions about relying on US for protection
As Persian Gulf countries breathe a sigh of relief that a preliminary deal between the United States and Iran will restore a degree of normalcy, they are confronting new questions about their decades-long reliance on the US to ensure their security.
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June 17, 2026
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Why a US Fed interest rate hike may be on the cards
It’s time to close an era of easy money.
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June 17, 2026
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Stop blaming yourself for your weight
Obesity is shaped by genetics and the environment as much as lifestyle - and should be treated as a chronic disease
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June 17, 2026
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Youth reportedly hired for attacks by Russia and Iran
They are lured by shadowy figures online to commit crime for money
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June 17, 2026
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BTS gift bags hit resale sites, angering fans
Gift bags handed out to those attending BTS’ Busan concerts have quickly appeared on second-hand trading platforms, prompting anger among fans after some concertgoers failed to receive them.
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June 17, 2026
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Nearly half of world’s children exposed to at least 3 climate risks
Impacts often exacerbated by governments’ inability to cope with hazards: UNICEF
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June 17, 2026
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high on June 16, marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures from the energy shock caused by the Iran war.
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June 17, 2026
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Kit Chan to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium
Kit Chan is set to make her highly anticipated return to the Singapore stage with her 2026 Kit Chan Atrium Live Tour, her first major solo concert here in nearly three years.
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June 17, 2026
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Indonesia anti-graft group seeks halt to free meals programme
Indonesia should suspend President Prabowo Subianto’s signature free meals programme and significantly widen a graft probe into the project, according to one of the groups that first brought alleged corruption in the initiative to light.
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June 17, 2026
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Man arrested 9 years after allegedly pushing woman into path of bus in London
Nine years after a male jogger shoved a woman into the path of an oncoming bus on a busy bridge in London, the authorities said on June 15 that they had made an arrest.
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June 17, 2026
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BlackRock cuts another 200 jobs globally
BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink is embracing a quieter, continual cycle of rightsizing, as the world’s largest asset manager embarks on its latest round of job cuts.
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June 17, 2026
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Myanmar inflation hits 25% on fuel shock from US-Iran war: World Bank
Myanmar’s inflation spiked to nearly 25 per cent as shocks from the Middle East conflict compounded the effects of the country’s civil war, the World Bank said on June 16.
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June 17, 2026
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Asia's answer to the Thucydides Trap
Asia's strategic traditions remind us that the greatest victories are often the wars that never happen.
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June 17, 2026
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Changi Airport uses less water, energy despite record passengers
Water use cut by 24.4%, electricity by 19.3% despite handling 70.4 million passengers
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June 17, 2026
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SCO celebrates 30 years with 30 per cent off concert tickets
Season starts on July 18 with opening gala concert, besides free outreach and community performances
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June 17, 2026
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RED-EYE PLIGHT
Conjunctivitis and dry eyes are the main causes, but it can also signal more serious health issues
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June 17, 2026
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MINNOWS PROVE TOP-DRAWER
Underdogs pull off respectable displays to share spoils with higher-ranked teams
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June 17, 2026
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Flower Market event • Inflated resale prices reflect pattern of scalping
I was concerned to read reports that plush flowers from Cj Hendry’s Flower Market pop-up were quickly snapped up and resold online at significantly inflated prices (Long queues, rush for plushies: Cj Hendry’s Flower Market stirs floral frenzy in the Garden City, June 11).
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June 17, 2026
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China embraces Myanmar’s President in state visit
Ex-junta chief’s Beijing trip set to give him significant diplomatic boost
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June 17, 2026
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China’s economic imbalance grows as retail sales fall for first time since 2022
China's economy showed increasing unevenness in May, with retail sales falling for the first time in over three years and investment slumping, while industrial output picked up pace.
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June 17, 2026
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MEMORIES AT UNITED MOTIVATE TUANZEBE
DR Congo star speaks fondly of Ronaldo and the Red Devils ahead of Portugal clash
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