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Privacy • Think twice before posting videos of people online
The article ‐Video of ex-actor Huang Yiliang’s hawker stall assistant posted online, she considers quitting job‐ (May 13) raises troubling questions about the effect that online postings can have on ordinary people.
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May 15, 2026
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Wirecard scandal: S'pore firm's liquidators lose bid to access frozen funds
The liquidators of a Singapore company caught in the Wirecard scandal have been barred from using millions in frozen funds to bankroll future lawsuits, which a High Court judge said have poor prospects of success.
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May 15, 2026
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US health agency says hantavirus risk to general public remains low
The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has more than 100 staff members actively working on the outbreak, an official with the government health agency said on May 13.
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May 15, 2026
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SIA warns of higher cost pressures as jet fuel prices surge
Airline group posts 57.4% fall in net profit in the recent financial year, amid Air India investment challenges
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May 15, 2026
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Whose problem? The looming US-Europe divorce is Asia's headache too
As transatlantic ties fray, a Europe scrambling for self-reliance may prove as ‘me-first’ as the United States. Just ask Malaysia, left in the lurch by Norway on a missile deal.
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May 15, 2026
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From pig farms to petrol prices, answers elude Anwar’s govt
Strain on administration starting to show, as talk surfaces of possible snap election
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May 15, 2026
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Futuristic pop-up library brings sci-fi books and art to Parkway Parade
Lined with chrome walls and neon-lit, futuristic arches, a new pop-up library dedicated to science fiction has opened at Parkway Parade, bringing together more than 4,000 books, graphic novels, comics and paraphernalia under one roof.
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May 15, 2026
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Families for Life chair urges wider support networks for children as family sizes shrink
Movements like his can play a role in highlighting joy of parenthood, he says
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May 15, 2026
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Hospitality industry needs to tap tech without losing human touch: Atiom chief
Tech should be used to free front-line staff to focus on guests and art of service, he says
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May 15, 2026
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Warsh confirmed as Fed chief as central bank faces challenges
The US Senate on May 13 confirmed Mr Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.
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May 15, 2026
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Online harms agency to start on June 29; veteran civil servant will be commissioner
A new one-stop government agency to help victims of online harms seek redress will open its doors on June 29.
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May 15, 2026
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S'pore sets out economic strategy road map to create good jobs, stay competitive
Need for country to be more agile and adaptable to rapid pace of change
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May 14, 2026
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Air India to suspend several international flights from June amid oil shock
Air India will suspend several international flights for three months from June as soaring jet fuel prices, driven by the ongoing Middle East crisis, continue to put pressure on airline operations, according to reports.
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May 14, 2026
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Guide who led fatal trek denies ignoring restrictions
Indonesian says he was not told of any prohibition, and relied on a local villager
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May 14, 2026
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Russian riddles: What's making Putin so jumpy despite Iran war boost?
Despite oil bonanza and US weapons diversion from Europe, Moscow is battening down the hatches.
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May 14, 2026
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POWER PARTY
The Serangoon Gardens Techno Party Of 1993 sweeps major prizes, including Best Actress for Coco Wang Ling and Production of the Year
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May 14, 2026
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Why safety measures for volcanoes are uneven in Indonesia
To many Singaporeans, volcanoes are enticing destinations.
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May 14, 2026
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International law a matter of national interest for small countries like Singapore, says PM Wong
With more countries acting unilaterally and with impunity, Singapore needs to support global institutions and forums that uphold international law as a matter of national interest, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on May 13.
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May 14, 2026
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Bullying • School environments need to be psychologically safe
The Opinion piece ‘What children wish adults understood about school bullying’ (May 11) rightly highlights the importance of psychological safety and listening to children’s experiences.
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May 14, 2026
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Sakamoto gets her flowers at the tail end of her ‘springtime’
Japanese figure skating star and four-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto called her decorated career “a priceless time” during her retirement press conference on May 13, when she also announced her marriage.
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May 14, 2026
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Sport • Athletes supported through national associations
We thank Mr Paul Ryan Loh for his letter ‘Support karters striving to do Singapore proud’ (May 5), and commend the Singaporean karters who qualified for the Sodi World Series (SWS) International Finals in France.
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May 14, 2026
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Why Britons are so fed up with govt
Core sources of frustration include cost of living, immigration and public services
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May 14, 2026
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Ancelotti has 'autonomy' in Neymar decision
Carlo Ancelotti will walk into the Brazil squad announcement on May 18 with a nation peering over his shoulder and one burning question hanging in the Rio de Janeiro air: Neymar or no Neymar?
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May 14, 2026
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No expiry date for ambition and dreams, says retiring Cirstea
Sorana Cirstea had a simple message for all her rivals, especially her next opponent Coco Gauff, following her Italian Open quarter-final victory on May 12.
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May 14, 2026
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French woman with hantavirus severely ill, says doctor
A French woman repatriated from a cruise ship struck by hantavirus was on May 12 in intensive care on a ventilator battling a severe case of the rare disease, a doctor said.
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May 14, 2026
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Man charged after he allegedly made more than 1,000 silent calls to police
A man who allegedly made more than 1,000 silent calls to the police between April 21 and 28 has been charged with four counts of obstructing public servants in the discharge of their functions.
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May 14, 2026
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ANANTHEN GETS MORNING BOOST
Ocean Jupiter and Legacy Fortune score rare trial wins for struggling trainer
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May 14, 2026
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Winners feted for big visions
Actress Rusydina Afiqah, who was nominated twice in 2026 in the Best Supporting Actress category for her roles in Salina and Statement Piece, won for the latter for playing Marjia, the artist-girlfriend of beleaguered curator Lily.
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May 14, 2026
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Australian developer says ‘toxic’ Trump hotel plan scrapped
Plans for a US$1.1 billion (S$1.4 billion), 91-storey Trump ho-tel and apartment tower in Austra-lia have been scrapped because the American brand has become “tox-ic”, the developer says.
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May 14, 2026
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Vivian Balakrishnan receives top May Day award for decades of support for workers
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan received the labour movement’s top May Day award in recognition of his efforts in guiding workers through major industrial transitions and championing Singapore’s standing on the world stage.
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