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Ryder Cup vice-captain Noren wins at 'wrong time'
Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren upstaged Team Europe’s golfers to snatch a playoff victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Showcase of US missile system in Japan heightens Asia’s arms race
Move follows deployment to the Philippines that drew criticism from Beijing, Moscow
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September 16, 2025
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The PSLE and other exams need a no-AI rule
Far from becoming outdated, supervised exams which prohibit Al use remain critical in testing whether students can think for themselves.
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September 16, 2025
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Fed expected to cut rates this week amid mounting pressure by Trump
Divisions among officials over cuts as they grapple with jobs data, stubborn inflation
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September 16, 2025
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Singapore shares close lower, going against regional trend
The Straits Times Index (STI) inched lower on Sept 15, going against regional indexes.
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September 16, 2025
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Recycling . Is the chute to blame for 'someone will clear' attitude?
The majority of the population has been living in HDB flats since the early 60s, when we were introduced to the rubbish chute.
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September 16, 2025
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If private assisted living housing takes off here, will more developers bite?
Developers may be forced to cover high costs through premium senior housing
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September 16, 2025
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Sept 17 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Maiden winner Maphaka ready to bounce back
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September 16, 2025
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump, Xi to confirm it in call
The US and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 19, US officials said on Sept 15.
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September 16, 2025
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ALONSO'S TEAM LOOK THE REAL DEAL
He has installed solidity, consistency in a perfect prep to regain European crown
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September 16, 2025
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Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign 'historic' defence deal
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Sept 15, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.
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September 16, 2025
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DREAM NOT SAILING AWAY
Ex-para-sailor Tan continues hunt for Paralympic medal by switching to boccia
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September 16, 2025
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Arrest of Korean workers: Trump does not want to 'frighten' investors
US President Donald Trump on Sept 14 said foreign workers sent to the US are “welcome” and he does not want to “frighten off” investors, 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a work site in Georgia.
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September 16, 2025
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PAP Women’s Wing widens advocacy focus areas to better reflect issues
In the upcoming term, the PAP Women’s Wing will focus its advocacy in four areas, including career and health, that have emerged from its engagements with residents, activists and volunteers.
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September 16, 2025
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Recycling • Measures in place across sectors to build a sustainable society
We appreciate the thoughtful suggestions of Forum writers Gabriel Chia (Improve recycling by moving beyond symbolic bins, Aug 27) and Tuan Ming Lee (Recycling needs tough love and a cultural shift, Aug 29).
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September 16, 2025
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Vingegaard prevails as Vuelta ended by anti-Israel protests
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard won the Vuelta a Espana on Sept 14, but was denied crossing the line in triumph as the 21st and final stage of the trouble-hit three-
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September 16, 2025
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Husband and wife duo now inspire others to kick the habit
When the pair first met more than a decade ago, they were not just coworkers - they were also drug addicts.
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September 16, 2025
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Gl Irish Champion Stakes for Delacroix
Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Delacroix returned to Leopardstown in triumph, recording an easy success in the €1.25 million (S$L88 million) Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes (2,000m) on Sept 13.
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September 16, 2025
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HANDICAP FEATURE SETS UP WELL FOR ANGEL CAPITAL
Waller eyes GI Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as next race for Harry Angel 4YO
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September 16, 2025
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17 children, 2 employees hit by suspected food poisoning at MacPherson pre-school
Seventeen children and two employees from a preschool in MacPherson have fallen ill with suspected food poisoning.
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September 16, 2025
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Malaysian assemblyman warns vape smugglers of strict laws in Johor, S'pore
Malaysians, especially young people, should not be tempted by syndicates that offer quick cash to smuggle vapes into Singapore. Those who are caught will have to face the island republic's strict laws on their own.
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September 16, 2025
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EVERGREEN KIPYEGON EYES 4TH 1,500M GOLD
TOKYO - Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon (1,500m) and Hamish Kerr (high jump) headline Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept 16, when four finals — two track and two field - will be held.
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September 16, 2025
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Bad Bunny's residency boosts Puerto Rico's economy during slow season
Puerto Rico's economy is getting a bump from Bad Bunny.
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September 16, 2025
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Poly students urged to be bold and innovative in envisioning S'pore's future
Education Minister lists four new pressing issues that future leaders need to tackle
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September 16, 2025
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SGX climbs as efforts to strengthen stock market continue
Spin-offs of firms like LHN and Centurion Corp buoy market; DBS nears $53 mark
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September 15, 2025
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Subsidies for high-cost drug to treat aggressive blood cancer
A high-cost drug used to treat a type of aggressive blood cancer has been approved for government subsidies.
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September 15, 2025
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Online Views on Charlie Kirk Shooting Are Troubling
I agree with Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam that the assassination of Mr Charlie Kirk was despicable, regardless of whether one agreed or disagreed with him (Charlie Kirk shooting highlights need for law and order in democratic discourse: Shanmugam, Sept 12).
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September 15, 2025
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Japan Needs an Immigration Debate, Not Social Media Myths
Fictional accounts of African 'home towns' and plans for a massive Indian influx are filling the vacuum without a proper national conversation.
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September 15, 2025
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Urban Havens to Save Delicate Butterfly Species
Gardens run by public, businesses and communities key to the butterflies' return
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September 15, 2025
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Shielding Singapore from rising sea levels
New structures aimed at protecting areas from storm surges could have multiple uses
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