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US, South Korea in deadlock over $449b investment fund
The US and South Korea are in a deadlock over details of a US$350 billion (S$449 billion) investment fund that the two countries agreed to as part of a broader trade deal, with a top Seoul official warning that even the shipbuilding partnership is at risk if they fail to narrow the differences.
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September 10, 2025
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Israel to demolish Jerusalem attackers' homes, punish fellow villagers
Israel ordered on Sept. 9 the demolition of homes in the West Bank home towns of two Palestinian gunmen who attacked a bus stop in Jerusalem, and will revoke the work permits of hundreds of their fellow villagers and relatives.
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September 10, 2025
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Australian PM tells lawmaker to apologize for anti-Indian comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sept 9 that a right-wing opposition lawmaker should apologize for comments suggesting an unsustainable number of Indians were migrating to the country.
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September 10, 2025
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When Old-Style School Canteens Say Goodbye, We Lose More Than We Think
The central kitchen model may make economic sense, but something deeply intimate is leaving our lives.
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September 10, 2025
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Scientists warn against proposals to artificially cool polar regions
Proposals to artificially cool the world's polar regions — to stem the impact of global warming — are both expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, according to new scientific research.
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September 10, 2025
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Lutkenhaus, 16, ready for the 800m spotlight
Texan schoolboy Cooper Lutkenhaus has catapulted himself from obscurity into one of the most compelling characters at the Sept 13-21 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with a stunning 800 metres run at the US trials.
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September 10, 2025
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S'pore firms now able to harness Gen AI to navigate US tariff chaos
Platform simplifies trade rules, provides guidance on FTAs, tariffs, compliance
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September 10, 2025
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French President Macron Faces More Chaos as Latest PM is Toppled
No matter who he picks as new PM, acute political crisis will only deepen
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September 10, 2025
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Kinokuniya Bugis Junction store moving to another unit from Sept 15
Those who have raised the alarm at the empty shelves and cardboard boxes in Kinokuniya's Bugis Junction store, fret not.
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September 10, 2025
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Dental subsidies and fees • Collaboration key for fair system
We refer to the article \"Chas dental clinics to display fee benchmarks, provide higher subsidies from Oct 1\" (Sept 1).
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September 10, 2025
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Kisshoten can gain the upper hand again
Sept II South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
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September 10, 2025
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SIA, Scoot need to keep an eye on morale as they absorb Jetstar staff
Experts say careful handling crucial to preserve productivity, workplace harmony
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September 10, 2025
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Saudis Cut Oil Prices for Asia as OPEC+ Ramps Up Output
Saudi Arabia will cut prices on all its crude grades for buyers in Asia, as well as on most barrels to other regions, after OPEC+ said it will continue to ramp up output, defying widespread expectations of a looming oversupply.
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September 10, 2025
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China's green push may cut global fossil fuel use by 2030: Think-tank
The stage may be set for the world's use of fossil fuels to begin dropping in about five years' time, thanks to China's rapid adoption of renewables and its increasing reliance on electricity, clean energy think-tank Ember said in a report on Sept 9.
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September 10, 2025
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Expanded services at home for teen girls healing from abuse
Capacity for care at residential treatment facility doubles with move to new premises
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September 10, 2025
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Olympics on Azra's Mind
New men's artistic gymnastics head coach also aims to increase talent pool
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September 10, 2025
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Connecting the world's legal community
Singapore Convention Week 2025 brought together legal experts from over 70 jurisdictions to exchange ideas on dispute resolution
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September 10, 2025
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S'pore bag brand Aupen alleges trademark dispute with US' Target
Home-grown handbag brand Aupen has wiped its website and most of its Instagram page amid a potential trademark dispute with American retail giant Target.
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September 10, 2025
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NLB to offer 60,000 pre-loved books in largest giveaway
Some 60,000 books — the largest number to date — will be given away by the National Library Board (NLB) on Sept 13 and 14 to mark its 30th anniversary.
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September 10, 2025
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Trump says 'a little fight with the wife' should not count as a crime
US President Donald Trump suggested on Sept 8 that offenses that \"take place in the home\" should not count against his record of crime reduction in Washington, saying his opponents are using reports of \"a little fight with the wife\" to undermine his crackdown.
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September 10, 2025
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Tributes pour in for long-time Indonesian finance minister booted from Cabinet
Tributes, tears and words of appreciation flowed in for veteran technocrat Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Sept 9, a day after an abrupt Cabinet reshuffle in Indonesia that resulted in the ouster of five ministers.
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September 10, 2025
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Early tests may reduce risk of adverse outcomes
\"It is possible for individuals with healthy lifestyles to have high Lp(a) levels,\" Dr Loh says. \"They may not present with symptoms until they have a serious event such as a heart attack or stroke.\"
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September 10, 2025
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Tebogo's Feet Will Do The Talking
Botswanan shuns limelight as he prepares for battles against brash Lyles at world meet
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September 10, 2025
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Platinum Gallopers Set To Roll For Choi
Former Macau trainer stands good chance in GI Selangor Gold Cup with flagship horse
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September 10, 2025
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120 Machines Islandwide Serve Meals From Local Brands Like Springleaf Prata
Ever craved a piping hot chicken briyani from Springleaf Prata, but could not find an open outlet nearby in the middle of the night?
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September 10, 2025
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Big families with young kids to start receiving $1,000 credits
About 33,000 Singaporean children eligible for first round of payment to defray expenses
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September 10, 2025
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Celebrating 60 years of S'pore-German diplomacy with Bach extravaganza
Red Dot Baroque (RDB), led by violinist and Young Artist Award recipient Alan Choo, is Singapore's only professional group playing period instruments.
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September 10, 2025
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Isak Happy To Be On The Pitch Again
New Reds striker glad transfer saga is over, but he can't prevent Sweden's loss to Kosovo
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September 10, 2025
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National identity multi-layered; S'pore has to guard against fault lines: SM Lee
Country facing challenges of superpower rivalry and geopolitical disruptions, he says
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September 10, 2025
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Reef safe' sunscreen too good to be true?
Some of the sunscreen you slather on will end up in lakes, streams or the ocean, even if you do not go swimming.
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