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Alcaraz's electric variety makes gifted Sinner rethink his game
No comet was predicted for Sept 7, but then Carlos Alcaraz arrived, a pink streak in maroon shoes who lit up New York on Sunday night.
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September 09, 2025
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Iran's Khamenei bemoans low oil production
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sept 7 bemoaned his country's oil production levels and called for the diversification of its export markets as Tehran faces renewed pressure from the West.
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September 09, 2025
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Seoul taxi drivers under fire after Japanese TV exposes overcharging
Seoul taxi drivers face renewed criticism for overcharging foreign tourists after a Japanese news channel released a video of a local driver demanding an inflated fare from Japanese reporters who posed as tourists in the city, according to news reports on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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New Scheme to Boost Aspiring Local Leaders in Biopharma Sector
Focus on Roles with Cross-Border Scope; Overseas Transition Support Programme Also Launched
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September 09, 2025
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Warning comes as the Israeli military steps up bombings, operations around Gaza City
Israel's defence minister told Hamas on Sept 8 to lay down its arms or face annihilation, after US President Donald Trump said the militant group must accept a deal to release hostages in Gaza.
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September 09, 2025
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McIlroy in high spirits ahead of Ryder Cup after Irish victory
Rory McIlroy sank an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the final hole to force a play-off with Joakim Lagergren, before beating the Swede on the third extra hole to win the Irish Open for a second time on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Beijing Says It 'Firmly Opposes' Trump's New Blacklist of Nations
Beijing on Sept 8 said it \"firmly opposes\" US President Donald Trump's decision to create a blacklist of countries that Washington says unjustly detain Americans, which his administration has said could include China.
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September 09, 2025
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Venezuela Pledges to Boost Troops to Tackle Drug Trafficking
Venezuela pledged on Sept. 7 to sharply boost troops in coastal states to tackle drug trafficking — a move that comes after the US ordered the deployment of an additional 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to carry out operations against drug cartels.
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September 09, 2025
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My bucket list on a budget
Savvy use of credit cards and banking insights help this 28-year-old turn her travel dreams into reality
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September 09, 2025
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Ishiba's resignation plunges Japanese politics into fresh uncertainty
Tricky external environment and domestic reforms among challenges
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September 09, 2025
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PSG Not Our Opponent: Didier
France Coach Backs Staff After Criticism Arising From Injuries to Dembele, Doue
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September 09, 2025
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More Trouble for KL Airport Highway Amid Graft Scandal
Highway extension project has stalled since 2019
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September 09, 2025
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Thailand's New PM Set to Push Growth, Calm Border Crisis
Just days after taking power, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signaled through his first Cabinet appointments an intention to repair a struggling economy and calm simmering border tensions with Cambodia.
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September 09, 2025
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Yen weakens against Sing$ as Ishiba resignation threatens long bond sell-off
Japanese markets face the prospect of more instability as investors prepare for the departure of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the guessing game of who comes next.
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September 09, 2025
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Speed trap: Why firms jumping blindly on the AI bandwagon may hit a wall
Seduced by the hype, many enterprises have deployed AI prematurely and got it wrong.
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September 09, 2025
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Correction notice issued to TikTok user over claims about Chinese community leadership course
A TikTok user who has racked up multiple correction notices over the years was issued another one on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Johor-Singapore SEZ boosting Malaysian state's economic growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, based on a DBS Bank report released on Sept 4.
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September 09, 2025
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A first in S. Korea — AI uses camera footage to locate missing person
China's market for AI agents expected to quadruple to $1.96b in 2025: Think-tank
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September 09, 2025
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France Faces More Turmoil With Govt on the Brink Ahead of Confidence Vote
Nation's Ability to Rein in Debt Under Threat, With Risk of Further Credit Downgrades Ahead
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September 09, 2025
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Always Update Your Expectations
Employers Shouldn't Rely on Salary Guides to Calibrate Pay
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September 09, 2025
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Outbreak
Strongest defenses remain mosquito control, early diagnosis and protecting those most at risk.
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September 09, 2025
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Making News On And Off Track
Off-form Richardson dogged by domestic issues ahead of 100m world title defence
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September 09, 2025
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Japan Deserves Far Better Leadership Than This
After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is finally stepping down. But has the embattled ruling party learnt its lesson?
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September 09, 2025
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Man charged over etomidate possession seven days after law was enhanced
A 40-year-old man caught while allegedly in possession of 43 e-vaporiser pods containing etomidate has been charged in court, seven days after the law was enhanced to list the substance as an illegal drug.
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September 09, 2025
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Journey through scenic Heilongjiang on luxury train
Heilongjiang province in northeast China has much to offer: rich culture, vast natural wonders and scenery that transforms with the seasons.
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September 09, 2025
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Small condo units see steady demand but are harder to resell, data shows
When a French national living in Singapore put up her one-bedroom apartment for sale in 2022, private home prices were climbing and she expected a quick sale.
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September 09, 2025
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Scramble for 2026 World Cup tickets begins
Fifa's first ticketing lottery phase opens on Sept 10, and official hospitality packages with guaranteed seats are already on sale, as are third-party travel packages for US matches
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September 09, 2025
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Comeback too late, but Verstappen can disrupt F1 title fight
Listening to new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies being interviewed on the grid at Monza, where he spoke of how Max Verstappen had set a difficult new target by leading the set-up of the tricky RB21 into new territory, I just had this feeling that he was going to win.
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September 09, 2025
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China office developers offer sweeteners, lower rents to lure tenants
Chinese commercial property developers are seeking to lure tenants with value-added services such as subsidies for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in addition to lower rents, as they battle record-high vacancy rates across the country.
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September 09, 2025
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Why I Am Not a Liberal
When it comes to how to help people, the left in the US doesn't grasp reality in all its fullness.
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