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US releases more oil to help tame pump prices
53m barrels awarded to firms like Trafigura, Exxon ahead of busy summer driving season
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May 13, 2026
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Grab to launch new bonus plan for drivers after earlier version shelved
‘Streaks’ scheme draws mixed views, with some believing their earnings will take a hit
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May 13, 2026
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Some feel stressed or anxious using online mental health tools
“I understand anger, stress and happiness well, but I don’t often get sad. Sadness is a very rare emotion for me, which is why it was harder to process because I didn’t understand what was happening.”
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May 13, 2026
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Jimmysstar seeking redemption in Doomben 10,000
The Ciaron Maher stable is acutely aware of the task confronting Jimmysstar every time he steps out.
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May 13, 2026
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Thai anger at misbehaving foreigners triggers visa rules review
Thailand is poised to overhaul its liberal visa rules as the government ramps up a crackdown on foreigners who illegally run businesses or commit transnational crimes.
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May 13, 2026
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Fees collected by govt agencies legal and proper, even though not set out in law, says MND
The fees charged by four government agencies for services such as expediting building inspections were legal and proper, even though they were not set out in legislation, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said on May 12.
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May 13, 2026
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Australia to quarantine 6 people from virus-hit cruise ship
Australia will place six people from a cruise ship struck with the rat-borne hantavirus in a purpose-built quarantine facility north of Perth for at least three weeks, the government said on May 11.
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May 13, 2026
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New platform seeks to raise online visibility of traditional Indian businesses
Take a trip to Little India on the weekend and one is likely to see crowds milling about, from people scouring Tekka Market for fresh produce to tourists soaking in the sights and sounds.
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May 13, 2026
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British PM Starmer defies calls to quit as ministers resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on May 12, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after a drubbing in local elections.
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May 13, 2026
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SPEED DRAGON READY TO FLY HIGH
RACE 1(1,650M)
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May 13, 2026
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California mayor to plead guilty to working as illegal agent of China
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned on May 11 after federal prosecutors announced they had charged her with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government.
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May 13, 2026
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James will run down the clock to decide future
LeBron James said that he will take time to consider his future, after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA play-offs by the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 11, in what could turn out to be the final game of his career.
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May 13, 2026
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Genting S’pore rolls out new attractions as M-E conflict weighs on earnings
More businesses in Singapore are starting to feel the pinch of the conflict between Iran and the US and the ensuing disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy and trade chokepoint.
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May 13, 2026
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Japan's Calbee potato chips to move to greyscale packaging
The vibrant, glossy packaging of Calbee potato chips on Japanese store shelves will soon fade into greyscale as the snack giant temporarily switches to black-and-white printing, becoming the latest Japanese business casualty of the war in Iran.
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May 13, 2026
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Sherpa dies on Everest in third fatality on mountain in 2 weeks
A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest, for the third death in two weeks on the world’s highest mountain, as climbers remain undeterred by travel disruptions from the Middle East conflict, officials said on May 12.
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May 13, 2026
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S’pore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono recovery amid talks to deepen ties
Recovery operation reflects the deep bonds between the two neighbours, says Vivian
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May 13, 2026
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Netflix Korea bets on young adult horror with If Wishes Could Kill
Following in the footsteps of South Korean youth-oriented horror hits such as the Whispering Corridors film series (1998 to 2021), Netflix has launched its own South Korean young adult genre entry If Wishes Could Kill, spotlighting a slate of rising actors.
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May 12, 2026
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New parents are a category by themselves. Treat them as such
They have more demands on their time, different housing needs. They will always fall short if a non-parent benchmark is the default.
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May 12, 2026
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BREEZE TO MEET YOU
Look beyond size to ergonomic features, such as grip design, when buying a handheld fan. Here are some tips from the experts
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May 12, 2026
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Win two SIA business class tickets with your favourite memory from Australia
Maybe it was a languid wine escape in the Yarra Valley, a wind-swept road trip along the Great Ocean Road with friends or a laid-back family farm stay in Cairns.
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May 12, 2026
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Japan's cheap curry lunch faces an impossible trinity
The country can preserve only two of three things: cheap everyday services, rising wages and minimal immigration. It can’t have all three at once.
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May 12, 2026
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Classrooms • Air-conditioning not a luxury but a necessity
As a former primary school teacher, I second the views raised by MP Kenneth Tiong on the need for air-conditioning in all Ministry of Education (MOE) classrooms.
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May 12, 2026
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Long-term planning helps countries better absorb external shocks: DPM
Planning ahead also needed to build resilience and fight impacts of climate change: DPM Gan
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May 12, 2026
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Spain says it took ‘all measures’ to stop hantavirus spread from evacuees
France, US report positive tests amid repatriation from ship in Canary Islands
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May 12, 2026
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Trump dismisses Iran’s offer; oil prices rise as Hormuz stays shut
US President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran’s response to a US peace proposal pushed oil prices higher on May 11, fuelling concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on and continue to paralyse shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 12, 2026
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AI trial at construction site to give workers early high heat alerts
A major traffic worksite in Pasir Ris recently began using artificial intelligence to alert its 400 workers to high heat stress levels hours in advance.
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May 12, 2026
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The Weeknd to play two nights at National Stadium
Canadian pop superstar The Weeknd is set to perform for two nights at the National Stadium on Oct 2 and 3 as part of his massive After Hours Til Dawn global tour.
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May 12, 2026
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Thailand’s former PM Thaksin released from prison
Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from jail on parole and met by cheering crowds on May 11, eight months after a court ordered him to do the prison time he tried to dodge with a prolonged stay in hospital.
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May 12, 2026
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HK teahouse hopes to draw younger crowd with ‘dim sum raves’
A century-old teahouse in Hong Kong’s central financial district is hosting “dim sum raves” to draw younger customers with tea-flavoured alcohol, dumplings and electronic music.
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May 12, 2026
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Fever pitch building as one-month countdown begins
The one-month countdown to the World Cup began on May 1 with anticipation crashing into anxiety, as soaring ticket prices and political tensions in President Donald Trump’s America and the Iran war cast a shadow over the football showpiece.
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