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Wiretapping row: Filipino commander denies forging new deal with China
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Wiretapping row: Filipino commander denies forging new deal with China

Probe into alleged recording of phone call discussing disputed shoal in S. China Sea

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May 23, 2024
“Thrown to the roof and then to the floor
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“Thrown to the roof and then to the floor

Sudden plunge due to severe turbulence sent people and things flying in cabin

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May 23, 2024
SQ32I incident: 2 Singaporeans among 20 still in ICU in Bangkok
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SQ32I incident: 2 Singaporeans among 20 still in ICU in Bangkok

Hospital treating most remaining patients denies reports of another fatality

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May 23, 2024
Terrorism fears return to Johor village after Ulu Tiram police station attack
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Terrorism fears return to Johor village after Ulu Tiram police station attack

Cluster of houses in Kampung Sungai Tiram once sheltered Asia’s most wanted terrorist

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May 23, 2024
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What adults can do to tackle sexual abuse of children

Create an environment where victims feel safe and supported enough to report abuse: Experts

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May 23, 2024
Hugs and tears as passengers and crew on SQ32I arrive at Changi
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Hugs and tears as passengers and crew on SQ32I arrive at Changi

Another 7 passengers, six crew members still in Bangkok, with 20 in intensive care

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May 23, 2024
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YOUTH KILLERS’ ON PROWL

Irving says NBA's rising stars will play with no fear with Finals on the line

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May 22, 2024
SMART ONE SET TO BE SMARTEST
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SMART ONE SET TO BE SMARTEST

On the strength of his fluent training gallop, Jin Sakamoto can make it two on the trot

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May 22, 2024
Reshaping of supply chains may not be inflationary
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Reshaping of supply chains may not be inflationary

Analysts say that while move is costly, diversification may keep prices in check

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May 22, 2024
Global sunscreen market projected to hit 28b by 2033 as demand soars
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Global sunscreen market projected to hit 28b by 2033 as demand soars

S’pore market in its infancy; significant opportunities for growth in Asia

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May 22, 2024
SIA, Garuda agree to partner on frequent flier miles
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SIA, Garuda agree to partner on frequent flier miles

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and flag carrier Garuda Indonesia signed an agreement on May 20 to explore revenue-sharing arrangements for flights between Indonesia and Singapore, and to partner on their frequent flier programmes.

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May 22, 2024
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Ether leads crypto rally as ETF approval outlook brightens

Ether rises almost I4 per cent in US trading in steepest advance since November 2022

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May 22, 2024
Double failure of key component in F-I6 crash a very rare occurrence
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Double failure of key component in F-I6 crash a very rare occurrence

Ex-RSAF pilots explain how malfunction contributed to the incident during take-off

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May 22, 2024
Ho Kwon Ping tells why he is a good leader, but not a great one
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Ho Kwon Ping tells why he is a good leader, but not a great one

Much more selflessness needed to be a great leader, says the rebel-turned-businessman

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May 22, 2024
Live music experience for 12,000 students by year end
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Live music experience for 12,000 students by year end

Musical exposure initiative to be rolled out in all secondary schools from 2024 to 2027

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May 22, 2024
Zelensky pushes allies to step up aid and involvement In war
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Zelensky pushes allies to step up aid and involvement In war

Call to push the red lines’ of engagement reflects the pressure Ukrainian troops currently face

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May 22, 2024
Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge refloated and towed away
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Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge refloated and towed away

Recovery teams refloated a huge cargo vessel impeding shipping in the Port of Baltimore early on May 20 and pulled it free of the main channel, two months after the boat crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the span to collapse.

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May 22, 2024
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Trump foreign policy advisers meet Netanyahu, public figures in Israel

Delegation includes former national security adviser and two ex-ambassadors

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May 22, 2024
Stealing from Trump was form of 'self-help', ex-fixer Cohen testifies
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Stealing from Trump was form of 'self-help', ex-fixer Cohen testifies

He claims he was upset about bonus being cut after Stormy Daniels deal

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May 22, 2024
India shuts schools as temperatures soar
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India shuts schools as temperatures soar

The Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools to shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 deg C with Delhi gripped by a \"severe heatwave\".

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May 22, 2024
Protests as Taiwan Parliament pushes contentious reforms
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Protests as Taiwan Parliament pushes contentious reforms

Opposition-backed proposals overly expand’ the power of lawmakers, says non-govt group

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May 22, 2024
Sick of tourists, Japanese town blocks iconic view of Mount Fuji
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Sick of tourists, Japanese town blocks iconic view of Mount Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on May 21, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists.

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May 22, 2024
Small island states win climate-related judgment in battle against rising seas
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Small island states win climate-related judgment in battle against rising seas

Polluters obliged to go beyond Paris accord to protect marine environments, court rules

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May 22, 2024
HK seeks to expand halal food options to draw more Muslim tourists
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HK seeks to expand halal food options to draw more Muslim tourists

Only 0.6% of the nearly 18,000 licensed food establishments are halal-certified

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May 22, 2024
New China envoy finally arrives in India, but defrosting ties will be tricky
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New China envoy finally arrives in India, but defrosting ties will be tricky

Analysts see border dispute as sticking point, with no resolution in sight

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May 22, 2024
Iran may see fierce struggle to replace late president
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Iran may see fierce struggle to replace late president

But the real levers of power remain with Supreme Leader Khamenei and his relatives

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May 22, 2024
Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes
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Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes

US joins condemnation of move, while France backs court’s fight against impunity’

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May 22, 2024
No bid for money launderer’s Sentosa plot despite lower opening price
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No bid for money launderer’s Sentosa plot despite lower opening price

The Sentosa Cove plot previously owned by Cambodian national Su Baolin, who was arrested with nine other foreigners in a $3 billion money laundering probe, did not snag any bids despite a lower opening price at a second public auction held on May 21.

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May 22, 2024
Johor attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says PM Wong
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Johor attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says PM Wong

The recent attack on a police station in Johor is a grim reminder that the threat of terrorism remains high, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on May 21.

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May 22, 2024
I dead, dozens hurt after SIA flight hits severe turbulence
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I dead, dozens hurt after SIA flight hits severe turbulence

Flight from London makes emergency landing in Bangkok; 41 S’poreans among 2Il passengers

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May 22, 2024