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US, China lock horns in renewed debate over Tartwan’s UN status

Debate gains steam after report by think-tank highlights mischaracterisations’ by Beijing

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May 27, 2024
US remains a true believer’ in Asean, say top Biden diplomats
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US remains a true believer’ in Asean, say top Biden diplomats

Proof of its commitment to region lies in bloc's part in Indo-Pacific strategy, they say

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May 27, 2024
SQ321 plane hit by turbulence returns to Singapore
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SQ321 plane hit by turbulence returns to Singapore

4O passengers and one crew member still receiving treatment in hospital in Bangkok

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May 27, 2024
South Korea, China agree to launch diplomatic and security dialogue
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South Korea, China agree to launch diplomatic and security dialogue

Seoul, Tokyo also hold talks ahead of 3-way summit amid Beijing-Washington rivalry

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May 27, 2024
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Hawker food prices rose by 6.1% in 2023, but cost pressure seen easing

Significant drop in global energy and food commodity prices leads to a moderation

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May 27, 2024
Doncic drops winning three to put Mavericks 2-0 up
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Doncic drops winning three to put Mavericks 2-0 up

The Dallas Mavericks needed a big shot as they trailed in the final seconds in Game 2 of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference Finals on May 24.

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May 26, 2024
France begins evacuating tourists stranded amid riots in New Caledonia
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France begins evacuating tourists stranded amid riots in New Caledonia

The first evacuation flights for French tourists stranded in New Caledonia due to riots in the Pacific territory took off on May 25, said the high commission representing the French state in the archipelago.

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May 26, 2024
Modi's top rivals cast their ballots as election resumes
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Modi's top rivals cast their ballots as election resumes

Two top rivals of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who accuse his government of targeting them in unjustified criminal probes cast their votes in New Delhi on May 25 as the country's six-week general election resumed.

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May 26, 2024
FOREIGN TRIO BLOW CHAMPS AWAY
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FOREIGN TRIO BLOW CHAMPS AWAY

Goals from Oliveira, Cruz and Gama give DPMM 4-1 victory as Albirex lose again

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May 26, 2024
'THE GAME OF OUR LIVES'
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'THE GAME OF OUR LIVES'

Scorer Garnacho says nobody believed United could deny City another double

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May 26, 2024
Self-belief helps Riley to 2nd-round lead in Texas
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Self-belief helps Riley to 2nd-round lead in Texas

After getting past an ill-timed weather interruption at the end of his round, Davis Riley polished off a bogey-free, six-under 64 to claim the second-round lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge on May 24.

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May 26, 2024
NUNES IS BACK IN BUSINESS
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NUNES IS BACK IN BUSINESS

Brazilian ace has not been as prolific of late, but four-timer puts him level with Queiroz

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May 26, 2024
Zverev among dark horses eyeing first Grand Slam title
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Zverev among dark horses eyeing first Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won the last eight French Open titles but with the ageing Grand Slam champions nowhere near their best this season, a new champion could be crowned.

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May 26, 2024
CYCLE FUN, CYCLE SAFE
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CYCLE FUN, CYCLE SAFE

On his first solo cycling trip overseas, Ong Swee Yong found himself lost in Mount Takatsuka in complete darkness, not knowing whether he would make it out.

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May 26, 2024
Hey, that's my voice
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Hey, that's my voice

When companies use AI to copy your voice to make money

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May 26, 2024
Forever renting lifestyle could be here to stay in US
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Forever renting lifestyle could be here to stay in US

Moving back and forth from Tennessee to Alaska, Mr Michael Rogers and his wife, Christy, have twice been stuck simultaneously paying a mortgage and rent.

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May 26, 2024
Govt policies will continue to bolster role of families: PM Wong
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Govt policies will continue to bolster role of families: PM Wong

Flexi-work, grant top-ups and housing aid among measures that highlight commitment

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May 26, 2024
Over 25 cyclists caught flouting group riding rules
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Over 25 cyclists caught flouting group riding rules

They were caught along Clementi Road and West Coast Highway during latest operations

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May 26, 2024
Police's metaverse game pulls in over 4 million players in first year
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Police's metaverse game pulls in over 4 million players in first year

Described as the \"ultimate policing experience\", the Singapore Police Force's (SPF) Mata-verse game appears to be a hit, drawing 4.4 million players since it was launched in June 2023.

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May 26, 2024
'Disease detectives' in race to keep world safe from bird flu
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'Disease detectives' in race to keep world safe from bird flu

As Dr Sreyleak Luch drove to work on the morning of Feb 8, through busy sun-baked streets in Cambodia's Mekong River Delta, she played the overnight voice messages from her team.

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May 26, 2024
Cabinet minister Gove joins Tory exodus before British election
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Cabinet minister Gove joins Tory exodus before British election

Key Brexit-backer’s seat is part of what’s known as Blue Wall of safe Tory districts

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May 26, 2024
Hundreds feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
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Hundreds feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Rescuers help villagers search for bodies at hillside settlement after early morning disaster

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May 26, 2024
Not your average internet stars
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Not your average internet stars

China’s CEOs turn online influencers to push sales amid slow economy, stiff competition

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May 26, 2024
China ends war games as Taiwan details surge of military planes, ships
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China ends war games as Taiwan details surge of military planes, ships

China has ended two days of war games around Taiwan, in which it simulated attacks with bombers and practised boarding ships, exercises that Taipei condemned as \"blatant provocation\" on May 25 as it detailed a surge of Chinese warplanes and warships.

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May 26, 2024
Many poor migrants in India can't afford to go home to vote
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Many poor migrants in India can't afford to go home to vote

Around I40 million identified as vulnerable to being politically disenfranchised in each election

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May 26, 2024
40% of students in tertiary education work: ST survey
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40% of students in tertiary education work: ST survey

University undergraduate Pakshalikhaa Reddy, 20, works part-time as a retail assistant at a toy shop to fund her \"social and lifestyle needs\", such as birthday meals with friends, travelling and going to concerts.

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May 26, 2024
Stress test: AI systems in unmanned shops can be easily confused
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Stress test: AI systems in unmanned shops can be easily confused

At least 18 outlets launched, even as global retailers rethink concept amid teething issues

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May 26, 2024
Singaporeans awed by meteor that 'outshone the full moon'
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Singaporeans awed by meteor that 'outshone the full moon'

Mr Russell Su was completing his night run in Queenstown on May 24 when he saw a bright blue streak of light dart through the sky.

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May 26, 2024
Covid-19 hospital patient numbers rise to about 280 over past week
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Covid-19 hospital patient numbers rise to about 280 over past week

Ong Ye Kung again urges the vulnerable to get fresh vaccine shot; mobile teams activated

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May 26, 2024
Israel continues Rafah op despite UN court order to halt offensive
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Israel continues Rafah op despite UN court order to halt offensive

Netanyahu rejects allegations in IC] case, while fresh efforts to secure ceasefire in Gaza war get under way

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May 26, 2024