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Philippine V-P Sara Duterte asks court to halt impeachment case
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has asked the country’s top court to stop the impeachment proceedings against her by the House of Representatives, saying the process is unconstitutional and “marred by grave abuse of discretion”.
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April 09, 2026
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Music festival axed after Kanye West barred from entering Britain
The British government on April 7 blocked American rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his past anti-Semitic outbursts, prompting organisers of a festival he was to headline to cancel the July event.
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April 09, 2026
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COE prices up across the board, with Cat A premium rising 5.5% to $118,000
The prices of certificates of entitlement (COEs) rose across the board on April 8, with the Category A premium seeing the highest rise of 5.5 per cent to end at $118,000.
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April 09, 2026
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Alexis wins 400m two weeks after injury return
Cupping her mouth in disbelief as she crossed the finishing line, Alexis Teo took a moment to soak in her A Division girls' 400m victory at the National School Games (NSG) track and field championships on April 8.
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April 09, 2026
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New twist in Malaysia 'corporate mafia' feud as tycoon gets sued
Malaysian businessman Victor Chin is suing tycoon Aminul Islam for the “attempted hijacking” of a company, the latest development in the so-called corporate mafia case that has drawn public attention.
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April 09, 2026
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Heartburn in New Delhi over Pakistan's broker role
India is experiencing some heartburn over Pakistan’s visible role in negotiating the ceasefire between Iran and the US - a challenge to its own ambitions as the South Asian regional hegemon and a global player.
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April 09, 2026
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Both public and private sector projects need help with higher fuel costs: Contractors' group
With fuel prices up by more than 200 per cent in recent weeks, contractors working on both public and private sector projects will need government help, said the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL).
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April 09, 2026
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Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into Britain
Smugglers are increasingly using Belgium’s shoreline to transport migrants to Britain since tighter controls began along the French coast, the authorities said.
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April 09, 2026
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F4 and Mayday's Ashin to perform here as part of F*Forever tour
The news Singapore fans of Taiwanese boy band F4 have been waiting for has finally arrived.
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April 09, 2026
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The Food Challenge
DELICIOUS. AFFORDABLE. CONVENIENT. BUT HEALTHY?
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April 09, 2026
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Iran war will continue to be bad news for S'pore, but positives can be drawn from its response
For anyone who followed Parliament’s proceedings on April 7, news that the United States and Iran have reached a two-week truce would have been cold comfort.
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April 09, 2026
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China goes beyond bystander role in brokering Middle East ceasefire
When the Middle East war first broke out, it appeared that China had few levers to pull as the escalating conflict delayed plans for a high-stakes meeting in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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April 09, 2026
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Jet fuel supply will take months to recover even if Hormuz stays open: IATA chief
Global supplies of jet fuel will take months to recover even if the Strait of Hormuz remains open, meaning oil prices could stay elevated for some time, International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh said on April 8.
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April 09, 2026
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At 40, Neuer heroics still prove handy for Bayern
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has earned praise for his starring role against Real Madrid on April 7.
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April 09, 2026
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Woodland braces for battle against PTSD at Masters
When Gary Woodland last played at the Masters in 2024, it was months after surgery to remove a brain tumour.
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April 09, 2026
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'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over death of Friends actor Perry
A dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” who supplied the drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry is set to be sentenced in a California court on April 8.
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April 09, 2026
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Vietnam’s To Lam bets big on building blitz
Country broke ground on over 550 infrastructure projects costing $255b in 2025 alone
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April 09, 2026
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Israel reluctantly backs US-Iran truce deal, but keeps Hezbollah fight out of it
Israeli leadership troubled by diplomatic developments they can no longer control
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April 09, 2026
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Powerful drama in a prison for nobles
A problem with too many historical dramas, especially those based on real events like this one, is what has been called “iPhone face” — when actors have auras so modern that they take viewers out of the story.
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April 09, 2026
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'BIG TITLES' STILL IN GUNNERS' SIGHT
Scorer Havertz says more to come from Arsenal, hails Raya as the world's best goalkeeper
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April 09, 2026
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Murder charge in Malaysian drink-driving case sparks outcry
Unusual decision raises questions over why other cases did not lead to harsher charges
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April 09, 2026
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Fewer than half of grads from private institutes land full-time work
This is even as the median gross monthly salary remained steady in 2025, poll finds
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April 09, 2026
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The internet is deciding what to forget
Do digital bananas in Hawaiian shirts chatting up pineapples need to be saved for posterity? Probably not.
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April 09, 2026
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Mt Fuji heritage site faces water-quality concerns linked to coins thrown in ponds
The enormous number of coins apparently thrown by tourists into the Oshino Hakkai spring ponds — part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Oshino, Yamanashi Prefecture — has raised concerns over water quality.
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April 09, 2026
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No further action against Popiah King Sam Goi for breach of takeover code
Watchdog cites his cooperation in its review and in remedial actions, among other things
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April 09, 2026
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Goodman Arts Centre defers rental hikes amid economic uncertainty
To support artists at a time of economic uncertainty given the conflict in the Middle East, rental hikes at Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) will be deferred in 2026.
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April 09, 2026
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Mid-East conflict elevates global security threat landscape, including for S’pore, says Shanmugam
Conflict also a rallying point for extremist narratives, raising risk of self-radicalisation
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April 09, 2026
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With his threat to wipe out Iran's civilisation, Trump's rhetoric goes beyond bluster
Even some of his most fervent supporters have joined the usual chorus of critics
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April 09, 2026
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K-drama royalty IU, Byeon Woo-seok reunite for Perfect Crown
One of South Korea’s most closely watched titles of 2026 features a can’t-miss pairing fresh off their respective hit K-dramas: Byeon Woo-seok from Lovely Runner (2024) and IU from When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025).
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April 09, 2026
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Two S'poreans fined, ordered to do community service for littering in JB
Two Singaporean men have each been fined RM1,000 (S$319) and ordered to perform community service by the Johor Bahru Sessions Court after pleading guilty to littering in a public place.
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