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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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May 12, 2026
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Beyond social media bans: Building a safer digital world for children
Differentiated, age-appropriate offerings may help children navigate the online world more safely.
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May 12, 2026
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Wildlife • Study more options before next crocodile is put down
I am responding to the recent report on the estuarine crocodile spotted off Sentosa Cove, which was subsequently captured and put down by the National Parks Board (NParks) due to public safety concerns and a lack of relocation options (Crocodile spotted in waters off Sentosa Cove caught and euthanised; water activities can resume, May 7).
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May 12, 2026
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POOLS TROPHY GOES TO THE ONE WHO 'PRESSED ON REGARDLESS'
Trip a query but jockey Zackey vindicated after 5YO galloper wins on 1st go at 1,800m
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May 12, 2026
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Mass layoffs hit Iran as businesses struggle under wartime pressures
Private sector’s recent woes portend a deepening crisis for the government
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May 12, 2026
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Rising diesel prices slow down Malaysia’s construction sector
Some contractors forced to halt work as spike in costs renders projects unprofitable
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May 12, 2026
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SINGTEL DISCOUNTED SHARES: Some seniors uncertain about sale process; others cash in early
Singtel to reach out to 20,000 older, less digitally savvy holders who may need help
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May 12, 2026
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Thais feel the pinch of soaring prices of ‘single-dish’ staples
Thai consumers are facing a sharp increase in their cost of living as popular “single-dish” meals — the backbone of the nation’s daily diet — see significant price hikes driven by a perfect storm of soaring fuel costs and extreme weather.
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May 12, 2026
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The ‘surname ceiling’ holding back family companies
Many bright workers steer clear of such businesses because promotions are scarcer and rewards lower.
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May 12, 2026
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British firms rely more on temp workers amid Iran war worries
British employers are relying more heavily on temporary workers, a closely watched survey shows, as they adapt to economic turbulence from the war in the Middle East.
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May 12, 2026
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung over use of her image on TV boxes
British pop star Dua Lipa (right) has filed a US$15 million (S$19 million) lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging the company used her image on television packaging without authorisation or compensation.
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May 12, 2026
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When athletes aren't fully appreciated, they have one real choice: Grind harder
At a dinner party in Bengaluru, a fleeting contemplation on fame.
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May 12, 2026
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K-actress Lim Ji-yeon of The Glory returns to villain mode in My Royal Nemesis
Remember Lim Ji-yeon, who delivered one of K-drama’s most unforgettable villains as Yeon-jin in Netflix’s The Glory (2022 to 2023)?
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May 12, 2026
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Pool-loving Icelanders want to keep UNESCO listing a secret from tourists
An icy wind was cutting across Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, just after 7am on a winter morning. Puddles were frozen solid. Noses stung. It was, after all, minus 1 deg C. That was cold, even in Iceland.
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May 12, 2026
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Actress Apple Chan pregnant with second child, gives up two movie roles
Local actress Apple Chan announced on Mother’s Day that she is expecting her second child.
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May 12, 2026
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ST Index edges up 0.4%, with OCBC leading way
• DBS, UOB also end higher; Seatrium is worst performer • Glovemaker Riverstone tops iEdge S’pore with 7.2% surge • Region mixed: Hang Seng, Kospi up; Nikkei, Bursa down
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May 12, 2026
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Singapore’s hidden bill: From the Middle East oil shock to your wallet
The Iran war impact shows how fuel underpins our logistics, transport and services. It’s a wake-up call to speed up the shift to clean energy.
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May 12, 2026
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte impeached again, but Senate trial now in doubt
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on May 11, making her the first vice-president in the country’s history to be impeached twice.
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May 12, 2026
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Fewer Chinese students heading overseas for studies
Geopolitical tensions, high costs and safety concerns dim the allure of foreign degrees
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May 12, 2026
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Iran war ‘not over’, enriched uranium must be removed: Netanyahu
Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium must be “taken out” before the US-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an American broadcaster on May 10.
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May 12, 2026
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Alphabet poised to pip Nvidia as world’s biggest company on AI gains
Over the past year, Alphabet has gone from an artificial intelligence afterthought to the one firm in the market with dominant positions in nearly every aspect of the technology.
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May 12, 2026
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SHOWING WHO'S HUGO BOSS TO DETHRONE OCC IN STYLE
Managing director Lam says camaraderie among golfers helped in remarkable victory
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May 12, 2026
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PAP, WP take up positions with AI disruption emerging as next possible political battleground
Govt building tripartite response, while WP is proposing measures that bypass that strategy
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May 12, 2026
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Myanmar alleges ‘unequal treatment’ in ASEAN grouping
Myanmar claimed on May 11 that “discriminatory measures” are shutting it out of the ASEAN grouping after a summit last week saw the organisation continue to blacklist the country’s post-coup leadership.
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May 12, 2026
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A baby boom in the Trump administration, but not in America
Despite pro-family rhetoric in Washington, country’s fertility rate drops to historic low
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May 12, 2026
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Trump muses on successor as Vance and Rubio step into larger roles
Every now and then, while talking to officials in the Oval Office, with friends over dinner, or on the patio at Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump pauses and muses aloud about a subject quietly captivating the Republican Party: What do you think? J.D. or Marco?
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May 12, 2026
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S'pore police to launch dedicated Cyber Command to combat online crimes, scams
A new police Cyber Command will be established in July, bringing together existing cybercrime and anti-scam capabilities from across the Singapore Police Force (SPF), including those from the current Anti-Scam Command.
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May 12, 2026
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Red or black card? Lottery decides who is drafted into Thai military
Men eligible for the draft at 21 can enlist voluntarily, which shortens the serving time
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