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Hong Kong shuts down as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears
Hong Kong shut schools and cancelled flights on Sept 23 as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the financial centre with a force that officials warned would be among the most destructive in the city’s recent history.
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September 24, 2025
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Harry Styles runs Berlin Marathon in under three hours
British pop star Harry Styles participated in Germany’s Berlin Marathon — known to attract elite runners from around the world — on Sept 21 and clocked an impressive timing of two hours, 59 minutes and 13 seconds.
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September 24, 2025
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Singaporeans have clear expectations of PAP’s and WP's roles: Ong Ye Kung
They expect contest of good ideas that can be used to take country forward, he says
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September 24, 2025
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WP MPs call for rethink of economic playbook, stronger safety nets for workers
Singapore needs to rethink its economic playbook, as changed circumstances mean the nation cannot keep relying on workforce expansion and attracting multinational corporations (MNCs), said Mr Louis Chua (Sengkang GRC).
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September 24, 2025
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Structured career pathways for skilled trades to come: Koh Poh Koon
Structured career pathways are on the cards for those in the skilled trades, as part of ongoing efforts to create more opportunities for Singaporeans to succeed.
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September 24, 2025
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The world needs a Maga approach, Trump tells UN
He pours scorn on migration and climate change, and claims he has ended seven wars
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September 24, 2025
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Debates - Bring back the IHL competitions
Debating is more than a contest of words. At its core, it sharpens critical thinking, hones public speaking, and cultivates the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully. Unlike casual arguments, debating requires research, structured reasoning and the skill to present complex ideas clearly within limited time.
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September 24, 2025
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MPs underscore need to keep social mobility alive
Several raise the issue of inequality, call for more to be done to help workers
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September 24, 2025
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More BTO flats to be built in new estate on former Keppel Club site
About 7,000 HDB flats will be built on the site of the former Keppel Club in a new residential area that will be known as Berlayar estate, kick-starting the development of the Greater Southern Waterfront.
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September 24, 2025
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression”.
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September 24, 2025
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Licence plate-flipping devices illegal, says LTA; those caught with false plates face fines, jail
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has warned the motoring public that it is an offence to use a device which allows drivers to flip their vehicle licence plates, thereby concealing the car’s actual registration number.
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September 24, 2025
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PROMISING JUVENILES TO VIE FOR G1 HONOURS IN UK
Newmarket’s two feature races have attracted a quality field of Il 2YOs each
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September 24, 2025
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KA YING RISING LANDS IN SYDNEY
Hong Kong’s top sprinter and Group | The Everest favourite arrives in prime condition
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September 24, 2025
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Man who molested his 13-year-old granddaughter gets 36 months in prison
A 67-year-old grandfather has been sentenced to 36 months' jail for molesting his granddaughter, who was 13 years old at the time, on two separate occasions.
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September 24, 2025
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Bill Gates pledges $lb for global disease fight, urges govts to step up
The Gates Foundation will give US$912 million (S$1 billion) to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, philanthropist Bill Gates announced on Sept 22 as he urged governments to reverse global health funding cuts.
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September 24, 2025
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Society • Collective action needed to counter youth radicalisation
We agree with Mr Irwan Jamil that we must equip our young to recognise and remain vigilant against harmful online content, including extremist ideologies (Radicalisation at such a young age a warning bell, Sep 12).
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September 24, 2025
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Timor-Leste to become Asean's Ilth member in October
Timor-Leste is slated to become the Ilth member of the Asean regional grouping in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 23 during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
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September 24, 2025
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ExxonMobil's new plant in Singapore begins making higher-value products
US energy giant ExxonMobil has begun production at a new plant in Singapore to convert heavy residue that is left after refining of crude oil into higher-value lubricant base stocks and lower-sulphur fuels.
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September 24, 2025
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This Ballon d'Or is for PSG and all our fans: Dembele
France international Ousmane Dembele said winning the Ballon d’Or was never a personal goal, but admitted he could not hold back tears when he spoke about his family after being named the world’s best player on Sept 22.
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September 24, 2025
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Kimmel's show to return after suspension over Kirk remarks
Jimmy Kimmel is coming back.
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September 24, 2025
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Sunset for Windows 10 updates sparks worry over cyber attacks
Microsoft’s plan to halt updates for its Windows 10 operating system in mid-October has raised hackles among campaign groups and left some users worried that they must buy new computers to be safe from cyber attacks.
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September 24, 2025
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Payments a boost for charity, says Bradley
United States captain Keegan Bradley has defended his Ryder Cup players receiving a payment boost from the PGA of America to compete against Europe in this week’s showdown at Bethpage Black.
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September 24, 2025
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Three focus areas in efforts to build a stronger future for Malay/Muslim community
To build a stronger future for Singapore’s Malay/Muslim community, efforts will be focused on three areas in the coming years, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.
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September 24, 2025
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Trump • US leader slams UN during speech
US President Donald Trump criticised the United Nations on Sept 23 in his first address since his reelection.
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September 24, 2025
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Why ring-fence platform work for locals but not remote freelance work?
Singapore's two-track freelancing policy shows fairness and openness can coexist in one labour market.
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September 24, 2025
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S'pore core inflation falls to lowest level in over four years
But some economists expect climb from Q4 amid rising COE premiums and falling rates
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September 24, 2025
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Lifting standards across the industry
More companies are prioritising workplace health and safety, from setting minimum certification standards for tender bids to sponsoring subcontractors for safety training
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September 24, 2025
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Indonesia to continue regulating vapes instead of imposing ban
Tax revenue from industry among factors despite drug abuse and health fears
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September 24, 2025
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Drone flights force airports to close in Denmark, Norway
Large drones flying over Copenhagen’s airport and causing it to shut down constituted the “most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure” to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Sept 23.
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September 24, 2025
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A key lesson Indonesia should learn from Turkey
Jakarta has various models to follow in its effort to grow the economy. Turkey offers a cautionary example.
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