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Over 200 arrested in Philippine anti-corruption protest clashes
Parents seek answers from police after at least 88 minors are taken into custody
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September 23, 2025
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SIA, Scoot, Cathay Pacific cancel flights to and from Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines, its budget arm Scoot, and Cathay Pacific have cancelled flights to and from Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the city.
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September 23, 2025
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Explainer What would wider recognition of Palestine mean?
Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sept 21, with other countries expected to follow suit this week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. What would that mean for the Palestinians and Israel?
3 min |
September 23, 2025
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Singtel faces Optus crisis with Aussie govt probe into outage
Failure of emergency call service that led to 3 deaths blamed on network upgrade
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September 23, 2025
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Singapore’s recognition of a Palestinian state ‘not a question of if, but when’: Faishal Ibrahim
The recognition of a Palestinian state is what Singapore hopes for, and “is not a question of if, but when”, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.
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September 23, 2025
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4% rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended to end-2026
The 4 per cent rate floor for interest earned on all Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special, MediSave and Retirement Account (SMRA) monies will be extended for another year to end-2026.
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September 23, 2025

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S’pore will reconsider its position on Palestine if situation deteriorates: Vivian
Republic will oppose any steps by Israel to extinguish or undermine two-state solution
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September 23, 2025
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Parliament • Next slate of NMPs should have at least one woman who is a senior
Singapore continues to navigate the complexities of an ageing population, with citizens aged 65 and above increasing from 12.4 per cent in 2014 to 19.9 per cent in 2024. By 2030, around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above.
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September 23, 2025
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Modi will pay a price jor H-IB visa curbs
By adding services to a trade war that Team Modi didn’t see coming, Trump is piling pressure at a time of Al disruption and growing youth unemployment.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
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S’poreans, PRs who use Kpods overseas will be dealt with as if offence was committed here
Singaporeans and permanent residents who use drug-laced vapes like Kpods overseas can still be prosecuted here.
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September 23, 2025

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Western recognition of Palestinian state draws mixed reactions
Many in Gaza hail move as sign of hope, while Israelis voice anger and concern
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September 23, 2025
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Strides Premier's cross-border taxi rides available for booking via online form
Travellers headed to Johor Bahru can book cross-border rides offered by taxi operator Strides Premier via an online form.
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September 23, 2025

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More accurate info for commuters during rail incidents being looked at
With expanding network, not possible 'to drive down to zero disruptions': Jeffrey Siow
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September 23, 2025
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H-IB workers race back to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion
Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
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September 23, 2025
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Toil and struggle over, he's now the 'ice cream uncle'
Local SME founder Peter Kwang reflects on how a longstanding banking partnership enables him to focus on what matters most: Being a grandfather and supporting underprivileged children
5 min |
September 23, 2025
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CALL TO FIGHT DOPING LIKE HIV
Observers say sanction-threatened Kenya not doing enough to keep athletes clean
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September 23, 2025
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Going from S'pore to JB without breaking the law
Ride-hailing services have become a popular option for those visiting Malaysia in recent years, with the authorities recently clamping down hard on such services that are offered illegally.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
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Ris Low's 12-year wait for debut movie to be screened
The 35-year-old may have fallen off the radar since then. But Low, who now goes by the name May, has found herself in the spotlight again.
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September 23, 2025
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Taylor Swift's Life Of A Showgirl film racks up $19m in US first-day pre-sales
American pop star Taylor Swift’s film celebrating the release of her upcoming 12th album The Life Of A Showgirl has racked up US$15 million (S$19 million) within 24 hours of tickets going on sale on Sept 19 in the United States, US entertainment news site Deadline reports.
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September 23, 2025

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Seoul is strategically turning Hyundai raid fallout to its advantage
Restrained response allows govt to steer tariff talks in its favour, analysts say
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September 23, 2025
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Golden Pavilion can prevail over the shorter distance
(4) GOLDEN PAVILION was only run out of it late by some very good runners last time over 1,200m, finishing third. This shorter distance is not a problem, and he can return to winning ways for trainer Gavin Smith.
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September 23, 2025
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On track and field, nothing thrills like speed
The rain pelts down with violence. At the edge of the track, high jumpers in Tokyo huddle under covers. Rhythm is broken, the run-up is slippery. Outdoor sport wreaks its own testing vengeance. But Nicola Olyslagers is still smiling because she’s not alone. “I was just spending time with Jesus out there,” she said later.
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September 23, 2025

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Thai Airways to phase out first class as part of cabin overhaul
Thai Airways International has announced it will phase out first-class cabins across all routes, marking a significant strategic shift in line with global aviation trends.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
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Digitalisation - Can seniors have printed receipts at healthcare institutions?
I am writing to express my concern regarding the implementation of the Ministry of Health's \"Go Paperless\" initiative for payment receipts at healthcare institutions.
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September 22, 2025

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Help, my teen has social anxiety
Experts say parents play a crucial role in helping their adolescents to overcome the condition
6 min |
September 22, 2025

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Britain, Canada and Australia recognise Palestinian state
Other countries are expected to do the same at UN General Assembly this week
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September 22, 2025

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The climate crisis may also be a ticking financial time bomb
Bankers and corporate CEOs are already struggling to manage growing financial risks. New risks from climate change could push things over the edge.
7 min |
September 22, 2025

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Tween Cathy Chen Xi wins first prize
The Il-year-old Singaporean violinist had daily lessons, sometimes twice a day, in the two weeks leading up to the final
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September 22, 2025

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KENYAN ODIRA 'REALLY GRATEFUL'
Debutante beats fancied pair with powerful 800m finish, while Hocker makes amends
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September 22, 2025

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S'pore firms drawn to Africa's fast-growing consumer market
Continent has youngest population, huge reserves of commodities, critical minerals
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