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New rail reliability task force takes page out of familiar playbook
But tried and trusted moves alone to fix woes will not work as circumstances have evolved
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September 22, 2025
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Teach your child to look beyond grades
Nearly a third of young people aged 15 to 35 reported symptoms that included feeling empty, tense or upset most of the time, according to the National Youth Mental Health Study.
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September 22, 2025
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Poly student has responded to over 50 cardiac arrests since he was 16
He signed up on the myResponder app in 2021, and has since received six SCDF awards for his efforts
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September 22, 2025
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Remains of whale found off Tanjong Pagar being preserved
Work to preserve the remains of a whale that surfaced in the waters off Tanjong Pagar on Sept 6 is under way as scientists labour to solve its many mysteries.
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September 22, 2025
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Special players-staff bond crucial to Unicaja's success
When Ibon Navarro was named as Unicaja coach in February 2022, the Spaniard found a team who were more of a candidate for relegation from the Liga ACB - the top Spanish professional basketball league - than a championship contender.
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September 22, 2025
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New breath analyser used in trials to combat drink driving
Portable device instantly records, prints out alcohol concentration in a motorist's breath
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September 22, 2025
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President witnesses handover of humanitarian aid for Gaza
$1.2m worth of aid forms part of S’pore’s 10th tranche of assistance, bringing total to over $23m
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September 22, 2025
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Australian mum jailed wrongfully for 20 years speaks out on ordeal
Renewed calls for justice reform after genetic mutation found to have caused deaths of her 4 kids
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September 22, 2025
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Youthful technique and confidence on show in President's Young Performers Concert
Followers of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) annual President's Young Performers Concert cannot have missed the trend that outstanding non-violin and non-piano soloists have appeared increasingly frequently.
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September 22, 2025
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Trump’s US$I00k visa fee causes confusion and chaos
US says move affects only new applicants, not renewals or current H-IB visa holders
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September 22, 2025
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Over 100,000 Filipinos rally against flood control corruption
They call for those responsible to be held accountable, in largely peaceful protest
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September 22, 2025
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The planet doesn't need corporate sustainability – it needs regeneration
The next corporate revolution will come from a rethink of how sustainability should drive businesses.
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September 22, 2025
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US House members in rare China visit to stabilise ties
A group of US lawmakers visited China for talks on Sept 21, the first House of Representatives delegation to visit since 2019, as the world’s two biggest economies step up engagement in an effort to stabilise bilateral ties.
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September 22, 2025
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Chicken soup for angry souls: Prabowo's billion-dollar stimulus soothes Indonesians after unrest
While plan may ease pressure on workers, it is not a long-term solution, say economists
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September 22, 2025
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New dress, conduct rules for concerts in Malaysia
Guidelines spell out what is expected of audiences and foreign performers
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September 22, 2025
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Physical: Asia unveils star-studded line-up, including boxing icon Manny Pacquiao
Netflix Korea on Sept 19 unveiled a star-studded lineup for Physical: Asia, the franchise’s first nation-versus-nation showdown.
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September 22, 2025
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First batch of 15 businesses under EnterpriseSG programme opens in AMK
Mr Louis Lim wants people to print their photographs and present them as a series of memories set in picture frames.
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September 22, 2025
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SHOWING UP FOR LONG TIME
Simply taking part is already a victory for US veteran of six Paralympic Games
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September 22, 2025
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Trump targets H-IB visa in gamble to protect American jobs
Whether his solution is the right fix remains to be seen, but changes are needed to end gaming of the foreign workers programme.
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September 22, 2025
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How dark passions came to rule US politics
Duelling fears, hatreds, resentments are undermining the emotional foundations on which liberalism depends.
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September 22, 2025
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Israeli strikes kill 31, including pregnant mum, in Gaza City
Tanks advance further into densely populated city as Israeli military forces expand their operations
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September 22, 2025
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China’s future rests on 200 million precarious workers
They may work in factories or for delivery apps, but are united by common struggles.
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September 22, 2025
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Persistent insurance gap in South-east Asia
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September 22, 2025
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Ramen lovers may face higher health risks, study suggests
In Japan’s ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.
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September 22, 2025
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'Kpop Demon Hunters live-action leak' stuns fans, but revealed to be AI
A short video showing a supposed live-action remake of “Kpop Demon Hunters” went viral on Sept 18, only to later be revealed as a creation of artificial intelligence (AI).
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September 22, 2025
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Saudi Arabia pursues soft power with cash and aid in Syria
After losing his arms in an ordnance explosion, Syrian teenager Mohammed Hasram was fitted with prosthetic limbs funded by Saudi Arabia, which is leveraging major investments and aid to gain influence over Damascus.
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September 22, 2025
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Top K-drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty finding fans around the world
If you had to cook to save yourself, what would you make? That is the prompt presented to Ji-young, a decorated chef and protagonist of K-drama Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, which is showing on Netflix.
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September 22, 2025
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St Luke's ElderCare counts on tie-ups to transform care for seniors
A new senior care centre to be built in Temasek Polytechnic in 2026 will give students the experience of what community care is like, through hands-on training, internships and learning journeys.
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September 22, 2025
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Fewer migratory birds stop in S'pore as thousands killed by nets, hunters
Researchers estimate over 47,800 killed a year in 19 stopover sites along China's coasts
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September 22, 2025
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Vienna Independent Film Festival
Local movie Oversteer wins Best Feature Film and Best Director
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