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MAIA WELCOMES MAIDEN KOREAN GROUP WIN ABOARD MUNHAK BOY
Ex-Kranji-based Brazilian hoop lands the Kookje Shinmun Cup
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October 28, 2025
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Chinese H-6K bombers fly near Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi meet
A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practise “confrontation drills”, Chinese state media reported late on Oct 26, publicising the action just a few days before the US and Chinese presidents are due to meet in South Korea.
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October 28, 2025
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Kohli, 36, fights an age-old battle: Talent v time
This is an old story. A story about talent, longevity and defiance. A story about how, for all the shining confidence of champions, time humbles them all. A story which starts by clarifying an untruth.
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October 28, 2025
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'MASSIVE WIN' MOST VALUABLE FOR ARTETA
Gunners overcome difficulty of beating Palace while on a tough stretch of games
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October 28, 2025
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IT'S ONE WEEKEND AT A TIME: NORRIS
Relaxed Briton to focus on himself as he leads by 1 pt from Piastri, with 4 races left
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October 28, 2025
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The 'sleeper issue' at the heart of Trump's trade war
How his govt decides the origin of goods could blow up laboriously negotiated deals
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October 28, 2025
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Not another work e-mail with exclamation marks!
It turns out there is less to worry about than you might think.
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October 28, 2025
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Anti-scam probe • S’pore firm sanctioned
Khoon Group, a Singapore investment holdings firm, has been sanctioned by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control over its links to Cambodian national Chen Zhi.
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October 28, 2025
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Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in S-E Asia
The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Oct 26, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.
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October 28, 2025
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S'pore, HK stand tall as prime hubs in Asia for family offices
Financial infrastructure, regulatory clarity part of cities' appeal amid geopolitical shifts
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October 28, 2025
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Japan's new leader faces an early test: Winning over Trump
Ms Sanae Takaichi, who last week became the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, has never met US President Donald Trump. She does not play golf, Mr Trump's favoured sport, nor is she known to share his love of hamburgers.
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October 28, 2025
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WORLD AWAITS FOR 207 BREEDERS’ CUP HOPEFULS
US horse racing takes centre stage around 14 Grade I races at annual global contest
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October 28, 2025
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S. Korean presidential aide says meeting between Trump, Kim unlikely to happen soon
A South Korean presidential security adviser said on Oct 27 that she did not believe a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was likely to happen soon.
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October 28, 2025
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China’s secret stockpiles have been a great success – so far
Xi Jinping is desperate for Trump-proof access to food, fuels and metals.
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October 28, 2025
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PM Wong meets Thai leader Anutin on sidelines of Asean Summit
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met his counterpart from Thailand, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.
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October 28, 2025
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Jurong Island to host S’pore’s largest green data centre park
20ha reserved for low-carbon project; 10% of island also set aside for new energies
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October 28, 2025
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US flight delays to worsen as controllers fail to get paid
Air traffic controllers seeking other sources of income as govt shutdown drags on
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October 28, 2025
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China industrial profits in September soar the most since 2023
Profits at Chinese industrial enterprises increased the most in nearly two years, as production revved up while declines in factory-gate prices eased amid a government campaign to rein in excess capacity.
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October 28, 2025
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S’pore eyes renewable fuel, nuclear tie-ups in drive for diverse energy mix: Tan See Leng
Singapore must be ready to support all promising pathways, from established technologies to novel options, in its bid to transition its fossil fuel-based energy sector to one that is clean yet affordable, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng on Oct 27.
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October 28, 2025
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Constellation can shoot for hat-trick over sharp sprint
(11) CONSTELLATION has done little wrong lately and can complete a hat-trick, after scoring over the same trip in his last two runs.
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October 28, 2025
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Europe's new balancing act: Searching for stability in an unstable world
EU chief says its economies must be able to absorb shocks by anticipating developments
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October 28, 2025
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Families of missing Israeli hostages demand pause in Gaza truce plan
Search for 13 more bodies hampered by destruction during war, says Hamas
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October 28, 2025
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185-room NUS campus hotel to open next year
Students and visiting academics will soon be able to check into a new 185-room hotel called The Ridge that is being built on the National University of Singapore’s Kent Ridge campus.
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October 28, 2025
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Yamal learns Real lessons
Lamine Yamal's words before the Clasico caused more of a stir than his subdued performance on the pitch as Barcelona fell to defeat, and the 18-year-old can take some valuable lessons moving forward.
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October 28, 2025
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Chinese and US officials agree on framework of trade deal
Rare earth metals, extension of truces on tariffs among topics in negotiations, says US official
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October 28, 2025
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Pentagon chief Hegseth set for multi-country tour in Asia
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and South Korea.
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October 28, 2025
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Putin should end war instead of testing missiles, says Trump
AIR FORCE ONE - US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should end the war in Ukraine instead of testing a nuclear-powered missile, adding that the US has a nuclear submarine positioned off Russia’s coast.
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October 28, 2025
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FROM HEARTBREAK TO CONQUERING THE HARD COURTS
In The Spotlight
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October 28, 2025
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Taylor Swift's getting explicit. Parents, don't tune out
Banning artistes or switching radio stations may be instinctive for parents who want to shield their children from suggestive pop music. There's a better way.
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October 28, 2025
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Malaysia to halve traffic fines owed if offenders pay by Dec 30
Motorists with outstanding summonses in Malaysia can settle them at a 50 per cent discount from Nov 1 to Dec 30.
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