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China tests ability to 'seize power' in war games around Taiwan

Chinese military holds second day of drills aimed at punishing’ island’s new president

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May 25, 2024
Huge rally in Taipei against Bill to boost powers of legislature
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Huge rally in Taipei against Bill to boost powers of legislature

Opposition move would require president to report to Chamber regularly, answer questions

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May 25, 2024
ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah military ops in landmark ruling
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ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah military ops in landmark ruling

It also calls for keeping Rafah crossing open for humanitarian aid, release of hostages

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May 25, 2024
62 seconds of turbulence
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62 seconds of turbulence

Flight data details SQ32I's rapid climbs and descents that caused cabin chaos

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May 25, 2024
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Asia can take lead in globalisation in a more uncertain world: DPM Gan

Regional countries and China have to find ways to cooperate and coexist, he says

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May 25, 2024
Retirement age to go up to 57 for Home Team uniformed officers
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Retirement age to go up to 57 for Home Team uniformed officers

Move from Jan will allow MHA to better meet its manpower needs: Shanmugam

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May 25, 2024
Cheaper locally farmed greens and fish at selected FairPrice outlets
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Cheaper locally farmed greens and fish at selected FairPrice outlets

Offer comes under 6-month trial to help farmers aggregate supply and demand

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May 25, 2024
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Police NSFs to fight cybercrimes and scams under new vocation

New initiatives that allow public to partner SPF in tackling scams also announced

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May 25, 2024
VERSTAPPEN CHASES 9TH POLE IN A ROW
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VERSTAPPEN CHASES 9TH POLE IN A ROW

Dutchman aims to break Senna’s record, but knows it won't be easy with rivals closing in

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May 24, 2024
Large planes can handle turbulence, but flights are set to get bumpier
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Large planes can handle turbulence, but flights are set to get bumpier

Climate change will be a challenge for aviation, though commercial aircraft are generally equipped to handle it.

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May 24, 2024
Spore, Kazakh firms urged to collaborate in tech, innovation
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Spore, Kazakh firms urged to collaborate in tech, innovation

Other opportunities include biotech, urban development, renewable energy

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May 24, 2024
S'pore expects key exports growth at lower end of 4%-6%
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S'pore expects key exports growth at lower end of 4%-6%

But support expected from recovery in electronics demand in second half of 2024

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May 24, 2024
Nvidia delivers on Al hype, igniting 189b stock rally
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Nvidia delivers on Al hype, igniting 189b stock rally

Chipmaker’s bullish sales forecast cements its status as top beneficiary of Al spending

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May 24, 2024
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Nightclub says S. Korean DJ's shows here will not have religious elements

This comes after police reminder on rules amid calls by Buddhist federation to cancel the shows

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May 24, 2024
1 worker dead, 2 in ICU after inhaling poisonous gas at PUB plant
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1 worker dead, 2 in ICU after inhaling poisonous gas at PUB plant

MOM calls halt to tank cleaning work after incident at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks

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May 24, 2024
Benjamin Kheng to perform NDP 2024 theme song, Not Alone
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Benjamin Kheng to perform NDP 2024 theme song, Not Alone

Parade marks 59 years of independence and Total Defence campaign’s 40th anniversary

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May 24, 2024
Climate ruling by top court on oceans Is a game changer
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Climate ruling by top court on oceans Is a game changer

Itlos’ opinion directs nations to cut gas emissions that endanger marine life and heat up planet

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May 24, 2024
Economy the focus as Britain's election campaign kicks off
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Economy the focus as Britain's election campaign kicks off

Conservative PM and Labour rival make their pitch as polls show voters want change

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May 24, 2024
Macron says police reinforcements to stay in riot-hit New Caledonia as long as needed
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Macron says police reinforcements to stay in riot-hit New Caledonia as long as needed

Police reinforcements in New Caledonia will stay as long as needed, President Emmanuel Macron said on May 23 after viewing areas devastated by deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform in the Frenchruled Pacific island.

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May 24, 2024
Modi facing far stronger opposition than expected in GĖ: Analysts
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Modi facing far stronger opposition than expected in GĖ: Analysts

Growing stridency in PM’s attacks against rivals, but BJP still confident of support

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May 24, 2024
Israeli PM's woes won't abate even if vote of no confidence fails
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Israeli PM's woes won't abate even if vote of no confidence fails

Netanyahu faces potential ICC arrest warrant, threats of Cabinet resignations

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May 24, 2024
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Malaysian PM defends his meeting with Hamas leaders

Anwar says they consider him a friend, giving him an edge in trying to secure peace

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May 24, 2024
Chinas punishment’ drills around Taiwan likely to grow more dangerous
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Chinas punishment’ drills around Taiwan likely to grow more dangerous

Analysts see them as a prelude to bigger drills and more pressure on the new administration

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May 24, 2024
SQ321 crew checked on us despite own injuries, says passenger
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SQ321 crew checked on us despite own injuries, says passenger

Briton hears loud bang as seatbelt sign lit up and wakes up to find himself on the floor

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May 24, 2024
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Singapore core and overall inflation hold steady in Apri

More gradual rises in services, food prices offset higher inflation for electricity and gas

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May 24, 2024
27 Turf City heritage structures could be kept, including two grandstands
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27 Turf City heritage structures could be kept, including two grandstands

Studies done to redevelop site sensitively; most of the two forested areas there to stay

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May 24, 2024
Kazakhstan and Singapore sign deals in six areas of cooperation
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Kazakhstan and Singapore sign deals in six areas of cooperation

MOws in areas such as trade and security inked as part of Kazakh President’s visit

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May 24, 2024
First Bukit Timah flats in 40 years part of housing plans for Turf City
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First Bukit Timah flats in 40 years part of housing plans for Turf City

15,000 to 20,000 public and private homes to be built over 2-3 decades

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May 24, 2024
Train staff strike over Olympic bonuses
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Train staff strike over Olympic bonuses

PARIS - Drivers and ticket inspectors on Paris commuter trains launched a one-day strike on May 21 to pressure management over bonuses for the Olympics in July and August, leading to criticism of union tactics.

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May 23, 2024
LIGHTNING STRIKE READY TO GO BOOM OVER 1,00M
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LIGHTNING STRIKE READY TO GO BOOM OVER 1,00M

Fairly new Fitzsimmons-Curatolo pairing likely to gain traction if Derby hope scores

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May 23, 2024