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Survey finds only 15% here aware of net-zero emissions target
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Survey finds only 15% here aware of net-zero emissions target

But two-thirds of respondents keen to contribute when told about country’s goal

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May 16, 2024
Indonesia set to ratify constitutional court rule changes
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Indonesia set to ratify constitutional court rule changes

Moves include reducing tenure of justices, tweaking composition of its ethics council

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May 16, 2024
Slovakian PM Fico shot after Cabinet meeting
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Slovakian PM Fico shot after Cabinet meeting

Populist leader in a life-threatening condition; EU chiefs condemn attack

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May 16, 2024
2 French prison officers killed in ambush
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2 French prison officers killed in ambush

Three other officers injured in firefight at toll booth with gunmen who freed inmate

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May 16, 2024
By-election win allows Anwar govt to refocus on youth and Malays
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By-election win allows Anwar govt to refocus on youth and Malays

Alliance has to break opposition’s hold on key vote banks to win next national polls

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May 16, 2024
US State Dept advances $1.35b arms sale to Israel
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US State Dept advances $1.35b arms sale to Israel

Move comes amid halt in shipment of bombs, illustrating the narrow path Biden administration is trying to walk with long-time ally

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May 16, 2024
Hong Kong's close alignment with mainland may hurt its bid to regain global relevance
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Hong Kong's close alignment with mainland may hurt its bid to regain global relevance

City hopes first geopolitical summit will boost its quest to be a 'super connector'

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May 16, 2024
Bidens tariff hikes on Chinas goods more bark than bite
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Bidens tariff hikes on Chinas goods more bark than bite

Analysts view them as a symbolic move to woo voters ahead of presidential election

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May 16, 2024
Expanded Alexandra Hospital to house 1,300 beds, nursing home
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Expanded Alexandra Hospital to house 1,300 beds, nursing home

Operations to continue during revamp; NUH will also undergo redevelopment

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May 16, 2024
Over 1,000 turn up at Yew Tee party for PM Wong
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Over 1,000 turn up at Yew Tee party for PM Wong

Newly minted Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived to a jubilant reception on May 15 in Yew Tee, where more than a thousand people had gathered to watch his swearing-in ceremony at the Istana earlier in the evening.

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May 16, 2024
High standards for politicians must be upheld, says President Tharman
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High standards for politicians must be upheld, says President Tharman

He expresses full confidence in new PM’s ability to lead Singapore in next chapter

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May 16, 2024
PM Wong pledges to help citizens realise refreshed Singapore dream’
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PM Wong pledges to help citizens realise refreshed Singapore dream’

It is one that offers meaning and purpose in careers and lives; not based on material success alone

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May 16, 2024
PM Wong to S’poreans: Join me and my team in shaping our future
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PM Wong to S’poreans: Join me and my team in shaping our future

He wants to build a Singapore where everyone matters and has a stake in nation’s progress

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May 16, 2024
FURIOUS FURY BLOODIED IN SAUDI
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FURIOUS FURY BLOODIED IN SAUDI

Tyson’s father hurt after headbutting Usyk’s team member ahead of heavyweight bout

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May 15, 2024
Celtics 'figure' a way out against depleted Cavs
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Celtics 'figure' a way out against depleted Cavs

The Boston Celtics were not \"perfect\" but they still fought off the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to take a stranglehold in their National Basketball Association (NBA) semi-final play-offs on May 13, as the Oklahoma City Thunder levelled their series with the Dallas Mavericks.

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May 15, 2024
COMING UP BIG FOR NYJC
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COMING UP BIG FOR NYJC

Renfred plays no small role as Nanyang beat HCI to retain boys’ A Div volleyball crown

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May 15, 2024
UNBEATEN PACIFIC VAMPIRE UNVEILS SCARY WARNING
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UNBEATEN PACIFIC VAMPIRE UNVEILS SCARY WARNING

Trainer Ong’s latest find leaves nothing to imagination, baring fangs in dazzling hitout

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May 15, 2024
Nearly 2 in 3 Singapore workers ready to relocate abroad
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Nearly 2 in 3 Singapore workers ready to relocate abroad

Survey shows 72% of them are professionals below age 30; Australia most popular location

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May 15, 2024
Life insurance sales in Singapore surge 32.2% to $1.37 billion in Ql
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Life insurance sales in Singapore surge 32.2% to $1.37 billion in Ql

It is the industry’s strongest performance since 2020; LIA says outlook remains bright

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May 15, 2024
GameStop shares soar on resurfacing of Roaring Kitty’
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GameStop shares soar on resurfacing of Roaring Kitty’

Post by Keith Gill, who drove meme-stock mania of 2021, attracts more than 12m views

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May 15, 2024
Fraud concerns raise red flags for India’s booming tiny IPOs
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Fraud concerns raise red flags for India’s booming tiny IPOs

A string of accounting frauds unearthed by India's securities regulator in May poses another risk to the blistering rally in shares of tiny businesses.

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May 15, 2024
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Retail traders sitting out Bitcoin rally

Latest revival more an institutional affair propelled by birth of Bitcoin ETFs in the US

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May 15, 2024
Man with most number of charges forfeits 180 million in assets seize
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Man with most number of charges forfeits 180 million in assets seize

Vang Shuiming jailed after pleading guilty; he will be deported after serving sentence

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May 15, 2024
NTU team peers into upper atmosphere to forecast haze earlier
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NTU team peers into upper atmosphere to forecast haze earlier

Monitoring system helped deliver accurate prediction when put to the test last October

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May 15, 2024
Holland Drive GLS site draws top bid of $805m
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Holland Drive GLS site draws top bid of $805m

Group led by UOL, CapitaLand Development plans two 40-storey condo towers if awarded tender

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May 15, 2024
Trump signed off on hush money payment to porn star: Ex-fixer
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Trump signed off on hush money payment to porn star: Ex-fixer

Michael Cohen also claims that Trump disguised the reimbursements as legal fees

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May 15, 2024
EU signs off on landmark asylum pact ahead of elections
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EU signs off on landmark asylum pact ahead of elections

New rules for migrants blasted by NGOs but seen as not tough enough by others

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May 15, 2024
Modi files candidacy for same seat won previously
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Modi files candidacy for same seat won previously

India - Cheering crowds greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 14 as he submitted his candidacy for a Hindu holy city's parliamentary seat in a general election his party is strongly favoured to win.

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May 15, 2024
Man’s suicide in China highlights woes in finding wives
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Man’s suicide in China highlights woes in finding wives

With men outnumbering women, they face pressure to provide for their girlfriends

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May 15, 2024
American and Taiwan navies quietly hold joint drills in the Pacific
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American and Taiwan navies quietly hold joint drills in the Pacific

The US and Taiwanese navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.

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May 15, 2024