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In China, AI finds deadly tumours that doctors may miss
Three days after Mr Qiu Sijun, a retired bricklayer in eastern China, went for a routine diabetes checkup, he received a call from a doctor he had not met before.
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January 14, 2026
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Trump vows 25% tariff on goods from Iran's 'business' partners
Move may disrupt major US trading ties across globe, hit China and India
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January 14, 2026
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HONG LOK GOLF CAN WIN FIRST G3
RACE 1 (1,200M) 10 Lucky Generations looks to get conditions more in his favour than last start at Sha Tin when he drew barrier 10 and was caught very wide without cover.
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January 14, 2026
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2025 another record year for Singapore's port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit highs
Singapore's port handled 44.66 million shipping containers, or twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), in 2025 its highest on record - eclipsing the 41.12 million in the previous year.
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January 14, 2026
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AIC • Steps taken to help seniors navigate public spaces safely
We thank Ms Emily Yap Yong An for her letter “When help is just around the corner for lost seniors – at a minimart” (Jan 5), and agree that timely assistance and accessible touchpoints are important for seniors who may become disoriented or distressed in public spaces.
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January 14, 2026
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Fed changes course and takes on Trump's political fight
Central bank chief calls out president in battle that could determine Fed's autonomy
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January 14, 2026
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Trump's Godfather plan for Greenland may be falling into place
Can NATO be counted on to protect Greenland after Ukraine's fall to Russia? US President Donald Trump is betting that the answer is no.
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January 14, 2026
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Japan's tea ceremony classes bear brunt of matcha boom as prices soar amid shortage
Tea ceremony classes in Japan are bearing the brunt of an acute shortage of matcha, as a recent global boom in green tea has led to soaring prices of the product.
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January 14, 2026
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When your hard workout morphs into overtraining syndrome
Most type-A gym rats can recall a time when they went too far.
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January 14, 2026
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Watchdog will step in if consumer welfare is compromised
It won't be 'hands off' even as market forces are allowed to play out, says Low Yen Ling
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January 14, 2026
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From 'yeye' fun to security risk: What Malaysia's military camp scandal reveals
Security analysts say such settings create exploitable counterintelligence threats
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January 14, 2026
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Singapore stocks ride Asian wave amid US ‘self-sabotage’
Shares in Singapore ended higher on Jan 13, as investors flocked to Asian equities for the second straight day amid souring sentiment in the US.
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January 14, 2026
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Local Qualifying Salary for S'porean workers to be refined in upcoming Budget: Tan See Leng
The Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) - the minimum monthly wage firms must pay Singaporean employees in order to hire foreign workers - will see refinements in the upcoming Budget, said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng.
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January 14, 2026
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Extreme weather caused $288 billion in disaster losses in 2025: Munich Re
Asia-Pacific accounted for 13,600 of 17,200 deaths from such disasters worldwide
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January 14, 2026
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Taiwan's F-16 fighter jet crash underscores defence vulnerabilities
Island hit by wear-and-tear issues in ageing fleet, delays in US delivery of new planes
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January 14, 2026
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BlackRock cuts hundreds of jobs, trimming about 1% of staff
BlackRock is cutting hundreds of jobs across the company, becoming the latest Wall Street firm to rein in headcount in recent weeks.
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January 14, 2026
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Maria 'honoured' to beat Williams in oldies clash
Venus Williams was dumped out of the Hobart International in straight sets by Tatjana Maria on Jan 13 to dent her Australian Open preparations in a historic clash between two players with a combined age of 83.
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January 14, 2026
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JOHNNY LIM'S TRIO ALL SET TO CASH IN
Banker’s Pretty, Banker’s Emperor and Banker’s Queen toss in good workouts in KL
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January 14, 2026
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Creative take on mainstream and avant-garde fare by SSO and Ding Yi
In this first collaboration between the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Ding Yi Music Company, instrumental virtuosity was the order of the day.
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January 14, 2026
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Fireworks, lanterns, live shows
Fireworks, lantern displays and live performances will usher in the Year of the Horse as River Hongbao, Singapore's iconic Chinese New Year event, gallops into its 40th year.
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January 14, 2026
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Sheinbaum rejects US strikes on Mexico in latest call with Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum once again ruled out US strikes on Mexican territory in a phone call with US President Donald Trump, a week after his military seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
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January 14, 2026
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Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio over Trump’s takeover threat
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Jan 4, the Danish Foreign Minister said, amid US President Donald Trump’s push to take control of the Arctic island.
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January 14, 2026
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EU diplomats fear crisis in Cuba as US amps up pressure
They say ‘festering’ energy crisis may cause ports to halt ops, sparking food shortage
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January 14, 2026
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Minnesota sues Trump administration over ICE tactics
Minnesota officials are suing over the “unprecedented surge” of US immigration authorities in the state, taking the Trump administration to court days after a federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
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January 14, 2026
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S'pore too pricey, dull for tourists? Not true: Marriott regional boss
He says criticism by some visitors overlooks evolving travel trends and tourism strategy
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January 14, 2026
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India tells Pakistan to control ‘drone intrusions’
India’s army chief said on Jan 13 that the head of Pakistan’s military operations had been told to control what he said were drone intrusions from Pakistan into India, months after the nuclear-armed rivals engaged in their worst fighting in decades.
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January 14, 2026
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SALAH AND MANE HAVE OLD SCORES
Egyptian rues 2022 losses to Senegal in Afcon final, World Cup qualifying play-off
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January 14, 2026
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‘Are You Dead?’: Viral app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
Field Notes from Beijing
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January 14, 2026
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Japan's PM urges South Korean leader to ensure stability in region
They agree to boost cooperation on various issues amid Japan-China tensions
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January 14, 2026
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Job applicants are winning the AI arms race against recruiters
Companies have been hit by a wave of chatbot-generated applications.
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