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After Raisi funeral, lran’s focus urns to vote for his successor
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After Raisi funeral, lran’s focus urns to vote for his successor

Hopefuls in June 28 polls to be vetted by council dominated by conservatives

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May 29, 2024
East and South-east Asia meth seizures hit record 190 tonnes
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East and South-east Asia meth seizures hit record 190 tonnes

Drug gangs changing recipes to increase output and using non-controlled chemicals

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May 29, 2024
March data offers hope that carbon emissions in China may be peaking
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March data offers hope that carbon emissions in China may be peaking

A 3% fall in emissions ends l4-month surge following the end of Covid-zero controls

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May 29, 2024
Teachers must be committed to lifelong learning to inspire youth: Chan Chun Sing
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Teachers must be committed to lifelong learning to inspire youth: Chan Chun Sing

To get young people committed to lifelong learning, teachers have to become lifelong learners themselves, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.

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May 29, 2024
Tai, 22, is first S'porean to book spot at US Masters after historic win
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Tai, 22, is first S'porean to book spot at US Masters after historic win

Georgia Tech student clinches US collegiate golf championship in a first for Republic and Asia

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May 29, 2024
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Spain, Norway, Ireland formally recognise Palestinian state in historic day’

MADRID Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state on May 28 despite an angry reaction from Israel, which has found itself increasingly isolated after more than seven months of conflict in Gaza.

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May 29, 2024
21 dead as Israeli tanks hit another evacuation zone west of Rafah
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21 dead as Israeli tanks hit another evacuation zone west of Rafah

It comes two days after strike on camp that drew condemnation from global leaders

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May 29, 2024
What the harrowing incident left in its wake
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What the harrowing incident left in its wake

One passenger just wants to go home, others unsettled at prospect of getting on another plane

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May 29, 2024
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Singapore vehicles entering Johor must have entry permit from Oct

Those travelling via Causeway, Second Link without VEP-RFID tag may be denied entry

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May 29, 2024
MAVS COME UP BIG IN THE CLUTCH AGAIN
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MAVS COME UP BIG IN THE CLUTCH AGAIN

Dallas take 3-0 lead against Minnesota with another stellar fourth-quarter performance

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May 28, 2024
SWITCH TO BOWLING PAYS OFF FOR LIM
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SWITCH TO BOWLING PAYS OFF FOR LIM

Ex-footballer one of 96 in U-I8 category to get SOF-Peter Lim Scholarship

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May 28, 2024
NOT SO HI CLASS SUITS BETTER
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NOT SO HI CLASS SUITS BETTER

Easier Class 3 race, small field see honest Irish-bred 8YO return to winner’s enclosure

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May 28, 2024
HK stock exchange hustles for more IPOs as capital returns
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HK stock exchange hustles for more IPOs as capital returns

HKExX is also eyeing new business from regional companies via secondary listings

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May 28, 2024
S’pore biotech start-up Mirxes refiles for IPO in HK, eyes growth in China
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S’pore biotech start-up Mirxes refiles for IPO in HK, eyes growth in China

Firm had planned to go public in late 2023, but delayed listing due to market volatility

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May 28, 2024
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Beying puts 65b into biggest chip fund to drive domestic industry

Move underlines its renewed push to build own chip sector as tensions with US rise

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May 28, 2024
Great Eastern minority holders seeking better offer from OCBC
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Great Eastern minority holders seeking better offer from OCBC

Some shareholders point to 30% discount against insurance firm’s embedded value

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May 28, 2024
In a first, President appoints four full-time aides-de-camp
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In a first, President appoints four full-time aides-de-camp

Workload of full-time and honorary ADCs expected to stay heavy for the year ahead

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May 28, 2024
LIA awards 530m contract for Turf City station
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LIA awards 530m contract for Turf City station

Construction work to start later in 2024 under second phase of Cross Island Line

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May 28, 2024
NUS law faculty to return to Kent Ridge in 2025
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NUS law faculty to return to Kent Ridge in 2025

It will move into Yale-NUS premises after spending 19 years at Bukit Timah campus

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May 28, 2024
Musk ramps u posts against Biden on social platform X
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Musk ramps u posts against Biden on social platform X

His posts on US election signal willingness to tip political scales as owner of a social media firm

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May 28, 2024
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US, Europe consider vaccinating workers exposed to bird flu

Experts say it may curb threat of pandemic; move follows rapid spread of new strain

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May 28, 2024
Visiting US lawmakers affirm support for Taiwan as China steps up drills
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Visiting US lawmakers affirm support for Taiwan as China steps up drills

TAIPEI A senior US lawmaker affirmed on May 27 Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese \"aggression\", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.

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May 28, 2024
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Thai courts hand jail terms to lawmaker and musician for royal insults

BANGKOK Courts in Thailand handed jail terms on May 27 to an activist musician who set fire to a portrait of the king, and to an opposition lawmaker for insulting the monarchy, their lawyers said.

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May 28, 2024
45 killed in Israeli air strike on Rafah camp, drawing wide condemnation
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45 killed in Israeli air strike on Rafah camp, drawing wide condemnation

World leaders urge a halt to offensive after the attack in an area designated a safe zone

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May 28, 2024
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OR code clearance at Johor checkpoints to start on June for Malaysians

Three-month trial to involve motorcycles and buses first, before other vehicles

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May 28, 2024
Affluent families in Europe more inclined to have babies: Study
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Affluent families in Europe more inclined to have babies: Study

They are also highly educated, in stable relationships and have support networks

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May 28, 2024
Ballot for tickets to mass to open on June 24
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Ballot for tickets to mass to open on June 24

The ballot for tickets to Singapore's first papal mass in close to 40 years will open on June 24, ahead of Pope Francis' maiden visit to the Republic.

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May 28, 2024
April condo resale prices up 1.5%; volumes at I3-month high
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April condo resale prices up 1.5%; volumes at I3-month high

Analysts note increase in foreign buyers, causing prime district transactions to rise 23.3%

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May 28, 2024
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Balance needed to ensure patients are not denied sick leave if really ill: Doctors

While there may be some black sheep, they say they prefer to err on the side of caution

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May 28, 2024
New HDB projects to use Al to boost worksite safety
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New HDB projects to use Al to boost worksite safety

It will be integrated with CCTV monitoring to detect potential hazards in real time

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May 28, 2024