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Double failure of key component in F-I6 crash a very rare occurrence
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Double failure of key component in F-I6 crash a very rare occurrence

Ex-RSAF pilots explain how malfunction contributed to the incident during take-off

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May 22, 2024
Ho Kwon Ping tells why he is a good leader, but not a great one
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Ho Kwon Ping tells why he is a good leader, but not a great one

Much more selflessness needed to be a great leader, says the rebel-turned-businessman

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May 22, 2024
Live music experience for 12,000 students by year end
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Live music experience for 12,000 students by year end

Musical exposure initiative to be rolled out in all secondary schools from 2024 to 2027

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May 22, 2024
Zelensky pushes allies to step up aid and involvement In war
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Zelensky pushes allies to step up aid and involvement In war

Call to push the red lines’ of engagement reflects the pressure Ukrainian troops currently face

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May 22, 2024
Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge refloated and towed away
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Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge refloated and towed away

Recovery teams refloated a huge cargo vessel impeding shipping in the Port of Baltimore early on May 20 and pulled it free of the main channel, two months after the boat crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the span to collapse.

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May 22, 2024
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Trump foreign policy advisers meet Netanyahu, public figures in Israel

Delegation includes former national security adviser and two ex-ambassadors

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May 22, 2024
Stealing from Trump was form of 'self-help', ex-fixer Cohen testifies
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Stealing from Trump was form of 'self-help', ex-fixer Cohen testifies

He claims he was upset about bonus being cut after Stormy Daniels deal

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May 22, 2024
India shuts schools as temperatures soar
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India shuts schools as temperatures soar

The Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools to shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 deg C with Delhi gripped by a \"severe heatwave\".

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May 22, 2024
Protests as Taiwan Parliament pushes contentious reforms
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Protests as Taiwan Parliament pushes contentious reforms

Opposition-backed proposals overly expand’ the power of lawmakers, says non-govt group

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May 22, 2024
Sick of tourists, Japanese town blocks iconic view of Mount Fuji
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Sick of tourists, Japanese town blocks iconic view of Mount Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on May 21, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists.

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May 22, 2024
Small island states win climate-related judgment in battle against rising seas
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Small island states win climate-related judgment in battle against rising seas

Polluters obliged to go beyond Paris accord to protect marine environments, court rules

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May 22, 2024
HK seeks to expand halal food options to draw more Muslim tourists
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HK seeks to expand halal food options to draw more Muslim tourists

Only 0.6% of the nearly 18,000 licensed food establishments are halal-certified

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May 22, 2024
New China envoy finally arrives in India, but defrosting ties will be tricky
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New China envoy finally arrives in India, but defrosting ties will be tricky

Analysts see border dispute as sticking point, with no resolution in sight

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May 22, 2024
Iran may see fierce struggle to replace late president
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Iran may see fierce struggle to replace late president

But the real levers of power remain with Supreme Leader Khamenei and his relatives

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May 22, 2024
Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes
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Israel, Hamas reject ICC bid to arrest leaders for war crimes

US joins condemnation of move, while France backs court’s fight against impunity’

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May 22, 2024
No bid for money launderer’s Sentosa plot despite lower opening price
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No bid for money launderer’s Sentosa plot despite lower opening price

The Sentosa Cove plot previously owned by Cambodian national Su Baolin, who was arrested with nine other foreigners in a $3 billion money laundering probe, did not snag any bids despite a lower opening price at a second public auction held on May 21.

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May 22, 2024
Johor attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says PM Wong
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Johor attack a grim reminder that terror threat is still high, says PM Wong

The recent attack on a police station in Johor is a grim reminder that the threat of terrorism remains high, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on May 21.

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May 22, 2024
I dead, dozens hurt after SIA flight hits severe turbulence
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I dead, dozens hurt after SIA flight hits severe turbulence

Flight from London makes emergency landing in Bangkok; 41 S’poreans among 2Il passengers

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May 22, 2024
LAXON WINS, BUT THE EQUINE VERSION
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LAXON WINS, BUT THE EQUINE VERSION

Unlike his famous namesake, Darci Brahma 3YO just tasted his first success in Malaysia

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May 21, 2024
STARS ALIGN FOR RIYADH
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STARS ALIGN FOR RIYADH

Singapore mountain biker takes historic World Cup silver after rivals falter

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May 21, 2024
EMBRACE CHANGE AND FUTURE: KLOPP
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EMBRACE CHANGE AND FUTURE: KLOPP

In his farewell speech at Anfield, he urges fans to back Slot as he becomes one of them

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May 21, 2024
MAJOR MOMENT EARNED
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MAJOR MOMENT EARNED

Schauffele holds his nerve to win in Valhalla and end 2-year title drought

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May 21, 2024
MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR NEW APPROACH
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MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR NEW APPROACH

Floorball men can show at world qualifiers results of overhauled training methods

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May 21, 2024
NO GUINEAS, BUT GREATER GOOD FOR GREATHAM BOY
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NO GUINEAS, BUT GREATER GOOD FOR GREATHAM BOY

Fitzsimmons vindicated in decision to steer 3YO from G2 feature towards softer option

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May 21, 2024
S'pore firms continue to expand in China, driven by long-term potential
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S'pore firms continue to expand in China, driven by long-term potential

EnterpriseSG has helped businesses grow there through 300 projects over past 2 years

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May 21, 2024
Japan's inexperienced investors fall for scams 'like babies'
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Japan's inexperienced investors fall for scams 'like babies'

As Japan's stock market booms, something else is also on the rise in the nation: investment scams.

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May 21, 2024
CHIJ celebrates 170 years of teaching generations of girls
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CHIJ celebrates 170 years of teaching generations of girls

Second-oldest girls' school holds big bash for staff and students, past and present

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May 21, 2024
Test kits fly off the shelves as Covid-19 cases spike
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Test kits fly off the shelves as Covid-19 cases spike

Pharmacies report surge in demand for kits, masks as S'pore faces new infection wave

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May 21, 2024
Uncertainty plagues Britain's post-Brexit border with EU
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Uncertainty plagues Britain's post-Brexit border with EU

Repeated delays in implementing full Customs controls driving up costs for businesses and govt

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May 21, 2024
India issues new dietary guidelines for its citizens
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India issues new dietary guidelines for its citizens

They include consuming less food high in fat, sugar and salt, and reading food labels

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May 21, 2024