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Google eyeing fees for Al-run search features

Proposal would mark first time one of tech giant’s core products goes behind paywall

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April 05, 2024
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Fund manager sees emerging markets boosting growth

They may outperform other regions and play a big role in supporting global growth

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April 05, 2024
Cyborg cockroaches getting ready for search and rescue missions
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Cyborg cockroaches getting ready for search and rescue missions

10 insect-hybrid robots showcased at inaugural Milipol Asia-Pacific and TechX Summit

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April 05, 2024
CDL joint venture bids $1.lb for plum Zion Road site
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CDL joint venture bids $1.lb for plum Zion Road site

Lone bid is below expectations, analysts say; Upper Thomson GLS site also draws single bid

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April 05, 2024
Berita Harian produces short film to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri
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Berita Harian produces short film to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Berita Harian (BH) has produced a short film, titled Pesan Mama (Mum's Words), to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and to promote values of family and resilience.

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April 05, 2024
Trump recently had talk with Saudi Crown Prince: Sources
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Trump recently had talk with Saudi Crown Prince: Sources

Former US president Donald Trump recently spoke to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, their first publicly disclosed conversation since Trump left office in January 2021, according to two people briefed on the discussion who were not authorised to speak publicly about it.

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April 05, 2024
Canadian politicians were targeted by China before 2021 polls, says report
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Canadian politicians were targeted by China before 2021 polls, says report

Drafted a week before election, it warned about attempts to meddle in specific races

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April 05, 2024
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Diabetes medication shows promise against Parkinson's disease

A drug used to treat diabetes slowed the progression of motor issues associated with Parkinson's disease, a study published in The New England Journal Of Medicine said on April 3.

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April 05, 2024
New Indian film reanimates star of yesteryear, sparking debate on use of AI
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New Indian film reanimates star of yesteryear, sparking debate on use of AI

Legendary actor Uttam Kumar is back on the screen four decades after his death

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April 05, 2024
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South Korean parties push green agenda ahead of April 10 election

In a first, conservatives, progressives rank climate crisis among top policy pledges

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April 05, 2024
US diplomat says Aukus pact can deter Chinese moves against Taiwan
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US diplomat says Aukus pact can deter Chinese moves against Taiwan

Letting Australia acquire nuclear subs can strengthen cross-strait peace and stability’

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April 05, 2024
Umno Youth chief to persist in store chain boycott call over socks issue
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Umno Youth chief to persist in store chain boycott call over socks issue

He says he won't back down despite King’s warning on prolonging issue any further

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April 05, 2024
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10 football pitches of rainforest lost every minute in 2023

In total, primary rainforest loss totalled 3.7 million ha, or about the size of Bhutan

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April 05, 2024
Israel may be seeking wider war with strike on Iran's consulate
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Israel may be seeking wider war with strike on Iran's consulate

Hope is for Hezbollah to respond, so Israel can destroy Iranian-affiliated militant group

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April 05, 2024
Good Friday long weekend: 6 in 10 car travellers used QR code at checkpoints
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Good Friday long weekend: 6 in 10 car travellers used QR code at checkpoints

Close to 2.3 million travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the Good Friday long weekend from March 28 to April 1, with 64 per cent of car travellers doing so using the recently launched QR code system.

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April 05, 2024
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First person convicted will be deported after release

Cambodian national Su Wenqiang will also be barred from re-entering Singapore

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April 05, 2024
All quiet in Hualien as search continues for missing 600
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All quiet in Hualien as search continues for missing 600

City streets empty over long weekend as travellers skip popular destination

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April 05, 2024
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8 Singaporeans among 71 foreigners rescued in Hualien after massive quake

Eight Singaporeans were among 71 foreigners rescued by the Taiwanese authorities after being trapped in Hualien, following a strong earthquake that hit eastern Taiwan on April 3.

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April 05, 2024
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14 months' jail for man who jumped from balcony during raid

Cypriot national Su Haijin will forfeit over 165m, or 90% of his assets, to the state

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April 05, 2024
'I never felt so much fear?: Actress Yvonne Lim
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'I never felt so much fear?: Actress Yvonne Lim

Actress Yvonne Lim has experienced many earthquakes and aftershocks during her nine years residing in Taiwan.

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April 04, 2024
Desmond Tan is the 'king of burping his baby'
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Desmond Tan is the 'king of burping his baby'

The 37-year-old local star, who welcomed his first child on March 5, is starring in Channel 8 series Moments

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April 04, 2024
S'PORE NOT BIDDING FOR C'WEALTH GAMES
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S'PORE NOT BIDDING FOR C'WEALTH GAMES

Local bodies decide against hosting 2026 multi-sport event after studying feasibility

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April 04, 2024
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TENGAH AIM TO BE READY FOR 2025-26 SEASON

No new team for Singapore Premier League yet as process takes longer than expected’

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April 04, 2024
FIXTURE OVERLOAD IN SPOTLIGHT AGAIN
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FIXTURE OVERLOAD IN SPOTLIGHT AGAIN

Ten Hag says Man United are not the only side hit by injuries due to high intensity’

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April 04, 2024
COMEBACK KID EMBIID LIFTS PHILADELPHIA
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COMEBACK KID EMBIID LIFTS PHILADELPHIA

Star centre shrugs aside injury-induced depression, shows way against Oklahoma

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April 04, 2024
DIVISION A SHAME FOR GOLF: MCILROY
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DIVISION A SHAME FOR GOLF: MCILROY

World No. 2 wants unification, but PGA Tour, LIV Golf still a long way’ from merger

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April 04, 2024
BURRIDGE HOPING BAKEEL CAN END '27-YEAR DROUGHT'
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BURRIDGE HOPING BAKEEL CAN END '27-YEAR DROUGHT'

No 3YO star, but Aussie had links with 1997 Tiger Beer series winner Southerly Wind

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April 04, 2024
The Trump machine: The former president's dash for campaign cash
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The Trump machine: The former president's dash for campaign cash

Although ahead in most of the polls, the Republican is at a huge financial disadvantage to Democrat Joe Biden. He now needs the party’s traditional donors.

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April 04, 2024
It took motherhood to unlock life's meaning for this workaholic
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It took motherhood to unlock life's meaning for this workaholic

I went from KPIs, page views and writing social media blurbs to pumping milk in the middle of the night for a screaming boss - my baby. But it was worth it.

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April 04, 2024
S'pore the top start-up investment destination in S-E Asia: Report
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S'pore the top start-up investment destination in S-E Asia: Report

Deep-tech sector here flourished in 2023, although funding squeeze continues to be felt

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April 04, 2024