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Prabowo's temper threatens to push presidential election into a run-off
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Prabowo's temper threatens to push presidential election into a run-off

Emotional outbursts in debates could affect his appeal to younger voters, say analysts

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January 12, 2024
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Closer Philippine-Indonesian defence ties could bolster Manila's S. China Sea claims

It gets an opportunity to counter Beijing’s narrative that it is acting as a pawn of US

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January 12, 2024
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US opposes outside interference or influence in the polls: Official

The United States opposes any outside interference or influence in Taiwan's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, a senior Biden administration official said on Jan 10, in a clear signal to China.

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January 12, 2024
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'Election interference is buzzword ahead of voting

False air raid alarm, balloons from China and even a sex video make waves in Taiwan

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January 12, 2024
South Africa seeks UN court order to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza
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South Africa seeks UN court order to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza

Pretoria cites evidence of genocide; Israel slams what it calls a show of hypocrisy

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January 12, 2024
140m dragon lantern to greet visitors at River Hongbao
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140m dragon lantern to greet visitors at River Hongbao

Event will see the return of firecrackers and international performers

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January 12, 2024
JB-S'pore RTS fares will be 'competitive', says Malaysian minister
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JB-S'pore RTS fares will be 'competitive', says Malaysian minister

Fares for the upcoming rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru will be “competitive”, with the exact prices to be set by the operator closer to the completion of the project, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Jan 11.

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January 12, 2024
Singapore, Malaysia explore passport-free clearance
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Singapore, Malaysia explore passport-free clearance

QR code system being studied under plans for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

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January 12, 2024
Over 2,000 sign up for TB screening in Jalan Bukit Merah
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Over 2,000 sign up for TB screening in Jalan Bukit Merah

More than 1,500 people, representing about 93 per cent of eligible residents, have signed up for mandatory tuberculosis (TB) screening in Jalan Bukit Merah, which started on Jan 11 and will end on Jan 15.

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January 12, 2024
JB-S'pore RTS Link: Construction passes 65% mark on both sides
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JB-S'pore RTS Link: Construction passes 65% mark on both sides

Connecting span done; passenger service slated to start by Dec 2026

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January 12, 2024
Art SG boosts S-E Asian amid fall galleries representation in participating
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Art SG boosts S-E Asian amid fall galleries representation in participating

Art SG fair director Shuyin Yang is not too worried about the 30 per cent drop in exhibitor count at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre event in January.

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January 11, 2024
ALBIREX GAME FOR NEW NAME
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ALBIREX GAME FOR NEW NAME

SPL champs mulling over inclusion of Jurong’ in name change for new season

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January 11, 2024
SHELTON HAVING A BLAST IN AUCKLAND
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SHELTON HAVING A BLAST IN AUCKLAND

American rediscovers form to advance to q-finals; Pegula digs deep to defeat Pera

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January 11, 2024
BLUES NOT CLINICAL ENOUGH: POCHETTINO
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BLUES NOT CLINICAL ENOUGH: POCHETTINO

EPL side humbled I-O by 2nd-tier Boro in League Cup semis after wasting chances

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January 11, 2024
New outlook for Woodland after brain surgery
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New outlook for Woodland after brain surgery

Gary Woodland dealt with loss of appetite and energy, jolting awake in the middle of the night, tremors and an overwhelming feeling of fear until doctors could figure out what was wrong.

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January 11, 2024
DAVIS, JAMES GET SCORING SUPPORT
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DAVIS, JAMES GET SCORING SUPPORT

Five other Lakers players finish in double digits to help star duo in close victory over Toronto

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January 11, 2024
KHARISMA LEADS GRAY TRIFECTA
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KHARISMA LEADS GRAY TRIFECTA

Kiwi trainer pairs with jockey Kellady to land perfect double

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January 11, 2024
GREATHAM BOY HEADLINING STRONG FITZSIMMONS TEAM
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GREATHAM BOY HEADLINING STRONG FITZSIMMONS TEAM

From the same yard, Eruption, Lucky Hero and Italian Revolution also stride out well

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January 11, 2024
S. Korean President faces crisis over protection of controversy-plagued wife
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S. Korean President faces crisis over protection of controversy-plagued wife

Move may cost Yoon Suk-yeol and ruling People Power Party dearly as polls loom

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January 11, 2024
The truth about airplane safety
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The truth about airplane safety

The Japan Airlines and Alaska Airlines incidents could have been much worse.

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January 11, 2024
Gaza war's shockwaves and Singapore's approach to racial and religious harmony
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Gaza war's shockwaves and Singapore's approach to racial and religious harmony

An Israeli academic suggests that the Republic offers an intellectual challenge, including for his own country.

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January 11, 2024
Multi-currency raising limits after rule change e-wallet providers
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Multi-currency raising limits after rule change e-wallet providers

MAS now allows higher holding figure of 20k, I2-month total spending up to 100k

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January 11, 2024
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Global growth in 2024 set to slow for 3rd straight year

World Bank projects global GDP to grow 2.4% this year, down from 2.6% in 2023

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January 11, 2024
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Amazon's Twitch to cut 35% of staff amid concerns over losses

Amazon.com's livestreaming site Twitch is poised to cut 35 per cent of its staff, or about 500 workers, according to people familiar with the plans, the latest in a series of job reductions there.

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January 11, 2024
Hacked SEC X account falsely claims Bitcoin ETFs approved
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Hacked SEC X account falsely claims Bitcoin ETFs approved

Fake tweet on highly awaited decision causes Bitcoin prices to swing

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January 11, 2024
More tools to ensure robust system to deter domestic violence
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More tools to ensure robust system to deter domestic violence

Sun Xueling answers queries on child sexual abuse and safeguards in the adoption process

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January 11, 2024
Dragon, lion dance troupes see higher demand for performances
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Dragon, lion dance troupes see higher demand for performances

Number of cai qing’ events expected to hit 4,000 from 3,000 last year, says federation

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January 11, 2024
Ecuador President orders gangs 'neutralised' after gunmen storm TV studio
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Ecuador President orders gangs 'neutralised' after gunmen storm TV studio

QUITO - Ecuador's President gave orders on Jan 9 to \"neutralise\" criminal gangs after gunmen stormed and opened fire in a TV studio, as bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the country.

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January 11, 2024
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US, British forces repel 'largest attack' yet by Houthis in Red Sea

LONDON US and British forces have shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen's Houthi militants, in what London branded on Jan 10 as the \"largest attack\" yet by the Iran-backed rebels.

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January 11, 2024
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Little respite for Gazans amid 'more targeted' war phase

Civilians still hit despite Israel’s promise of less intensive air campaign, US appeal

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January 11, 2024