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Israeli forces advance in south, with tanks active in Rafah

They kill dozens of militants, dismantle military infrastructure in Khan Younis

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July 26, 2024
Typhoon Gaemi hits China coast, sinks freighter off south Taiwan
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Typhoon Gaemi hits China coast, sinks freighter off south Taiwan

Floods, intense rain expected over much of China as typhoon moves northwards

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July 26, 2024
Grab ends bid to buy Trans-Cab in wake of ruling by watchdog
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Grab ends bid to buy Trans-Cab in wake of ruling by watchdog

CCCS had said the deal was likely to reduce competition, thereby flouting antitrust laws

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July 26, 2024
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ISIS remains primary threat in South-east Asia: Report

S’pore continues to be featured in militant group’s propaganda

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July 26, 2024
OneRepublic, Kylie Minogue to perform at S'pore Grand Prix
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OneRepublic, Kylie Minogue to perform at S'pore Grand Prix

American pop-rock band OneRepublic, Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue and American rocker Lenny Kravitz are among the acts set to perform at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2024.

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July 26, 2024
Learn all about S'pore Chinese culture at new online repository
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Learn all about S'pore Chinese culture at new online repository

Articles include how S’pore mostly used textbooks from China during colonial times

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July 26, 2024
Concerns over rising tolerance towards corruption in Indonesia
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Concerns over rising tolerance towards corruption in Indonesia

Study finds nearly half of voters were offered bribes; experts say such practices are deeply rooted

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July 26, 2024
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74% of internet users in S'pore encounter harmful content: MDDI

More internet users here are encountering harmful content such as cyber bullying or sexual content online, with the number rising to 74 per cent of those polled in an April survey, up from 65 per cent in 2023.

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July 26, 2024
Terrorism threat in Singapore elevated since Israel-Hamas conflict, says ISD
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Terrorism threat in Singapore elevated since Israel-Hamas conflict, says ISD

No sign of imminent threat, but vigilance required because of previous incidents

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July 26, 2024
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NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT, INSIST IOC, MACRON

Amid calls by Palestinians, Bach says Olympic body not in the political business’

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July 25, 2024
APRIL WELL ON COMEBACK TRAIL
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APRIL WELL ON COMEBACK TRAIL

Now with trainer Le Grange, he wins trial in fine fashion and looks set to compete again

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July 25, 2024
Need for sustained Sing$ appreciation fades as inflation momentum eases
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Need for sustained Sing$ appreciation fades as inflation momentum eases

But most analysts polled believe MAS will not change its monetary policy settings yet

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July 25, 2024
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Katong's Roxy Square put up for collective sale at $1.25 billion

Freehold mixed-use site near MRT station described as unique offering in the area

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July 25, 2024
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MAS proposes simplified leverage requirements for S-Reits

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on July 24 published a consultation paper proposing to simplify leverage requirements for all real estate investment trusts (Reits).

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July 25, 2024
Tesla reports worst profit margin in five years as it cuts prices
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Tesla reports worst profit margin in five years as it cuts prices

Tesla on July 23 reported its lowest profit margin in more than five years and missed Wall Street earnings targets in the second quarter, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker cut prices to revive demand while it increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects.

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July 25, 2024
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S'pore stocks end largely flat after lacklustre Wall St session

Losers outnumber gainers 292 to 265 on trade of 1.2b shares | Markets elsewhere in region decline, with Nikkei down 1.1% | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is STI's top gainer, rising 3.9%

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July 25, 2024
Over 100 on Home Team get scholarships, sponsorships
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Over 100 on Home Team get scholarships, sponsorships

74 officers will pursue undergraduate studies, while 37 will take on postgraduate studies

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July 25, 2024
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Ukraine tells China it is open to talks if Russia acts in good faith

Ukraine's top diplomat told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at talks in the city of Guangzhou on July 24 that Kyiv was open to talks with Russia if Moscow was prepared to negotiate in good faith, something he said he saw no evidence of for now.

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July 25, 2024
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Harris bashes Trump over 'fear and hate' in debut rally

She attacks Republican rival’s weaknesses, promises action to expand abortion access

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July 25, 2024
Hottest day record broken for second consecutive day
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Hottest day record broken for second consecutive day

The world again registered its hottest day on record on July 22, inching past July 21 which had just taken the title, according to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency.

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July 25, 2024
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China-brokered Palestinian unity deal a boost to Beijing's world standing

But Hamas, Fatah factions not likely to share post-war power despite pact

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July 25, 2024
Need for guiding hand on matters of race, religion: SM Lee
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Need for guiding hand on matters of race, religion: SM Lee

These issues will never cease to be sensitive, and external conflicts can trigger tensions in S’pore, he says

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July 25, 2024
Taiwan hunkers down for arrival of strongest storm in 8 years
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Taiwan hunkers down for arrival of strongest storm in 8 years

Work and school suspended, flights axed as Typhoon Gaemi nears island

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July 25, 2024
Cancer patients may have greater access to latest drugs under trial
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Cancer patients may have greater access to latest drugs under trial

Singapore cancer consortium admitted to global network that lets it take part in trials

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July 25, 2024
Studies under way to redevelop 32-year-old Yishun Sport Centre
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Studies under way to redevelop 32-year-old Yishun Sport Centre

The 32-year-old Yishun Sport Centre may be redeveloped as part of plans to improve the sporting facilities available to residents in the north.

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July 25, 2024
Philippines declares state of calamity as floods paralyse capital
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Philippines declares state of calamity as floods paralyse capital

Days of relentless rain have brought Philippine capital Manila and its surrounding cities to a standstill, as floods triggered by Typhoon Gaemi (local name Carina) and the seasonal monsoon caught tens of thousands of Filipinos by surprise.

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July 25, 2024
Firms future-proofing their businesses amid uncertainty: SM Teo
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Firms future-proofing their businesses amid uncertainty: SM Teo

They are diversifying to ride out disruptions to supply chains, prepare for climate change

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July 25, 2024
FIGHT FOR FAMILY LEGACY
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FIGHT FOR FAMILY LEGACY

Lee will face Turk Rasulov in ONE 169 on Nov 8, two years after sister’s death

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July 24, 2024
Olympic men's football tourney shorn of stars
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Olympic men's football tourney shorn of stars

Kylian Mbappe wanted to take part in the Olympics in his home city, while there were hopes Lionel Messi would feature for Argentina, but instead the Olympic men's football tournament at the Paris Games will be devoid of star names.

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July 24, 2024
UNITED IN FIRST-RATE BID
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UNITED IN FIRST-RATE BID

Director Ashworth spells out aim to return Old Trafford side to the required standards’

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July 24, 2024