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Crypto co-founder gives $400,000 Christmas present to Moo Deng
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Crypto co-founder gives $400,000 Christmas present to Moo Deng

Moo Deng, the celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus at a Thai zoo, has received a huge Christmas present from one of the most influential figures in the crypto world.

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December 28, 2024
Images show Chinese military aircraft with advanced, 'highly original design'
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Images show Chinese military aircraft with advanced, 'highly original design'

Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with stealth characteristics appeared online on Dec 27, with defence experts saying they were clearly advanced designs, but there was not enough detail for definitive conclusions.

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December 28, 2024
Public caning in Terengganu over syariah offence sparks tensions
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Public caning in Terengganu over syariah offence sparks tensions

Conservative Muslims back man's punishment; rights groups are outraged

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December 28, 2024
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China Sanctions Firms Over US Arms Sales to Taiwan

China has sanctioned seven military industrial companies and related senior executives over US arms assistance and sales to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Dec 27.

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December 28, 2024
Commentary: Dr Singh always felt a special connection with Singapore
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Commentary: Dr Singh always felt a special connection with Singapore

Dr Manmohan Singh - often referred to as the most academically qualified person to ever run a major nation - always felt a special connection with Singapore.

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December 28, 2024
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North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies from injuries: Seoul

South Korea's spy agency said on Dec 27 it had confirmed that a North Korean soldier sent to back Russia's war against Ukraine had died after he was captured alive by Ukrainian forces.

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December 28, 2024
India declares 7 days of mourning, state funeral for Manmohan Singh
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India declares 7 days of mourning, state funeral for Manmohan Singh

Tributes pour in for ex-PM, who was the key architect of nation's economic reforms

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December 28, 2024
Singaporean Recalls Panic, Screams as Norway Bus Accident Kills 3
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Singaporean Recalls Panic, Screams as Norway Bus Accident Kills 3

A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago from the Norwegian mainland, killing three people, police said on Dec 26.

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December 28, 2024
Who is Choi Sang-mok, S. Korea's second acting president in weeks?
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Who is Choi Sang-mok, S. Korea's second acting president in weeks?

Finance Minister is a veteran technocrat taking on an unprecedented role

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December 28, 2024
Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for S'pore on the global stage
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Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for S'pore on the global stage

More support wanted to ensure growth and stability for firms, workforce and economy

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December 28, 2024
WHO chief at Yemen airport when it was hit by Israeli bombs
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WHO chief at Yemen airport when it was hit by Israeli bombs

PM Netanyahu says it is just the start of a campaign; Houthis vow to respond quickly

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December 28, 2024
PSA Breaks Record With Over 40m Containers Handled In 2024
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PSA Breaks Record With Over 40m Containers Handled In 2024

Singapore's largest port operator PSA handled more than 40 million shipping containers, or twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), in 2024, a record-breaking feat that it has called a \"significant milestone\".

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December 28, 2024
South Korea's lawmakers impeach Acting President as crisis deepens
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South Korea's lawmakers impeach Acting President as crisis deepens

Han's slowness in appointing judges to the Constitutional Court earns their ire

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December 28, 2024
PM Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 18
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PM Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 18

The 2025 Budget statement will be delivered in Parliament on Feb 18 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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December 28, 2024
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Blackpink's Jennie to release debut studio album

Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025.

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December 27, 2024
Lord Of The Rings musical to make Asian premiere in Singapore
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Lord Of The Rings musical to make Asian premiere in Singapore

Middle-earth is making its way to Singapore.

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December 27, 2024
Brave Lions Suffer Late Heartbreaks
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Brave Lions Suffer Late Heartbreaks

Vietnam net twice in added time to take a 2-0 lead in Asean C'ship semi-final

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December 27, 2024
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Saka's absence a good challenge for us: Arteta

A buoyant Mikel Arteta had said that the English Premier League title race was \"on\", after Arsenal swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 in their last league game before Christmas.

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December 27, 2024
WOEFUL CITY VOW TO KEEP GOING
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WOEFUL CITY VOW TO KEEP GOING

Guardiola’s men fail to beat Everton, with misfiring Haaland central to their struggles

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December 27, 2024
With two tour wins, Matsuyama is Asia's shining golf star
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With two tour wins, Matsuyama is Asia's shining golf star

As another year draws to a close, one thing remains certain – the sun always rises in the Far East with Japan truly basking in the glory of its most famous golfing son, Hideki Matsuyama.

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December 27, 2024
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Rybakina gaining insight from Ivanisevic

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina expressed confidence on Dec 26 that her new partnership with Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic will pay dividends, starting at the mixed-team United Cup.

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December 27, 2024
Djokovic Still Motivated To Win
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Djokovic Still Motivated To Win

Bid for historic 25th Major title keeps 37-year-old's fire burning as he begins season in Brisbane

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December 27, 2024
Kohli under fire after clash with teen Konstas
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Kohli under fire after clash with teen Konstas

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test, after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

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December 27, 2024
LawConnect lead, Comanche out with broken main sail
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LawConnect lead, Comanche out with broken main sail

Favourite Master Lock Comanche were forced to retire from the 79th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which began on Dec 26, leaving LawConnect as the new race leader in the South Pacific.

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December 27, 2024
2025 To Be Year Of Innovation, Change
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2025 To Be Year Of Innovation, Change

High-tech golf league kicks off calendar that also features athletics' Grand Slam Track

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December 27, 2024
Struggling Nets May Feel Wrath of Upset Bucks
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Struggling Nets May Feel Wrath of Upset Bucks

After having Christmas Day off for the first time in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks will face the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Dec 26 (Dec 27, Singapore time).

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December 27, 2024
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Jordan's 23XI team dispute Nascar's 'tired and shrill' case

Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, filed a brief requesting a denial of Nascar's stay for a preliminary injunction that would block the groups from participating as charter teams in 2025, Sportico reported.

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December 27, 2024
James, Curry Gift Fans an NBA Classic
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James, Curry Gift Fans an NBA Classic

The future NBA Hall of Famers star as Lakers squeeze past the Warriors on Christmas Day

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December 27, 2024
FAITHFUL LEADER LOOKS SET FOR MALAYSIAN DEBUT
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FAITHFUL LEADER LOOKS SET FOR MALAYSIAN DEBUT

Golden Sixty Three also impresses when winning his Kuala Lumpur trial on Dec 24

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December 27, 2024
Dream Alliance Going For Gold
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Dream Alliance Going For Gold

Former Kranji trainer aims high in Penang Gold Cup at only his second M'sian runner

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December 27, 2024