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Old video of train derailment in Thailand recirculated as 'accident in May 2025'
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Israel plans Iran attack even if Trump reaches nuclear deal: Report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch a strike on Iran's nuclear sites even if the United States secures a…
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UK's Thames Water fined £122.7 million over sewage and dividend breaches
Britain’s Thames Water, on the brink of financial collapse, will have to pay a record £122.7 million (S$213.3 million) fine for breaching…
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Singapore Savings Bond demand falls short; 10-year average return drops to 2.56%
The June tranche receives a total of S$302.9 million in applications for the S$500 million offered The latest Singapore Savings Bond (SSB)…
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Zelensky makes Trump, Putin proposal
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and…
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Shein working towards Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls
Shein is working towards a listing in Hong Kong after the online fast-fashion retailer’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) in London…
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Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler killed in car crash
By Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on internet trends, U.S. politics and popular culture. She…
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China’s answer to World Bank plans to open Singapore, HK offices
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is looking to open new offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to people familiar with the…
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China’s answer to World Bank could open Singapore, HK offices: sources
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is looking to open new offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to people familiar with the…
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Sentiment among EU companies in China hits new low
Jens Eskelund, President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, speaks to journalists. The EU Chamber summarized the business…
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Russia has a new drone tactic: dive-bombing with Iranian-designed Shaheds from on high to avoid small arms fire
Russia's Shaheds are starting to dive straight down from high altitudes to avoid gunfire. A Ukrainian air force spokesperson said the…
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China plans commodities overhaul to attract global investors
CHINA is on the cusp of its biggest move yet to open up its vast commodities markets, after the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) unveiled…
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Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears
Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds…
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Geologically complex regions more prone to landslides, study suggests
We know that steep slopes and heavy rain help to trigger landslides, but are some types of landscape more susceptible than others? A study…
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Nissan plans one trillion yen funding with backing from UK government
Nissan Motor, facing a huge loan repayment wall next year, is seeking to raise more than one trillion yen (S$7 billion) from debt and…
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Trump admin wants to dismiss Abrego Garcia case because he's not In US
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asked a judge on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit related to the deportation of El Salvadoran…
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Tencent Music buys SM Entertainment stake in K-pop bet
A Tencent Holdings subsidiary is snapping up a nearly 10 per cent stake in SM Entertainment valued at about US$180 million, marking a rare…
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SunMoon sinks to S$1.5 million loss in FY2025 despite higher revenue
Fruit distributor SunMoon Food Company has sunk into the red with a net loss of S$1.5 million for the full year ended March, compared with…
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Asia: Stocks track Wall Street rally as trade fears ease, eyes on Japan debt
Asian equities rose on Wednesday following a Wall Street rally as traders cheered forecast-beating US consumer confidence data and a drop…
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Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival
A spate of arrests, diplomatic expulsions and public humiliations has plunged relations between war-torn Ukraine and its prickly Nato…
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Starship megarocket blows up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test
SpaceX’s prototype Starship exploded over the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, capping another bumpy test flight for the rocket central to…
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Temu-owner PDD Holdings profit dives as it faces challenges at home and abroad
Chinese e-commerce firm PDD Holdings saw first-quarter net profit fall 47 per cent to 14.7 billion yuan (S$2.6 billion) as its domestic…
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US warns Pirelli risks restrictions due to Chinese investor
The US government warned Italy’s Pirelli & C that vehicles containing its advanced sensors technology could be restricted from sale in…
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New Zealand central bank cuts cash rate by 25 bps
New Zealand’s central bank cut its benchmark official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday, as policymakers sought…