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- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
Trial starts with defeat for former President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial has started against an ex-president ...
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- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
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All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
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Singapore Home Sales Rise Most in Four Months on Launches: Singapore home sales rose the most in four months, rebounding from a lull after the launch of a range ...
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Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
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Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
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3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
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Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
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Singapore Is Facing a Dangerous World Without Lee: The city-state is entering uncharted territory with this leadership change. A fractious US-China relationship ...
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Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is
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Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to Singapore' to try Wingstop
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Thundery showers and hot weather expected for the rest of April: Daily temperatures will range between 25 deg C and 34 deg C, and may reach a high of 35 deg C.
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Yen hits fresh three-decade low as intervention risks rise: Yen sets fresh 34-year low against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected US economic data.
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Singapore Charts New Path After Half-Century of Lee Family Rule: For most of Singapore’s history as an independent nation, there has been a Lee at the helm ...
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Catholic Church in Singapore warns of phishing scams over Pope Francis visit in September
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- Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
- Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
Singapore car start-up Carro seeks valuation above $2 billion ahead of IPO: Used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $136 million as it gears up for a ...
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S$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, gets 13 months’ jail: SINGAPORE: Chinese national Wang Baosen has been sentenced to 13 months in jail ...
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Old Airport Road Food Centre to close for 4 months for upgrading works: One of Singapore’s largest hawker centres, it was built in 1973.
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Now that interest rates for savings accounts are falling, where should you put your money?
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Elderly man slashed after trying to break up fight in Redhill; attacker arrested: The 80-year-old man had “superficial lacerations” and did not need to be taken ...
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Jail for man in S’pore who stalked woman online, sent threatening messages when she rebuffed him
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PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...
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High price of gold in Malaysia puts off jewellery buyers: Checks around gold shops in KL showed that more people were browsing rather than actually buying.
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PM Lee’s handover to DPM Wong: Is a snap GE on the cards?: There appears to be some urgency on the part of the ruling People’s Action Party to go to the polls ...
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Addicted to alcohol from age 10, a programme helped him to kick the habit: The Alcohol-Related Frequent Attenders programme helps long-time abusers to cut their ...
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Public invited to give feedback on newly proposed racial harmony laws: The public can submit feedback till May 14.
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Christopher Luxon touches down in Singapore, kicking off Southeast Asia tour: Escalating global tensions are sure to colour engagements during the prime ...
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Taiwan quake: Search for missing S’poreans suspended due to aftershocks: The couple were last seen alighting from a bus at the Shakadang Trail in Hualien’s ...
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New private home sales more than quadruple in March: Analysts attributed the jump in sales compared with February to pent-up demand and buyers being drawn to ...
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'Popcorn lung', cancer: Experts warn of dangers as vaping among youth in Singapore spikes
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Work It Podcast: Nailing your annual performance review: Appraisals are commonly linked to compensation, reward and retention. But this is also an opportunity to ...
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Breakfast like a local: Influencer Aiken Chia brings New Zealand PM Luxon to Maxwell Food Centre
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Shipping industry set for tougher times ahead due to Israel-Iran tensions: Experts
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Foreigner admits bankrolling deals linked to purchase of 3 houses worth millions: The prosecution had asked for Zhan Guotuan to be given the maximum fine of $50 ...
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Technical outage crippled Dutch air traffic for hours, authorities say: Flights were diverted to other airports in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?: Along coastlines from Australia to Kenya to Mexico, many of the world's colourful coral reefs have ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
S’pore plays a role in deep sea exploration to understand marine biodiversity: Singapore scientists are embarking on expeditions to better understand South-east ...
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The SG that never was: Kenya makes surprise U-turn on Mwende Mueke nomination: Veronica Mueni Nduva to be unveiled as EAC's next secretary-general.
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Catholic Church warns public about phishing scams related to Pope’s visit to Singapore
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Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes For Travel May 1 – 31, 2024 (Book By April 30)
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American man extradited to S’pore admits running fraudulent trading scheme involving over $18m
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‘We’ve created the world’s first calibre with three jumping windows for the hour, minutes, and grand date’: Franck Muller’s head of design
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Johor scores a first with cross-border electric bus: ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has become the first state in the country to have a cross-border electric bus.
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Women are spending more on dining and travel, but don’t call them spendthrift: Credit card wielding women in Singapore increased their spending by 42 per cent ...
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Marcos: No plans to grant us access to more bases | The wRap: Today’s headlines: Marcos on US bases, Singapore's prime minister, NCT 127's Taeyong
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Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
Up to $68,000 on a holiday: Foodie trips, smaller cruises and remote destinations draw luxury travellers
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50 nail and beauty salons in Singapore working towards new CaseTrust accreditation
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Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions in Singapore: The Prime Minister is speaking to media on his second day of a tour around South East Asia.
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I don't want to die alone, says 103-year-old woman who's living on her own
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Action against preschool in Redhill after it shuts down suddenly owing to overdue rent payments
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'Love you lah': Cha Eun-woo rizzes up audience with fan service at Singapore concert
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Qantas reroutes Perth to London flights amid ongoing crisis in the Middle East : Qantas is rerouting its Boeing 787-9 Perth to London non-stop service to operate ...
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Over 470 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2023; offenders’ exposure to porn cited as a reason
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Malaysia sets up Energy Exchange Malaysia for cross-border sales of green electricity
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Singapore-listed Sen Yue assisting in MAS investigation: The investigation is into offences under the Securities and Futures Act.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-listed-sen-yue-assisting-in-mas-investigation
A self-taught dentist? There are limits to self-learning in securing a job: Without skills-upgrading leading to a sure-fire job, we are only putting workers on a ...
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Power utility, Singapore game co. team to gamify utility pole checkups in east Japan city - The Mainichi
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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
Trump claims ‘political persecution’ as criminal trial in New York opens: The trial, which is the first such case against a former U.S. president ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Trial: Jury Selection and Behavior
- Initiation of trial against Trump for hush money payments to porn star.
- Jury selection in New York and the challenge of impartiality.
- Questions on media behavior and political affiliation during jury selection.
- Trump's conduct in the courtroom and views on political persecution.
Fee for Platform X: Musk: Anyone who is new should pay: Anyone who sets up a new account with X will have to pay in the future. Elon Musk wants to outsmart ...
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Quick Glance: Musk: New X Users to Pay Fee
- Elon Musk plans for new users of X to initially pay a fee to publish posts and exclude bots.
- Introducing this fee is aimed at reducing the activity of automated bot accounts on the platform.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines, however, raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee, as it could lead to higher costs and spammers.
- The introduction of fees for basic functions at X and the decline in advertising revenues since Musk's takeover have had negative impacts on the platform and the brands advertising there.
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