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Elections explained for kids as Singapore goes to the polls
A guide to talking about the general election with your children. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost: Report
Beijing claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea, including the Tiexian Reef, also known as Sandy Cay. Read ...
Singapore’s traditional Chinese medicine scene gets an infusion of new blood
TCM remains in demand among Singaporeans, though young practitioners face low pay and long hours. Read more at ...
Multiple dead, injured in Vancouver after vehicle plows into street festival
A number of people were killed and multiple others were injured in Vancouver after a driver drove into a crowd at a Filipino ...
Japan PM goes to Vietnam, the Philippines to talk tariffs
South-east Asia faces “major impacts” due to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, Mr Ishiba said. Read more at ...
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Vast Russian drone attack overnight kills one, Ukraine says
Russia launched 149 drones at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said on Sunday, with the governor of an eastern region reporting one person killed and one wounded as a result. Serhiy Lysak, ...
GE2025: More support for labour MPs means greater mandate to speak for workers, says Chan Chun Sing
It is not merely about what is said in Parliament, but also about what they do behind the scenes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dachshund rescued after 529 days on Australian island doing 'really well', rescuers say
A miniature dachshund, whose rescue after 529 days missing on an Australian island captured global media attention, is recovering well, wildlife rescuers said on Saturday. Read more at ...