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Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears southern China, Vietnam

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated in southern China and Vietnam as Typhoon Talim approached, with powerful winds, storm surges, and heavy rains predicted to hit the coastal areas.

Solomons PM attacks ‘unneighbourly’ China questions

Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister criticized foreign interference over a new police deal with China, calling it “unneighbourly,” while defending the benefits of the agreement and the financial support provided by China.

South Korea president vows ‘complete overhaul’ of approach to extreme weather

South Korea’s president pledges to overhaul the country’s response to extreme weather after deadly flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains, emphasizing the need to address climate change.

New Zealand calls on China to curb tensions in ‘contested’ Pacific

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins urges China to help ease tensions in the Pacific, safeguard trade routes, and manage conflicts in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Workers’ Party issues statement over circulated video involving party senior members

The Workers’ Party has issued a statement over a widely circulated video featuring two senior members and will comment once all facts are gathered after its investigations.

‘Oppressive’ heat wave scorches US West and South

Heat wave blankets swaths of the United States, with record-breaking temperatures causing health risks and wildfires in Canada.

Boat carrying dozens sinks in Bangladesh capital Dhaka

Water bus carrying passengers sank in Bangladesh’s capital. Several missing, four bodies recovered. Accidents blamed on poor maintenance and overcrowding.

Singapore’s Shanti Pereira shines at the Asian Athletics Championships, clinches sprint double gold

Sprinter Shanti Pereira has made history, becoming the first Singaporean woman to clinch a sprint double at the Asian Athletics Championships, setting a new meet record of 22.70s in the 200m event. On Friday, Pereira rewrote her national 100m record for the sixth time this year, clocking an impressive 11.20 seconds, notwithstanding a slightly slower start—demonstrating her unprecedented prowess.

Should Tharman still qualify for PE2023 after MAS reported a massive loss of S$30 billion?

Opinion: In the wake of President Halimah Yacob stepping aside from the upcoming Presidential Election 2023, PAP veteran Tharman Shanmugaratnam enters the race amidst controversy. As Singapore reels from massive financial losses under Monetary Authority of Singapore and political scandals, Shanmugaratnam’s candidacy raises questions on integrity, competency, and the future of Singapore’s economic and political landscape.

POFMA Correction Directions issued to Kenneth Jeyaretnam and online publication Jom over posts on ministerial rental of Ridout Road properties

Singapore’s Ministry of Law dispenses POFMA correction directions to Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Mr Thamil Selvan, and Jom, a weekly publication, refuting alleged irregularities in ministers’ bungalow rentals.