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Japan to diversify crude supplies, back Mideast pipelines in resilience effort, media say
TOKYO, Aug 26 : Japan is set to unveil on Wednesday a comprehensive plan to boost resilience of its energy supply, with steps such as diversifying crude oil procurement and supporting Middle East pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, media said.The plan will be outlined at a meeting of the government’s Gr
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Man allegedly used counterfeit note at MBS casino while trying to deposit S$150,000
A total of 121 counterfeit S$100 notes were found when the police searched a hotel room.
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Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 25 : Meta Platforms and state attorneys general have discussed a potential mid-trial settlement of a lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to young users, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The report comes dur
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Amos Yee gets fresh charges for indecent comments, promoting racial disharmony
The conditions for bail offered to Yee include one that forbids him from posting anything online on his views on paedophilia, or anything inciting ill feelings between racial groups.
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Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the US government in the Republican leader’s second term in the White House.A US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday (Aug 25) that
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BOJ chief Ueda to skip Jackson Hole, shifts market focus to G20
TOKYO, Aug 26 : Bank of Japan board member Naoki Tamura will attend the U.S. Federal Reserve’s annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week on behalf of Governor Kazuo Ueda, the central bank said on Wednesday. Ueda will not attend the conclave this week due to scheduling conflicts, the BOJ said. There
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Oil prices slide 2% on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
TOKYO, Aug 26 : Oil prices dropped about 2 per cent on Wednesday, adding to the previous session’s losses, on fresh hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen after Iran said it had resumed talks with neighbour Oman on managing the strategic waterway.Brent crude futures fell $1.78, or 2.0 per cent, to $86.80 a b
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Dolly Parton tributes include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon
Clarkson wrote: “Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends. I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will.”
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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: Data
SYDNEY: Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed on Wednesday (Aug 26).Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, wit
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Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Monfils, Svitolina advance
NEW YORK, Aug 25 : Serena Williams’ return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance. The 23-times major winner had
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