10 to be charged with outrage of modesty
They are aged between 28 and 77 and are due to be charged on Sept 1.
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They are aged between 28 and 77 and are due to be charged on Sept 1.
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‘Unpredictable’ China strengthening air and sea control nearby, says Taiwan
An annual review of the Chinese threat by Taipei also said China was learning lessons from the Iran war.
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An annual review of the Chinese threat by Taipei also said China was learning lessons from the Iran war.
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Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 students in Nepal, school headmaster says
Students and teachers had just minutes to evacuate.
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Students and teachers had just minutes to evacuate.
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Shein valued at $33.5 billion in Hong Kong market debut
But the valuation is well below what it commanded during private fund-raising rounds in 2022.
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But the valuation is well below what it commanded during private fund-raising rounds in 2022.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to establish secretariat under joint defence pact
Aug 31 - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under their Mecca joint defence agreement, which will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for three years, the three countries said in a joint statement on Monday.
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Aug 31 - Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to establish a secretariat in Saudi Arabia under their Mecca joint defence agreement, which will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for three years, the three countries said in a joint statement on Monday.
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India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake
MOSCOW, Aug 31 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would support every peace effort to stop the fighting.
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MOSCOW, Aug 31 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would support every peace effort to stop the fighting.
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Veteran diplomat Tommy Koh wins 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award
The eponymous award recognises those whose work has made a significant contribution to Asia.
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The eponymous award recognises those whose work has made a significant contribution to Asia.
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Explosion at India firecracker factory kills 11, including eight children
The deceased children were reportedly between the ages of four and 13.
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The deceased children were reportedly between the ages of four and 13.
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Former French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur, technocrat who feuded with Chirac, dies at 97
Aug 31 - After losing the 1995 presidential election against his ally-turned-rival Jacques Chirac, former French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur wrote: \"Moved? No.\" He added: \"I would not have been any more so had I won.\"
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Aug 31 - After losing the 1995 presidential election against his ally-turned-rival Jacques Chirac, former French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur wrote: \"Moved? No.\" He added: \"I would not have been any more so had I won.\"
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JB commercial areas are short of parking due to Singapore workers. Can a new paid system solve this?
The move is part of plans to ease traffic ahead of the launch of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link.
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The move is part of plans to ease traffic ahead of the launch of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link.
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Wall Street closes lower as oil prices jump, indexes notch monthly gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 374.09 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 53,185.90.
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Pay and perks: How banks in Singapore compete for wealth management talent
Non-monetary factors like work-life balance also shape choice of employer in talent war.
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Non-monetary factors like work-life balance also shape choice of employer in talent war.
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Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted
The Chinese embassy said experts faced significant challenges monitoring hazards in the remote region.
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The Chinese embassy said experts faced significant challenges monitoring hazards in the remote region.
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GetGo launches cross-border car rentals to Malaysia
Users can book vehicles through the app and pick them up from the nearest car park.
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Users can book vehicles through the app and pick them up from the nearest car park.
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Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost yen, signals BOJ rate-hike chance
The yen gained against the dollar after Bessent’s comments.
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The yen gained against the dollar after Bessent’s comments.
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Visitor numbers to Japan’s Kumamoto Castle drops after quake reopening
The earthquake on July 28 had damaged the castle's stone walls.
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The earthquake on July 28 had damaged the castle's stone walls.
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South Korea’s Lee accepts resignation of policy adviser following Cabinet reshuffle
Kim Yong-beom was a key adviser to Lee on economic policy.
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Kim Yong-beom was a key adviser to Lee on economic policy.
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Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union approves wage deal
Some 61.55 per cent of participating union members voted in favour of the agreement.
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Some 61.55 per cent of participating union members voted in favour of the agreement.
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Nearly 10,000 New Zealand public servants to strike on Sept 9
Talks over pay and working conditions have failed to produce an agreement.
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Talks over pay and working conditions have failed to produce an agreement.
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China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s attendance at Pacific leaders meeting
Taiwan is not a formal dialogue partner of the forum like China, but a development partner.
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Taiwan is not a formal dialogue partner of the forum like China, but a development partner.
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