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Hamas studying new Israeli truce proposal as mediators seek to revive talks: JERUSALEM: Hamas said it was studying on Saturday (Apr 27) the latest Israeli ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination
reuters.com/world/india/us-food-regulator-gathering-information-indian-spices-after-alleged-2024-04-27/
Fibre optic cable connecting Singapore to Pakistan & Europe cut, internet users face problems
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Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Lawrence-Wong-Singapore-s-next-PM-seeks-growth-in-troubled-world
Singaporean chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29: The up-and-coming chef owned Fleurette, a restaurant in Rangoon Road he opened in 2020.
straitstimes.com/life/food/singaporean-chef-tariq-helou-dies-suddenly-at-age-29
Singapore Home Price Growth Slows, Rents Decline as Market Cools: Singapore home prices grew at a slower pace last quarter and rents fell, as the city-state’s ...
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Former hostage reveals Hamas terrorist demanded marriage, she stay in Gaza: Hamas terrorists reunited Noga Weiss with her mother so that they could ask her ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798830
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns in opposition to Gaza policy: "I resigned April 2024 after 18 years of distinguished service in opposition ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798764
Israel war: Hamas top official says militant group ready to lay down arms on one condition
wionews.com/world/israel-war-hamas-top-official-says-militant-group-ready-to-lay-down-arms-on-one-condition-714840
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Give diners equipment to wipe down tables to improve cleanliness at food outlets: Researchers
straitstimes.com/singapore/give-diners-equipment-to-wipe-down-tables-to-improve-cleanliness-at-food-outlets-researchers
'Like a hobby': Private driving instructors rue sunset industry that has quirky students, comfortable salaries
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/private-driving-instructor-licence-retirement-traffic-police-4260856
Malaysia mulls over casino as part of plans to revive Forest City, say sources: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is looking at allowing a casino to operate in the RM450 ...
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World leaders make renewed push to secure release of Gaza hostages: Eighteen countries call on Hamas to free captives and secure ‘immediate and prolonged’ ...
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She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore: Jayanthi Gamage has called her former employer Manjit Kour, who supported her ...
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How 2 mums pooled their savings to buy their kids’ childcare centre and save it from closing down
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/women/sunny-bunny-montessori-childcare-mumpreneurs-387766
Bonds at Risk from Asia’s Most Inflation-Sensitive Central Bank: Emerging Asia’s worst-performing sovereign bonds are at risk of further declines as the ...
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Agency bars Chinese telecom carriers from offering US broadband services: The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it is ordering the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/agency-bars-chinese-telecom-carriers-offering-us-broadband-services-2024-04-25/
Driver involved in Tampines fatal crash identified; handed four charges: Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, was arrested on April 24 after he was discharged from ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/driver-involved-in-tampines-fatal-crash-identified-handed-four-charges
'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
asiaone.com/singapore/significant-portion-my-income-diner-charged-extra-2000-2090-meal-collins-restaurant
Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious: Unity Casket, the first parlour here to launch paper coffins, says it gets up to five orders for this a ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/cardboard-coffins-gaining-ground-among-the-eco-conscious
Early intervention educators in S’pore to get 3% to 16% increase in salaries over the next 3 years
straitstimes.com/singapore/early-intervention-educators-in-s-pore-to-get-3-to-16-increase-in-salaries-over-the-next-3-years
Shein comes under stricter safety curbs as EU toughens laws - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/europe/shein-comes-under-stricter-safety-curbs-as-eu-toughens-laws
'It's worth the price': 10 enquiries received for $2m Toa Payoh flat listing, says agent
asiaone.com/singapore/its-worth-price-10-enquiries-received-2m-toa-payoh-flat-listing-says-agent
Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critically-endangered-raffles-banded-langur-eco-linkbke-spotted-first-time-nparks-desmond-lee-4291126
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Actress Ruhainies apologises to Aliff Aziz’s estranged wife Bella Astillah, asks to meet
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actress-ruhainies-apologises-to-aliff-aziz-s-estranged-wife-bella-astillah-asks-to-meet
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund: SINGAPORE -- A joint venture between Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Singapore-s-Temasek-and-BlackRock-venture-closes-1.4bn-climate-fund
Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/chinese-metal-tycoon-s-heir-buys-62-million-singapore-mansion
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Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...
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Rupee may struggle on higher US bond yields, weak Asian cues: The Indian rupee is expected to broadly struggle on Thursday amid an uptick in U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/rupee-may-struggle-higher-us-bond-yields-weak-asian-cues-2024-04-25/
US Solar Makers Seek Additional Tariffs on Panel Imports From Asia: Solar manufacturers are asking the US government to slap duties on $12.5 billion of imported ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/us-solar-manufacturers-seek-additional-tariffs-on-panel-imports-from-asia
Singapore: Man left 43 cats with no food and water in empty flat, gets jailed : Muhammad Danial Sukirman, a 31-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to 20 days ...
wionews.com/world/singapore-man-left-43-cats-with-no-food-and-water-in-empty-flat-jailed-715424
Diamond giant De Beers to close Singapore office: The diamond mining giant is moving its auction business headquarters to Botswana.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/de-beers-group-office-closure-engaging-employees-relocating-botswana-4295011
Clarke Quay reopens as day-and-night destination with FairPrice Finest, fitness studio among tenants
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/clarke-quay-reopens-as-day-to-night-destination-with-fairprice-finest-fitness-studio-among-tenants
Local Raffles’ banded langur population welcomes new male infant: The birth takes the population of critically endangered species here to 76 individuals.
straitstimes.com/singapore/local-raffles-banded-langur-population-welcomes-new-male-infant
Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October: The Mandopop star last performed in Singapore in December 2022.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/jay-chou-singapore-concert-october-2024-389076
More universities using artificial intelligence in class but some students have mixed feelings
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-universities-using-artificial-intelligence-in-class-but-some-students-have-mixed-feelings
New support scheme to help retrenched workers to be announced: MOM: The re-employment support scheme will help retrenched workers get back on their feet.
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-support-scheme-to-help-retrenched-workers-to-be-announced-mom
Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25: The 42-year-old man was arrested on April 24 after being discharged from hospital.
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-driver-to-be-charged-on-april-25
HDB resale prices rise 1.8% in Q1 of 2024; transactions up 8%: SINGAPORE: Prices of resale Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats rose 1 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-resale-prices-rise-q1-2024-transactions-also-4294266
Four men arrested after fight involving weapons along Prinsep Street: One of the assailants allegedly attacked two men with a karambit knife.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/4-men-arrested-prinsep-street-fight-weapons-karambit-knife-police-4295366
How your expenses can hit your retirement plans: It is not enough to just look at one’s savings because everyone’s needs are different
straitstimes.com/business/invest/how-your-expenses-can-hit-your-retirement-plans
Paid articlePaid Commentary: What next now that TikTok may be banned in the US?: The uncertainty over a possible TikTok ban in the lucrative US market could extend to multiple ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-man-who-helped-victims-said-teen-s-dad-kept-calling-for-her
Hot: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/hot-the-bloomberg-close-asia-edition
Veteran Tyla King’s ominous warning to Singapore Sevens opponents: New Zealand have yet to reach their full potential
scmp.com/sport/rugby/international-rugby/article/3260504/veteran-tyla-kings-ominous-warning-singapore-sevens-opponents-new-zealand-have-yet-reach-their-full
Private home prices rose at slower pace of 1.4% in first quarter of 2024: SINGAPORE: Private home prices in Singapore rose 1.4 per cent in the first quarter of ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/private-home-prices-singapore-2024-first-quarter-slower-4294151
Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Fast Lane: BYD top-selling car here in first quarter, fastest Tesla arrives in Singapore
straitstimes.com/life/motoring/fast-lane-byd-top-selling-car-here-in-first-quarter-fastest-tesla-arrives-in-singapore
Steep discounts, new vessels spur demand for LNG to power ships: Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices ...
reuters.com/business/energy/steep-discounts-new-vessels-spur-demand-lng-power-ships-2024-04-24/
PM Lee to meet Indonesia President Jokowi in Bogor for leaders’ retreat on Apr 29
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-meet-indonesia-president-jokowi-bogor-leaders-retreat-apr-29-4294666
No casualties in one of Indonesia’s biggest volcanic eruptions in 50 years. What lessons does it offer in disaster preparedness?
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-mt-ruang-volcano-eruption-disaster-preparedness-4294641
Almost 6 in 10 private uni grads find full-time jobs but earn less than autonomous uni peers
straitstimes.com/singapore/almost-6-in-10-private-uni-grads-find-full-time-jobs-but-earn-less-than-autonomous-uni-peers
Victims of Malaysia helicopter crash laid to rest; families to get $2,800, education aid for children
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/victims-of-malaysia-helicopter-crash-laid-to-rest-families-to-receive-2800
Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Q1 2024 surpasses pre-pandemic levels: SINGAPORE: About 16.5 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/changi-airport-group-passenger-traffic-pre-pandemic-levels-q1-2024-4292101
26-year-old motorcyclist killed in road traffic accident along PIE: SINGAPORE: A 26-year-old male motorcyclist was killed in a road traffic accident on Wednesday ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/26-year-old-motorcyclist-dead-accident-pie-lorry-kranji-4288386
‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in May: SINGAPORE: People in Singapore will soon be able to get a feel of the Northern Lights ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/northern-lights-coming-to-supertree-grove-at-gardens-by-the-bay-in-may
Shi Wei Da Satay Bee Hoon closing at the end of April after 30 years in the business
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/shi-wei-da-satay-bee-hoon-closes-389116
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years, says WHO: Infants accounted for 101 million of the lives saved through immunisation over the five decades.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/vaccines-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-in-50-years-says-who
In an unsettled world, important for Singapore to double down on ties with its neighbours: Vivian
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/in-an-unsettled-world-important-for-singapore-to-double-down-on-ties-with-its-neighbours-vivian
Deep Dive Podcast: What are some misconceptions about flexible work arrangements and how will new guidelines work?
channelnewsasia.com/podcasts/flexible-work-arrangements-mom-sme-heart-matter-deep-dive-podcast-4294256
Commentary: Want to enjoy your retirement? Consider delaying it: Even if people aren’t ready financially to retire completely at 65 or even 67 ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-retire-age-labour-shortage-savings-earnings-flexible-work-arrangement-4288446
Vegan milk delivery company launching in Plymouth : ReRooted is bringing plant milk deliveries to the city
plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/vegan-milk-delivery-company-launching-9241904
This 35-year-old had 5 failed businesses before starting her grocery store chain – now it brings in over $8 million a year
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/surrey-hills-grocer-how-i-started-an-8-million/year-grocery-chain.html
309 nabbed over scams involving over $9 million in losses: The suspects, aged between 16 and 75, were involved in scam cases related to e-commerce and jobs.
straitstimes.com/singapore/309-nabbed-over-scams-involving-over-9-million-in-losses
'I told them yes almost immediately': Former Singapore diplomat accepts role as EPL club Burnley's chief of staff
asiaone.com/singapore/i-told-them-yes-almost-immediately-former-singapore-diplomat-accepts-role-epl-club
S’pore firms rethink workplace policies ahead of new flexi-work guidelines: Local employers see the potential for increased productivity and employee ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/s-pore-firms-rethink-workplace-policies-ahead-of-new-flexi-work-guidelines
SingPost issues new stamps featuring critically endangered local flora: The plants are found in lowland dipterocarp forests, like the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
straitstimes.com/singapore/singpost-issues-new-stamps-featuring-critically-endangered-local-flora
ST story on Shanti Pereira wins 2nd place for best use of visual journalism at global awards
straitstimes.com/singapore/st-story-on-shanti-pereira-wins-2nd-place-for-best-use-of-visual-journalism-in-global-awards
Dialysis while you sleep: NKF to open up more than 200 additional slots for overnight service
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/dialysis-while-you-sleep-nkf-to-open-up-over-200-more-slots-for-overnight-service
TikTok ban threat reveals an insecure America: The fear of China has become a powerful US foreign policy imperative.
straitstimes.com/opinion/tiktok-ban-threat-reveals-an-insecure-america
Paid articlePaid Pregnant ex-singer Stella Ng hospitalised with severe gastroenteritis, had mild contractions
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/24/pregnant-ex-singer-stella-ng-hospitalised-with-severe-gastroenteritis-had-mild-contractions
Megan Thee Stallion sued by former cameraman, accused of harassment and weight-shaming
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/23/megan-thee-stallion-weight-shaming-harassment-lawsuit/73427750007/
Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s rented Nissan reportedly seen on CCTV where Audrey Fang’s body found
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260187/singapore-woman-killed-spain-car-rented-suspect-reportedly-caught-cctv-crime-scene
Slight increase in COEs for May to July, quota up 2.7% to 15,104: The increases are in the cars, commercial vehicle and Open categories.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/slight-increase-in-coes-for-may-to-july-quota-up-27-to-15104
When distance makes friendships more cherished: Friendships can be strengthened if people make the effort to stay in touch.
straitstimes.com/opinion/when-distance-makes-friendships-more-cherished
Paid articlePaid Singapore survey finds half the workforce would quit without work-from-home privileges
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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother in Milwaukee
theathletic.com/5441531/2024/04/24/tyrese-haliburton-brother-racial-slur/
First Taylor Swift, now IU: Concert tourism is the new travel trend: Taylor Swift's Singapore concert had travel apps and even a digital bank in a whirl ...
rappler.com/business/taylor-swift-iu-concert-tourism-new-travel-trend/
Singapore Plans Law to Support Gig Workers’ Retirement Needs: Singapore will introduce a new law this year that will help so-called gig-economy workers plan for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-27/singapore-plans-law-to-support-gig-workers-retirement-needs
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