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Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

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Singapore-born gelateria Tom's Palette to close after 21 years

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Lulu's Lounge returns to Singapore with a new home in Chinatown

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Singapore designer Faezah Shaharuddin is taking Malay cultural references to the world through furniture

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Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing urges future military leaders to master emerging tech

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Grab, safety and rider associations launch course for delivery riders

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Prisons, partners adapt as inmate population ages; 1 in 6 aged 60 or older

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