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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:28 PM ET

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US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation, sees more tightening ahead

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Nepal raises flood missing toll by nearly 1,000 people to 6,150

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Commentary: The main Trump-Xi summit achievement will be it happening at all

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Ahead of Xi's US visit, Jimmy Lai's son urges release of media mogul

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"Interest rates in the United States should be 1 per cent, or less, because we are the best credit in the world — by far," Trump said in a social media post.

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Global stocks fell after the US Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, while US government bond yields rose.

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Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour

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What does the team behind the Singapore F1 race do beyond the three-day race weekend?

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Super El Nino could reshape daily life, threaten livelihoods in Southeast Asia with lingering heat

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She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

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Ed Sheeran opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

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Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC

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Can China grow its own durians?

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How solar power transformed this slum school

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World is 'right to be afraid' of Al companies' growing power: OpenAI CEO

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Why female athletes are calling out Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad

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Commentary: Russian team 'misused' Claude AI to train a killer drone on scraped Ukrainian war footage

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Google should relax ad tech rules, appoint antitrust monitor, US judge finds

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What led to Purbaya's sacking as Indonesia's finance minister – and the challenges facing successor Suahasil

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CNA Explains: Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is down. Why its oil 'insurance policy' matters

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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill

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Smaller classes, streamlined teacher duties among ideas MOE will pilot in 6 schools

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NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wildlife in islandwide raid; 14 animals dead

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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

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Do racist comments online really reflect what Singaporeans think?

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How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

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Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

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How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team's mistake

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Buying food from livestreamers: Can you trust what sellers claim?

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The new iPhone 18 Pro range is here – but who is it for?

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How late is too late for dinner? Does eating earlier help with weight loss and blood sugar?

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Her sister struggled with feeding breast milk on the go – so this 23-year-old invented a better way

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Mediacorp expands Korean collaborations with new drama Collateral Romance and 4 microdramas

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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

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Taiwanese TV host Blackie Chen hospitalised after heart attack: 'I'll take good care of myself'

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Haze pushes air quality across Singapore into unhealthy range for first time in 7 years

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'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy': Former para-athlete opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

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Resorts World Sentosa turns up the thrills this Halloween

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Indonesia rescuers search for 129 missing after passenger ship capsizes

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Serpent clutch, 15-carat diamond: First look at forfeited luxury goods from S$3b money laundering case

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Philippine ferry fire kills 5, more than 80 missing

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Financial education cannot make up for insufficient income. But it can help people navigate difficult trade-offs and make the most of what they have, writes Jacqueline Loh, CEO of charity Aidha, which helps migrant workers and other low-income earners.

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In Pixels: More than a workout – how this gym is building strength and confidence for people with special needs

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Up Close: 'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy', former para-athlete Dasuki Skate opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

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Ground Up: When going all in doesn't pay off – meet the ex-entrepreneurs who chased their dreams and failed

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Voices: I attended a lecture in a bar and rediscovered the joy of learning so-called useless things

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Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: What's new in the electric luxury coupe

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The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone reimagines a cult-favourite vintage watch

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They did it again: Rosewood Hong Kong holds onto its crown in The 50 Best Hotels 2026

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Gucci owner Kering is backing Chinese fashion brand Icicle. Can it become a global luxury name?

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A new shade of luck: Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra collection now comes in pink enamel

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Bangkok's historic Custom House reborn as The Langham's newest luxury hotel

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Venice Film Festival 2026: The jewellery that stole the spotlight at Lido di Venezia this year

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Social media bans for teens: What Talking Point learnt from Australia, Malaysia

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His father with dementia vanished near home. How can Singapore keep these seniors safe?

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The search for nuclear fuel expands, from uranium mines to oceans to the moon

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Ong Ye Kung finds his BMT buddy, Eric Sim, and uncovers truth behind old confession

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Twenty-five years ago, 73 employees of the top-floor restaurant in the World Trade Center's North Tower were trapped and left fighting for their lives on 9/11. Many of them were Asian migrants, seeking a better future. This is their story.

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Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim eyes history in likely Asian Games swansong

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NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wildlife in islandwide raids targeting six people

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Xiangshan Forum: Chan Chun Sing says countries need to rethink what it means to 'win'

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MOE to pilot smaller classes, streamlined teacher duties in six schools

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Singapore launches over 200 training courses with free AI subscriptions, new skills centre

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Asia's airport ecosystem: Ready for take-off

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These four directors have spent decades at MSC – and their families' names sail with its fleet

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How technology is transforming Singapore's built environment

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How much protein do you need – and can you get enough from plants?

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A nine-year gap separates lifespan and health span in Singapore. Experts at the AIA Healthcare Summit 2026 explored how preventive care, healthier habits and sustainable healthcare financing could help narrow it.

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