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Punggol Hawker Voices Concern Over Business Decline Due to Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, Hope New Operator Post-Timbre Will Attract Customers

Punggol Hawker Voices Concern Over Business Decline Due to Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, Hope New Operator Post-Timbre Will Attract Customers

Concerns Grow Over Rising Costs for Hawker Stallholders As the recent opening of Punggol Coast unfolds, many stallholders are voicing their frustration over a significant drop in sales. One vendor reported a 10% decline in revenue, attributing this downturn partly to inadequate marketing efforts from the management at Timbre. She emphasized that if stallholders had […]

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Hong Kong police officer sentenced for falsifying statements to resolve 10 cases.

Hong Kong police officer sentenced for falsifying statements to resolve 10 cases.

Hong Kong Police Officer Sentenced for Case Tampering A police officer in Hong Kong has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally halting ten criminal investigations by forging statements from complainants who he claimed wished to withdraw their cases. This situation has raised concerns about integrity within the police force and the implications

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A Comprehensive A-Z Compilation of 2025's Major Headlines

A Comprehensive A-Z Compilation of 2025’s Major Headlines

A Year in Review: The Defining Terms of 2025 As we reflect on the past year, numerous terms and names have emerged that encapsulate the key events and discussions of 2025. From the rise of artificial intelligence to the transformative political landscape illustrated by figures like Zohran Mamdani, the year was marked by significant developments

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Search for MH370 Reinitiated in Indian Ocean Nearly 12 Years After the Plane Went Missing

Search for MH370 Reinitiated in Indian Ocean Nearly 12 Years After the Plane Went Missing

New Search Efforts Unveiled for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Over a decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which vanished with 239 passengers and crew members onboard, search teams are reigniting their efforts in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Utilizing cutting-edge deep-sea technology, investigators aim to unravel one of the most perplexing

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The trending events that captivated India this year

The trending events that captivated India this year

Unforgettable Viral Moments from India in 2025 India’s social media landscape is a whirlwind of content, generating viral moments that capture the nation’s attention daily. As 2025 unfolds, we’ve seen a collection of events that prompted joy, laughter, and perhaps a few exclamations of disbelief. Here’s a recap of the highlights that had everyone talking.

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"Tonga is Not a Danger": Outrage as Small Pacific Nation Faces Trump Administration Visa Limitations

“Tonga is Not a Danger”: Outrage as Small Pacific Nation Faces Trump Administration Visa Limitations

Tonga Under Visa Restrictions: Community Outcry and Implications The Pacific nation of Tonga has become one of several countries impacted by sweeping visa restrictions implemented by the U.S. government as part of an ongoing immigration crackdown. The recent measures have sparked frustration and concern among Tongans and their supporters, highlighting significant cultural and familial ties

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SkillsFuture portal back up and running following outage as S$500 credits approach expiration.

SkillsFuture portal back up and running following outage as S$500 credits approach expiration.

SkillsFuture Portal Fully Restored Following Disruption SINGAPORE: The SkillsFuture portal is back in full operation as of Wednesday, December 31, after a temporary disruption linked to the expiration of a one-time S$500 credit top-up. Reports of issues began surfacing just after 10:20 PM on Tuesday, when users found that the MySkillsFuture website was inaccessible. SkillsFuture

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Xi Reinforces Appeal for Increased Grain Production as Trade Tensions Heighten China's Focus on Food Security

Xi Reinforces Appeal for Increased Grain Production as Trade Tensions Heighten China’s Focus on Food Security

China’s Push for Enhanced Grain Production Amid Global Challenges In a decisive move to fortify its food supply against global fluctuations, President Xi Jinping has called for significant advancements in grain production. This mandate, which emphasizes modernizing agriculture and rural areas, aims to bolster China’s self-reliance in food security over the upcoming year. Xi Jinping’s

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Guinea's coup leader Mamady Doumbouya triumphs in presidential election

Guinea’s coup leader Mamady Doumbouya triumphs in presidential election

Guinea’s Mamady Doumbouya Elected President After Military Rule In a significant development for Guinea, Mamady Doumbouya, the country’s coup leader, has been elected president, according to provisional election results. This election marks a pivotal moment in Guinea’s political landscape, as it signals a potential return to civilian governance nearly five years post-military takeover. Published On

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Chinese live-fire military drills near Taiwan continue into their second day.

Chinese live-fire military drills near Taiwan continue into their second day.

China Intensifies Military Drills Around Taiwan On December 30, China commenced another day of live-fire military exercises in the waters surrounding Taiwan. Over the span of just 24 hours, these operations involved the deployment of 130 military aircraft and 22 naval vessels in the area. Beijing maintains that Taiwan, a self-governing island, is an integral

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