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Sanae Takaichi wins parliamentary vote to become Japan's first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi wins parliamentary vote to become Japan's first female prime minister

The 64-year-old leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party unexpectedly won a majority in a first round of voting in the lower house of parliament.

21/10/2025
It is 'endless', but embrace it: What caring for 2 loved ones with dementia is like

It is 'endless', but embrace it: What caring for 2 loved ones with dementia is like

21/10/2025
Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but will not be used regularly for now

Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but will not be used regularly for now

21/10/2025
Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks, pushing air quality to hazardous levels

Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks, pushing air quality to hazardous levels

21/10/2025

Inspired by Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female premier

The 64-year-old must now prepare to host US President Donald Trump who is due to visit Japan next week. 

21/10/2025

Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, discuss AUKUS submarine plan

Both countries will have to invest over US$3 billion on critical mineral projects in the next six months.

21/10/2025
Commentary: China ban on Nvidia chips is not just about a trade spat

Commentary: China ban on Nvidia chips is not just about a trade spat

21/10/2025
Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide

Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide

21/10/2025
Myanmar military shuts down major cybercrime centre, detains over 2,000 people

Myanmar military shuts down major cybercrime centre, detains over 2,000 people

21/10/2025
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21/10/2025
It is 'endless', but embrace it: What caring for 2 loved ones with dementia is like

It is 'endless', but embrace it: What caring for 2 loved ones with dementia is like

21/10/2025
Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but will not be used regularly for now

Hong Kong runway set for reopening after crash but will not be used regularly for now

21/10/2025
Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks, pushing air quality to hazardous levels

Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks, pushing air quality to hazardous levels

21/10/2025
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Shorts

Part of White House demolished for Trump's ballroom project

Part of White House demolished for Trump's ballroom project

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Two dead after cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong

Two dead after cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong

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Not your usual pro wrestlers - the hijabi women in Singapore challenging stereotypes

Not your usual pro wrestlers - the hijabi women in Singapore challenging stereotypes

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How this budding athlete with autism defied expectations in his marathon debut

How this budding athlete with autism defied expectations in his marathon debut

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Cambodia’s Prince Group and its boss at the centre of a massive crypto scam

Cambodia’s Prince Group and its boss at the centre of a massive crypto scam

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Commentary: When loved ones, not scammers, misuse your digital credentials

Commentary: When loved ones, not scammers, misuse your digital credentials

21/10/2025
French police hunt Louvre thieves but warn crown jewels may never be recovered

French police hunt Louvre thieves but warn crown jewels may never be recovered

21/10/2025
American chess grandmaster Naroditsky dies at 29

American chess grandmaster Naroditsky dies at 29

21/10/2025
Equities rally on China-US hopes, new Japanese PM lifts Tokyo

Equities rally on China-US hopes, new Japanese PM lifts Tokyo

21/10/2025
Indonesia to repatriate British woman on death row: Government source

Indonesia to repatriate British woman on death row: Government source

21/10/2025

Trump warns Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if it violates Gaza truce, UN urges calm

21/10/2025

Trump says China 'doesn't want' to invade Taiwan, plans China visit next year

21/10/2025

China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years

21/10/2025
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Lifestyle

Pulled your back while lifting, bending or working out? How to recover, move again and prevent future injury

Pulled your back while lifting, bending or working out? How to recover, move again and prevent future injury

21/10/2025
From Bangkok drugstores to haute couture: How Thai sunscreens became 2025’s hottest beauty secret

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21/10/2025
Actress Kayly Loh dropped from role right before filming again but has a new outlook: ‘Rejection is redirection’

Actress Kayly Loh dropped from role right before filming again but has a new outlook: ‘Rejection is redirection’

21/10/2025
Members of K-pop group NCT Dream pick up the bill for fans at Haidilao after Singapore concerts

Members of K-pop group NCT Dream pick up the bill for fans at Haidilao after Singapore concerts

21/10/2025
This ‘matchmaker’ has helped more than 100 patients with serious blood disorders get a second chance at life

This ‘matchmaker’ has helped more than 100 patients with serious blood disorders get a second chance at life

20/10/2025
Screenshots of sexually explicit chats surround South Korean actor Lee Yi-kyung, agency threatens legal action

Screenshots of sexually explicit chats surround South Korean actor Lee Yi-kyung, agency threatens legal action

21/10/2025
He kept what we threw away – a slice of Singapore history through movie tickets, newspapers, payphone cards

He kept what we threw away – a slice of Singapore history through movie tickets, newspapers, payphone cards

19/10/2025

Commentary

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Commentary: To make Singapore’s MRT more reliable, take a good hard look at LTA and the rail operators

18/10/2025
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Commentary: The Taliban’s visit to India marks a turning point for South Asia

17/10/2025
Chris Humphrey
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Commentary: Southeast Asia is one of few economic bright spots from Europe’s point of view

16/10/2025
Commentary: Nepal’s Gen Z protest was just the beginning of the real political struggle
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Insider

Insight 2024/2025 - Inside a Japanese 'resignation agency': Why Japan's workers need help quitting their jobs
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TODAY

In the age of AI, I still share my kids' photos online – but here's where I draw the line on what to post

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The HR manager who faced cancer and autism diagnoses, got divorced and lost S$700k – all within 5 years
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To fight scams, banks and the authorities now have more control over customers' accounts. How do we strike a balance between protection and overreach?
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Feast like a Chinese emperor at Man Fu Yuan’s recreation of the legendary Manchu-Han imperial banquet

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