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CNA938 Rewind - Anniversary of war, absence of peace: Why the Russia-Ukraine war still has no end in sight

CNA938 Rewind

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukraine, hopes for a peaceful end to the war remain distant. Despite multiple negotiation efforts and pressure from international actors – including US-mediated talks featuring the two warring countries – key issues like territorial control and political demands keep peace out of reach. With fighting still raging and both sides digging in, analysts say a lasting resolution is nowhere near. Hairianto Diman and Elakeyaa Selvaraji find out more with Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations, University of Toronto & Center Associate, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University

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CNA938 Rewind - Philippines’ midterm election: What’s at stake for Marcos and Duterte camps?

The Philippines is eagerly awaiting the results of the midterm election, with over 18,000 positions up for grabs, including local and congressional seats. But the spotlight is on the Senate race. The contest in the Senate is not only seen as a referendum on President Ferdinand Marcos Junior’s leadership, but it could also determine the political future of Vice President Sara Duterte. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman look at what’s at stake for the Marcos and Duterte camps  with Alicor Panao, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman  

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CNA938 Rewind - GE2025: Running in Singapore’s general election as an independent candidate

It’s been over a week since Singapore voted, and elected MPs have already hit the ground running with their Meet-the-People sessions. Still in the spotlight are also candidates who have made a name for themselves online, including independent candidate Jeremy Tan. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with the Mountbatten SMC candidate on his reasons for running in the election and his experience running a campaign as an independent.

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CNA938 Rewind - Is going toothless a natural part of growing older?

Many adults lose anywhere from five to 10 teeth by the time they reach their late 60s or early 70s. But one doesn’t have to go through their senior years with even fewer teeth if they start caring for their oral health now, reported by a CNA article. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Eunice Foo, Dentist, Q&M Dental Group if going toothless is inevitable as we get older, much like how our body slows down as we age.

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CNA938 Rewind - President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, eyeing more investment in the U.S.

With US President Donald Trump due to visit Gulf states this week, a key focus will be securing significant new investment for the US economy. The economic importance of the region is highlighted by the fact that the visit to Saudi Arabia was due to be the first overseas trip of his second term in the White House. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more about the expected agenda of the business agreements with Jessica Genauer, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Flinders University

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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Dignity Kitchen's Koh Seng Choon supports the differently-abled with grit and gratitude

Koh Seng Choon is the founder of Project Dignity, a social enterprise that has been equipping vulnerable and differently-abled individuals with skills and employment since 2010. Seng Choon shares how his parents' example of selfless giving despite their own financial hardship, planted the seeds of compassion in him. He also shares how the tenacity he gained as a cash-strapped student in the UK continues to fuel his drive to create practical solutions for the challenges faced by the differently-abled people in his care.

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