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CNA938 Rewind - Recognition of Palestine sends shockwaves through global diplomacy

Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognised the State of Palestine, a rare coordinated move by key U.S allies. The step deepens Israel’s diplomatic isolation and pressures Washington to reassess its stance. Analysts warn this could reshape U.N. debates, spark wider recognition, and revive questions about the future of a two-state solution and U.S. influence in the Middle East. Andrea Heng and Syahida Othman find out more with Dr Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco.

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: H-1B visa fallout, AI rally comes into question

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Syahida Othman speak with Lee Kian Soon, CEO at Astral Asset Management.

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CNA938 Rewind - H-1B shake-up: What it means for the U.S economy

The U.S government’s latest moves on H-1B visas — ranging from tighter eligibility rules to higher wage requirements — are sending ripples through tech, healthcare, and finance. Andrea Heng and Syahida Othman unpack how these changes affect skilled foreign workers, hiring plans for American companies, and the broader economy with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer at NUS Business School. He is also the author of 'Technonationalism: How It’s reshaping trade, geopolitics and society'.

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CNA938 Rewind - One of the autonomous shuttles hitting the roads of Punggol looks like something straight of the Jetsons

Punggol residents will get self-driving shuttles next year, with the first route expected to launch by the second quarter. As driverless buses transition from pilot trials to everyday transportation, are we ready? Daniel Martin finds out with Dr Samuel Chng, Research Assistant Professor, Head of Urban Psychology Lab, Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He’s also Deputy Lead for the Future-Ready Society programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - From global conflict to national conversation: Palestine in parliament

Singapore will recognise the State of Palestine, when it has an effective government that accepts Israel’s right to exist and renounces terrorism. In a ministerial statement in parliament on the Gaza conflict, Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore will reconsider its position if the situation continues to deteriorate. What are the optics of a global issue like this leading a Parliament discussion? Daniel Martin finds out with Dr Mustafa Izzuddin, Senior International Affairs Analyst, Solaris.

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CNA938 Rewind - Testing the skies, testing NATO: Is Russia pushing boundaries?

Estonia has requested a consultation with other NATO members, following a violation of its airspace by Russian warplanes. Daniel Martin discusses further with East Asian expert Dr Lim Tai Wei, Professor with Soka University in Japan.

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