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Daily Cuts - Astronauts stuck in space – what happens next?

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NASA is facing a crisis, as it tries to figure out when and how to bring back astronauts -- Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore -- who are stranded at the International Space Station. Their trip back might be some time next year, instead of the planned 8 days. Hairianto Diman find out what challenges they’re facing whilst on the ISS for the next few months with Dr Brad Tucker, Astrophysics and Cosmologist, ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Daily Cuts - Inclusivity in Modern Traditionality

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lorraine Lee, Creative Director and Founder of Zion Creation, a local couture fashion house. Lee – a self-taught designer – reminisces early days of her brand, bestselling designs, and how Zion Creation champions inclusivity for bodies of all shapes and sizes - including those with disabilities. Lee also explores sustainable clothes shopping and how to best care for intricate materials such as beadwork, lace and silk. 

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Daily Cuts - Celebrating 34 Years of ASME Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award aims to encourage business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to aim higher and achieve greater success. Maybank is a first-time sponsor of the Award, and was the main sponsor this year. Work It's Chew Wui Lynn and Cheryl Goh speak to Alvin Lee, CEO, Maybank Singapore Ltd and CEO, Malayan Banking Berhad, Singapore to find out why they decided to sponsor the event.

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Daily Cuts - Protests in Bangladesh: An uprising amid an unemployment crisis

The Bangladeshi government has agreed to a Supreme Court ruling to increase the quota for state jobs, following days of deadly protests on the streets of major cities like Dhaka and Chittagong. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the domestic unemployment crisis that brought about the fatal clashes and whether the ruling will be enough to keep protesters calm with Prof Greg Barton, Chair, Global Islamic Politics, Deakin University

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Daily Cuts - Netanyahu addresses US congress: What does it shift in the Gaza war?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington D.C. to address the US congress for the first time. His presence there comes, as the war in Gaza rages on with no end in sight. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Director of Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Pooja Nansi and the virtues of timing, motherhood, and cultural identity

Pooja Nansi is an acclaimed poet, educator, and former Director of the Singapore Writers' Festival (2019-2023) credited for breathing new life into the event. She shares the wisdom she's gained through her rich literary and personal journey.

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