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Daily Cuts - Despite Hamas leader Sinwar’s death, Mideast peace may still be elusive

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The killing of Yahya Sinwar – the mastermind behind the Oct 7 attack which sparked the Middle East conflict – could be the key to ending the bloodshed. However, violence continues to escalate, worsened now by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to take revenge after there was an assassination attempt on him. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Dr Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco to find out if the situation in the Middle East has finally reached a point of no return.

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Daily Cuts - Animation Nation 2024: Breaking down this year's highlights

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro chats with Michael Lim, Festival Director of Animation Nation, the long-running animation film festival in Singapore run by Singapore Film Society. Lim talks about the films chosen to be screened, masterclasses and other activities planned, as well as the state of animated films in Singapore and the region.

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Daily Cuts - Highlighting the importance of men's mental health in Singapore

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jason Lai, Counsellor and Personal Development Coach for men’s mental health at Alliance Counselling. A study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has revealed that depression affects 4.3 per cent of men surveyed in Singapore throughout their lifetimes. In light of these findings and others, Lai discusses loneliness, performance anxiety, repressed fears and childhood issues that seem to affect these men.

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Daily Cuts - What constitutes a balanced meal?

A study conducted by the FairPrice Group that looks at the nutritional state of Singapore found that many have differing opinions about what makes up a balanced meal. Less than one in four understand that it contains fruits/vegetables, protein and carbohydrates. Hairianto speaks to Bibi Chia, Principal Dietitian, Raffles Diabetes and Endocrine Centre, Raffles Medical Group, to find out how we can maintain a healthy balanced meal and the healthy options that are available at hawker centres.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Corporate lawyer Sophie Mathur on diversity, courage, and humility

Sophie Mathur, Asia Head of Corporate at Linklaters law firm, is a champion of diversity in the legal sector. The highly-regarded legal veteran of 25 years is ranked as a "Band 1" lawyer by Chambers Asia Pacific (2024) and was inducted into the "Hall of Fame" by Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2023). Sophie shares why diversity matters so much to her, and reflects on the life experiences that have shaped her views on courage and humility.

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Daily Cuts - How can we better manage food waste in Singapore?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Hui Wong find out how food waste can be better managed here.Guests: Professor William Chen, NTU Director of the Food Science and Tech Programme; Director of the Singapore Future Ready Food Safety Hub Preston Wong, CEO and Co-Founder, Treatsure; Adjunct Faculty for Sustainability Law at SMU and Yale-NUS College

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