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Daily Cuts - Kevin McCarthy is no longer US House Speaker

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Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. This is after Florida congressman Matt Gaetz introduced the bill for his removal on Monday. Lawmakers voted 216 for (versus 210 against) the motion — and that included nearly all Democrats present. McCarthy is the first House Speaker in American history to get the boot. Vote for new House speaker is expected to be next week. Shawn Treier, Senior Lecturer, School of Politics & International Relations, The Australian National University tells us what’s next in US politics.

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Daily Cuts - Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards

Celebrating Singaporeans who defy the odds! The Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards recognises fourteen people with disabilities for their achievements and their potential to succeed. Awards under the PROMISE category also went to individuals who showed promise in advancing their areas of talent, and a willingness to serve the community. Susan Ng and Andrea Heng spoke with one of the recipients of this award - Nicolette Koh, co-founder, NP Supportify  

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Daily Cuts - Indonesia Presidential Debate Preview

Indonesia’s presidential candidates gear up for the first debate today. Susan Ng and Andrea Heng find out what voters will be looking out for with Julia Lau, Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

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Daily Cuts - WHO says situation in Gaza is "catastrophic"

Qatar says Israel's bombardment of Gaza is "narrowing the window" for a new truce. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng speak with Lawrence Rubin, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology, on the latest developments.

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Daily Cuts - How to protect yourself from bird flu this travel season

Singapore suspends poultry from certain countries due to bird flu. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng ask Dr Yvonne Su, Assoc Prof, Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, on how that may impact you   

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Daily Cuts - Make-A-Wish X Shopee bring festive cheers

Shopee and Make-A-Wish Singapore are partnering up for the festive season to fulfil the wish of a 10-year-old battling leukaemia. Asia First's Justine Moss and Andrea Heng find out more from Hazlina Halim, CEO, Make A Wish Foundation and Sienna Chan, Lead for Brand and Partnerships of Shopee Singapore

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