Japan PM Kishida forged closer ties with US but failed to improve relations with China

One analyst said Mr Kishida may have given the impression that Japan is deferential to whatever strategy US decides.

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331 people under investigation for scams where victims lost over $7.3 million

A total of 210 men and 121 women are thought to have been involved in more than 1,400 scams.

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Australia, Britain, US drop defence trade barriers to propel AUKUS

SYDNEY - Australia, the United States and Britain have removed significant barriers on defence trade between the AUKUS partners and opened the way for faster approvals for highly sensitive technologies, Australian officials said.

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NDP 2024: Best spots to catch the fireworks and aerial display

Good spots include those close to the waters of Marina Bay and vantage points overlooking the area.

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6,774 individuals to receive National Day honours

URA chairman Peter Ho gets this year's top accolade – the Order of Nila Utama (With High Distinction).

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59 years on: Singapore’s youth on what they want for the nation

Ahead of Singapore’s 59th birthday, young people voice their hopes for the country.

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ST Picks: Celebrate to the max - All you need to know about NDP 2024

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Athletics-McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to win 400m hurdles

PARIS - American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title on Thursday.

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Americans detained in Afghanistan remain a priority, says State Dept

WASHINGTON - The United States raises the cases of three detained U.S. citizens in every engagement with the Taliban, and securing their release will remain a top priority, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday.

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Vessel captain reports attack south of Yemen's Mokha, UK maritime agency says

CAIRO - A ship's captain reported an attack from two small crafts 45 nautical miles south of Yemen's Mokha, with a rocket-propelled grenade exploding near the vessel, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Thursday.

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