Singapore celebrates 53rd National Day
Singapore just celebrated its 53rd National Day on Thursday (9 August). Here are some of the highlights from the National Day Parade at the Float at Marina Bay. (Video by Jeremy Ho and Amirah Haris)
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LA TimesA 17-year-old girl was fatally shot while walking home in Long Beach. Police release video of a suspect
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KFC Malaysia temporarily shutters outlets citing challenging economy
KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions, after local media reported that the closings were because of boycotts over the fast food chain's perceived links to Israel. Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Malaysia, said it temporarily closed KFC outlets "in response to challenging economic conditions".
- Futurism
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See You Later A particularly head-strong alligator had a hell of a time climbing a fence, as seen in a video making its rounds on Reddit. "As scary as they can be, alligators just don’t look as threatening when climbing a fence," the video's title posted to the AnimalsBeingDerps subreddit reads. The footage is just […]
- The Telegraph
China’s $170bn gold rush triggers Taiwan invasion fears
China has built up a $170bn (£135bn) stockpile of gold after a record buying spree, in a move that has raised fears Beijing is preparing its economy for a possible conflict over Taiwan.
- SETHLUI.COM
Stay away from these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in May 2024
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- The Independent
Putin puts captured British armoured cars and American tanks on display after they were captured in Ukraine
Display in Moscow features British Saxon armoured personnel carrier, US Bradley tank and Swedish CV90
- INSIDER
China is gunning for the chief scientist of its COVID vaccine project, accusing him of 'serious discipline and law violations'
Yang Xiaoming was kicked from the National People's Congress earlier this month. He was in charge of the team that created the Sinopharm vaccine.
- Cosmopolitan
Prince William and Kate Middleton Feel "Betrayed" by Prince Harry, "Don't Speak" to Him, and Won't See Him
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- Twentytwo13
Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount
Senior lawyer Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos insists that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not be too quick to take legal action, as criticism is common in politics. This comes following pressure by certain quarters calling for Anwar to sue Bloomberg over its ‘Johor casino’ article. The post Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount appeared first on Twentytwo13.
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US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
The US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, the Kyiv Post reported.
- BBC
Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
A suspect is also dead and two women face questions over one of the deadliest attacks on law enforcement for years.
- The Telegraph
New US missiles and stealth fighters in the Philippines will be crucial as China readies for war
The Pentagon is building up more bases in Luzon, the northernmost big island of The Philippines. The latest moves could have big implications, as Chinese hoarding of gold is thought by some to indicate that Beijing is preparing to move on Taiwan.
- Evening Standard
Manchester United 'decide against signing Sofyan Amrabat' despite agreeing £21.4m transfer option
Loanee midfielder set to return to Fiorentina in the summer
- The Independent
Ex-Indian PM’s grandson accused of filming ‘hundreds’ of videos of sexual assault
Sexual abuse row triggers political slugfest amid ongoing general elections
- HuffPost
Barack Obama Hits Donald Trump With A Harsh Truth About His Hometown
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- Evening Standard
Furious judge considers jailing Donald Trump to stop him flouting gag order in hush money trial
A judge has found Donald Trump in contempt of court for repeatedly violating a gag order in his hush money case - as he warned he could be jailed if he does it again. Prosecutors had alleged 10 violations, but New York Judge Juan M Merchan found there were nine. Mr Merchan wrote that Trump "is hereby warned that the Court will not tolerate continued willful violations of its lawful orders and that if necessary and appropriate under the circumstances, it will impose an incarceratory punishment."
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Russian forces have hit on a cheap way to foil US precision weapons in Ukraine
The Pentagon said some US GPS-guided weapons given to Ukraine had been repeatedly stopped by Russian electronic warfare.
- The Daily Beast
Cancer-Hit Kate Skips Traditional Anniversary Photograph with William
Millie PilkingtonKate Middleton’s ill-health was spotlighted again Monday, after she and her husband decided not to issue a new photograph to mark the anniversary of their wedding.Instead, the couple marked their 13th wedding anniversary by issuing a previously unseen photograph taken on their wedding day.The reluctance to issue a new photograph came as little surprise, Kate has asked for privacy as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy while recovering from cancer, although the decision may c
- The Independent
Arsenal star sends message to Anne Hathaway after actor celebrated his goal mid-interview
Actor celebrated Leandro Trossard’s goal in the middle of an interview
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19 best hawker stalls at Newton Food Centre that’ll make you feel like a Tasty Rich Asian
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