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I Visit Israel Every Summer. I’ve Never Seen Hopelessness Like This.
“So, if you are a friend of Israel abroad … I tell my American friends, Jewish and non-Jewish, if you are a friend, a true friend of…
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“Eden” Is a Messy Survival Thriller with Nietzschean Appeal
The new movie “Eden” features bursts of foul temper, wild sex, grisly violence, and nihilist ideology—a departure, you might say, for Ron…
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Trump’s Intel Deal: Also Very Fascist
Before I answer that question, let’s pause to savor how much Trump’s allies are squirming over this. The United States Chamber of…
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Trump’s Got Some Unconstitutional Ideas About Flag Burning
Trump apparently disagrees and hopes to enforce Section 700(b) against future flag-burners. “And what the penalty will be is that if you…
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“Eden” Is a Desert-Island Thriller That Despoils Itself
The new movie “Eden” features bursts of foul temper, wild sex, grisly violence, and nihilist ideology—a departure, you might say, for Ron…
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Keppel to start arbitration against Seatrium for S$68.4 million related to Brazil corruption probe
Seatrium says it is seeking legal advice and will defend the claim ‘vigorously’ Asset manager Keppel is starting arbitration proceedings…
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HSBC fined HK$4.2 million by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failure
has been fined HK$4.2 million (S$692,427) by Hong Kong regulators over disclosure failures, the regulators said on Tuesday (Aug 26). The…
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Escalating Trump-Fed tensions jolt markets; STI down 0.3%
The local bourse closed lower on Tuesday (Aug 26) amid a regional sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented…
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Chancellor Merz confirms Germany will not recognize Palestinian state
Germany will not join partners such as Canada and France in recognizing a Palestinian state, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday…
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From Perfume to Bedding—These Are the Random (But Great) Items I'm Loving Right Now
One of my guilty pleasures is watching "monthly favorites" videos on TikTok—the kind with a random assortment of fashion, beauty, and…
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Trump’s Fury Erupts in Many Directions, Unnerving Experts: “Insanity!”
In recent days, President Trump has reached new levels of emboldenment when it comes to his ongoing authoritarian takeover. He’s raging at…
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South Korea bets US$150 billion on reviving troubled US shipbuilding to woo Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is leaning on promises to “Make America Shipbuilding Great Again” during his first official US trip,…
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Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is…
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Study: Offshore wind parks could emit over 200 chemicals, some toxic
Offshore wind farms could potentially release more than 200 chemical substances into the sea, including many that are toxic or…
Culture
Suzuki Motor to invest US$8 billion in India over next 5 to 6 years
It will increase production, launch new models and defend its market share in the world’s third-largest car market [HANSALPUR, India]…
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Video shows demolition in Indonesia, not 'Thai army knocking down Cambodian homes'
Following a deadly clash between Cambodia and Thailand that killed over 40 people, footage of a house demolition has circulated on social…
Fashion
Copenhagen Fashion Week Just Made This 2016 Color Trend Feel Incredibly 2026
If you were chronically online around 2014, you definitely remember cobalt blue. Or maybe you knew it as Yves Klein Blue—named after the…
Fashion
Black Woman are Showing Up Unapologetically in the Fragrance Space—This Brand is at the Forefront
As a Brown consumer, I've noticed far too often how white-dominant the fragrance space is. While we've traditionally thought of European…
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All of the Cool Fashion People Want Dôen in Their Closets—Here's Exactly What I Would Add to My Cart
Los Angeles–based brand Dôen has long been known for capturing the cool, effortless style of coastal California since its founding in…
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A*Star biotech spin-off Mirxes trims losses to US$28.4 million as top line grows
Higher revenue is driven by increased contributions from its early detection and precision multi-omics segment Local biotech startup…
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Great Eastern sets sights on expanding high-net-worth capabilities, doubling new business value
Great Eastern Life – the oldest and longest-established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia – has signalled plans to…
Fashion
People Who Have Organza Nails Always Look Rich (Even If They’re Not)
As a beauty editor who spots nail trends for a living, there is no disputing that we're all in our minimalist nail era. From sheer nail…
Fashion
If You Wear This Bob Haircut and Colour Combination, I Immediately Know You're Cool
Something I've noticed over the past few months is that people talk a lot about different bob hairstyles and haircuts, but no one really…
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From Trainers to Heels, These Are the Best Shoes to Wear With Barrel Leg Jeans
I have a confession to make: I absolutely love jeans. In fact, I would be embarrassed to admit just how many pairs I own. And while, of…