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Finland, Sweden formally submit application to join Nato
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg has called the move a "historic step".
Indonesian preacher denied entry into S'pore due to his extremist teachings: MHA
He and six travel companions arrived at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal on Monday from Batam.
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Umno decides to keep top brass led by Zahid until after general election
While the amendment largely works in Zahid and Najib’s favour, it also means PM Ismail can delay GE15 without threatening the party’s status quo.
May 18 2022
Covid-19
Should you be worried about the new Omicron sub-variants?
The MOH announced the first local cases of BA.4 and BA.5 detected in Singapore on May 15.
Taiwan relaxes self-isolation guidelines for close contacts of Covid-19 cases
From May 17, household members of Covid-19 cases can skip self-isolation if they have had their booster jab.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams officials' 'immature' response amid Covid-19 outbreak
North Korea has reported 1.72 million patients with fever symptoms, including 62 deaths as of Tuesday evening.
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Mixed views on whether Jokowi's visit would sway Elon Musk to start Tesla base in Indonesia
Indonesia has about a quarter of the world's nickel reserve, but is not a supplier to Tesla.
Summit a good opening move as US steps up its game in South-east Asia
Deliverables may have been underwhelming, but giving Asean multiple platforms in Washington wasn't insignificant.
Umno decides to keep top brass led by Zahid until after general election
While the amendment largely works in Zahid and Najib’s favour, it also means PM Ismail can delay GE15 without threatening the party’s status quo.
South Korea's strawberries, grapes and citrus hybrids hit the sweet spot
The country’s fruit varieties have increasingly made their way to the region and beyond.
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