Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 12, 2024

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S. Korean leader may face arrest before second round of impeachment vote

Three separate agencies are investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of treason and insurrection.

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What were Google’s top searches for Singapore in 2024?

Sporting events, such as the Uefa Euro 2024, Olympics 2024 and Copa America, were search favourites.

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Lions ‘need more improvements’ despite beating Cambodia 2-1 in Asean Cup opener

Singapore capitalised on two calamitous mistakes by goalie Vireak Dara but will need to do better to qualify for the semi-finals.

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Some against 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia

Human rights groups have voiced disapproval after Fifa confirmed Saudi Arabia’s World Cup staging status.

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Masseuse asks to tell her side of story after Thai singer linked to neck-twisting massage dies

An autopsy could not confirm that the singer’s death was due to the massage.

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Caterer Masakan Shaik Sabri fined $10,000 after 83 people get food poisoning

An investigation found a cockroach infestation at the caterer’s food preparation area.

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Should I give my child a debit card?

It can be a useful teaching tool for children to learn about money management, but parental guidance is key, says the writer.

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Japan tries to ‘Trump-proof’ security ties as Lloyd Austin wraps up Asia farewell tour

This comes as China puts on a massive show of force in the Taiwan Strait.

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‘Ukraine’s adjusting to the idea that it has to cede some territory to Russia’

A top Nato general, now retired, also notes that Moscow and Beijing have become closer since the Ukraine conflict began.

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Cao Fei and Lee Ufan: Has Australia’s art scene accepted its place in the Asia-Pacific region?

Asian artists are being shown in Australian institutions, but Australian audiences have yet to embrace diverse views.

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