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Primary and secondary schools here celebrated Racial Harmony Day yesterday, an annual event that marks the communal riots of 1964. President Halimah Yacob, who visited Punggol Green Primary School, said it is the duty of those who experienced the riots to remind today's youth of the importance of keeping social cohesion and racial harmony.
TOP OF THE NEWS
Asian markets rallied yesterday amid expectations that the United States Federal Reserve would cut interest rates for the first time in a decade later this month. The markets were betting that the Fed would aggressively cut rates by as much as 50 basis points to revive the economy.
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In a move that could add fuel to existing tensions between Taiwan and China, Taiwan said it will consider granting asylum to protesters from Hong Kong based on humanitarian concerns. Thirty Hong Kong protesters who stormed the city's Legislative Council on July 1 have reportedly arrived in Taiwan to seek asylum, Hong Kong media reported.
WORLD
China watchers took notice when diplomat Zhao Lijian launched a "tweetstorm" this week on social and political issues in the United States, given that Chinese officials are not known to air their views publicly on social media. Observers say that Mr Zhao's tweets could mark the start of an effort by Beijing to engage the world more aggressively on social media platforms.
WORLD
The Indian Customs authorities have decided to press criminal charges against a Singapore Airlines senior steward who was arrested in New Delhi for trying to smuggle in gold. Smuggling remains a major problem as crime syndicates and individuals look to make a quick buck.
OPINION
Fifty years after the first manned mission to the Moon, it is once again attracting attention. More space-faring countries and technology tycoons are now players in a new space race, raising questions of rights to celestial bodies, says Professor C. Raja Mohan.
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More than 60 military vehicles will fan out from the F1 Pit Building the day after National Day and go on four different routes to five heartland areas: Bishan, Wisma Geylang Serai, Jurong East, Punggol and Woodlands. Residents will be able to get up close to the vehicles and attend carnivals at each heartland site.
BUSINESS
Local start-up teapasar has devised a more economical way to authenticate and identify plant-based food and drink. The food-tech's ProfilePrint portable scanner, unveiled yesterday, is being used by the firm to focus on tea - a product that is prone to counterfeit varieties and other scams.
SPORT
Manchester United must shore up their leaky defence if they are to tilt for the English Premier League title next season, former striker Dimitar Berbatov (right) told The Straits Times yesterday in an interview. The 38-year-old Bulgarian believes the club must sign Leicester City's Harry Maguire to bolster a United defence.
LIFE
10 Cats film 'looks terrifying'
The first trailer for the movie version of the popular stage musical Cats was released on Thursday, and the claws are out. Some noted that the movie looked terrifying. To be released in December, the film features singer Taylor Swift in her first film role, along with Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench and James Corden.
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About Kyoto Animation
At least 33 people died in an arson attack on an animation studio in western Japan. Here is more about Kyoto Animation, which is well known for anime titles like K-On!, Clannad and Violet Evergarden. http://str.sg/KyoAni
