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‘Identity returned to us’: How Taiwan’s latest recognised indigenous group is reclaiming its voice

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan officially recognised the Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th officially recognised Indigenous group at an event on July 30.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan officially recognised the Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th officially recognised Indigenous group at an event on July 30.

Spain approves citizenship for Sahrawis born under Spanish rule

Japanese rugby U-turns on limits on naturalised players

A group of 24 foreign-born players had filed a complaint against an eligibility rule proposed by Japan Rugby League One.
A group of 24 foreign-born players had filed a complaint against an eligibility rule proposed by Japan Rugby League One.

The Pledge’s journey: From #nofuture to #whichfuture

New Singapore citizens recite the National Pledge during the National Citizenship Ceremony on Aug 15.
New Singapore citizens recite the National Pledge during the National Citizenship Ceremony on Aug 15.

179 new S’poreans take the pledge; diversity a strength amid shared conviction: Edwin Tong

New Singapore citizens on stage lead the recitation of the National Pledge during the National Citizenship Ceremony at SUTD on Aug 15.
New Singapore citizens on stage lead the recitation of the National Pledge during the National Citizenship Ceremony at SUTD on Aug 15.

Our invisible city: The social infrastructure that Singapore needs

Singapore has spent the past six decades transforming from a young nation with few natural resources into one of the world’s most liveable cities.
Singapore has spent the past six decades transforming from a young nation with few natural resources into one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Forum: We are our national flag at heart

Tiny Pacific island nation Nauru reclaims traditional name ‘Naoero’

European colonisers changed the country’s name to Nauru after finding it difficult to pronounce the island’s native name Naoero.
European colonisers changed the country’s name to Nauru after finding it difficult to pronounce the island’s native name Naoero.

Forum: Dear You reminded me of what it means to be Singaporean

Trump to debut new Air Force One on trip to Theodore Roosevelt museum dedication

US President Donald Trump’s trip to North Dakota is expected to mark the debut of a refurbished Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that will serve as Air Force One.
US President Donald Trump’s trip to North Dakota is expected to mark the debut of a refurbished Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that will serve as Air Force One.

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