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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

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ST Signature Series

Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally

One of the performances during the National Day Parade preview held at the Padang on Aug 1, 2015.

Argentina accuses UN of ignoring rising tensions over Falkland Islands

Argentina's President Javier Milei participates in a Shield of the Americas event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

‘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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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