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August 26, 2026
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Speedrunners and rhythm games: These niche gamers are putting Singapore in the global spotlight
Gamers from Singapore are making a mark on the global stage, not by competing for money or fame, but through their passion for niche games and speedrunning, a way of beating a game in a short time that would normally take hours. Here’s how they did it.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 26, 2025
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, March 26, 2025.
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US religious freedom panel urges sanctions against India’s external spy agency
Analysts say Washington has long seen New Delhi as a counter to China’s rising influence in Asia.
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Is heavy snoring ruining your relationship? Can sleep divorce be a way to save it?
Could sleeping apart be the key to a better relationship? If not, what anti-snoring procedures can enhance sleep for you and your partner?
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Pentagon’s Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
WASHINGTON – America’s top spies on Tuesday shifted the spotlight back to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how highly sensitive details he posted in a telephone chat about imminent U.S. strikes on Yemen were not classified.
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UAE president, Trump discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, state news agency says
CAIRO – United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed in a phone call efforts for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, as Israel resumed its military offensive in the enclave last week.
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GE2025: Will more military generals enter Singapore politics, and what could they bring to the table?
There have been historically close links between Singapore’s military and its ruling party, with senior officers continuing to serve in public life after retiring, said experts.
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IN FOCUS: With people turning to social media for financial guidance, what is the role of finfluencers?
With the recent Chocolate Finance saga putting the role of financial influencers under the spotlight, CNA looks at how these “finfluencers” build an audience and their motivations to share tips with others.
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Commentary: By deporting Uyghurs, Thailand blinked and China got its way
Thailand’s Uyghur deportation has generated speculation over whether Bangkok – which has a longstanding and deep relationship with the United States – is drifting into China’s sphere of influence, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.