Archive / november - 2024
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40,000 more infant and childcare places to be available over next 5 yearsThe Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) will work with five anchor operators to open up nearly 40,000 new infant and childcare places in Singapore from...Pakistan captain Shan backs Babar to return stronger after dropBabar Azam could benefit from a break after being dropped from the Pakistan test squad, red-ball captain Shan Masood said as he backed the batter...
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Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be some dayStories define people – they shape our relationships, cultures and societies. Unlike other skills replaced by technology, storytelling has remained uniquely human, setting people apart...North Korean white paper says South Korea's president has raised risk of nuclear warNorth Korean state media released a white paper on Sunday (Nov 3) accusing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol of exposing his country to the...
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Rising Demand for High-Quality Activated Carbon Suppliers Drives Industry GrowthThe demand for high-quality activated carbon is steadily rising, fueled by the growing need for effective air and water purification solutions across various industries. Activated...36 dead in bus crash in Indian HimalayasA bus in India plunged into a deep Himalayan ravine on Monday (Nov 4), killing at least 36 passengers and injuring several others, a government...
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Hazlewood fears India's humiliation might work against AustraliaAustralia quick Josh Hazlewood is concerned that New Zealand's stunning series sweep of India might "awaken a sleeping giant" when Rohit Sharma's touring party arrive...
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Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolenA pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief...Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in HouseRepublicans won control of the US Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday (Nov 5), ensuring that Donald Trump's party will control...
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Mastering Import/Export Success - Key Practices for Efficient ImportingThe complex world of international trade requires businesses to adopt reliable import practices that foster efficiency and reliability. Whether managing supplier relationships, navigating customs, or...Trump victory to test limits of US presidential powerDonald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday (Nov 6) as tens of millions of Americans looked past criminal convictions and...
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North Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, aircraft in SouthNorth Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday (Nov 8) and Saturday, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in...'Digital twins' of cancer patients created to test treatmentsResearchers have developed a way to test drugs on “digital twins” of cancer patients, allowing them to accurately predict which treatments will work best to...
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Taliban administration officials to attend U.N. climate conference in AzerbaijanAfghan Taliban officials will attend a major United Nations climate conference that starts this week, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, the first time...Atlanta stun overwhelming favourites Miami to reach MLS semisLionel Messi's first trip to the MLS postseason ended abruptly on Saturday, as midfielder Bartosz Slisz headed in the game-winner for Atlanta United in a...
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Rising Demand for Luxury Bedding and Organic Cotton Sheets Drives Growth in Home TextilesConsumer demand for luxury bedding is growing, with a notable rise in interest for bedding that combines comfort, durability, and an appealing aesthetic. Quality home...'Saturday Night Live' to Trump: 'We've been with you all along'The first “Saturday Night Live" since Donald Trump's election victory began with the most somber of tones as a group of plainly dressed cast members,...Web Summit kicks off in Lisbon as tech leaders weigh Trump’s returnLisbon will this week play host to Europe’s biggest annual tech conference, Web Summit, where industry leaders and lawmakers will weigh the pros and cons...
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Three and a half years in prison for the president who punched a referee in TurkeyAlmost a year ago, a scandal hit football in Turkey once again. It is not the first time and, unfortunately, it will not be the...Monuments board to make independent assessment of earlier findings in preservation study of Oxley RoadAnother study on 38 Oxley Road is needed as the findings of previous research of the property were not presented to the Preservation of Sites...
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Trump nominates Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretaryU.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary. Hegseth...Thai Finance Minister eyes 2025 GDP growth of 3.5%, plans more stimulusThailand is targeting economic growth of 3.5 per cent in 2025 after 2.7 per cent growth seen this year, and the government will soon consider...
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Key Negotiation Tactics for Cost-Effective B2B SourcingIn the fast-paced world of B2B sourcing, effective negotiation is essential to achieving favorable terms, reducing costs, and building productive supplier relationships. Businesses are under...Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruptionSeveral airlines resumed flights to Bali on Thursday (Nov 14), after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian resort island due to huge eruptions at...
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Johnson five-for headlines nervy win as Australia take seriesIt looked like it would be a run fest, but then it evolved into a low-scoring thriller. In a shapeshifting T20I in Sydney, Australia adapted...10 newborns killed in India hospital fireA fire at the neonatal unit of an Indian hospital killed 10 newborns, authorities said on Saturday (Nov 16), with another 39 rescued from a...
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Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with BidenChinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden. The two...Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors saySean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for...
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Wholesale Eco-Friendly Jute Bags in Focus as Demand for Sustainable Products RisesThe demand for wholesale eco-friendly jute bags is growing globally as sustainability becomes a priority for businesses and consumers. Jute bags, made from natural fibers,...Vietnam counts on young talent pool to attract semiconductor giantsVietnam may be trailing behind some of its regional neighbours like Malaysia in developing its semiconductor industry, but the Southeast Asian nation has been drawing...
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Journey through Fukui with new English guide for international visitorsFukui Prefecture has just released a new multilingual leaflet available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, making it easier than ever for people living...Floods strike thousands of houses in northern PhilippinesFloodwaters reaching more than 4m high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered northern Philippines on Tuesday (Nov 19) after rivers overflowed following heavy rain...
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Trump picks WWE co-founder Linda McMahon for education secretaryDonald Trump has picked World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder and his transition co-chair, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary. A long-time Trump ally,...