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China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Bavi, currently spanning about 1,000km at its widest point, or roughly the width of France, is forecast to skirt northern Taiwan before making landfall in China's eastern Fujian province on Saturday evening, according to China's National Meteorological Centre.

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Salvage operation to remove wreck of luxury yacht at Sentosa Cove begins a month after blaze

Salvage operation to remove wreck of luxury yacht at Sentosa Cove begins a month after blaze

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Fatal lightning strike at Pasir Ris beach occurred while thunderstorm was a few kilometres away: Met Service

Fatal lightning strike at Pasir Ris beach occurred while thunderstorm was a few kilometres away: Met Service

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Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets, airline says safety was never compromised

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Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader

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Public rating system for nursing homes 'worth studying': MOH

Any such framework must be tailored to Singapore's healthcare context, says Dr Raymond Chua, MOH’s deputy director-general of health regulation.

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China factory fire kills at least 28 people: State media

China factory fire kills at least 28 people: State media

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1.5 million Singaporeans to receive GSTV cash payouts in August

1.5 million Singaporeans to receive GSTV cash payouts in August

09/07/2026

Man charged with emailing PM Wong false bomb threat targeting Parliament House

Man charged with emailing PM Wong false bomb threat targeting Parliament House

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Her work went to the moon and back: This Singaporean helped develop a kit to track Artemis II astronauts’ health

Her work went to the moon and back: This Singaporean helped develop a kit to track Artemis II astronauts’ health

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Salvage operation to remove wreck of luxury yacht at Sentosa Cove begins a month after blaze

Salvage operation to remove wreck of luxury yacht at Sentosa Cove begins a month after blaze

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Fatal lightning strike at Pasir Ris beach occurred while thunderstorm was a few kilometres away: Met Service

Fatal lightning strike at Pasir Ris beach occurred while thunderstorm was a few kilometres away: Met Service

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Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets, airline says safety was never compromised

Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets, airline says safety was never compromised

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China repatriates 307 nationals from Myanmar scam hub

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Operation underway to remove yacht destroyed by fire at Sentosa Cove

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