🌧 Landslide hits Japan's Mount Fuji after heavy rain

Torrential downpours forced the closure of the Fuji Subaru Line, one of the main access roads to Mount Fuji.

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🧐 Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says

The de facto US ambassador to Taipei, Raymond Greene, stated that the upcoming US-China summit is an opportunity to avoid miscalculations.

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🇮🇩 Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest, data shows https://asia1.news/46eObOa

🤔 With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms https://asia1.news/4r2bIvb

🤖 US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technology https://asia1.news/4igexqb

😰 Self-radicalisation remains key terrorism threat in Singapore; ISIS propaganda still prevalent in cases: ISD

The number of youth Internal Security Act (ISA) cases in the past five years has risen from four cases between 2017 and 2021, to 15 cases from 2022 to 2026.

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😊 'It isn't just driving': Woman ends PHV stint after 1,400 rides, says experience changed how she sees drivers

What began as an experiment eventually gave Michelle Lee a new appreciation for the work that private-hire vehicle (PHV) drivers do every day 🚙

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🤓 Starting a family gave Vincent Ng a different perspective, now more conscious about how time is spent

Between being a president of two associations, running his own martial arts school and caring for his family, life gets busy for local actor Vincent Ng, and he's "still learning" how to juggle everything on his plate.

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😶‍🌫️ Singapore wakes up to unhealthy air quality as 24-hour PSI hits 105 in the central region

As at around 8.40am, the 24-hour PSI for the central region remains in the unhealthy region at 105.

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⚠️ Heavy rain expected over many areas in Singapore, flash flood alerts in Jurong West

Flash flood alerts have been issued for Jalan Boon Lay and the junction of Pesawat Road and Jurong Port Road 🌧☔

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💪 He tried ending his life twice in his 40s. Now, he is helping others on their mental health journey

Allan Lee shared with AsiaOne that he avoided seeking professional help at the time due to the stigma surrounding mental health and concerns over his career and reputation.

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🧐 Passenger calls out PHV driver for allegedly streaming videos during ride: 'Getting from point A to point B alive seems like luxury now'

Many netizens felt that it was not something drivers should be criticised for, with one commenter suggesting that some drivers may do so "to stay focused and awake". What do 🫵 think?

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😤 Customer allegedly leaves more than $1,600 birthday decorations bill unpaid, business owner files police report

After allegedly failing to pay over $1,600 for his daughter's birthday party decorations, a customer has kicked back - questioning if the services provided by business owner Wang Jun Yong even matched their agreement.

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🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began

US President Trump said he believes the war with Iran will end “immediately” after November's midterm elections.

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✈️ EgyptAir to launch Cairo-Singapore-Sydney flight in 2027

Operated by Egyptian flag carrier EgyptAir, the new Cairo–Singapore–Sydney service is slated to launch in early 2027.

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🥹 Dad moved as SBS Transit driver waits for him and son to climb double-decker stairs: 'A man with actual empathy for passengers'

For Andrew Davey, the moment reflected more than simple good customer service.

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💍 52-year age gap no hurdle as Malaysian football legend Abdah Alif, 72, weds 20-year-old

72-year-old Malaysian football legend Datuk Abdah Alif has reportedly married a woman believed to be 20 years old.

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👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 Govt exploring support for firms managing child-related leave absences: Indranee

The Marriage and Parenthood Support Workgroup is studying ways to better support companies with backfilling arrangements, sustainably, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah.

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🛍 Gentlewoman to open first Singapore store at 313@somerset this October

The space will feature Gentlewoman's signature collections, combining a distinctive retail layout with the label's "bold point of view".

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😮️️️️️️ Singapore's DBS faces $1.3b lawsuit in alleged 1MDB-linked claim

DBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously, adding that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit.

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Singapore works with overseas counterparts to curb vape syndicates abroad: Rahayu Mahzam

Singapore's law enforcement agencies do work with their overseas counterparts to share information on illegal activities and conduct joint operations from time to time.

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😨 Cleaner finds man 'sleeping' in Jalan Besar alley, learns he is dead

Based on preliminary investigations, the police have ruled out foul play and investigations are ongoing.

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🇳🇵 Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood relief

Drones are used over distances of up to three to four kilometres and can haul up to 60 kilograms at a time.

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