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IPS study finds parents prioritising holistic development as education anxiety growsSociety

Singapore parents are placing greater weight on their children's character, values and social-emotional development. Yet a new study finds they remain willing to spend more on tuition and are increasingly worried about whether their children can keep pace academically. CNA spoke with Dr Mathew Mathews of the NUS Institute of Policy Studies.

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CLARITY Stalled: Inside the SEC’s Plan for Onchain MarketsEconomy

CoinDesk’s Policy Protocol examines why the CLARITY Act has stalled in the Senate and speaks with Taylor Lindman, chief counsel of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. Lindman discusses the strong reception for the newly unveiled innovation exemption, what the SEC can do under existing authority without Congress, and 24/7 markets.

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‘Moldova is the best performer in my class’: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta KosPolitics

The EU has undergone seven enlargement waves since 1973, but gained no new member after Croatia joined in 2013. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says 2026 has clear momentum and is on course to set a record for opening and closing negotiating chapters for applicants, making it ‘the year of enlargement’—with Moldova the top performer in her class.

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REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV's address at UNESCOWorld30:36

Watch the replay of Pope Leo XIV’s September 25, 2026 address at UNESCO, delivered during the first stop of his visit to France. He spoke about peace, culture, AI and international cooperation.

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Singapore’s total population rises 1.6% to 6.21 millionSociety

Singapore’s population grew 1.6 per cent to 6.21 million this year, with the increase driven mainly by non-residents. Citizen numbers also rose 0.7 per cent despite declines in marriages and births.

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Lebanon PM tells UN: Rules must apply to allWorld

Lebanon’s prime minister told the UN General Assembly that global rules lose meaning when enforced selectively, with sovereignty respected in some places but treated as negotiable in others. He connected peace with development and called for fairer economic governance, stronger cooperation on climate and AI, and the protection of rights.

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Millennium Draws $30 Billion in Client DemandEconomy

Millennium Management’s latest capital raise attracted more than $30 billion in demand, surpassing the firm’s $20 billion fundraising target. Hema Parmar reports on Bloomberg Open Interest.

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The Soft Power Displayed by the First Ladies of the U.S. and ChinaWorld

At a White House state dinner on September 24, Melania Trump appeared in a black-and-white outfit while Peng Liyuan wore a bright red Chinese-style high-collar dress. During Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, the two first ladies’ conduct and fashion drew attention as symbols of national diplomatic soft power.

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Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disastersWorld

Europe has been described as enduring a year of disasters. In 2026, heatwaves have been linked to more than 30,000 excess deaths, while mega wildfires, nuclear plant shutdowns, pressure on gas plants, drought-hit hydropower and sharp electricity-price swings have disrupted crops and farming.

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Jack Keane: This is HORRIFICWorld

Fox News senior strategic analyst Jack Keane discussed on 'Fox & Friends' what he calls the 'false narrative' claiming that Israel has committed genocide, as Netanyahu vows to continue defending the Jewish state.

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What Trump and Xi didn’t get to: Unfinished business from the China-US summitPolitics

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held what Trump called a “good meeting” Thursday, followed by a White House state dinner. Xi’s first US trip in more than a decade was intended to promote friendship and cooperation, but CNN examines the issues still unresolved in the critical China-US relationship.

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Xi to visit National Archives before returning to China on final day of US tripPolitics1:54:45

On the final day of his US visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife will tour the National Archives with President Donald Trump and his wife, before departing for China. Xi and Trump are also due to have tea at the White House. The archives hold the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.

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Internet restricted in Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting breaks outWorld

Fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has led to a complete cut in services from state-owned operator Ethio Telecom, while the smaller private provider Safaricom remains operational. Internet monitor NetBlocks said network data showed a sub-national shutdown in northern Tigray. Clashes involving Tigrayan forces, allies and federal troops have heightened tensions and prompted reports of panic buying.

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Dozens walk out as Netanyahu takes stage at UN General AssemblyWorld

Coverage continues from the 81st UN General Assembly, where delegates are due to hear from the Lebanese and Pakistani prime ministers. A mass walkout took place on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking. He travelled to New York despite an ICC arrest warrant.

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