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SingPost launches six-month digital-stamp trialEconomy

SingPost is introducing digital stamps for domestic mail, letting users buy postage on their phones and write a unique code on envelopes. The postal operator says the service is Asia’s first and is intended to make mailing more convenient. The trial will run for six months, building on the full rollout of SingPost@MyBlock across more than 20,000 buildings.

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Ministers announce next steps on assisted-dying lawsPolitics

Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel held a news conference to announce the government’s next steps on its medical assistance in dying laws.

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LIVE: WHO updates on global health issues and possible plague outbreak in RussiaHealth

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts are set to brief the media on global health issues and a possible plague outbreak in Russia. Russia's health regulator has said there is no epidemic risk in Siberia after an employee at a plague research institute died, while WHO has pressed Moscow for more information about the cause of death.

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Live: Rubio delivers major speech in AthensPolitics28:16

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, October 7, focusing on the shared roots of ancient Greek democracy and Western civilization. He urged the United States and Europe to recover the “Western spirit” and defend common values amid great-power competition in a new era. VOA offered a live broadcast with Chinese simultaneous interpretation.

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Why Mike Flanagan changed Stephen King’s CarrieCulture

With adaptations, remakes and reboots in vogue, Prime Video’s new series based on Stephen King’s first novel has prompted questions about why the story is being retold. The tale of high-school bullies and supernatural powers has been adapted before, including Brian de Palma’s acclaimed 1976 horror film.

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No transition period for Primary 1 registration changes taking effect in 2027Society

Changes to Primary 1 registration will begin with next year’s exercise, with no transition period. Education Minister Desmond Lee acknowledged in parliament that some families may have made housing plans under the current system, but said earlier implementation would let more families benefit from broader access to schools. From next year, 12 schools will divide Phase 2C places into tracks for children living within 2km and those living farther away.

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More than 1.9 million remain displaced three years into Israel’s warWorld

Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza has entered its fourth year. Near-daily Israeli attacks have killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, while many others are believed to remain buried under tonnes of rubble. TRT World spoke with former diplomat Nabeel Khaldi.

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, killing at least 20World3:18

Ukrainian authorities say Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults since the war began, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens. Missiles and drones hit Kyiv and several other regions, damaging homes, industrial sites and critical infrastructure. In Pryluki, a missile destroyed part of a five-storey apartment building, killing at least 14 people, including four children, and injuring about 50.

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Morning News NOW Full Episode – Oct. 7Other1:34:36

The program covers President Trump’s return to Texas as Republicans increase ad spending in tight midterm races, attorneys’ account that death row inmate Christa Pike regained consciousness after a failed execution attempt, and Tropical Storm Isaias threatening the Gulf Coast as it is forecast to become a significant hurricane.

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South Africa's Gaza genocide case against Israel continues at ICJWorld5:29

Three years into Israel’s war on Gaza, the scale of devastation has weakened the solidarity initially shown by Western leaders after October 7. As public opinion shifts, legal proceedings continue and pressure through sanctions grows. Ammar Hijazi, the Palestinian Representative to the Netherlands and Ambassador to international organisations in The Hague, shares his analysis.

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Bloomberg Surveillance, October 7, 2026Economy

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern talk with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. Topics include the AI capital race, a bond selloff, record stocks, returns on AI spending and Democrats’ Senate prospects.

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Israeli forces continue raids and arrests across occupied West BankWorld

TRT World correspondent Zena Tahhan speaks with Mustafa Barghouti of the Palestinian National Initiative about conditions in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces continue raids and arrests there, which Barghouti describes as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

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Singapore economy gained US$22 billion from aviation-related activity in 2025: studyEconomy

A study found that aviation-related activity contributed US$22 billion to Singapore’s economy last year, the largest amount among ASEAN countries. Regional passenger traffic is expected to more than double over the next decade, and ASEAN airports may need about US$108 billion in investment by 2036 to expand capacity.

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Nightline Full Broadcast — Tuesday, October 6, 2026Culture

The program looks at forgotten mines beneath the United States and features country singer Orville Peck discussing sobriety, his mask and the Hollywood Bowl. It also includes a segment asking whether people are nepo babies or fashion models.

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Türkiye vows continued support for Palestinian statehoodWorld

Three years after Israel’s offensive in Gaza began, the humanitarian crisis is worsening and Palestinians continue to lack essential goods. Türkiye has emerged as one of the region’s most outspoken supporters of Gaza, urging a lasting ceasefire while continuing to send aid. International relations analyst Fatih Tuna offers his views.

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CLEAR announces partnership with Veterans AffairsSociety

Identity verification company CLEAR has expanded beyond airports into healthcare, sports venues and workplaces. CEO and chair Caryn Seidman Becker announced a partnership with Veterans Affairs intended to make it easier for veterans to verify their identities and access benefits.

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