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Commentary: The EU has banned a common gel nail polish ingredient. Should Singapore consumers be concerned?
WHAT IT MEANS FOR SINGAPORE CONSUMERS In Singapore, TPO is not banned. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) permits it for…
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Germany’s Merz urges EU to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine through interest-free loan
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday (Sep 25) called for the European Union to unlock up to €140 billion…
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EU says India’s Russia links jeopardise closer ties
BRUSSELS: The European Union’s top diplomat warned on Wednesday (Sep 17) that its push for closer ties with India could…
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EU, Beijing set to hold summit in China in July
BRUSSELS: Top EU officials and Chinese leaders are due to hold their next summit marking 50 years of ties in China in…
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Alarmed over US’ shifting priorities, EU steps up defence and seeks new trade partners
With the Trump administration touting an America First agenda, the EU said it is now the United Nations’ most reliable…
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Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
In Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on military sites since Islamist-led rebels overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December. Israel…
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Trump metals tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada and EU
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all US steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday (Mar 12), stepping up…
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Europe ‘needs to get serious’ about fighting its own battles, says Polish foreign minister
SIKORSKI ON CHINA When asked about Chinese support for Russia, Sikorski said China is “honouring the thickest of our red…
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EU unafraid of trade war with China
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: The EU insisted on Friday (Sep 15) that its economy could survive any retaliation from China, after…
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59 people including 12 children drown as boat sinks off Italy – BBC News
At least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared missing after their boat sank in…
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