A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 18, 2020.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Democrats kick off virtual convention with show of unity for Joe Biden Democrats kick off a four-day virtual convention on Monday with a display of party unity for US presidential candidate Joe Biden and the broad coalition aiming to defeat Republican President Donald Trump in November.
The speakers will try to identify the challenges Americans face and how Biden plans to address them by unifying the country.President Rodrigo Duterte dismissed late on Monday reports that he was airlifted to Singapore over the weekend purportedly to seek emergency treatment in the city state. The industry wants the task force to make the recommendation for passengers travelling from countries with high Covid-19 infection rates when it meets on Tuesday to review guidelines for international travel amid the pandemic.
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At least 18 killed, 21 missing in massive Nepal landslideKATHMANDU (XINHUA) - A massive landslide in central Nepal has killed at least 18 people.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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StarHub customers to get first taste of faster 5G speeds from Aug 18 in 6-month trialSINGAPORE - Singaporeans are set to enjoy faster 5G speeds for the first time, with StarHub to launch early-stage 5G services on Tuesday (Aug 18).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Mystery no more: Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos has been in UAE since Aug 3MADRID (REUTERS) - Former Spanish king Juan Carlos, who left Spain under a cloud of scandal, has been in the United Arab Emirates since Aug 3, a royal household spokesman said on Monday (Aug 17), putting an end to an international guessing game over the 82-year-old's whereabouts.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Aug 17Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Monday, Aug 17.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Keppel associate Floatel's bonds forbearance agreement extended to Aug 31THE forbearance agreement between Floatel International and an ad-hoc committee (AHC) of holders of its US$400 million senior secured, first-lien 9 per cent bonds has been extended again, this time to Aug 31, from Aug 15. Read more at The Business Times.
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