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Singapore’s Workers’ Party finishes investigation into chief Pritam Singh’s conduct
A Workers’ Party disciplinary panel looking into secretary general Pritam Singh’s conduct has completed its investigation into whether the chief had contravened the party’s constitution, after his court conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. “The panel will present its finalised report and recommendations to the Central Executive Committee in April,” Singapore’s opposition party said in a state...
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Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian women turn to weight-loss drug before wedding
Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking short cuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a “Mounjaro bride” package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into “pre-wedding” transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, K...
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China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada
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