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US forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
2025-05-06 09:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
BATAN ISLAND, Philippines -- The U.S. military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on Batan Island in the Philippines, as Marines unloaded the high-precision weapon on the northern tip of the archipelago, just a sea border away from Taiwan.U.S. and Philippine forces separately unleashed a barrage of missile and artillery fire that shot down several drones acting as hostile aircraft in live-fire drills on Sunday in Zambales province facing the disputed South China Sea.The mock battle scenarios over the weekend in the annual Balikatan exercises between the U.S. and its oldest treaty ally in Asia, the Philippines, not only simulated real-life war. They were also staged near major geopolitical hotspots, which have become delicate frontlines in the regional rivalry between China and the U.S. under former President Joe Biden and now Donald Trump.About 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino military personnel took part in the combat maneuvers. At least 260 Australian pers...
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GE2025: Singapore Democratic Party launches manifesto, calls for changes to economic, healthcare and housing policies
2025-05-06 06:45:05| Spiritual Career Counseling
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) launched its manifesto on Sunday (Apr 20), unveiling policies around cost of living, healthcare, housing, education and immigration.In launching its sloganThrive, Not Just Survive"on Saturday,the party called for Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be scrapped for everyday essentials and for medical costs to be lowered, among other proposals.Its manifesto, launched on Sunday, is split into six sections: economy, healthcare, housing, education, immigration and climate change.One of its proposals is for the creation of a "simple national health insurance system" that eliminates the "complexities" of MediSave, MediShield, and CareShield.Party chairman Paul Tambyah launched the manifesto on Sunday, alongside vice chairman Bryan Lim, and Marsiling-Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency (GRC) candidates Jufri Salim and Gigene Wong.Speaking to reporters at Yew Tee Square,Professor Tambyah said: "The campaign manifesto is a promise, it's a promis...
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NFL draft: Browns best targets at pick No. 2
2025-05-06 06:45:05| Spiritual Career Counseling
After years of searching for a franchise-altering talent, the Cleveland Browns once again find themselves holding a coveted top selection in the 2025 NFL draft.While this year's draft class might not boast the same overwhelming depth at premium positions we've seen recently, it certainly isn't short on captivating prospects. As draft analysts and Browns faithful alike speculate on who the team will target, including a dynamic pass rusher, a unique star, and a poised quarterback. So what will the Browns do when they come on the clock starting Thursday night?Lets meet the menagerie, shall we?Shedeur Sanders, Quarterback, ColoradoThe name Shedeur Sanders has been floated in mock drafts all offseason for the Cleveland Browns' coveted second overall pick. While his on-field talent is fairly cut-and-dry, the pre-draft narrative surrounding him has often focused on subjective interpretations of his personality. Some analysts and fans have characterized him as arrogant, citing his confident o...
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