Tensions have been deepening across the Middle East, with Israeli groups pushing for settlements in Gaza as US strikes on Iran continue. Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor James Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow, RSIS.

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In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro interviews two creatives involved in the Teater Ekamatra production ‘CHARGED’, the critically acclaimed play by theatremaker and festival director Chong Tze Chien. ‘CHARGED’ follows a small group of soldiers experiencing a tense night of army duty – but soon, dawn arrives and things get deadly. Teater Ekamatras’ Artistic Director Shaza Ishak and actor Irsyad Dawood talk about their roles in this play that’s been described as a “gripping army drama".

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In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro profiles the new PCMP or President's Challenge Multiculturalism Panel. She’ll speak with some of the twelve leading figures from Singapore's arts scene who’ve been appointed to the PCMP to champion more multiculturalism through the arts. Joining the conversation are PCMP’s co-chair and President of LASALLE College of the Arts Dr Venka Purushothaman and PCMP panel members: award-winning filmmaker Boo Junfeng and Yvonne Tham, CEO of The Esplanade.

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Knee pain is often dismissed as part of ageing, but it can affect mobility, independence and quality of life. Cheryl Goh speaks with Dr James Wee, Senior Consultant and Medical Director, Oxford Orthopaedics to explore when knee arthritis needs closer attention, what treatment options are available, and how surgery can help some older adults stay active for longer.

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Tai Sun is marking 60 years with a scoop of nostalgia, teaming up with Creamier on two limited-edition ice cream flavours and a playful modern-day mama shop experience. Cheryl Goh gets the story behind Salted Vanilla Almonds and Peanut Toffee, the collectible mini pouch blind bags, and how a familiar homegrown snack brand is staying fresh for a new generation with Esther Loo, Tai Sun third generation and Head of Sales and Marketing.

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A new study finds that living and working overseas may help people reach financial freedom sooner, but rising costs, volatile currencies and assets spread across different countries can make financial planning more complicated. Cheryl Goh speaks with Oliver Wickham, Asia and Middle East Partnership Director at St. James’s Place to look at what the findings reveal about managing wealth across borders and the decisions that are often left too late.

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Private weight-loss camps in China are attracting growing interest — not just from locals, but increasingly from overseas visitors as well. The trend comes as Beijing steps up efforts to tackle obesity, with more than half of Chinese adults now overweight or obese. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Rebecca Metteo, Correspondent (China), CNA

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As the World Cup tournament draws to a close- with Spain clinching the trophy - Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing get a sense of how scenes unfolded in the US and at a watch party at CHIJMES in Singapore with Mitch McCann, Correspondent, FSN and Nadine Yeam, Reporter, CNA

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The 2026 World Cup has officially wrapped, leaving behind a legacy defined as much by high-stakes drama as massive systemic fallout. Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing unpack the tournament's biggest controversies, from hydration breaks and VAR, and scheduling chaos to the shifting cultural identity of football under corporate weight with Dr. Tom Heenan, Lecturer, Monash Intercultural Lab, Monash University

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On today's (20 July) markets analysis on Open For Business, Andrea Heng and Poh Kok Ing speak with Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Markets Research, UOB

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