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Much has been said about Mr. Tharman’s stature potentially deterring others from standing against him and how yet another uncontested election might erode the credibility of the elected presidency. On his part, Mr. Tharman said on Sunday that having to contest the election was “important for (him)”. It is precisely given his ties to the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), notwithstanding his credentials, that Mr. Tharman’s presidential bid could inspire hopefuls, especially from the private sector, who believe that they are equal to the task of being president.

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Austin said the Biden administration wanted Ukraine to continue operations through the winter, but Kyiv could not do that if they were forced to pause because of a lack of US support.

Kyiv military officials said on Monday that Russia has bulked up its forces around the devastated city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine and has switched its troops from defence to offence, but Ukraine has been preparing to repel the attacks.

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