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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Mifel Open: Duckworth [113th] vs. Mannarino [93rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Mifel Open Round of 32 on Tuesday, No. 113-ranked James Duckworth meets No. 93 Adrian Mannarino. Duckworth is favored (-118) to get to the Round of 16 against the underdog Mannarino (-110). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 2:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. James Duckworth vs. Adrian Mannarino matchup info Duckworth vs. Mannarino Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Duckworth has a 54.1% to win. Duckworth vs. Mannarino Betting Odds Duckworth vs. Mannarino matchup performance & stats Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change. Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose. While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling. We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site. Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Unqualified for Singapore posting: Senate grills Trump's pick Anjani Sinha
India-born Anjani Sinha, US President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to Singapore, faced sharp criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing, with lawmakers questioning his preparedness and qualifications for the high-stakes diplomatic role. Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth called him unqualified for the position and said he needed to shape up and do his an orthopaedic surgeon and an entrepreneur, struggled to respond to basic questions about Singapore's geopolitical significance and the US-Singapore relationship – drawing a pointed rebuke from Senator Duckworth, according to a BBC nomination was announced by Trump in March, who described him as a "highly respected entrepreneur". During the confirmation hearing by the Senate's foreign relations committee, he was introduced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham as "a friend of President Trump for over a decade", according to the his introduction and responses to senators' questions, Sinha described himself as a "lifelong bridge builder" and pledged to "create a very strong relationship with Singapore" while vowing to "defend the defence, security, and economic ties".SINHA GAVE INCORRECT NUMBERS ON TRADE TIES WITH SINGAPOREDuckworth opened her questioning by asking Sinha about Singapore's trade surplus with the US, to which he first responded with $80 billion (Rs 6.68 lakh crore), before changing his answer to $18 billion (Rs 1.50 lakh crore).Eventually, Duckworth noted the correct figure was $2.8 billion (Rs 23,380 crore).When asked how he would justify Trump's 10% tariff, imposed in April, to Singaporeans, Sinha gave multiple responses before concluding that "the dialogue is not closed".During the hearing, Sinha mistakenly stated that Malaysia currently chairs ASEAN and did not know that Singapore is set to take over the role in 2027."You are unqualified for this position," Senator Duckworth said during the hearing. She added that he needed to "shape up and do some homework.""You've not even done your homework, sir," Duckworth said."You think this is a glamour posting, that you're going to live a nice life in Singapore, when what we need is someone who can actually do the work," BBC quoted her as that Singapore is a key US ally in the Indo-Pacific, Duckworth said, "You are not currently prepared for this posting, period, and you need to shape up and do some homework."The exchange sparked a wave of online criticism from Singaporeans, with many questioning Sinha's performance and his suitability for the role of US to the BBC report, despite the controversy, Sinha's confirmation remains a strong IS ANJANI SINHA?Anjani Sinha was born in India and is a graduate of MGM Medical School and Delhi University. He has a Masters in orthopaedic surgery, according to the US State is a distinguished surgeon on the US East Coast specialising in orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is an accomplished entrepreneur, and has served as a senior surgical consultant in State Department also said that Sinha has native respect for both American and Asian values, and has deep social and cultural ties to the Indo-Pacific region. Hence, he is uniquely positioned to relate to key appreciation for Singapore's role as a financial hub, and his own business expertise – particularly in the life sciences and healthcare sectors – render him well qualified to serve as US Ambassador to Singapore, the State Department also said.- Ends
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
US senator says Trump's pick for Singapore 'unqualified'
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to Singapore has been accused of being 'unqualified' for the job after he repeatedly fumbled answers on the city-state during a Senate confirmation hearing. Anjani Sinha, an orthopedic surgeon born in India, was berated by Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth during Wednesday's grilling in Washington and told to 'shape up and do some homework' about Singapore. Sinha struggled to answer Duckworth's questions about the key US ally, including bilateral defense ties, and when it would next chair the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to footage of the hearing. 'Please, I'm trying to help you here but you have not even done your homework, sir,' Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, said at one point in their exchange. 'You want to be ambassador to Singapore, one of the most important friends we have in the Indo-Pacific, a key place we're gonna be fighting against our greatest adversary in the region, the PRC (People's Republic of China),' she said. A clearly exasperated Duckworth told Sinha that Singapore, one of Asia's wealthiest and safest nations, was not a 'glamour' job. 'This nation is too important to the United States, to ASEAN, to the entire region, and frankly I think the mission is important to US interest and national security,' she added. Asked how big the US trade surplus was with Singapore in 2024, Sinha replied '80 billion dollar, 18 billion dollar.' The correct figure was $2.8 billion, Duckworth retorted as she told him he was 'off by a huge factor.' The senator told Sinha he was 'unqualified' for the posting and what the United States needed was 'someone who is actually going to do the work.' The US State Department described Sinha on its website as a 'preeminent surgeon on the East Coast specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine' and an 'accomplished entrepreneur.' The hearing was held as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended an ASEAN meeting in Malaysia, where another Trump pick for ambassador was making headlines. Right-wing commentator Nick Adams, a naturalized American citizen originally from Australia, has been nominated for US envoy to Malaysia. Adams, who reportedly previously described himself as an 'alpha male', thanked Trump on the social media platform X for the 'honor of a lifetime... to represent the United States of America in Malaysia.'
The Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Trump's pick for Singapore envoy struggles to answer questions at Senate confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's pick to serve as US ambassador to Singapore had a contentious Senate confirmation hearing in which he struggled to answer inquiries about the city-state and its ties to Washington. Physician Anjani Sinha (pic) was pressed by Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois over issues such as trade with the US and Singapore's priorities when it assumes the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2027. When asked about the size of the US trade surplus with Singapore in 2024, Sinha initially said it was US$80 billion, then quickly revised it to $18 billion. The actual surplus was $2.8 billion, according to the Office of the US Trade Representative. The responses prompted Duckworth to say: "I am trying to help you here but you have not even done your homework.' She added that Sinha was "not prepared for this posting.' Videos of the exchange have gone viral in South-East Asia. Asked if he supported Trump's 10% tariff on imports from Singapore, Sinha said, "I believe in the president's decision of free trade with any nation in the world and he's resetting the trade numbers with each country and he's open for discussion and dialogue with each country.' Despite the pushback from Duckworth, Republicans hold the majority in the Senate and have enough votes to approve the nomination. The post of ambassador to Singapore has been a fraught issue since the first Trump term, when his initial nominee for the role failed to advance to the confirmation stage. Then, during the Biden administration, Ambassador Jonathan Kaplan was accused in an inspector general's report last year of threatening staff, wasting money and poorly promoting US interests. Kaplan, who left his post in January, said in a statement at the time that he took "full responsibility for quickly addressing the concerns and recommendations found in the report.' Sinha appeared alongside four other ambassadorial nominees, including Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr's former fiancee, nominated for Greece. He was introduced by South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who cited Singapore's medical tourism sector as an area Sinha could help develop. "He knows the region and he knows the issues,' Graham said. -Bloomberg
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Forum: Should CDC vouchers be used on non-essential items?
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox In May, Singapore rolled out $500 worth of CDC vouchers to every Singaporean household, to alleviate the rising cost of living, while supporting local hawkers and heartland merchants. However, there have been reports of recipients using vouchers at cafes or on non-essential items like electronics. While I acknowledge the diverse and evolving needs of Singaporeans, these choices veer from the vouchers' intended purpose of easing basic financial burdens and supporting essential daily living. When government assistance is spent on non-essential items, it risks undermining public trust in the scheme. This can fuel a perception that some are taking advantage of the support meant to help with basic living needs. When voucher usage is also clustered in cafes or already popular areas, the scheme's goal of encouraging footfall or providing meaningful support to smaller or less visible heartland merchants is also weakened. To keep such schemes effective, both strong policy design and responsible use are essential. As society evolves, so must our understanding of needs, but this must be balanced with safeguarding the spirit of social support and the public's confidence in it. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Singapore CPF Board uses AI to improve call centre services, prioritise help for less tech-savvy users Vanesia Khoo
