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  "id": 7216311,
  "title": "World's highest-paid leader gets raise from $1.7M to $2.85M",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/worlds-highest-paid-leader-gets-raise-from-1-7m-to-2-85m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/the-worlds-highest-paid-leader-just-got-a-raise-from-1-7-million-to-2-85-million-heres-why-his-pay-is-so-high/articleshow/134206090.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a bold move, Singapore's administration has decided to raise ministerial salaries, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's compensation set to jump by nearly sixty-four percent. This marks the first adjustment in fifteen years, driven by the intent to draw in top talent and prevent corruption. Nonetheless, reactions among the public are mixed as they face ongoing economic pressures and higher…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}