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Trump disputes Iran's version of peace deal as both sides give clashing accounts

Trump disputes Iran's version of peace deal as both sides give clashing accounts

Trump on Friday (Jun 12) denied that the US had made major concessions to Iran, although Tehran’s version of the deal appeared to offer Iran much of what it has demanded so far.

12/06/2026

SpaceX opens at US$1.96 trillion valuation in blockbuster Wall Street debut

SpaceX opens at US$1.96 trillion valuation in blockbuster Wall Street debut

13/06/2026

Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies

Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies

12/06/2026

Rare protests erupt in China after dog abuse videos spark online anger

Rare protests erupt in China after dog abuse videos spark online anger

12/06/2026

Facebook and Instagram suffer global outage

Users in Singapore, the Philippines, India, Australia, Canada and the United States reported issues with the social media platforms.

12/06/2026

Three dead after supply boat sinks off Pasir Panjang Terminal following collision

The boat sank at about 9.30am on Friday (Jun 12) after colliding with a landing craft.

12/06/2026

‘Extremely damaging’: What’s behind racialisation of road accidents in Malaysia and can anything be done?

‘Extremely damaging’: What’s behind racialisation of road accidents in Malaysia and can anything be done?

12/06/2026

Johor state election set for Jul 11, Negeri Sembilan to go to polls on Aug 1

Johor state election set for Jul 11, Negeri Sembilan to go to polls on Aug 1

12/06/2026

Commentary: PM Anwar faces leadership referendum in upcoming Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls

Commentary: PM Anwar faces leadership referendum in upcoming Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls

12/06/2026

Why do flying ants, bees and beetles keep ending up in your home – and how do you get them out humanely?

Why do flying ants, bees and beetles keep ending up in your home – and how do you get them out humanely?

12/06/2026

SpaceX opens at US$1.96 trillion valuation in blockbuster Wall Street debut

SpaceX opens at US$1.96 trillion valuation in blockbuster Wall Street debut

13/06/2026

Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies

Students hold 'Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia' protests against Prabowo's policies

12/06/2026

Rare protests erupt in China after dog abuse videos spark online anger

Rare protests erupt in China after dog abuse videos spark online anger

12/06/2026

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PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech on Aug 23

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MRT reliability nears record high as Circle Line performance improves by 50%

MRT reliability nears record high as Circle Line performance improves by 50%

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Household refuse collection fees to go up from Jul 1, first increase in two years

Household refuse collection fees to go up from Jul 1, first increase in two years

12/06/2026

6 Hyundai Engineering & Construction employees charged over alleged graft related to workplace safety

6 Hyundai Engineering & Construction employees charged over alleged graft related to workplace safety

12/06/2026

The challenge of rejuvenating Orchard Road - what does it take to save Singapore's shopping street?

The challenge of rejuvenating Orchard Road - what does it take to save Singapore's shopping street?

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Why Singapore remains a key player in the global semiconductor race

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Why do flying ants, bees and beetles keep ending up in your home – and how do you get them out humanely?

Why do flying ants, bees and beetles keep ending up in your home – and how do you get them out humanely?

12/06/2026

NCT's Doyoung shot upcoming video series in Singapore – from Geylang East to Whampoa Wet Market

NCT's Doyoung shot upcoming video series in Singapore – from Geylang East to Whampoa Wet Market

12/06/2026

Popular South Korean pizza chain Pizza Maru officially halal-certified in Singapore

Popular South Korean pizza chain Pizza Maru officially halal-certified in Singapore

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Mandopop icons JJ Lin and Jay Chou drop surprise duet, leaving fans wanting more

Mandopop icons JJ Lin and Jay Chou drop surprise duet, leaving fans wanting more

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Benjamin Kheng denies using weight-loss medication, says health scare caused lifestyle changes

Benjamin Kheng denies using weight-loss medication, says health scare caused lifestyle changes

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Singapore band Jerry & The NeuFaces to stage 55th anniversary concert in August

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Commentary: 10 years and millions of mosquitoes later, Project Wolbachia did more than fight dengue

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Commentary: Comparing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore to Hormuz is a fallacy

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Commentary: Comparing the Straits of Malacca and Singapore to Hormuz is a fallacy

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Singapore basks in year-round sun, yet only around 8 per cent of landed homes and condominiums have installed solar panels as of 2025. As costs fall and technology evolves, what will it take for residences and businesses to make the most of what's shining down on them?

12/06/2026

'A decade of inconveniences': Will the wait for the North-South Corridor be worth it in the end?

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From dark alleyways to street galleries: How Indonesian youths are making their community safer

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Sure, buy yourself a latte, but don't tell me you earned it by answering emails

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'Never poorer for helping': The first Singaporean high sheriff in Wales wants to make volunteerism a norm

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Cartier Women's Initiative 2026: 10 women entrepreneurs making a global impact

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Meet the CEO of Section L, the apartment-hotel brand that’s rethinking extended stays in Japan

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Mercedes-Benz marks 140 years of the automobile as new S-Class arrives in Singapore

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8 dining experiences to treat Dad to this Father’s Day

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This sommelier can’t easily consume alcohol. So he created non-alcoholic beverages for fine dining

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From Chiang Mai’s black house to the Bangkok skyline: Inside 137 Pillars

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Outsourcing jobs in Philippines and India come under threat as workers race to adapt to AI

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Beauty salons try to push seniors into costly packages in Talking Point undercover operation

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Inside Thailand’s toxic river struggle and the fallout from Myanmar's mines

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