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IEA announces record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge

IEA announces record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge

The International Energy Agency has announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil.

12/03/2026

China’s ‘lobster’ craze: OpenClaw drafts reports, books flights - and raises security concerns

China’s ‘lobster’ craze: OpenClaw drafts reports, books flights - and raises security concerns

11/03/2026

Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in global scam centre crackdown involving Singapore

Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in global scam centre crackdown involving Singapore

11/03/2026

IN FOCUS: Why have Malaysia’s homes remained ‘seriously unaffordable’ for a decade and counting?

IN FOCUS: Why have Malaysia’s homes remained ‘seriously unaffordable’ for a decade and counting?

11/03/2026

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Photos showed heavy black smoke billowing from the hull and superstructure of the Thai-registered Mayuree Naree, with life rafts floating in the water.

11/03/2026

Drones fall near Dubai airport, ships hit as Iran presses on with attacks

Iran has targeted Gulf energy infrastructure and choked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war.

11/03/2026

US war on Iran will end 'soon', Trump tells Axios

US war on Iran will end 'soon', Trump tells Axios

12/03/2026

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

12/03/2026

‘Social media is like fire’: Some wish Indonesia’s planned social media ban for youths can come sooner

‘Social media is like fire’: Some wish Indonesia’s planned social media ban for youths can come sooner

12/03/2026

Pregnancy isn’t just a medical journey – why some mums seek holistic support beyond check-ups

Pregnancy isn’t just a medical journey – why some mums seek holistic support beyond check-ups

11/03/2026

China’s ‘lobster’ craze: OpenClaw drafts reports, books flights - and raises security concerns

China’s ‘lobster’ craze: OpenClaw drafts reports, books flights - and raises security concerns

11/03/2026

Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in global scam centre crackdown involving Singapore

Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in global scam centre crackdown involving Singapore

11/03/2026

IN FOCUS: Why have Malaysia’s homes remained ‘seriously unaffordable’ for a decade and counting?

IN FOCUS: Why have Malaysia’s homes remained ‘seriously unaffordable’ for a decade and counting?

11/03/2026

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Thai cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East conflict

Thai cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East conflict

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Who gets to have nuclear weapons and why isn’t Iran one of them?

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A look inside the RSAF’s A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport that flew Singaporeans home

A look inside the RSAF’s A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport that flew Singaporeans home

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This Singapore airline flies pets like passengers - for tens of thousands of dollars

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Underground pipe protrudes over 10m above Osaka road

Underground pipe protrudes over 10m above Osaka road

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'King of the World' statue in Washington shows Trump with Epstein

'King of the World' statue in Washington shows Trump with Epstein

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Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

11/03/2026

'We can't be thankful enough': First RSAF evacuation flight from Saudi Arabia arrives in Singapore

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Singapore to deploy second RSAF evacuation flight to Saudi Arabia

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Price hikes, outlook cuts: What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

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11/03/2026

OG calls Hao Mart’s lawsuit involving Jervois Hill GCB an 'abuse of process’

OG calls Hao Mart’s lawsuit involving Jervois Hill GCB an 'abuse of process’

11/03/2026

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US targets Iran mine-laying ships as war causes oil market havoc

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Lifestyle

Pregnancy isn’t just a medical journey – why some mums seek holistic support beyond check-ups

Pregnancy isn’t just a medical journey – why some mums seek holistic support beyond check-ups

11/03/2026

Singaporean actor Adrian Pang to play Mr Miyagi in UK run of The Karate Kid musical

Singaporean actor Adrian Pang to play Mr Miyagi in UK run of The Karate Kid musical

11/03/2026

Will seven-time best actor Chen Hanwei step down from Star Awards 2026? This is what he has to say

Will seven-time best actor Chen Hanwei step down from Star Awards 2026? This is what he has to say

11/03/2026

Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers will open 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival

Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers will open 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival

11/03/2026

Enhypen members release joint statement on Heeseung's departure

Enhypen members release joint statement on Heeseung's departure

11/03/2026

Singapore Fringe Festival organiser calls for public support to fund its 2027 edition

Singapore Fringe Festival organiser calls for public support to fund its 2027 edition

11/03/2026

BTS’ Arirang pop-ups to open in Seoul alongside album release

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Commentary

Wang Xiangwei

Wang Xiangwei

Commentary: The global narrative is shifting in favour of China – don’t misread it

11/03/2026

Nicholas Fang

Nicholas Fang

Commentary: The balancing act of Singapore’s foreign policy as global conflicts intensify

11/03/2026

Commentary: What TikTok and Huawei can teach Anthropic

Catherine Thorbecke

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11/03/2026

Khoo Teng Chye

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10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

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First RSAF evacuation flight from Saudi Arabia arrives in Singapore

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The ex-Singapore national youth coach now building up women's football in Africa's tiniest nation

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07/03/2026

I made sacrifices to be a mum to my 2 kids, but here's why I wouldn't expect them to do the same

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07/03/2026

Undergrad interest in engineering, accountancy and humanities is dwindling. What will it mean for Singapore's future?

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Telling time without the hour hand – the modern allure of jumping hour watches

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11/03/2026

Inside Louis Vuitton’s Louvre mountain: Folklore goes high fashion at Paris Fashion Week

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11/03/2026

Audi joins F1 in 2026 – can the former Sauber team climb the Formula One grid?

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10/03/2026

Can whisky taste like a place – or is terroir a myth?

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10/03/2026

From saving pandas to forest conservation: Meet the 5 female laureates of the 2026 Rolex Awards

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10/03/2026

Drop waists, raised stakes: Matthieu Blazy resets Chanel’s proportions

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10/03/2026

The Corvette Stingray C8 proves drama doesn’t have to mean compromise in daily life

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09/03/2026

Insider

More than half of China’s adults are overweight or obese. It must now beat the bulge, or else

07/03/2026

Singaporeans ride China’s robotaxis and air taxis to glimpse a driverless future

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23/02/2026

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18/02/2026

Can you make an emotional connection with a digital partner? Four Singaporeans find out

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