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Oil infrastructure hit in Gulf as Iran keeps up attacks

Oil infrastructure hit in Gulf as Iran keeps up attacks

Falling debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire at an oil storage and trading zone in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

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Singapore to launch AI, tech visa track with S$30,000 income requirement

Singapore to launch AI, tech visa track with S$30,000 income requirement

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Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng responds to NTUC proposal

Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng responds to NTUC proposal

03/03/2026

Alleged plot to topple government well-funded, ‘strategically planned’ until next election: Anwar

Alleged plot to topple government well-funded, ‘strategically planned’ until next election: Anwar

03/03/2026

Singaporeans in Middle East asked to indicate interest in 'assisted departure' amid airport closures

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is conducting a survey to gauge interest and stressed that no evacuation has been announced.

03/03/2026

As it happened: Iran steps up attacks across Middle East in response to US-Israeli strikes

Israel has pushed troops deeper into Lebanon to battle Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

03/03/2026

CNA Explains: How Iran’s Shahed drones are shaping war in the Middle East

CNA Explains: How Iran’s Shahed drones are shaping war in the Middle East

03/03/2026

Inside the plan to kill Ali Khamenei

Inside the plan to kill Ali Khamenei

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War on Iran: 5 questions confronting China as conflict widens

War on Iran: 5 questions confronting China as conflict widens

03/03/2026

Myopia now, glaucoma later? The hidden link explained and how to reduce your risk

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Singapore to launch AI, tech visa track with S$30,000 income requirement

Singapore to launch AI, tech visa track with S$30,000 income requirement

03/03/2026

Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng responds to NTUC proposal

Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng responds to NTUC proposal

03/03/2026

Alleged plot to topple government well-funded, ‘strategically planned’ until next election: Anwar

Alleged plot to topple government well-funded, ‘strategically planned’ until next election: Anwar

03/03/2026

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Dine-in F&B outlets can choose to not pass 10-cent beverage deposit charge to customers

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Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng

Advance retrenchment notifications may discourage talks to save jobs: Tan See Leng

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Singapore to raise retirement age to 64; re-employment age to 69 on Jul 1

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Seletar Mall draws attention for hosting overnight bike race

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China eyes new frontiers in push for space leadership

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Immersive Minecraft experience coming to Singapore in April where you can rescue a village from zombies

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03/03/2026

K-pop group Ateez plays ‘Who’s Most Likely To’

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