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Helping the bereaved find closure: Singapore officers deployed to Nepal floods return home

Helping the bereaved find closure: Singapore officers deployed to Nepal floods return home

A total of 35 police and forensic officers were deployed to Nepal to provide specialist support in disaster victim identification and aerial surveillance.

26/09/2026

Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64

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Bangkok declares disaster after homes flooded, roads submerged by heavy rain

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26/09/2026

Air quality in eastern Singapore enters unhealthy range, joining the central region

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27/09/2026

Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting

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27/09/2026

China says it 'respects' Trump's 'super intelligence' switch from AI

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China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

26/09/2026

How Stage 4 lung cancer changed this former nightlife boss: From 5 litres of beer a night to Everest Base Camp

How Stage 4 lung cancer changed this former nightlife boss: From 5 litres of beer a night to Everest Base Camp

26/09/2026

Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64

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Defending champion Shanti Pereira tops heats, advances to Asian Games 200m finals

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26/09/2026

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24/09/2026

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