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Israel announces new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran, airport hit

Israel announces new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran, airport hit

US Central Command says more than 3,000 Iranian targets have been struck over the past week.

07/03/2026

Malaysia PM Anwar, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot to topple government

Malaysia PM Anwar, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot to topple government

07/03/2026

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

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

07/03/2026

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

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

07/03/2026

Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon with major raids on east

According to Lebanese authorities, at least 217 people have been killed and 798 wounded since Israel's expanded attacks on Monday, with more than 95,000 people displaced.

07/03/2026

Iran's UN envoy says 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in war

Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani says the US and Israel had deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, while Iran had targeted military sites, not civilians.

07/03/2026

Oil prices surge to highest since 2023 as Middle East war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Oil prices surge to highest since 2023 as Middle East war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

07/03/2026

Commentary: Iran war has shattered the Gulf’s image as an oasis

Commentary: Iran war has shattered the Gulf’s image as an oasis

07/03/2026

Prabowo’s proposed trip to Iran hinges on acceptance of mediation offer by all parties: Foreign ministry

Prabowo’s proposed trip to Iran hinges on acceptance of mediation offer by all parties: Foreign ministry

07/03/2026

Why this Singapore fashion label is rescuing Japan’s discarded kimonos and giving them a second life

Why this Singapore fashion label is rescuing Japan’s discarded kimonos and giving them a second life

07/03/2026

Malaysia PM Anwar, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot to topple government

Malaysia PM Anwar, police chief sued over calling out alleged plot to topple government

07/03/2026

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

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

07/03/2026

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

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

07/03/2026

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Are China's humanoid robots just for show?

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Singaporeans’ overland journey from Dubai to Muscat to catch flight home

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Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s starting Mar 28

Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s starting Mar 28

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US 'not concerned' by reports Russia aiding Iran's targeting

07/03/2026

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Philippines shifts to four-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up

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06/03/2026

China unveils measures to become ‘best export destination’ amid global turmoil and surplus scrutiny

China unveils measures to become ‘best export destination’ amid global turmoil and surplus scrutiny

06/03/2026

'Be prepared to be treated differently': The perils some face after declaring their mental health conditions at work

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07/03/2026

Voices: 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

Stiffer penalties for selling, importing or using vapes after law passed in parliament

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07/03/2026

Why this Singapore fashion label is rescuing Japan’s discarded kimonos and giving them a second life

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We’re asking the wrong question about exercise – it’s not about what’s best, but what sticks

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07/03/2026

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Commentary: How the war in Iran could impact global economy, including Singapore

06/03/2026

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Commentary: As US wades into Iran, its pivot to Asia lies in tatters

06/03/2026

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An architect was inspired by a Ginza landmark for this house’s facade

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