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They will ask the Government about AI guardrails, inequality and fiscal strategy.

Trump warns countries that ‘play games’ with US trade deals will face higher tariffs

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US tariff moves spark renewed anxiety among Singapore firms

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UOB to reward junior staff with one-off payout despite fall in Q4 and 2025 net profit

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Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s death

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Once housing British rulers, heritage buildings in KL draw crowds as living history lessons

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Rat seen on Lucky Plaza foodcourt table; SFA investigating

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Freestyle skier Eileen Gu learns of grandma's death after winning Olympic gold

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S’pore to seek clarity on implementation of Trump’s new 15% tariffs: Gan Kim Yong

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Woman in US abandons dog at airport after failing to complete airline paperwork

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New body cam video shows alleged hazing incident at US university

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Passengers evacuate after fire on cruise ship en route to Singapore

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Religious and community leaders critical in setting tone for harmony in Singapore: Shanmugam

Many young people are turning to the online space in their search for identity, community and belonging.

Khadijah Mosque Management Board and the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG)  will be co-organising its Annual Iftar. The Guest of Honour is Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. The theme of the Iftar is “Interfaith Harmony: Humanity in Religion”.

Minor ground motions detected in Singapore during Sabah earthquake, says Met Service

Step into prehistoric and extreme worlds at Exploria, Mandai’s new multimedia attraction

Zeng Jian and Ser Lin Qian knock out African champs as seeds fall on Day 2 of Singapore Smash

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Once housing British rulers, heritage buildings in KL draw crowds as living history lessons

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North Korea leader’s sister promoted at party congress

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Australia begins inquiry into anti-Semitism after Bondi attacks

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US says China ‘massively expanded’ nuclear arsenal

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Singapore Budget 2026: A step to secure the future

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Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

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Made in the US, sourced globally: Why American firms aren’t spared the impact of Trump’s tariffs

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The BMT Journey: Inside Basic Military Training Centre’s School 2

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Coming to a road near you: How Singapore’s traffic signs are being upgraded

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How a Singaporean chef ended up opening a restaurant in the mountains of Northern Italy

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Former dental assistant Ms Neo Hui Qin became a fishmonger in 2024 and runs a stall in Tiong Bahru Market.

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Home broken into on Feb 21 is second landed property in Upper Thomson to be hit in days

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Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

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‘The emotional abuse is relentless’: Dad gets personal protection order for daughter against mum

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$750k in 12 hours: Malaysian food influencer Khairul Aming sets sales record on TikTok live stream

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