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Singapore headlines

Subsidy clawbacks could hit 20% for Singapore’s tallest public housing project at Pearl’s Hill: Analysts

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Iran war can accentuate existing divisions, test social cohesion in S’pore: Analysts

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Man arrested for breaking into house in Bartley estate; $38,900 watch stolen

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Science experiments and honing debate skills: How after-school enrichment pushes stronger pupils

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LTA reviewing COE categories for cars

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S’pore to develop maritime masterplan to guide sector’s development in coming decades

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Ferrying workers in caged lorry decks to be banned from Jan 1, 2027

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Punggol self-driving shuttles open to public for free from April 1; flat $4 fee per ride from mid-2026

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Woman who gave at least $2,500 in bribes to then SJI facilities manager gets 10 days’ jail

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New Jurong Region Line station added in Tengah; opening of line delayed to mid-2028

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Asia headlines

China kicks off key political meetings in Beijing under shadow of war in Iran

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Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109

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Philippines apprehends Filipinos suspected of spying for China

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Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

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ASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable’, urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran

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Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new Parliament

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South Korea jails doctors for killing baby delivered at 36 weeks

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China Inc’s projects in Iran face uncertainty after US-Israeli strikes

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Two senior Communist Party officials absent from top Chinese political event

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Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says

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World headlines

Iran could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz with drones for months

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US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland

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Tunisia jails tycoon Mabrouk for corruption

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say

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UK's Starmer vows to keep a 'cool head' after Trump castigation

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Iran crisis tests Trump standing with young men who helped power 2024 win

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Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iranian warship; tankers stranded for fifth day

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US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot, Pentagon says

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Swedish fighter jets patrol Iceland in show of force over Arctic

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Hegseth says U.S. sub sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka

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Opinion headlines

What if AI just makes us work harder?

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The nightmare Iran energy scenario is becoming reality

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Forum: More local sponsors needed for golfer Shannon Tan

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Could Apple’s Tap to Pay be a game changer for hawkers?

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Forum: Community-based anonymous STI testing will improve access to sexual healthcare

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The privilege of permanent residency in Singapore

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Forum: Junior colleges meeting diverse learning needs

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Forum: Parents need practical help for housing and workplace arrangements

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Dubai’s status as a Swiss-style haven is cracking under Iranian strikes

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What the constant sound of modern life is doing to our minds

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Life headlines

K-pop boy band BigBang to launch world tour in 2026 for 20th anniversary

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Actor Robert Downey Jr christens Disney Adventure cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre

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Shop the Mad Chinaman’s wardrobe: Why musician Dick Lee is auctioning off his prized silk shirts

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Malaysian actor Zheng Xi Yong raves about his small role in hit Netflix series Bridgerton

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Seoul Noodle Shop at VivoCity serves freshly made noodles in hearty soups

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Singer Laufey to perform at Singapore Indoor Stadium in May

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BTS unveil 14-song track list for new album Arirang, anchored by lead single Swim

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Singapore entrepreneur introduces Australian beef brand Pardoo Wagyu to local market

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Xiao Hei Tze Char opens in Bedok with new signature dishes of Mala Crab and Pork Knuckle

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HK star G.E.M. returns to National Stadium for concert on May 23

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Business headlines

Singapore stocks fall as Iran war cripples Asian markets; STI down 2.1%

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S’pore households borrow more, with debts growing at a faster clip than assets in Q4 2025

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Great Eastern deepens strategy in wealthy segment, joining other insurers

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Why shopping for food, clothes and toys in S’pore may get more expensive as oil prices rise

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China factory activity worsens as record holiday hits production

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Wilmar’s Indonesian executive gets 6-year jail term, fine over bribing judges

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Energy shock fears drive South Korea stocks to biggest one-day crash; STI falls 2.1%

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DBS secures China bond underwriting licence

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How the Iran war is disrupting global oil and gas supply

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Pump prices in Singapore rise amid widening Middle East conflict

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Sport headlines

Campaigners say Big Tobacco targets kids via F1, call for sponsorship ban

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Ireland's Farrell shuffles pack again for Wales visit

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England have belief and skills to take down India, says Brook

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Donald named Europe's Ryder Cup captain again, eyes historic hat-trick

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Race cards for March 5

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Clash of the titans in Horse Chestnut

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Release The Spirit toys with rivals at trials

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Man United teenager Jack Fletcher apologises for homophobic slur

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Medvedev, Rublev to miss Indian Wells exhibition event due to war-related travel disruptions

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Wolves not going quietly as hope of great escape still flickers

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Visual headlines

Today in Pictures, March 4, 2026

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Today in Pictures, March 3, 2026

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Today in Pictures, March 2, 2026

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The Week in Pictures: US and Israel attack Iran, killing its supreme leader Khamenei

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In Pictures: US and Israeli strikes against Iran

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Today in Pictures, Feb 26, 2026

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Today in Pictures, Feb 25, 2026

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Today in Pictures, Feb 24, 2026

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The Week in Pictures: A former prince is arrested, the Chinese welcome the new year

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Today in Pictures, Feb 23, 2026

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.