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3.6m ‘shell pages’ on Facebook, Instagram found primed for scams after S’pore police tip-off: Meta

Over the past two years, Meta has built an information partnership with Singapore police to target scam networks.

Meta took action against 3.64 million such ‘shell pages’ in July.

Trump warns in UN speech he could ‘annihilate’ Iran without peace deal

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Left adrift by allies and events, Gulf states soften stance on Iran

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Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

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SingPost, The Straits Times launch Singapore’s first stamps with changing images

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Forget one major – graduates may need 10 minors in the AI age: Piyush Gupta

Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu to speak at SMU event in Singapore

ST Live: Super intelligence, Tiffany Teo and probe into secret filming using smart glasses

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MMA fighter Tiffany Teo clinches Singapore’s first gold at Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya

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From choir girl to MMA Asian Games gold: How Tiffany Teo overcame adversity to make history

The tears after her victory were not simply triggered by her triumph, but the journey she had taken to get there.

Tiffany Teo of Singapore clinched Singapore’s first gold medal with an overtime victory in the women’s traditional 60kg final.

New MSF unit analyses data from police, CNB and other agencies to flag child abuse earlier

As transport systems become more interconnected, cooperation must similarly evolve: Jeffrey Siow

mm2 Asia’s rescue investor gets waiver to take control without making general offer

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As China tightens its ‘gutter oil’ green fuel processes, where does Singapore fit in the equation?

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Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan

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Indonesian V-P’s education record under fresh scrutiny in court; petitioners want him removed

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Singapore’s baby push has a blind spot: Grandparents who need care

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More young Singaporeans seeking recovery treatment at longevity-related wellness centres and clinics

The red light therapy room at House Longevity studio on Sept 2. House Longevity is among at least eight longevity-centred wellness centres and clinics that have opened here in recent years.
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ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.
ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.

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OCBC’s blue-chip plan gains traction with young investors, with 1 in 4 customers now under 35

OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.
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