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Daniel Lai

Daniel joined The Straits Times’ breaking news team in 2025. An alumnus of the National University of Singapore, he holds a degree in political science, and minors in South-east Asian Studies and Indonesian language studies.

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SIA flight to Frankfurt delayed after catering truck grazed plane’s engine

A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said a catering truck "made contact with" an Airbus A380 engine ahead of boarding on April 22.
A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said a catering truck "made contact with" an Airbus A380 engine ahead of boarding on April 22.

S’pore Govt pledges almost $128k in support of Jordan-led humanitarian efforts for war-torn Lebanon

The remains of a home is destroyed by the Israeli army in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, in the Bint Jbeil district on April 22.
The remains of a home is destroyed by the Israeli army in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, in the Bint Jbeil district on April 22.

Portuguese man nabbed at Changi Airport for allegedly smuggling 36kg of cannabis into S’pore

The Portuguese man was arrested on April 14, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
The Portuguese man was arrested on April 14, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

US pilots under probe for meowing and barking over air traffic control radio

The Air Traffic Control tower at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on March 15.
The Air Traffic Control tower at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on March 15.

Resident taken to hospital, about 50 others evacuated after fire at Yishun HDB flat

The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at Block 510B Yishun Street 51 at about 3am on April 12.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the fire at Block 510B Yishun Street 51 at about 3am on April 12.

Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 cancels open call for $150 ‘Walking Exhibitors’ after criticism

The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.
The 2025 edition of the Singapore Art Book Fair saw over 120 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors.

Man nabbed after trying to smuggle over 2,000 heat sticks, 130 vapes into Singapore

More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.
More than 2,000 heat sticks and over 130 vaporisers and related components were found in the man's belongings.

Singaporean man hit by car while crossing road in Johor Bahru

The accident occurred on April 3 at about 3.40pm on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Bahru, said the Malaysian police.
The accident occurred on April 3 at about 3.40pm on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Johor Bahru, said the Malaysian police.

Found: 85-year-old man reported missing in Aljunied

Mr Ooi Tiang Joo was last seen near Block 104 Aljunied Crescent at about 10.45am on April 4.
Mr Ooi Tiang Joo was last seen near Block 104 Aljunied Crescent at about 10.45am on April 4.

MINDEF confirms Singapore buying rocket system, related equipment from the US

The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.
The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.

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