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Singapore headlines

2 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident near Lorong Chuan

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NUS students, staff stranded in S. Africa after field trip amid Middle East flight disruptions

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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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Asia headlines

Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

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New Zealand deploys two defence planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuations

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

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US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone

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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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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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World headlines

Landslide kills over 200 people at Congo's Rubaya mine, mines ministry says

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Blackout hits most of Cuba amid US oil chokehold

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US Interior Secretary meets with Rodriguez, mining companies in Venezuela visit

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Trump weighing US role in Iran after conflict, White House says

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Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship

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Spain has agreed to cooperate with US military over Iran, says White House

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Hungary foreign minister says Russia will free two ethnic Hungarian prisoners of war

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US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens

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Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over attacks

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Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine

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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: 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: 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: 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

Where to buy SingLit books in Singapore: A guide

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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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Business headlines

Oil tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz down 90% amid war on Iran: Kpler

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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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Sport headlines

MotoGP boss says Qatar GP looks 'very difficult', adds to F1 uncertainty

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Liverpool and Wrexham to clash at Yankee Stadium in pre-season friendly

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South Africa coach Conrad says New Zealand defeat was a 'walloping' not a 'choke'

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Finn Allen blitz fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final with crushing win over S. Africa

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Formula One statistics for the Australian Grand Prix

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

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Players know they are in a relegation battle but show a ‘good willingness to change’: Igor Tudor

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St Joseph’s Institution retain B Div tennis crown in nervy final, MGS win third straight title

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How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

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Harry Maguire handed suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos: Sky Sports

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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.