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News analysis

Australia spy boss warns of foreign assassination plots by agents of at least 3 nations

India, Russia and Iran are most frequently cited by analysts speculating on the nations.

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation head Mike Burgess warned on Nov 4 that “at least three” countries could try to assassinate opponents in the country.

Thousands of anti-graft protesters take to streets of Philippine capital for second day

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Trump reverses stance on Epstein files, urges Republicans to vote for releasing them

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Singapore key exports jump 22% in October amid booming AI demand

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2 Singaporean men charged over alleged links with Cambodia-based scam syndicate

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Lee Hsien Yang objects to Govt’s plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road as a national monument

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North Korea’s most dangerous weapon isn’t a missile. It’s malware

Bitcoin erases year’s gain as crypto bear market deepens

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Singapore charges man who rushed at Ariana Grande during Wicked premiere

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo talk special sisterhood and Wicked’s end at Singapore premiere

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Wicked cast Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum on Wicked songs and the end of the Wicked journey

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Fan jumps barricade at Singapore's premiere of Wicked: For Good

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Russia’s Aidol humanoid robot falls moments after unveiling

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Wicked stars, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo greet fans ahead of Singapore premiere of Wicked sequel

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Singapore

23-year-old charged with murder of elderly man at Marine Parade condo

Investigations show that the two men were allegedly involved in a dispute.

Yeo Tze How is accused of murdering Mr Tham Lup Hong at the 13th floor lift lobby of 5000C Marine Parade Road between 12.20pm and 12.45pm on Nov 13.

‘Necessary for deterrence’: Over 8 months’ jail for man who drove dangerously to evade arrest

HDB dragon boat team member dies after race at Singapore Regatta Waterfest 2025

Dinesh Singh Dhillon is new president of Law Society of Singapore

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S’pore youth at COP30 learn how Amazonian communities face environmental inequality, rely on nature

Government-funded trip gave participants a glimpse of communities beyond the curated COP30 venue.

Government staff and the Singapore youth with Combu Island resident Lana Pantoja (third from right) and her family.

S-E Asia protesters at COP30 highlight regional vulnerability, call for more adaptation finance

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Sharing renewable energy sources in S-E Asia key to dealing with rising heat: Climate scientist

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Asia
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Australia spy boss warns of foreign assassination plots by agents of at least 3 nations

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Singapore’s relevance to China hinges on understanding of its evolving priorities: Chan Chun Sing

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Mersing’s tourism is booming, but it is now straining Johor’s hidden paradise

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Ahead of Hasina court verdict, her son warns of violence in Bangladesh if party ban stays

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North Korea’s most dangerous weapon isn’t a missile. It’s malware

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When gamblers in S'pore get younger and the stakes get higher

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The BBC’s bias scandal holds lessons for public service media everywhere

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Tianmen is China’s test site for baby-boosting policies

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Debt and diplomacy: China’s growing influence in Laos

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Like a fairy godmother: The mascot maker who brings characters to life

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The Week in Pictures: Supermoon rises in Australia, Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines

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Singapore Stories: The Heart of a Nation - Iconic photos from ST’s archives go on display

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Love is in the hair: How a wig loan scheme helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence

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More than a convenience store: Disappearing mamak shops

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Typhoon Ragasa: How heavy rainfall led to a barrier lake bursting in Taiwan

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How hawker signboards tell the story of Singapore

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What makes swim star Yip Pin Xiu fast? Discover the science of her technique

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Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

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Your S'pore Story

‘I hope to leave a positive impact on the football scene in S’pore’

On the cusp of a budding auditing career, he quit his job to work on creating football-related content.

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'I am trying to help humans and animals live in harmony'

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‘Just take every opportunity to put yourself out there’

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Asian Insider Podcast

Inside the mind of Japan’s first woman PM Sanae Takaichi
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The Usual Place Podcast

How can we get Singapore consumers to buy locally farmed eggs, seafood and veggies?
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Are teachers in Singapore multi-tasking too much?
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The Usual Place Podcast

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We ask an expert why some people struggle in silence at the workplace, and what could go wrong.

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‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Young and Savvy: I used a money insights app for 3 months – here’s what I learnt

Getting insights into my spending patterns, rather than simply tracking expenses, proved a fruitful exercise.
Getting insights into my spending patterns, rather than simply tracking expenses, proved a fruitful exercise.

Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.
Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.
Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Will AI steal Singapore jobs? What young workers need to know

Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.
Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.
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7-year-old girl found two days after being reported missing in Punggol

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Meet insurance boss Lucas Neo, who faced backlash over frank reviews of Michelin-listed hawkers

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Istanbul hotel evacuated after 3 tourists die of suspected poisoning

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2 men arrested for suspected links to S’porean-led, Cambodia-based scam ring; 32 still at large

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First Singaporean to serve as UN under-secretary-general recognised with National Award

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Kweichow Moutai is headlining the Singapore Open for the first time.
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According to Halley Medical Aesthetics’ Dr Terence Tan, collagen-remodelling treatments like Ultherapy Prime are gaining traction as more people embrace a maintenance-first approach to skin health.
According to Halley Medical Aesthetics’ Dr Terence Tan, collagen-remodelling treatments like Ultherapy Prime are gaining traction as more people embrace a maintenance-first approach to skin health.
From waiting to winning: How SMEs can turn unpaid invoices into growth capital
Access to financing and smart technology enables SMEs to stay resilient and concentrate on growth.
Access to financing and smart technology enables SMEs to stay resilient and concentrate on growth.
Games and glory: Why you’ll love Hong Kong’s year-end buzz
Offering world-class sporting action and festive attractions, Hong Kong may be the ideal year-end getaway for Singapore travellers.
Offering world-class sporting action and festive attractions, Hong Kong may be the ideal year-end getaway for Singapore travellers.

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