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US launches strikes to ‘punish’ Iran after troops killed

The confirmed number of US military fatalities since the conflict began on Feb 28 is now 16.

Screenshots from a video circulating online that is said to show an overnight Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34

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Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies, aged 67

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Hong Kong welcomes dogs into restaurants, to delight of pet owners

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AI-trained robots replicate confectioners’ skills in Japan amid labour shortage

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Bears freed from Laos farm step outdoors for the first time, after rescue S’porean helped lead

Israeli rule change clears way for using crocodiles to deter prison breaks

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‘No reprimands’ for US Navy pilot who flew too close to a crowd in Florida

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Humanoid robot combat sports league launches in Shenzhen, China

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2NE1’s Sandara Park shoots hoops with Basketball Association of Singapore

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From 2 years to 6 months: Families see shorter waits for early intervention support

One parent whose child was referred for support in 2024 was surprised it took only a month to get in.

Fatin Fatihah said it took only one month for her son Zeyn Idris to enroll in a subsidised early intervention programme.

MDDI to have group discussion with parents on plans to make social media safer for kids

Woman assisting police after teenage girl hurt at *Scape football event

Man wanted share of wife’s $450k insurance payout for stroke during divorce

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Why hit film Dear You struck a chord with Chinese Malaysians over roots and dual identity

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Shorter visa durations, stronger penalties: Asian students adjust plans after Trump’s new rules

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Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show

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Southern China braces itself for more rain, Chongqing landslide search continues

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We teach because we were once taught well – and because tomorrow’s patients depend on it

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A last dance on a final stage for Lionel Messi

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Video: Do Gen Zs in Singapore prefer to be bored or busy at work?

Would you rather stare at the clock the whole day, or be on your feet with notifications pinging non-stop?

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Is youth hub *Scape still cool?

Some youth prefer to hang out on the swings outside *Scape.

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Planning my wedding taught me to spend on what matters, and not what is expected

The writer says that intentional saving has helped her a lot when planning wedding expenditures.

askST Jobs: I was retrenched. Can my former company now enforce a non-compete clause?

Employees should not be asked to sign new non-compete clauses during the offboarding process, including as part of a retrenchment exercise.

There are many SkillsFuture courses out there. Which are the right ones to take?

Singapore has made significant progress in expanding access to training and building a national system for lifelong learning. But more choice also means a more crowded and complex marketplace.
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