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5 takeaways for Asia from Trump’s new national security strategy

It puts the Western Hemisphere first, is less hawkish on China and is focused on protecting the US economy.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, Nov. 25, 2025. His updated National Security Strategy elevates the Western Hemisphere as America’s highest priority. PHOTO: TOM BRENNER/NYTIMES

Sweeping Trump strategy document seeks to reframe US’ role in the world, slams Europe

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Field Notes from Japan

Fewer Chinese tourists might be the overtourism break Japan needs

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Hong Kong summons international news outlets to issue rare warning over Wang Fuk fire

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News analysis

I beg your pardon? Israeli PM Netanyahu’s clemency request risks constitutional crisis

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‘All being poisoned slowly’: Air purifiers offer only limited respite from India’s chronic pollution

Friendship rekindled: Cam Ranh Bay and a new phase in Moscow-Hanoi ties

$50m sale listing for S’pore building linked to Cambodian tycoon in scam probe removed after 3 days

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Handshakes, hugs and traditional dance: Modi welcomes Putin to India

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Massive sinkhole opens up as a section of a highway in Indonesia collapsed

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BreadTalk CEO’s bun confessions

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Hong Kong fire: Green mesh removed from buildings undergoing renovations

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Singapore

Medical Mysteries

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

The rare condition leads to a significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer.

Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.

Members sue Singapore Recreation Club over vote to turn billiards room into co-working space

NUS Medicine students hold free health screenings in Queenstown to boost dementia awareness

Motorcyclist, 25, taken to hospital after accident at Woodlands

Asia

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‘All being poisoned slowly’: Air purifiers offer only limited respite from India’s chronic pollution

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Fewer Chinese tourists might be the overtourism break Japan needs

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Friendship rekindled: Cam Ranh Bay and a new phase in Moscow-Hanoi ties

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Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths rise over 900

Opinion

Is Donald Trump Jr the man to watch in 2028?

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The curious comfort of machine intelligence 

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The Miss Universe pageant is a hot mess, and that’s good for business

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Who is left, when illness takes away your mind or body?

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Visual stories

World cup 2026: Road to World Cup glory

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Unearthed: Burial artefacts from Bukit Brown Cemetery find new life

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The Week in Pictures: Hong Kong fire, Thailand’s late former queen honoured

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Floods, storms upended their lives in Bangladesh; work in Singapore gives them chance to rebuild

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Hong Kong fire: Where did it start, how did it spread so rapidly?

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‘Every inch counts’: He approves land boundaries in Singapore

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‘Byte-sized’ plants: Singapore Herbarium goes online

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Kelongs were once a common sight in S'pore’s waters. Today, only a handful remain

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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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Your S'pore Story

‘I wanted to create something that was more uniquely Singaporean’

This artist went viral for a pop culture mash-up, but has since shifted his artwork to reflect themes closer to home.

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‘We want people to have a sense of calm with our videos or photos’

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‘As I helped others, something in me also healed’

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From cover songs to K-pop hits: Singaporean songwriter writes for Itzy and Twice

Eight essential apps to use in China for cost savings and a smoother trip

Me and My Money: Going from Lee Kuan Yew’s protection detail to teaching kids to swim

Learning by talking: Instead of fishing for answers, students explain concepts to bot

(From left) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) alumnus Akshaya Rajesh, GenAI engineer, and Dr Sumbul Khan, senior lecturer in SUTD's Science, Mathematics, and Technology cluster, on Oct 28, 2025.

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".

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Does new condo make better sense than million-dollar HDB resale flat?

With resale flat prices reaching new highs, condos now present an alternative that warrants closer evaluation.

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Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.
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$50m sale listing for S’pore building linked to Cambodian tycoon in scam probe removed after 3 days

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