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Three dead after supply boat sinks following collision off Pasir Panjang Terminal

Search and rescue operations, including diving operations, are ongoing.

Three people are dead after a supply boat sank off Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 12.

South Korea’s ex-president gets 30 years’ jail over North Korea drone incident

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Japan PM Takaichi enjoys enduring support despite Iran war anxieties leading to monochrome packaging

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$92m mansion sale to S'porean among Hong Kong's largest property deals in 2026

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‘Dream job’: Two football fans are being paid over $64,000 each to watch every World Cup game

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Circle Line posts biggest improvement in May as MRT reliability stays above 2m train-km mark

MRT trains clocked 2.5 million train-km between delays lasting over 5 minutes between June 2025 and May 2026.

The Circle Line showed the biggest improvement in reliability, followed by the North-South Line and the North East Line. The other two lines held steady.

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National Day Rally to be held on Aug 23

5 weeks’ jail for woman who lied to police that ex-boyfriend raped her

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Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol dies at 47 after years in coma

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Why are Muslims pushing to make the cow India’s national animal?

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As Indonesia’s top envoy becomes latest from ASEAN to visit Myanmar, analysts warn of risks

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Upcoming renaissance fair reimagines Singapore’s history with a blend of local folklore and fantasy

Themed “A Symphony of Land and Sea”, Lion City Faire reimagines Singapore’s past as a port settlement through performances, activities and workshops that blend local folklore and fairytales.
Themed “A Symphony of Land and Sea”, Lion City Faire reimagines Singapore’s past as a port settlement through performances, activities and workshops that blend local folklore and fairytales.

Me & My Money: For this entrepreneur, growing wealth beats saving up

Daniel Charles' career spanned various industries, including the tech world and organising Formula One racing experiences for clients.
Daniel Charles' career spanned various industries, including the tech world and organising Formula One racing experiences for clients.

Is the search for perfection delaying marriage in Singapore?

The issue is not that young Singaporeans no longer value marriage. It is that marriage is increasingly seen as something to enter only when one feels fully ready.
The issue is not that young Singaporeans no longer value marriage. It is that marriage is increasingly seen as something to enter only when one feels fully ready.

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