Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 2, 2026

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Govt to bring forward Budget measures, provide targeted support to cushion Iran war’s impact

Ministers will give more details when Parliament sits next week, said PM Wong.

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Trump’s prime-time speech shows a President torn between escalation and exit

Experts say Trump will enforce his red lines but is also on a lookout for a deal with Iran.

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Investors rush to cash, energy and havens as Mid-East war jolts markets

Heightened uncertainty drives shift in asset allocations.

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Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in S’pore low: Govt

There are measures in place to protect several communities from heat stress.

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Two new cases of mpox strain confirmed in S’pore

The risk of spreading to the public is currently low, officials said.

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No price hike for World Cup subscription as fees stay at $98 and $118

Fans will be able to watch 104 matches – 40 more than during the 2022 edition.

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How will S’pore’s crow shooting operations be conducted to ensure public safety?

The operations have already begun in Yishun since late-March.

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Pig blood food products to return to S’pore markets after decades

Animal blood food products had been prohibited since the 1999 Nipah virus outbreak.

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Batam Immigration admits extortion of foreign tourists from S’pore

An immigration officer has been withdrawn from service pending further investigation.

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CFO of local tech firm 4th executive to be charged in Nvidia chips probe

She was handed one charge for fraud on April 2.

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