Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on March 13, 2026

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Second RSAF flight returns from Saudi Arabia with S’poreans, foreign nationals

Among those repatriated are 81 S’poreans and their dependants, including 42 students.

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Petrol prices in S’pore surpass highs set during Ukraine crisis in 2022

Petrol station operators have been raising prices, at times more than once a day, as crude prices swing.

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S’pore could face double whammy of rising energy costs and higher US tariffs

Higher energy costs are likely to fuel inflation, while a dramatic rise in US tariffs could hit economic growth.

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Distressed Dubai does not mean Advantage S’pore

In a world of wars, the writer says nowhere is truly a safe haven.

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Is the next Pokemon game set in S-E Asia? Millions of fans in the region are convinced

The company has not commented on the regional inspiration behind the games.

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North East Line reliability doubles in February; overall MRT reliability up

The punctuality of trains also went up.

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Over 6 years’ jail for woman who abused stepchildren

She confined the two kids naked in a bathroom. Her husband was earlier jailed after the daughter’s death.

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18 months’ probation for teen who assaulted cop, causing nose fracture

The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted an officer who arrived at the scene.

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16 pupils at Eunos pre-school down with food poisoning symptoms

Food samples from the lunch batch served on March 11 are currently undergoing laboratory testing.

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Over $1.1m in vapes, components seized in HSA’s largest haul since Sept 1

The seizure amounted to almost 67,000 vapes and related components.

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