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

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Prolonged Middle East conflict may push up prices: DPM Gan

S’pore to reassess GDP and inflation forecasts if needed, he said.

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US-Israeli attack on Iran: What we know so far

Oil prices are impacted by the attacks. Flights have also been disrupted, including 26 under the SIA Group.

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S’pore stocks tumble on Middle East turmoil

MAS said that it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East. 

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S’pore to train 100,000 AI-savvy workers by 2029

The new programme is also set to uplift 10,000 enterprises.

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Rainy weather expected on most afternoons in next 2 weeks

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.

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Public can use DBS PayLah to get refund when recycling bottles, cans

This is the second digital refund option apart from tapping ez-link cards.

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MOE had received concerns about Little Professors in 2025, but found ‘nothing untoward’

MOE received over 200 e-mails and phone calls providing feedback on student care operators in 2025.

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Over $240k, luxury watches seized in anti-vape blitz; 5 arrested

Three cars, including a Ferrari, were also seized.

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Jail for condo security guard who molested teen resident

He molested the teen in the guard room.

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Niigata travel guide: Discover Japan’s overlooked prefecture

The appeal lies in traditional restaurants, rice fields and seaside hamlets.

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