Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on March 24, 2026

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2 S’poreans who volunteered with Israeli military-linked organisation in 2016 not involved in combat

No action was taken against them for their activities in 2016, based on the facts known at the time.

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How Asia’s coping with soaring energy prices amid Iran war

The region is struggling to find ways to reduce its dependence on oil and gas.

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How to cut electricity, fuel costs as prices rise amid Iran war

Switching to LED lighting can be more economical in the long run.

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More than 1 million illegal health products seized in 2025: HSA

Most of the illegal products were cough syrups and sexual enhancement medicines.

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Heineken to axe 130 roles in S’pore as production shifts to Malaysia, Vietnam

The current production facility in Tuas will be repurposed for logistics and innovation.

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Ex-OCBC chief’s 2025 pay falls 6.3% to $12m in last year at bank

Ms Helen Wong retired at the end of 2025 after 4 years at the helm.

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PM Wong revisits his 90s era in viral video

The video drew more than 200k views within 3 hours, with many users responding in good humour.

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2 men arrested for fighting at Serangoon MRT station

Both men were injured but declined to be taken to hospital.

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Former police veteran admits to molesting male student

He also recorded two 15-year-old boys he cajoled into performing sexual acts on video calls.

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4 things to know about haemorrhoids

One in three S’poreans has haemorrhoids, according to a health portal developed by SingHealth.

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