Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on March 26, 2026

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Regular CCL train services to resume on April 10

There will be shorter weekend rail service from April 11 to May 17 for tests.

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Shipping disruption from Mid-East crisis reaches ports in Asia, including S’pore

There are longer queues, slower berth access and rising delays for ships in the region.

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Fuel supply stable, but Govt keeping watch on need to intervene amid price hikes

Fuel stockpiles are not being eroded and supply lines remain open, said the Acting Transport Minister.

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China has critical role in shaping resilient global order: PM Wong at Boao Forum

It can also help shape the region’s evolving economic architecture.

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Facial recognition clearance for motorcyclists, pillions at Woodlands Checkpoint

The new system reduces clearance time from 35 seconds to 20 seconds.

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Parents to get 10 weeks of shared leave for babies born on or after April 1

The shared paid leave will automatically be equally distributed between both parents.

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Amos Yee released from Changi Prison after mother posts bail

He told reporters that he expects “a very exciting family reunion”.

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Battery from electric bus catches fire in Sin Ming

The battery had been removed from the bus when the incident occurred.

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Jail for ex-school teacher who committed sex acts with former student

Their relationship turned romantic when the boy was 13 and became sexual around a year later.

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A skills-first S’pore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates

As we double down on skills, training must lead to competence or feedback, says the writer.

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