Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on March 6, 2026

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STB to arrange special flight to Oman for foreigners stuck in S’pore

The flight will depart from Changi Airport on March 8 and cost $600 per seat.

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Killing Iran’s leader, ‘appointing’ new one: Is everything fair in war?

Almost nothing constrains a wartime US president, say analysts.

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Go for gold, US dollar or S’pore stocks as Middle East conflict escalates?

With volatility likely to persist, investors might want to consider holding these three assets, say analysts.

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S’pore passes tougher laws on vapes with heavier penalties

The new Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act is expected to come into force from May 1.

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Higher income ceiling for pre-school, childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

The household income ceiling will be raised from $12,000 to $15,000.

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Low-income families get $500 a quarter, financial support for further studies

They will get more support for basic living expenses if they stop work to study or go for vocational training.

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First look aboard the Disney Adventure cruise ship

The ship has an outdoor theme park zone with three rides, including a roller coaster and bumper cars.

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Man charged with molesting two of his granddaughters, then aged 8 and 9

He allegedly touched the girls’ private parts on three separate occasions.

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Guns N’ Roses returning to Singapore for National Stadium show in November

No other Asian dates in 2026 have been announced so far.

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When you start missing the good times before they actually end

It is called anticipatory nostalgia, and it is not always a bad thing, says the writer.

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