Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 20, 2025

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Knife-wielding attacker kills three in Taipei, dies during police chase

The man released smoke bombs at ‍subway stations ​and ⁠then attacked bystanders.

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Police probing incident near Tampines MRT station after man found injured

Police said they received several calls for assistance in the area at about 5.55pm on Friday.

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3 women found guilty of covering up sexual assault of 2-year-old girl by pre-school cook

They were the principal, vice-principal and executive director of the pre-school.

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S’pore’s greenhouse gas emissions dipped in 2023 but could rise again

The decline is significant, but it remains to be seen whether the progress can be sustained.

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Controversies cloud Malaysian PM Anwar’s new Cabinet line-up

The reshuffle has sparked public debate about vetting, political sensitivity and governance standards, notes ST’s Muzliza Mustafa.

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Bondi Beach shooting: What it says about the terror threat moving forward

Global grievances, resilient extremist ideologies and lone actors are a potent combination, writes ST’s Kalicharan Veera Singam.

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SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee will continue to serve as adviser to the group CEO.

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Baht soars to 3-year high against Singdollar – but can its strength persist?

The Thai currency’s rise is fuelled by a soft US dollar, recent Fed easing and sharp acceleration in gold prices.

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Don Don Donki removes helium ‘voice-changer’ canisters from S’pore outlets amid safety review

The Japanese retail chain is reviewing the product’s compliance with applicable safety standards.

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New Year’s Eve parties at 7 heartland hubs with music, drone shows, fireworks

Usher in 2026 closer to home in neighbourhoods such as Boon Lay, Keat Hong and Tampines.

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