Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 22, 2025

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St Joseph’s Church incident: Man to be charged for making a false threat of terrorist act

He is believed to have acted alone, the police said.

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Prime HDB flats still oversubscribed, but demand eases with higher supply

Prime flats still popular but buyers are becoming more selective under tighter resale conditions.

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Singapore bets on high-end tourism as demand rises, luxury hotel supply grows

Visitors spending on high-value categories as major events draw well-heeled travellers.

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Patients with rarer types of diabetes can get subsidy for monitoring device

Subsidies of up to 80 per cent would almost halve monthly costs spent on medical devices.

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Should Singapore follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s?

Research suggests that social media does not just distract children but can also harm their mental health.

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New memoirs by three veteran public servants reveal lesser-known facts

Highlights from new biographies by Tommy Koh, Lim Siong Guan and Tan Chin Tiong.

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The challenge of keeping Christmas simple, meaningful and joyful

The glitter and decadence of the season can feel hollow and just wrong, says the writer.

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Number of seized contraband cigarettes remain high; some users turn to them over vapes

Experts call for more action to curb supply. 

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Man taken to hospital after fight at Choa Chu Kang foodcourt

A 48-year-old man was taken conscious to the hospital and is assisting with investigations.

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Japanese village to introduce fines for disruptive behaviour amid rise in tourist numbers

Several municipalities across Japan already have ordinances in place regarding manners.

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