Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 20, 2026

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Proposed life-cycle funds suit CPF members with longer investment horizon: Experts

The investment scheme is expected to be launched in the first half of 2028.

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No verified info on S’poreans fighting for IDF during Gaza conflict: MHA

The Declassified UK article cited data from the Israel Defense Forces.

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Sentosa beach club Tipsy Unicorn shutters

Operator wound up by High Court, with liquidators moving in to assess debts owed.

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LTA awards $735m contracts for DTL extension stations

Travel times to and from north, north-west Singapore to be shortened with work starting in Q2.

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King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest

The arrest of the senior royal is unprecedented in modern times.

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Trump tells first meeting of Board of Peace that $8b raised for Gaza

He added that the US will make a contribution of US$10b.

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Why the US and Iran are readying for a historic showdown

Leaders of both countries are gambling on conflict to achieve their aims.

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New tool to ensure safe aircraft separation being tested in S’pore

It will maximise capacity on the runway; AI capabilities to be incorporated in next phase.

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China’s humanoid robots thrill at CNY show – but can they make coffee?

The big test is whether robot-makers can make droids do mundane tasks.

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Director Stephen Chow confirms Women’s Soccer’s 2026 release

The movie is a spiritual successor to his hit comedy Shaolin Soccer.

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