Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 23, 2026

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S’pore to seek clarity from US on implementation of new 15% tariff

Republic will also seek further details on process for potential tariff refunds, said MTI.

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US says trade deals in force despite Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

ECB president Christine Lagarde said she is not sure what the consequences of the US court decision are.

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‘I thought they were sweets’: S’porean offered drugs at Batam nightclub

Drug peddlers target S’poreans, offering drugs like cannabis, ecstasy and methamphetamine.

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Sensory impairment widespread among older adults in S’pore, study finds

Almost 90 per cent of seniors also have poor muscle health.

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Feel bloated after CNY feasting? How to get your gut back on track

Like a laptop that feels sluggish and crashes too often, your gut may need a reset to feel normal again.

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Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits off Sabah

Some in Singapore said they felt the tremors in locations like Toa Payoh, Balestier and Punggol.

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‘I have better work-life balance now’: S’pore dental assistant turned fishmonger

Ms Neo Hui Qin made the career switch in 2024 and has no regrets.

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Young lawyer ‘living the dream’ by serving migrant workers full time

Ms Nur Shukrina Salam is the only full-time lawyer at the Migrant Workers’ Law Centre @ MWC.

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Imagine a S’pore without all that hyper-competition

What if we instead built a culture and leadership that celebrate curiosity, risk-taking and generosity?

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Visit this private island an hour from S’pore where cars do not exist

Nirup Island in Indonesia has been earmarked as the premium alternative to Batam.

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