Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 4, 2026

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US to ‘run’ Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military attack: Trump

Mr Trump indicated that US troops could be deployed in Venezuela.

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WP to form disciplinary panel to determine if Pritam Singh breached party Constitution

The party’s leadership also set a timeline that the disciplinary process be concluded within three months.

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Men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported

More men who suffer domestic violence are seeking help, but the trend is likely under-reported.

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Concerted global action against scams sees 5 masterminds exposed over last 4 years

Greater collaboration between law enforcement agencies in different jurisdictions has led to the arrests of the kingpins.

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Collecting your passport and IC takes just 5 minutes with ICA’s new robots

More than 100 robots are helping to sort and deliver these identification documents.

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How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement

The changes will benefit employees who earn more than $6,000 as they can save more for their retirement.

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Spare a thought for those unhappy, entitled Singaporeans

We see inconsiderate behaviour all around us. Let’s look into the mirror and ask where this stems from, writes ST’s Kang Wan Chern.

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Beverage container return scheme to kick off on April 1 but transition period will be 6 months

This allows companies to clear their existing beverage stocks.

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‘More hassle than fun’: Philippines struggles to draw tourists as it lags regional peers in arrivals

The country is welcoming fewer visitors amid South-east Asia's post-pandemic recovery.

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10 trends to look forward to in 2026

ST Life trains the spotlight on what to anticipate in fashion, food, travel, design, arts and entertainment this year.

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