Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 18, 2025

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Great Eastern pauses pre-authorisation certificates for Mount Elizabeth admissions

The insurer said that high costs, compared to other private hospitals, were the reason for this decision.

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Prominent signs in Chestnut Nature Park warn public of live-firing areas

But some mountain bikers and hikers choose to ignore these signs.

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Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel-Iran air war rages on

The US is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East.

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Why the Iran vs Israel confrontation is a Middle East game changer

With Tehran’s ‘ring of fire’ strategy smashed, it’s now a direct clash between the region’s two most powerful militaries, says Jonathan Eyal.

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‘I still hear the explosion’: Survivors, locals struggle to cope after Air India crash

For locals in Meghani Nagar, life has changed, even for those not directly impacted by the crash.

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Runway widens for SIA as Jetstar Asia exits amid aviation turbulence

There is potential for better yields, profitability despite the clouding of operational outlook.

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Home-grown firm shows off its robotic arm-fitted AI mamak shop

The kiosk can display up to 300 product types and store over 2,000 individual items.

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Why does handwriting look so different across generations?

ST collected samples in Singapore from 90 participants of different ages to learn more.

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S’pore’s ocean gardeners: Restoring seagrass meadows, one blade at a time

The project seeks to deepen knowledge of tropical seagrass reproduction and transplantation.

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2 months’ jail for ex-PA employee who misappropriated over $8k

Maslina Mohd Yusof used the money for her personal expenses as she was facing financial problems.

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