Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 2, 2026

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Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, Iran’s leadership council takes over

It remains unclear what the longer-term prospects were for Iran to rebuild its leadership.

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S’poreans trapped in UAE, Qatar recount shock over strikes by Iran’s forces

Scale of attacks a surprise, with debris from missile interceptions posing the biggest risk.

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S’pore on inflation alert over risk of oil and gas price surge

Impact on prices of petrol and electricity will be felt if conflict extends beyond two weeks.

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New SIM card checker tool rolled out in S’pore to combat scams

Scam syndicates use “mule” lines to open bank accounts for illicit fund transfers.

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Multi-year study launched to curb cicadas’ emergence in Tampines Changkat

The problem typically occurs around March to June.

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When tuition centres tell only half the story behind ‘90 per cent distinctions’

We need higher standards for advertising in the industry. Could a ‘nutrition label’ of info help?

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New NUS centre marries humanities with AI to tackle complex issues

The platform will simulate public responses to local policies, refine ideas before they are rolled out.

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Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs

A stronger ringgit has led some to ask if Malaysians working in Singapore will return home.

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Bus driver trapped after crashing into lorry on Upper East Coast Road

The SBS Transit bus driver was rescued by SCDF using hydraulic rescue tools.

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5 new cafes in S’pore that stand out from the pack

Operators highlight the need to stay ahead of the game amid the challenging climate.

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