Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 3, 2026

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Costlier tickets, longer journeys due to Mid-East airspace closures: Analysts

Severe, structural consequences for aviation industry if conflict drags on, says expert.

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S’pore embassy weighs bus evacuation for citizens in Bahrain

They would head to Riyadh and fly home via international flights still available there.

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‘Big wave’ yet to come: Trump warns US strikes on Iran could go much longer

He laid out four goals for Operation Epic Fury, saying it was the “last, best chance” to hit Iran.

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PM’s promise of ‘no jobless growth’ sets stage for more labour interventions

It could represent shift in how the Government will deal with labour market in age of AI.

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Govt studying need for safeguards to curb harms of online games, AI chatbots

Children are vulnerable to violent content, cyberbullying, addiction via these media.

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Many Malaysian seniors delay hip surgery despite risk of falls, fractures

Such risks are expected to increase as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation, say doctors.

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Apple launches $763 iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, starting product wave

The iPhone 17e comes in pink, black and white options, and will arrive in stores on March 11.

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What you miss when TikTok or Instagram becomes your career counsellor

Social media exposes job seekers to workplace realities like never before.

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Plusy toy leads to medical emergency for S’pore Zoo’s komodo dragon

The vet had to insert his hand into its stomach to remove the objects it had swallowed whole.

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Firefighter suffers minor burn while putting out fire at Kovan condo unit

A man was arrested for mischief by fire.

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