Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 8, 2025

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India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation

The clash has evoked nationalist fervour in both countries.

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Man at dinner with Fujian gang member Su Haijin wrongly identified as Wilmar chairman

The commodities giant said the man in the photos is not Mr Kuok Khoon Hong.

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S’pore’s aviation sector remains ‘bright spot’, employs 36,000 workers: Chee Hong Tat

This means Singapore’s aviation workforce has crossed levels recorded before the pandemic.

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China, US begin diplomatic dance in restarting trade talks

This will be their first publicly known trade talks since the US ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods this year.

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ST Explains: How will Trump tariffs affect prices of your Netflix, Spotify subscriptions?

Experts believe price jumps are on the horizon.

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Isetan Tampines to shutter in Nov 2025

Two outlets Isetan Scotts and Isetan Serangoon Central will continue operations.

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Inside the PAP’s GE2025 playbook – and why rivals should take notes

Municipal and national upgrading programmes resonated significantly with voters, writes Bhavan Jaipragas.

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S’porean William Goh among 133 cardinals choosing the new pope

The 67-year-old head of the Catholic Church here also has a shot at becoming the next pope.

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Breaking barriers in Hollywood: The S’porean creatives changing the face of entertainment

From cinematography and animation to composing and acting, they are thriving in Tinseltown.

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Two arrested after video of brutal assault goes viral on Facebook; machetes, axe seized by police

A video of the assault posted on Facebook on May 6 has since garnered 1.4 million views.

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