Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 13, 2025

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Air India crash: Bird strike a possible cause as mayday call being probed

The nature of the Mayday emergency transmission will be crucial info for investigators, said one air safety expert.

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Sole survivor of Air India crash jumped out of emergency exit: Police

Ramesh Viswashkumar had been sitting near an emergency exit of the London-bound flight.

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S’pore’s push for diversity in boardrooms expands beyond gender

This is even as getting more women directors on boards is a work-in-progress, says board diversity champion.

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Jetstar Asia passengers struggle to get refunds for cancelled flights

Some said they were told they were “not eligible”, while others said they received links that did not work.

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Welsh midfielder Kai Whitmore wants to play for S’pore; exploring citizenship process

The 24-year-old, whose maternal grandfather was born here, was in town recently to meet FAS officials.

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askST: Are criminal cases harder to prove than civil suits?

Criminal cases and civil suits differ in several areas, including in their aims and in how evidence is considered.

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‘I felt sad and happy’: Dads in prison reconnect with children through surprise video and letters

The event aims to help incarcerated fathers rebuild and sustain family ties.

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Why Central region will become home to over 80K new properties

Expect HDB and private homes to be built in areas including the Greater Southern Waterfront, Bukit Timah and Mount Pleasant.

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Trapped in the fast lane: The ‘neijuan’ crisis plaguing China’s EV industry

The sector could finally be at an inflection point after years of a bruising slugfest in an overheated market, writes Tan Dawn Wei.

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Burglar in $500k housebreaking case jumps bail; arrest warrant issued

Long Zhihua was out on bail but became uncontactable from April.

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