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Trump warns countries that ‘play games’ with US trade deals will face higher tariffs

US President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, before raising the rate to 15 per cent a day later.

Helper seeking injury compensation feared seeing a lawyer, till she went to pro bono law centre

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Singapore's first Migrant Worker Law Centre, which is open five days a week to provide legal assistance for this community, is approaching the end of its first year. It was set up in April 2025 by the Migrant Workers' Centre and law charity Pro Bono SG.

Photos of the Law Centre along Serangoon Road on Feb 10, 2026.

‘Living the dream’: Why a young Singapore lawyer chooses to serve migrant workers full-time

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Photos of MWC's only full time lawyer, Nur Shukrina, on Feb 10, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 21, 2026

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025.

Trump orders 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Solicitor General D. John Sauer, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Business celebrates win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025.

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

US President Donald Trump (left) with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announcing his "Liberation Day" tariffs in April 2025.

Trump nominates lawyer from his legal team for appeals court position

US President Trump called lawyer Justin Smith a "true America First Fighter".

HK opens 2 top civil service jobs to outside candidates for first time. Will this shake things up?

Pedestrians cross a road in Central district in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Hong Kong raised its full-year growth forecast for 2025, signaling increased confidence in the economy’s momentum after exports and domestic consumption showed unexpected strength. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg

The quiet strain of the law, inside and outside the courtroom

Newly appointed lawyers, seen here at the Supreme Court auditorium, face higher expectations as the legal sector in Singapore, grows more sophisticated and competitive, says the writer.

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