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US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

The move mainly targets Iran’s oil trade and financial networks, including businesses and banks that help Iran avoid sanctions.

25/08/2026

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

25/08/2026

SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools

SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools

24/08/2026

Theft cases in homes jump 25% in first half of 2026 even as Singapore's overall physical crime rate stays stable

Theft cases in homes jump 25% in first half of 2026 even as Singapore's overall physical crime rate stays stable

24/08/2026

NDR 2026: New western island to give Singapore room for energy and new industries, say experts

Defence experts also say Pulau Tekong could become a broader Singapore Armed Forces training hub, beyond its current role as a basic military training site.

24/08/2026

Snap Insight: NDR 2026 - the real shift in family support goes beyond S$70,000 per child

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24/08/2026

Higher income ceilings ensure 8 in 10 households continue to qualify for subsidised public housing: Chee Hong Tat

Higher income ceilings ensure 8 in 10 households continue to qualify for subsidised public housing: Chee Hong Tat

24/08/2026

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

25/08/2026

Indonesia to open airspace for cloud seeding to tackle haze, Malaysia says

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24/08/2026

From punchline to plotline: Menopause is finally having its pop culture moment

From punchline to plotline: Menopause is finally having its pop culture moment

24/08/2026

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

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25/08/2026

SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools

SUSS drops AI detector as more Singapore universities question reliability of such tools

24/08/2026

Theft cases in homes jump 25% in first half of 2026 even as Singapore's overall physical crime rate stays stable

Theft cases in homes jump 25% in first half of 2026 even as Singapore's overall physical crime rate stays stable

24/08/2026

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24/08/2026

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24/08/2026

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22/08/2026

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21/08/2026

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