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NDP

NDP 2026 to feature indoor drone show, 3 new songs and nationwide treasure hunt

This year's parade will not have crowd favourites such as the Red Lions, mobile column or aerial display.

21/05/2026

White Paper on fertility and child development in the works as Singapore pushes to reverse birth rate decline

White Paper on fertility and child development in the works as Singapore pushes to reverse birth rate decline

21/05/2026

Woman wins appeal in 99-to-1 property purchase dispute with ex-boyfriend, owns majority of condo unit despite paying less

Woman wins appeal in 99-to-1 property purchase dispute with ex-boyfriend, owns majority of condo unit despite paying less

21/05/2026

Singtel seeks clarity on participating in telco consolidation following failed M1-Simba deal

Singtel seeks clarity on participating in telco consolidation following failed M1-Simba deal

21/05/2026

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How Trump and Putin’s back-to-back visits put Beijing at the centre of great-power diplomacy

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s back-to-back Beijing visits gave Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a rare optics win, projecting China as a power both Washington and Moscow have reasons to engage, even as analysts say the stakes differed sharply.

21/05/2026

Singapore monitoring rise in COVID-19 infections; current vaccine still effective for protection

The increase in COVID-19 cases could be due to several factors, including waning population immunity, said the Communicable Diseases Agency.

21/05/2026

Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths

Mount Dukono tragedy: Indonesia police name guide as suspect over purported negligence that led to 3 deaths

21/05/2026

US prosecutors allege shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng told others to ‘keep low key’ in price-fixing conspiracy: Court documents

US prosecutors allege shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng told others to ‘keep low key’ in price-fixing conspiracy: Court documents

21/05/2026

Industry veteran Teo Siong Seng among seven shipping execs accused of price-fixing in the US

Industry veteran Teo Siong Seng among seven shipping execs accused of price-fixing in the US

21/05/2026

How Singapore outdoor brand Goliath raised S$80,000 to make its affordable, Himalayas-tested hiking gear

21/05/2026

White Paper on fertility and child development in the works as Singapore pushes to reverse birth rate decline

White Paper on fertility and child development in the works as Singapore pushes to reverse birth rate decline

21/05/2026

Woman wins appeal in 99-to-1 property purchase dispute with ex-boyfriend, owns majority of condo unit despite paying less

Woman wins appeal in 99-to-1 property purchase dispute with ex-boyfriend, owns majority of condo unit despite paying less

21/05/2026

Singtel seeks clarity on participating in telco consolidation following failed M1-Simba deal

Singtel seeks clarity on participating in telco consolidation following failed M1-Simba deal

21/05/2026

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NDP 2026 at National Stadium: No Red Lions, mobile column due to enclosed venue

NDP 2026 at National Stadium: No Red Lions, mobile column due to enclosed venue

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Robot falls during Michael Jackson performance, gets dragged off stage

Robot falls during Michael Jackson performance, gets dragged off stage

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These seniors said "no" — but the hard selling didn't stop

These seniors said "no" — but the hard selling didn't stop

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Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s condition worsens: Palace

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s condition worsens: Palace

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Oil market risks 'red zone' by summer, IEA chief warns

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Why is the Indonesian rupiah falling, and could confidence be cracking?

21/05/2026

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Malaysia takes TikTok to task over 'offensive' content against king

21/05/2026

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash

22/05/2026

All university, polytechnic and ITE students to learn AI skills from 2027

All university, polytechnic and ITE students to learn AI skills from 2027

21/05/2026

Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say

21/05/2026

Pakistan's PM Sharif to visit China for talks overshadowed by Iran war

21/05/2026

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Podcasts

Deep Dive - Why some Singaporeans are saying no to having children

Why some Singaporeans are saying no to having children

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CNA Correspondent - South Koreans who left home to build two nations

South Koreans who left home to build two nations

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Trump meets Xi: Who came out ahead?

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Lifestyle

How Singapore outdoor brand Goliath raised S$80,000 to make its affordable, Himalayas-tested hiking gear

21/05/2026

Interactive: The Johor Bahru food explorer – from streetside snacks to full-on feasts

Interactive: The Johor Bahru food explorer – from streetside snacks to full-on feasts

21/05/2026

Visitors to Singapore Zoo can now see 2-month-old orangutan Ayaan, who was delivered via caesarean section

Visitors to Singapore Zoo can now see 2-month-old orangutan Ayaan, who was delivered via caesarean section

21/05/2026

Hello Kitty x Jisoo pop-up to open at Wisma Atria from May 28

Hello Kitty x Jisoo pop-up to open at Wisma Atria from May 28

21/05/2026

JJ Lin attends girlfriend’s graduation ceremony in New York with his mum

JJ Lin attends girlfriend’s graduation ceremony in New York with his mum

20/05/2026

BTS to make special appearance at 2026 American Music Awards

BTS to make special appearance at 2026 American Music Awards

21/05/2026

Kylie Minogue battled cancer for a second time in secret

Kylie Minogue battled cancer for a second time in secret

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Commentary

Nicasio A Pimentel III

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Commentary: White-collar workers in the Philippines pay a premium to stay employed

21/05/2026

Commentary: Iran is pressing its strategic advantage by eyeing fees on undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz

Carla Norrlof

Commentary: Iran is pressing its strategic advantage by eyeing fees on undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz

21/05/2026

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Mohd Yunus

Commentary: The haze over Southeast Asia clouds more than the sky

21/05/2026

Annie Tan

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Commentary: Optimising education shouldn’t be the goal of introducing AI to primary school students

20/05/2026

Commentary: The battle the US is winning against China

Ruchir Sharma

Commentary: The battle the US is winning against China

20/05/2026

Commentary: Ukraine is doing better. Now it's Europe's turn

Marc Champion

Commentary: Ukraine is doing better. Now it's Europe's turn

20/05/2026

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The Singaporean comedian in Silicon Valley making punchlines out of failures

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A Meta programme manager by day and stand-up comic by night, San Francisco-based Elisha Tan tells CNA TODAY how she uses humour to make sense of setbacks and connect with strangers across the world.

16/05/2026

When one of my 5 kids calls me out, I choose to own my mistake, not defend myself

Voices: When one of my 5 kids calls me out, I choose to own my mistake, not defend myself

17/05/2026

Biting back against dengue - Why experts are cautious despite Singapore's success in lowering case count

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16/05/2026

I knew beating cancer would be tough. What I didn't expect was the crippling loss of identity as I returned to work

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16/05/2026

Those who survived a suicide attempt on what drove them to the brink – and what helped them hold on

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18/05/2026

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Luxury

Chanel, Dior, Gucci and Louis Vuitton: Inside the biggest Cruise 2027 shows

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21/05/2026

Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut fuels China expansion despite luxury slowdown

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21/05/2026

Dior CEO Delphine Arnault says brand is rethinking prices as luxury shoppers push back

20/05/2026

Louis Vuitton brings Art Deco into the modern luxury home

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20/05/2026

London’s luxury hotel showdown: Raffles at The OWO versus The Chancery Rosewood

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20/05/2026

Singapore Cricket Club’s Main Lounge gets a contemporary update

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20/05/2026

Saint Laurent CEO admits brand must do more to retain luxury shoppers

19/05/2026

Insider

Inside a divided America amid raids and protests — why Walk The Line: ICE Nation is a must-see

09/05/2026

What happened to the Chinese migrants in Walk The Line? ICE Nation revisits them 2 years on

07/05/2026

How 4 Singaporeans navigate sole caregiving, amid illness, fractured relationships and more

03/05/2026

What lies behind Singapore’s crow problem? For one thing, maybe the tray return scheme

27/04/2026

Why Singapore’s fuel supply holds steady but not prices, and when cost pressures may ease

The global chokepoint in the Strait of Hormuz is having a ripple effect on everyday people and everyday life — from drivers to school bus operators, from air travel to grocery shopping. CNA’s Talking Point dives into the rising fuel prices.

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