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Website that falsely claimed to have MFA links blocked by Singapore police

Website that falsely claimed to have MFA links blocked by Singapore police

The websites of two other entities that described themselves as a Singapore-headquartered consultancy and think-tank were also no longer accessible.

21/08/2026

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

21/08/2026

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

21/08/2026

Woman in Hong Kong mauled to death by dog in pet hotel

Woman in Hong Kong mauled to death by dog in pet hotel

21/08/2026

Photo of reported crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake; police report lodged: PUB

Water activities at the reservoir were suspended a day earlier after PUB was alerted to a potential sighting.

21/08/2026

LTA to roll out AI system using bus cameras to detect bus lane encroachments, road defects

The system achieved an average accuracy of 90 per cent in trials, with deployment starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and expansion to all bus routes by 2030.

21/08/2026

MOM looking into claims airport wheelchair assistant had S$5 docked from pay for being 11 seconds late

MOM looking into claims airport wheelchair assistant had S$5 docked from pay for being 11 seconds late

21/08/2026

Singapore government beta testing new chatbot to make official information more accessible

Singapore government beta testing new chatbot to make official information more accessible

21/08/2026

Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor

Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor

21/08/2026

This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them

This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them

21/08/2026

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

21/08/2026

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

21/08/2026

Woman in Hong Kong mauled to death by dog in pet hotel

Woman in Hong Kong mauled to death by dog in pet hotel

21/08/2026

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Taste test: We try the free warm meals for lower-income residents

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The Chinese upstart challenging Japan and Europe’s motorcycle giants

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Train seat reserved for snacks sparks online debate in China

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UK court orders Prince Harry, six others to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million

UK court orders Prince Harry, six others to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million

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Customers bring gifts, children to meet elderly stallholder after he was shoved over head-pat

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Podcasts

Deep Dive - Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

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CNA Correspondent - Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

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This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them

This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them

21/08/2026

Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?

Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?

21/08/2026

YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans

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21/08/2026

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over KPop Demon Hunters

21/08/2026

Elvin Ng had to euthanise his 17-year-old dog due to declining health: 'I felt I could have done better for her'

Elvin Ng had to euthanise his 17-year-old dog due to declining health: 'I felt I could have done better for her'

21/08/2026

This former teacher started a Chinese-Muslim beef roti business in Singapore with cooks from his hometown

This former teacher started a Chinese-Muslim beef roti business in Singapore with cooks from his hometown

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21/08/2026

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21/08/2026

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19/08/2026

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18/08/2026

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21/08/2026

I went to China in search of my Teochew lineage. What I found was much more

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16/08/2026

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Luxury

For food-loving travellers, the hotel restaurant is no longer an afterthought

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21/08/2026

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20/08/2026

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20/08/2026

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19/08/2026

Ferrari’s first electric car sells for record US$40 million despite design backlash

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The luxury watch hype has cooled. That may be good news for Ulysse Nardin

The luxury watch hype has cooled. That may be good news for Ulysse Nardin

18/08/2026

From Miu Miu to Dior: Why luxury brands are turning to ‘intellectual influencers’

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18/08/2026

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