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Members of Indonesia syndicate which sold babies to Singapore get 3 to 7 years' jail

Members of Indonesia syndicate which sold babies to Singapore get 3 to 7 years' jail

The 19 defendants were convicted of selling at least 34 babies between 2022 and 2025, some of whom were taken to Singapore and sold for thousands of dollars for each child.

21/07/2026

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

22/07/2026

Malaysian to be charged over links to money laundering syndicate targeting Singapore bank accounts

Malaysian to be charged over links to money laundering syndicate targeting Singapore bank accounts

21/07/2026

After challenging Japan training camp, Gavin Lee's Lions face ASEAN football championship test

After challenging Japan training camp, Gavin Lee's Lions face ASEAN football championship test

21/07/2026

Network School in Johor’s Forest City ordered to cease operations after business licence revoked

Iskandar Puteri City Council’s decision was in accordance with existing legal provisions, says Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

21/07/2026

Singapore warns technology becoming 'actor in its own right' as AI reshapes military operations

Singapore will also host the inaugural ASEAN Regional Cyber Exercise on the sidelines of the 5th Digital Defence Symposium as part of efforts to strengthen regional cyber cooperation.

21/07/2026

Tan Boon Liat tenants brace for break-up of furniture hub after en bloc sale

Tan Boon Liat tenants brace for break-up of furniture hub after en bloc sale

21/07/2026

Some Singapore retailers turn to China for ideas on live commerce and AI as competition intensifies

Some Singapore retailers turn to China for ideas on live commerce and AI as competition intensifies

21/07/2026

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

21/07/2026

Your body skin ages too: How to care for it through your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond

Your body skin ages too: How to care for it through your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond

21/07/2026

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

22/07/2026

Malaysian to be charged over links to money laundering syndicate targeting Singapore bank accounts

Malaysian to be charged over links to money laundering syndicate targeting Singapore bank accounts

21/07/2026

After challenging Japan training camp, Gavin Lee's Lions face ASEAN football championship test

After challenging Japan training camp, Gavin Lee's Lions face ASEAN football championship test

21/07/2026

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Australian politician who yelled at dog on live TV apologises

Australian politician who yelled at dog on live TV apologises

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How the horror film Obsession turns the anxieties of modern dating into something terrifying

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