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Recap: US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears

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Ensuring national security today includes tackling domestic discontent, building cohesion: Vivian - Global shocks like the Iran war can strain domestic cohesion and erode societal resilience, he said.

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Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

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'Zombie drug' openly sold at some vape outlets in Malaysia

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Massage shops set for stricter rules; no rooms, partitions or cubicles in open-concept outlets

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China cuts petrol, diesel price caps for first time since Iran war began

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Worker dies after being trapped in equipment at Tokyo Dome amusement park

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Japan to ban use of portable chargers on flights from April 24

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S'pore dengue cases from January to March fall nearly 30% from previous quarter - One death was reported in that period, NEA said in its quarterly dengue surveillance data.

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Maritime hubs like Singapore critical amid worldwide disruptions: DPM Gan

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S'pore to invest more than $100m in maritime research over next 5 years: Jeffrey Siow

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Prosecution calls for up to 2 years' jail for doctor over negligent act that led to patient's death

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Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

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Modi turns Parliament setback into campaign weapon in polls

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Anthropic's Mythos is a warning shot. Singapore's banking system needs to be ready

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Singapore's first 24-hour emergency medicine unit finds a new home

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Young and Savvy - Guarding against travel disruptions in times of war

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Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

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Carefully curated finds: Meet the Gen Z sellers behind Telegram's growing thrift scene

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More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

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1 in 5 S'pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

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Couples in Singapore with dual incomes, no kids aspire to buy private property

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Woman, 91, with dementia found soiled, alone at daycare reception; centre says procedures followed

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Singapore tycoon seeks $1.27 billion from banks over collapsed Australian firm

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Massage shops set for stricter rules; no rooms, partitions or cubicles in open-concept outlets

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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north

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After 14 years, 8 IVF cycles and 5 miscarriages, S'porean woman gives birth to twins at 41

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CapitaLand Trust buys Paragon mall for $3.9 billion, sells Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.5 billion

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Company director and five managers charged over alleged corruption, money laundering, CBT

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Playing the beautiful game: How this family raises resilient kids through football

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How the team behind this Tengah condo gets homes ready sooner

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Plug-and-play solutions: AI made easy for S'pore SMEs

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Why Hong Kong wants to attract the world's top talent

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