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RSAF plane returns from Middle East with largest group of S'poreans so far
Seeing enciks (military warrant officers) pushing meal carts and serving food on board a repatriation flight from the Middle East was a \"once-in-a-lifetime experience\" for Mr Tan Wei Heng.
4 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
BTS to launch Arirang pop-up store in Seoul ahead of album release
BTS will open a special popup store in Seoul to mark the release of their upcoming album, Arirang, the K-pop boy band’s agency said on March 10.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
What ‘Welcome home’ meant to S’porean on RSAF evacuation flight
“Welcome home.” These two words were spoken by a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) serviceman as my family boarded an evacuation aircraft in Riyadh that would take us safely back to Singapore.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Iran's strikes on Gulf countries will spur review of regional security and US bases
The stand-off exposes divides between Iran, a Persian and largely Shi'ite state, and Arab Sunni monarchies.
7 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Build your dream library with NLB's free card game
Fans of tabletop games can now get their hands on a limited-edition card game created by the National Library Board (NLB).
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Russia is the only real winner in Iran war, as Ukraine pays the price
While global attention is fixed on the skies over Tehran, the most consequential beneficiary of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran may not be in the Middle East at all.
4 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
'Wilt, me, then Kobe': Adebayo on 83-pt feat
The Kaseya Center in Miami witnessed a feat for the ages on March 10 as Bam Adebayo produced 83 points - the second-highest single-game scoring total in National Basketball Association (NBA) history - to help the Miami Heat beat the visiting Washington Wizards 150-129.
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March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
BlueSG recruits users to test new car-sharing service ahead of launch
BlueSG, the point-to-point car-sharing service, is gearing up to launch Flexar, a car-sharing service with the same operating concept which allows users to pick up a car from a station near them and drop it off at another location in Singapore.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Waiting to have children is often a deliberate and thoughtful strategy
I refer to the letter, \"Money can be earned later, but fertility cannot wait\" (March 10).
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
3 ships near Strait of Hormuz hit; Iran threatens to shut Gulf oil chokepoint
It says any vessel belonging to US, Israel or their allies will be a legitimate target
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
S'pore blue chips inch up 0.1% as lower oil prices ease jitters
Gainers beat decliners 382 to 211 across broader market | DFI Retail is top STI gainer; Jardine Matheson biggest loser | Yangzijiang up 0.5% after pledge to buy Poseidon stake.
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March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Actor Shaun Chen files police report after being harassed by woman
Malaysian actor Shaun Chen has filed a police report after being repeatedly harassed by a woman he does not know and who has accused him of scamming her.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
US firm's new centre in S'pore to spur growth of quantum computing
It brings Quantinuum's staff, stakeholders together to develop commercial solutions
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
'TACO' on Iran will come too late for Trump
The US President would still pay a high price for a unilateral declaration of victory.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
CPI report shows US inflation had steadied in Feb before war with Iran
US inflation stayed subdued in the month leading up to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, which has rekindled concerns about resurgent price pressures as energy costs have soared.
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
GLIDE system • Traffic data used to optimise network flow while prioritising safety
We thank Mr Yeo Eng Huat for sharing his observations and suggestions on the Green Link Determining (GLIDE) system (Eliminate 'dead time' to improve traffic flow, Feb 24).
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Heeseung leaving K-pop boy band Enhypen
South Korean singer Heeseung will part ways with popular K-pop boy band Enhypen to pursue a solo career, his agency announced on March 10.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
THREE EX-COACHES TO BE CHARGED
They allegedly falsified race results to get fin swimmers selected for 2023 SEA Games
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Actor Ke Huy Quan says kids want pet snakes thanks to his Zootopia 2 role
Ke Huy Quan's first acting job came at age 12, when he played the precocious sidekick Short Round in the adventure film Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom (1984).
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Swiss bus fire that killed 6 likely ignited deliberately; terrorism ruled out for now
A bus fire that killed at least six people in western Switzerland was likely ignited deliberately but probably not as an act of terror, police said on March 11.
2 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Dino Disco to kick off Science Centre's after-hours programmes
The inaugural after-hours event is a silent disco on March 21 to mark the closure of Science Centre Singapore's dinosaur exhibition on March 23, after nearly six months.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Hoppers a wild and wonderful ride, leave The Bride! at the altar
Animal lover Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) will do anything to save her beloved glade from Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm), who wants to construct a highway through it.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
TIEN'S A QUICK LEARNER: SINNER
Italian praises his development after thriller against another young gun in Fonseca
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Fractional trading widens options for investors amid volatile markets
More flexible deployment of capital, but one pitfall is tendency to over-diversify
5 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Young golfers LIV it up, seek breakthroughs
Coming from a family of professional athletes, sport has always been an integral part of Elvis Smylie's life.
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Ong Keng Sen directs Jacintha and Dick Lee at Sifa
Helmed by Chong Tze Chien, the arts festival features 12 commissions and brings back festival village at Empress Lawn
4 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Howe hopeful Magpies can overcome Barca
Eddie Howe believes his Newcastle United side can upset Barcelona at the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time, despite the blow of conceding late to draw their last-16, first-leg clash 1-1 on March 10.
1 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Almost any outcome of the war carries risks for region
Even countries such as Saudi Arabia or the UAE, which used to be at the forefront of hostility to Iran, toned down their opposition.
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
AI offers hope for young film-makers dreaming of an Oscar
Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated Sinners (2025) director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.
3 min |
March 12, 2026
The Straits Times
Trump's immigration crackdown has not boosted employment for US-born workers
In labour-intensive roles that rely heavily on immigrants, bosses can’t easily replace them
6 min |