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Some US universities in West Asia, Mid-East move classes online
The American University of Armenia (AUA) said on March 30 that it was moving all classes online over Iranian threats to target US universities in West Asia.
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March 31, 2026
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'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
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March 31, 2026
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Asia stocks slump as oil prices head for biggest monthly rise
Gulf conflict brings spike in inflation and risk of recession to much of the globe
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March 31, 2026
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India forces banks to unwind rupee bets amid hit from Iran war
India’s most dramatic step in more than a decade to curb speculation in the foreign-exchange market delivered fleeting gains, with an initial jump in the rupee rapidly fading, reflecting the deep challenges the central bank faces in supporting Asia’s worst-performing currency.
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March 31, 2026
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Bangladesh aim to spoil Lions' Asian Cup party
Geylang Lorong 12 was the scene of an unusual sight last weekend, as hundreds of football fans thronged the streets, mobbing the Bangladesh team as they got off the bus to head to the training pitch.
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March 31, 2026
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Why India's south thinks it has to populate or perish
In March, veteran technocrat Chandrababu Naidu - chief minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradeshtold the state legislature that his government would pay women to have additional children.
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March 31, 2026
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Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade
Sanctioned Russian vessel arrives at Cuban port with crude; more could follow
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March 31, 2026
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ITALY SEE 'ANOTHER VERY DIFFICULT GAME'
They must fend off Bosnia in hostile Zenica to avoid a third-straight play-off heartbreak
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March 31, 2026
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Palace Prince should hold court this time
RACE 8 (1,500M)
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March 31, 2026
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Buyers drawn to project's Tampines location
Beyond its proximity to transport, retail and lifestyle offerings as well as schools, Pinery Residences' appeal could lie in its Tampines location.
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March 31, 2026
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Australian sky turns blood red ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle
Videos and images of a fiery red sky over western Australia looked like something from an apocalyptic or science fiction movie.
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March 31, 2026
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J-brands Sushiro, Beams the new kids on the Factory Block
France's Veja, the US' Yeti among other global retailers coming to New Bahru
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March 31, 2026
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ILHAN STANDING TALL AS HE EYES GAME TIME
The 23-year-old has been out injured since helping the Lions qualify for the Asian Cup
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March 31, 2026
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5 in Gaza, West Bank killed by Israeli fire, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli air strike killed at least three people in the Gaza Strip on March 30, local health officials said, in the latest round of violence since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect more than five months ago.
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March 31, 2026
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As clubs thrive, fans pay the price
LONDON - The English Premier League’s global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
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March 31, 2026
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Hydrogen energy remains a tough sell, but China is doubling down anyway
Beijing to expand push, targeting sizeable price reductions and more uses for the fuel
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March 31, 2026
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Stink of crime hangs over Vietnam chemical plant
Grey and white smoke round the clock, dust-covered trees and nonstop noise: Residents living next to Vietnam’s biggest chemical production complex coexist with toxic fumes from the factories.
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March 31, 2026
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Nutrition • Use school meals to shape good lifelong eating habits
The introduction of centrally prepared meals at several Singapore schools has drawn mixed reactions, particularly over taste and acceptance.
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March 31, 2026
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Throwback trend revives Goo Goo Dolls' 1990s anthem Iris
And then a lonely voice pierced the silence with an instantly recognisable lyric.
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March 31, 2026
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MOE appoints 4 student care operators to replace Little Professors
Four student care operators have been appointed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to provide after school care to 1,800 pupils in the eight primary schools affected by the termination of Little Professors Learning Centre’s services.
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March 31, 2026
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Yvonne Lim opens up about loneliness, depression after move to Taiwan
Actress Yvonne Lim, 49, revealed that she battled depression and loneliness after moving to Taiwan in 2015 for marriage and motherhood.
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March 31, 2026
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Singapore stocks close flat amid escalating Middle East tensions
Stocks in Singapore ended flat on March 30 as tensions in the Middle East rose.
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March 31, 2026
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Schools redesign canteens into social hangouts, study corners
These multi-purpose areas now encourage students to linger, interact and unwind
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March 31, 2026
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What to do when the public good of information goes bad
The creation and dissemination of reliable news is at an economic disadvantage.
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March 31, 2026
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Myanmar military chief steps down with eye on presidency
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, who led a coup in 2021, stepped down on March 30 to stand as president in a parliamentary vote following the first polls in the Southeast Asian nation since the takeover that triggered a civil war.
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March 31, 2026
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FRENCH STAR CALANDAGAN MAY BE COX PLATE-BOUND
Australian option opens up for Gl Dubai Sheema Classic winner
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March 31, 2026
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A no-nonsense guide to Tokyo's sushi scene
There may be no sport more gruesome in the realm of travel than scoring a reservation at Tokyo’s most famous sushi establishments, many with just six to eight seats and one or two rounds of service a night.
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March 31, 2026
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SSP-OUTRAM SYNC, SWIM, WIN
Combined team led by Russell defeat ACS(I) 11-9 to earn B Div water polo title
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March 31, 2026
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Iran war draws attention to US troop presence in Saudi Arabia
Days after an Iranian strike on a Saudi airbase injured 12 US troops, the Saudi government has yet to acknowledge the attack.
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March 31, 2026
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SP Mobility moves to allay concerns over proposed ChargEco takeover
Electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider SP Mobility has submitted a set of commitments to allay concerns that its proposed acquisition of rival ChargEco would be anti-competitive.
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