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Outcry in India over proposed 'halal township' aimed at Muslims

Critics say project risks further entrenching religious divide; national body calls for probe

5 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Family escapes catastrophic mud flood in Sabah

A father carried his toddler while his three other children ran hand in hand as they hurried to escape a mud flood that flowed from a hill behind their house, carrying boulders and debris.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Dragon Boating Returns to Marina Bay in Support of Mental Health

After an absence of almost six years, dragon boating made its return to Marina Bay, in support of mental health awareness in the Republic.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

News Analysis: Russian Drone Incursion into Poland: A Test of Nato Defences

It also tests Trump's commitment to alliance; goal seems political rather than military

4 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Pereira At 'A New Stage'

Sprinter qualifies for second consecutive World Athletics Championships on merit

4 min  |

September 14, 2025

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The Millionaire Who Left Wall Street to Become a Paramedic

The woman lay slumped in a subway stairwell, so Mr. Jonathan Kleisner knelt to look her in the eye. \"We're here to help, OK?\" he said. \"Can you tell me what happened?\"

6 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Three jinxed daughters in Oyinkan Braithwaite's cursed tale

Nigerian-British writer Oyinkan Braithwaite has followed up her smash-hit debut novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer (2018), with Cursed Daughters, another tense, thrilling page-turner.

4 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Man's will barred widow from his assets as marriage was a sham

He married the Chinese national so that she could stay in S'pore for her child's education

5 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Air strike in Myanmar kills at least 19 students

A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group said on Sept 13 that a junta air strike killed at least 19 students, including children, in western Rakhine state.

1 min  |

September 14, 2025

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US stands with Philippines against Chinese plans for disputed atoll, says Rubio

The US stands with the Philippines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sept 12, rejecting what he described as China's \"destabilising plans\" for a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.

1 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Ingebrigtsen Eyes Elusive 1,500m Crown

His 'unconventional' prep includes injury, court case and chasing a third 5,000m title

3 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

New Gunners spoil Ange's debut as Forest manager

Arsenal ruined Ange Postecoglou's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest, as Martin Zubimendi's double sealed a 3-0 Premier League win at the Emirates Stadium on Sept 13.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Shell Firms Registered to Conceal Activities

Shell companies would not need to come into contact with the supplies.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Charlie Kirk Killing: Suspect Was Angered by Victim's Politics

Frenzied manhunt ends after 22-year-old turns himself in, as details of his life emerge

4 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Burnt Japanese wartime literature, helmets among WWII artefacts found at Alexandra Hospital

Wary that surrender was imminent in 1945, Japanese soldiers at Alexandra Hospital likely dug pits, filled them with literature and set the books on fire to cover their tracks.

5 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Boosting Financial Literacy

Jargon and identifying hidden fees. Nearly half of these respondents said they only occasionally read through contracts fully before signing, as opposed to 32.5 per cent of people who said they do every time, and 7.5 per cent who never do.

1 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

What does the Gen Z protester want?

Political renewal, transparency and equality are top on the lists of three protesters who spoke to The Sunday Times

6 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

The Depression Symptom I Overlooked

The writer discovered that her inability to think clearly was more than just 'adjusting to motherhood'

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Howden's horse-loving boss building 'the biggest small business' in insurance world

The multibillion-dollar insurance broker has never forgotten its humble roots.

6 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Mourning Nepalis hope protest deaths will bring change

Grieving families of those killed in Nepal's anti-corruption demonstrations say they hope the deaths will not be in vain, as the protesters' choice of interim prime minister took charge on Sept 13.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Lim, 71, in darts' PDC World Championship for the 15th time

Veteran darts player Paul Lim continues to defy his age to write more chapters in his career, as the 71-year-old Singaporean has qualified for his 15th Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Darts Championship.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Top Taiwan Official Warns of 'Domino Effect' if China Takes Island by Force

China is preparing for war to take Taiwan, the island's top China policymaker said in Washington on Sept 12, warning that if Taiwan were to fall, it would cause a regional \"domino effect\" that would threaten the security of the US.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

When that dream job eludes you, take the path less travelled

Fresh graduates should consider less conventional industries, part-time gigs and even stints overseas.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Japanese Spectators Grateful for Return of Track Stars

Japanese fans soaked up the atmosphere on the Sept 13 opening day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, four years after being shut out of the same stadium for the pandemic-troubled Olympics.

3 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Punggol LRT service resumes after 3-hour disruption; fault linked to new signalling system

Train service on the Punggol LRT Line resumed at 8.10am on Sept 13, about three hours after a systems fault led to a disruption.

1 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Eyeing Overseas Job Exposure? How to Set Yourself Up to Thrive Abroad

Shift in expectations about career, realistic understanding of finances needed

5 min  |

September 14, 2025

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Trump Hosts Qatari Prime Minister After Israel's Attack in Doha

US President Donald Trump held a dinner with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York on Sept. 12, days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.

2 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

More than Grades

More than Grades

4 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

Parents Struggle to Manage Kids' Device Use as Line Between Learning, Leisure Blurs

Children given screen time when parents are tired, busy or want time to themselves

3 min  |

September 14, 2025
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The Straits Times

South China Sea: Beijing's nature reserve move seen as bid for moral high ground

Some experts say it is using environmental protection to justify territorial claims

4 min  |

September 13, 2025