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How therapy turned S. Korean artist into a best-selling author
The illustrator better known as Dancing Snail sought help for her depression, which turned her life around
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April 12, 2026
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Sinner advances to final with 'nothing to lose'
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner said that he has a “nothing to lose” mindset, as he eased his way into the Monte Carlo Masters final for the first time with a clinical 6-1, 6-4 semifinal win over Alexander Zverev on April 11.
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April 12, 2026
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US, Iran begin direct talks in Islamabad in bid to end the war
Conflicting accounts emerge of what was agreed as Tehran lays down its red lines
4 min |
April 12, 2026
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Trump team reveals plans for massive triumphal arch
US President Donald Trump's administration on April 10 revealed renderings for a colossal triumphal arch proposed for construction in Washington near some of the nation's most revered monuments.
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April 12, 2026
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Too pretty for a general? Chinese authorities police TV gender norms
Bid to dictate masculine ideals amid fears over perception of Chinese army draws flak
4 min |
April 12, 2026
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The risk of relying on spousal maintenance for all expenses after divorce
When the Family Justice Court awards spousal alimony, such payments are meant to be given for life, unless the recipient remarries or there is an approval to revoke it before either party dies.
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April 12, 2026
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Newborn orang utan and mum 'settling in beautifully' at Mandai
Visitors to the Singapore Zoo can now catch a glimpse of a three-week-old orang utan at the wildlife attraction in Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
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April 12, 2026
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Hainanese eateries hang on to old-school charm
While heritage and hospitality are selling points, some of these family-run restaurants also see the need to innovate and stay relevant
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April 12, 2026
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With my own desk comes a sense of belonging
The writer thought an office table was just furniture, until her own disappeared.
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April 12, 2026
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More competition, changing tastes put heritage in Kampong Gelam at a crossroads
The community has to deal with the tension between retaining its past and modernising
8 min |
April 12, 2026
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Land reclamation for Greater Southern Waterfront to start after port terminals relocate
Plans to reshape Singapore’s southern coastline into a new precinct that will offer people more housing and recreational options are progressing.
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April 12, 2026
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DIGITAL DOMINATES, BUT CASH LINGERS
Digital payments are now the default in Singapore for everything from retail therapy to public transport, but cash holds its ground in the heartland, according to a survey commissioned by The Sunday Times.
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April 12, 2026
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Hat-trick hero Higashikawa hails Stags’ mentality in late win
When the fourth official indicated that five minutes of stoppage time will be added to the match, the scoreboard at Our Tampines Hub on April 11 read: BG Tampines Rovers 2 Geylang International 3.
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April 12, 2026
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High-profile gaffes surrounding Al use offer cautionary tale
Is it ethical to publish artificial intelligence-generated content based on a celebrity’s past interviews?
3 min |
April 12, 2026
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Kim Jong Un shows off tighter ties with allies, weapons before Trump's China trip
North Korean leader Kim Jong
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April 12, 2026
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Iran is prepared for a war lasting 6 months: Analysts
Timeframe contrasts starkly with days-long operation Netanyahu pitched to Trump
6 min |
April 12, 2026
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Bibimbap boom
Eateries offering the dish and Korean-style cai fan, with free-flow sides, are on the rise
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April 12, 2026
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Small businesses in Indonesia feel the pinch as plastic costs surge
Street hawkers and small-scale vendors in Indonesia are being squeezed by soaring plastic prices, forcing them to raise prices, shrink portions or absorb thinner profits.
2 min |
April 12, 2026
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Superfan is an intimate portrait of parasocial love
In the age of BTS and Taylor Swift, of Stan wars and Tumblr and parasocial everything, a novel about what it means to be a fan - nay, a superfan - is long overdue.
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April 12, 2026
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Russia, Ukraine observe temporary truce for Orthodox Easter
A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on April 11, with Kyiv warning it would respond \"immediately\" if Russia violated it.
2 min |
April 12, 2026
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Hot-desking radicalised my views on the perfect office
Inevitable death knell for creativity.
4 min |
April 12, 2026
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Feel out of step with a group? That can be a good thing
Imagine sitting in a meeting where a new proposal is being enthusiastically endorsed.
7 min |
April 12, 2026
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De Zerbi wants club to survive the Spurs way
Roberto de Zerbi called on Tottenham Hotspur to embrace their attacking instincts as he battles to save the club from their first relegation since 1977, declaring on April 10 that the \"DNA\" of the club is to attack and score goals.
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April 12, 2026
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Leadership learnt at the dining table
Inspired by her doctor father and business professor mother, Chin Wei Jia returned from the US to lead HMI Medical, which her parents founded
9 min |
April 12, 2026
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Hawks make 'sacrifices' to reach play-offs
The Atlanta Hawks secured a National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff berth with a 124-102 home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 10, as the Boston Celtics locked up the Eastern Conference second seed with a lopsided win of their own.
2 min |
April 12, 2026
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Cut through the noise
Dont let politics get in the way of a good portfolio
7 min |
April 12, 2026
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Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has severe face, leg injuries: Sources
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the air strike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters.
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April 12, 2026
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In the online ‘maxxing’ era, what is the deal with fibre and protein?
First, it was protein.
3 min |
April 12, 2026
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BUT CASH LINGERS
In this way, the convenience and perks of digital payments come with a hidden financial trade-off that both businesses and consumers indirectly bear.
2 min |
April 12, 2026
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MCILROY FEELING AT HOME
Time spent at Augusta during tour break helps world No. 2 gain record 6-stroke edge
3 min |