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Telling the forgotten story of Indian POWs
Former banker uncovers buried tales to paint a fuller picture of Indian soldiers during World War II
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Wanted: More blood donors of all ages
Bigger potential pool after upper age limit for first-time donors raised to 65 on Jan 2
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Diplomas that ran their course
Singapore's first wave of theatre educators, semiconductor makers and IT workers got their start with polytechnic programmes that no longer exist today
10+ min |
January 11, 2026
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Ling Xiao, S.K. Poon and the local Chinese pop singers of yesteryear we should not forget
When we think of local Chinese singers who have earned regional acclaim, Stefanie Sun or JJ Lin would likely come to mind first. But their way was paved by veteran singers and their 'old songs'.
5 min |
January 11, 2026
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Who goes MISSING in Singapore?
In 2024, the police logged about four missing person reports every day. Who are these people - and how do they vanish in a city where almost everyone seems accounted for?
10+ min |
January 11, 2026
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Man bought 12 insurance policies, then fell to his death overseas in bizarre case
It sounded like something from a TV series - a man bought multiple insurance policies to insure himself for millions of dollars and then died in a bizarre overseas accident not long after.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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HDB coffee shops renewing leases no longer required to offer budget meals
HDB coffee shop operators renewing their leases from Jan 10 will no longer be required to sell budget meals under a scheme that aims to keep food affordable in the heartland.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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5 places to eat in Penang in 48 hours
Where to find the best appom, char kway teow and Peranakan private dining in Penang
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Multiple failures did not stop this roast meat chef from returning with a bigger venture
Over six years, Ms Sharon Poon has opened and closed several F&B ventures, accumulating about $200,000 in losses, together with her business partner.
5 min |
January 11, 2026
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MOTHECOMBE GETS IT RIGHT AT MEYDAN'S LORD NORTH
British trainer Appleby’s 4YO delivers under Mullen second-up
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Kyiv scrambles to repair ruined power grid after latest Russian attack
Kyiv's water and heating systems were back on after being briefly shut down amid intense cold on Jan 10, as engineers scrambled to stabilise a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
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Japan's 2025 kanji character reflects bear-attack crisis
Between April and November, 13 people were killed and 230 injured by bears
4 min |
January 11, 2026
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Over 340 vapes, related components seized at checkpoints in four days
Foreigners who visit or live in Singapore are reminded that vaping is illegal here, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after discovering more than 340 e-vaporisers and related components in four days.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
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Greenland • Trump again threatens force
US President Donald Trump has again threatened to forcibly annex Greenland, saying \"if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over\" the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
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He sees shoe shining and restoration as a craft and career
A strong appreciation for leather kick-started his journey as an enterprising businessman
5 min |
January 11, 2026
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Indonesia's new sex laws could turn bedrooms into 'Batman traps': Analysts
Penal code now makes adultery and living together outside marriage criminal offences
4 min |
January 11, 2026
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Colombian dissident branch leader calls for guerilla unity against US
The head of the largest dissident branch of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla group called on other rebel groups to band together to fight US interventionism in the region, in a video message confirmed by the group as authentic on Jan 9.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
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Taxidermied polar bear among wildlife imports allowed in 2024
The Republic in 2024 approved the import of a taxidermied specimen of a wild polar bear from Greenland for personal reasons, The Sunday Times has learnt.
4 min |
January 11, 2026
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Russian strike near EU border message from an 'unhappy' Putin: Analysts
LONDON Russia's Oreshnik missile attack in Ukraine near the EU border aims to intimidate Kyiv's Western allies, and signals President Vladimir Putin's displeasure at recent foreign policy setbacks including in Venezuela, analysts said on Jan 9.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Venezuela says it is in talks with US to restore diplomatic ties
Venezuela said it has launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
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Cooking against the odds
From repeated closures to cancer treatment to risking their home, F&B operators share why they did not walk away
5 min |
January 11, 2026
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The top business concerns to look out for in 2026
Here are the biggest unknowns the Deal Book team will be watching as we cover business and the economy this year.
4 min |
January 11, 2026
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FROM YOUTUBE TO TV
To understand why Alan Chikin Chow is one of the most successful creators on YouTube, watch the first 18 seconds of My Boyfriend Is A Werewolf?!
5 min |
January 11, 2026
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Coach praises Diaz in Morocco's 'historic' win
Morocco coach Walid Regragui hailed a \"historic\" achievement in seeing his side reach the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Jan 9, but warned that the hosts have not yet achieved anything at the tournament.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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Oceans soaked up record heat levels in 2025: Experts
Rise in accumulated heat equivalent to nearly 4 decades of global primary energy consumption
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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World's best return for WTT Singapore Smash
It is looking to be a smashing new year for table tennis fans, with the sport’s top stars to compete at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash from Feb 19 to March 1 at the OCBC Arena.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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Koepka seeks PGA Tour return, needs exemption
Brooks Koepka applied for reinstatement with the PGA Tour on Jan 9, just weeks after departing LIV Golf, according to multiple reports.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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Brew coffee, create personalised perfume, play ball: AI steals the show at CES 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) took over Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it is human against machine.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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Indonesia records first death linked to 'super flu'
A hospital in Bandung, West Java, has reported Indonesia’s first death linked to the so-called super flu, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the virus.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
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Book tackles neglected topic on ties between Russia and S-E Asia
Senior fellow at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Ian Storey was in his late teens when he first travelled out of the United Kingdom where he was born.
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