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June 15, 2025

Israel warns that 'Tehran will burn' after Iranian missile strikes

First time both sides have traded fire with such intensity, with fears of a prolonged conflict engulfing the region

4 mins

'I lived on Pulau Samulun, now Jurong Shipyard': Musician remembers life before reclamation

Jurong Island, home to energy and chemical firms with their glittering network of complexes, is not always remembered as such.

3 mins

Islanders' Day celebrates culture and history of Singapore's sea people

Work group to be set up to help them work with agencies on preserving heritage

3 mins

They care, so daughter will know and share

Couple works full-time, raises 5-year-old child — and still makes time to help others

5 mins

Cadets from Asean commissioned in S'pore a reminder of 'enduring friendships' in the region: President

The commissioning of four Asean cadets alongside their Singaporean counterparts is a reminder of close friendships in the region, which will become even more vital in the years ahead, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on June 14.

2 mins

More parents caught giving false addresses during P1 registration

More parents have been caught providing false residential addresses in the past five years to secure spots for their children in popular primary schools.

4 mins

DEBT TRAP

'Consultants' luring debtors to borrow more to exploit govt bankruptcy avoidance scheme

4 mins

Not In Debtors' Interest

Debt consultancy firms are not regulated. They are profit-making organisations, and may not be thinking about the best interests of debtors.

1 mins

More studies being done to help Singapore residents take charge of their health

Research includes looking into factors like social networks, lifestyles, caregiving

4 mins

Tehran Says Nuclear Talks With US Now 'Meaningless'

Iran said the dialogue with the US over Tehran's nuclear programme is \"meaningless\" after Israel's biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy, but said it is yet to decide on whether to attend planned talks on June 15.

1 mins

We Were Not Ready

Iranians describe scenes of fear, confusion and anger over strikes

5 mins

Low radiation risk so far from nuclear sites hit by attacks

Strikes on any nuclear facilities could, in theory, release clouds of deadly radiation that endanger human lives and health.

3 mins

We Knew Everything, Tried to Save Iran': Trump on Israeli Strikes

President Donald Trump told Reuters in a phone interview on June 13 that he and his team knew everything about Israel's plan to attack Iran and that he had given Tehran fair warning it needed to make a deal on its nuclear programme.

2 mins

Mossad spies attacked from inside Iran: Source

Israel sent Mossad commandos deep into Iran to destroy Iranian weapons systems during Israel's attack on nuclear and military targets, an Israeli security source said, while another official said Israel used a ploy to suggest the strike was not imminent.

3 mins

Iran miscalculated, failed to take precautions: Officials

Country's senior leaders didn't expect Israel to strike before talks in Oman on June 15

5 mins

India launches inspection of all its Boeing 787 planes

India's government is urgently inspecting all Boeing 787s after a devastating Air India crash that claimed at least 270 lives this week, the Aviation Minister said on June 14, adding that the authorities were investigating all possible causes.

2 mins

Grief turns into anger as families wait for bodies

DNA matching taking longer than usual because of the state of many of the victims

3 mins

Sydney Scrambles To Build More Homes As Housing Prices Soar

Options For Land Being Considered Include Race Course And Former Olympics Site

4 mins

Penang-born actress Lim Pik-Sen from Mind Your Language dies at 80

Penang-born Lim Pik-Sen, who shot to stardom for her role in British sitcom Mind Your Language, died on June 9 at the age of 80.

1 mins

Myanmar Junta Jet Crash in War Zone Kills Four Civilians

A Myanmar junta jet that crashed in a war zone this past week killed four people as it smashed into a village where civilians were sheltering from fighting, a local official said on June 13.

1 mins

Indonesian province offers cash for men to undergo vasectomy

Mixed response to governor's move to slow population growth

3 mins

Thai, Cambodian officials meet in attempt to ease simmering tensions over border dispute

Thai and Cambodian officials had a meeting on June 14 to try to ease tensions amid fears of military clashes after a long-running territorial dispute was reignited, leading both countries to mobilise troops on the border.

2 mins

White House reviews SpaceX deals amid Trump-Musk feud: Sources

The White House earlier in June directed the US Defence Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the public blowout between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, four people familiar with the order told Reuters.

2 mins

Two jailed for stealing gold toilet from Churchill's birthplace

Two men were jailed on June 13 for stealing an 18-carat gold toilet that had been on display as an artwork in an exhibition at former British prime minister Winston Churchill's birthplace.

1 mins

Sikkim Locals Fume as India-Nepal Climbers 'Defile' Sacred Kangchenjunga

Army team breaks taboo of stepping onto peak of mountain sacred to Buddhists

5 mins

Study Shows Mercury Levels in Arctic Wildlife Could Rise for Centuries

Levels of mercury in Arctic wildlife could continue to rise significantly even as countries curb their emissions, a new study suggests.

3 mins

Loyang Valley condo to make third collective sale bid at $880m

Loyang Valley condominium in Changi will be making a third attempt at a collective sale, with a reduced reserve price of $880 million.

3 mins

More opt for ash-scattering garden as final resting place for loved ones

Some 7,600 sets of ashes scattered there since 2021; second facility set to open soon

2 mins

Meta to work with banks to fight scams via sharing of intelligence

Social media company Meta is aiming to roll out a shared intelligence platform with local banks in Singapore to combat the scam scourge.

2 mins

3,500 Take Part in Inclusive Dragon Boat Race at Bedok Reservoir

Two hours of racing a dragon boat across Bedok Reservoir on the morning of June 14 was a hot and sweaty affair, but Mr Ashwin S. Sheernali was happy to have done it.

3 mins

She quit 'safe path' of JC for fashion and is now a cosplay influencer on TikTok

Behind every academic result is a young person quietly chasing their dreams, beating the odds, and hoping to make something of themselves. In More than Grades, a monthly series by The Straits Times, we tell the stories of youth who are making waves in school and beyond.

4 mins

New Therapy Gives Hope to Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Non-invasive electrode stimulation offers enhanced mobility to the partially paralyzed

4 mins

Local start-up on a mission to keep cellphones in use for longer

Singaporeans are replacing their phones every 2.7 years, contributing to some 2.9 million mobile phones being stowed away, a new study shows.

4 mins

He was not born to us, we parted, but this child enriched our lives

To be a foster parent is not easy. Parting may be inevitable. But it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love.

6 mins

Reflections on Father's Day: What gift would you want for your child?

A father shares his thoughts on the joy of raising a daughter and his final legacy as he reconciles himself to his mortality.

6 mins

Really, it's okay to cuddle stuffed animals all your life

Some may see adults playing with soft toys as another sign of the infantilisation of a younger generation. But is it?

4 mins

China's Booze Business Looks Smashed

First terrified officials went off the lash; now young people are going dry.

4 mins

After David Beckham, Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe, Jamie Salter's eyeing brand Trump

His main strategy is to buy iconic retail brands and broker deals to license their intellectual property

7 mins

It's a Really Bad Time to Be an Expert in Washington

Across West Executive Avenue from the White House, the offices that once buzzed with specialists at the National Security Council are now half vacant.

3 mins

Early start in investing helped build financial confidence

Co-founder of investment management company is a firm believer in value of compounding

4 mins

The Peril of Trading with Unlicensed Online Investment Firms

Investing overseas has never been easier, thanks to our borderless online world, but the costs can be crippling if you leave the protection of Singapore laws and gullibly venture into foreign fields.

4 mins

Why checking for news and reviews can save you from investment scams

Many of us scour the web to check user reviews before we pick our next TV series, the right gadget to buy or the restaurant to eat at, yet when it comes to investments, we often shoot first and ask questions later.

2 mins

More Than 80,000 New Homes in the Pipeline for Buyers to Look Forward To

Units range from those nestled in greenery to others in more urban settings

5 mins

At Trump Winery, patriotism is sold by the bottle

The pastoral countryside south of Charlottesville, Virginia, is quietly presidential. Visitors from around the world travel through the green rolling hills to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.

4 mins

Losing everything in a US restaurant franchise dream

Wendy Williams was building her future. After years of being on the move, the US Army veteran and registered nurse had settled in a small town in the Florida Panhandle.

5 mins

BUY NOW! PAY LATER

More shoppers in US using loans to buy groceries

4 mins

Hayes Clan Win 1st Stradbroke

Famous Aussie racing dynasty ends hoodoo in Brisbane's premier race with War Machine

2 mins

Burns' 65 stuns field, leaves rivals chasing

Sam Burns matched the third-best US Open round ever fired at Oakmont, shooting a five-under 65 to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round on June 13 as big names struggled.

2 mins

Wong Cherishes Debut Chance

Injury setbacks, long road to national team make netballer a more resilient player

3 mins

NBA Finals 2025 Thunder Breathe New Life Into Clash With Comeback

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said that it was a \"dogfight\" as his Oklahoma City Thunder side rallied for a gritty 111-104 road victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals on June 13.

2 mins

Unbeaten shooter feeling no pressure

After Manu Bhaker became the first Indian shooter to win two medals at the same Olympics in Paris last summer, the country seems to have unearthed a new talent in 19-year-old Suruchi Phogat, who won her third consecutive ISSF World Cup gold in Munich on June 13.

2 mins

Ferrari Hurt by Disrespect: Vasseur

Team boss blasts reports questioning his future; Verstappen to continue to 'race hard'

3 mins

McIntosh Eyes More Records After Historic Trials

A day after Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh completed one of the greatest weeks in swimming history with a hat-trick of world records, the Toronto teenager was already looking ahead to what comes next.

2 mins

From Brazilian beach to the Theatre of Dreams

Manchester United's stadium will not feel entirely unfamiliar to Matheus Cunha when the Brazilian makes his home debut for his new team next season.

2 mins

Man City splash out to cash in on money-spinner

Can there be too much football? The inaugural Fifa Club World Cup, kicking off this weekend, puts that question into practice.

2 mins

Longevity Boost For Beckham Brand

Knighthood for global icon maintains his fame while opening up new opportunities

3 mins

European Champs PSG Hungry for More Glory

Tired But Motivated We have to strike the balance between managing the physical and mental fatigue we’re experiencing now… and harnessing the motivation that comes with being involved in the competition.

2 mins

Miami bank on Messi magic as injuries pile up

Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as they prepare for their Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly on June 14 (June 15, Singapore time), with coach Javier Mascherano forced to reshuffle his backline owing to a string of injuries.

2 mins

Five Themes at Club World Cup

Big questions could shape the mega 32-team event amid worries over demanding calendar

2 mins

Lionesses can rely on sisterly connection again

The last time sisters Nurhidayu and Natasha Naszri were on a competition pitch together was Dec 5, 2024, when the Lionesses played the third-place play-off at the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Women's Cup.

3 mins

Harhys Up For Kosovo Challenge

S'pore midfielder aims to play on Europe's biggest stage after signing for top-tier Ferizaj

3 mins

Taekwondo champ flies high with father's emotional support

National taekwondo athlete Diyanah Aqidah Muhammad Dian Khudhairi, 26, aims a series of flying kicks just in front of her father's face as the camera clicks.

3 mins

Time to embrace our grumpy boomer dads this Father's Day

I am not, nor have I ever been, a daddy's girl. Quite the opposite, in fact, because my father and I have always had a spiky relationship. Do not get me wrong — he loves me, and I love him. But loving someone and getting along with him or her are not the same thing, and our dynamic has been characterised by tension and disagreement more often than not.

4 mins

Cancer survivor cares for special needs son full time

Dad quits job to care for son with muscular dystrophy

8 mins

PATERNITY PERKS

Study finds that kids do better on tests and have fewer behavioural problems when dads take two-week paternity leave

6 mins

These domestic workers share why they volunteer in the lead-up to International Domestic Workers' Day on June 16

Every other Sunday, Ms Istriyanti can be found behind a help desk at shopping centre City Plaza from 11am to 6pm, providing advice and support to distressed domestic workers from Indonesia.

9 mins

Go on a ride with Shuang Xuetao

The Chinese author has a knack of keeping readers off balance without devolving into nonsense, says his Singaporean translator Jeremy Tiang

4 mins

Singapore's sex workers tell their own stories in new literary anthology

A professional femme fatale who sees her career in solving economic inequality. A transgender woman leaves for Malaysia after national service and finds her community on the streets. A magical realist play in which two \"chickens\" spill secrets into a condom.

2 mins

Content creator recommends S'pore history and literature

Who: Mr Dhevarajan Devadas, 34, has a knack for making doom-scrollers on social media sit up to learn about Singapore history. The public policy analyst by day also creates history content on his TikTok account (@historyogi), which has over 120,000 followers. He hosts the Historyogi podcast series, where he interviews historians, scholars and writers.

2 mins

Timely look at what it means to be human

Under The Eye Of The Big Bird is a series of 14 interconnected short stories which slip back and forth through time

3 mins

Bold new brew of bak kut teh

L5 Bak Kut Teh: Recreating the flavours of Klang

7 mins

Reviving a Symbol of Scottish Heritage

\"When you see tweed on the runway, you don't expect it to come from here,\" jokes former banker Alexander MacLeod as he sets up his loom in a converted barn on the shores of a Scottish loch.

4 mins

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