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Taxi operators absorb costs at their pumps as petrol prices rise again
Some taxi operators are now absorbing part of the increase in fuel costs at in-house pumps, while several petrol stations continued to raise their prices as the war in the Middle East rages on.
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March 06, 2026
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Families welcome S’poreans home as some Mid-East flights resume
The first travellers from Dubai trickled into Changi Airport on the morning of March 5, after days of flight cancellations caused by the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran closed airspaces across the Middle East.
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March 06, 2026
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Nuclear lure: Iran strikes may make more states yearn for the bomb
A war sold as stopping Iran's nuclear dreams teaches the world the exact opposite: Only a fully built bomb guarantees you are left alone.
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March 06, 2026
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'We are one family': 800 attend Jakarta mass prayer for Khamenei
At least 800 people gathered in the afternoon of March 5 at the Iranian ambassador's residence in Jakarta for a mass prayer to mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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March 06, 2026
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Law professor donates 82 designer jackets worth over $350,000
Few people in Singapore can claim to have even 20 jackets in their wardrobes.
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March 06, 2026
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Death of Iranian leader lays bare Malaysia's unease with its Shi'ite community
On the evening of March 1, a small group of Shi'ite adherents gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur, chanting “death to America” and holding portraits of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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March 06, 2026
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Is Trump encouraging a Kurdish revolt? That will pour more oil on the Middle Eastern fire
Plan pushed by Israeli PM likely to provoke seismic shocks throughout Arab region
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March 06, 2026
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AI, genetic testing, flexible MediSave use to help super-aged S'pore stay healthy
Nation raising bar in preventive medicine as more reach age 65 and above: Ong Ye Kung
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March 06, 2026
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CLOSET CLEAN-OUT - Some people's Chinese New Year decluttering can look different, especially when the collectors are fabulous.
Mad Chinaman auctioning off prized silk shirts
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March 06, 2026
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EX-ICE SKATING OFFICIAL WINS $190K DAMAGES
President of affiliate club, found by court to have defamed her, appealing against ruling
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March 06, 2026
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Malaysian actor Zheng Xi Yong raves about his small role in Netflix series Bridgerton
There is now a Southeast Asian connection to Bridgerton (2020 to present) after the hit Netflix series featured its first East Asian family of characters in its latest season.
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March 06, 2026
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Mixed reactions to $4 flat fare for Punggol self-driving shuttle
Punggol residents have had mixed reactions to the $4 flat fare that has been announced for Grab’s self-driving shuttle services, which will begin in mid-2026.
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March 06, 2026
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LPA applications to be made permanently free of charge for S'poreans
To encourage more Singaporeans to plan early for their future, including end-of-life scenarios, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Form 1 applications will be made free of charge for all Singapore citizens from April 1.
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March 06, 2026
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Carpark gantry failures deserve accountability
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey
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March 06, 2026
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Winter Paralympics set for icy opening due to boycott
The Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on March 6, but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.
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March 06, 2026
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REMATCH ON THE CARDS IN DUBAI GROUP 3
Marbaan and Mysterious Night renew their rivalry after running 1-2 in 2025 Ras Al Khor
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March 06, 2026
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Outward Bound Singapore Coney Island campus to open in second half of 2026
The new Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) campus on Coney Island will officially open in the second half of 2026, a decade after it was announced during Budget 2016.
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March 06, 2026
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Djokovic tips Williams for Wimbledon return
Novak Djokovic suggested on March 4 that Serena Williams could view Wimbledon as the ideal venue to return to tennis, if the 23-time Grand Slam champion decides to make a comeback later this season.
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March 06, 2026
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Retail sales dip 0.4% in Jan, partly because of later CNY timing
Takings at the till dipped 0.4 per cent year on year in January, reversing the 2.5 per cent growth recorded in December.
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March 06, 2026
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United still in 'decent' spot despite bitter loss
Michael Carrick said that “defeat hurts” after Manchester United’s 2-1 Premier League loss at Newcastle United on March 4 — the first time he has been beaten as manager of the club.
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March 06, 2026
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Stella McCartney's Paris show marks Year of the Horse
Stella McCartney, known for her commitment to animal rights and sustainability, put horses at the centre of her eponymous brand’s Paris Fashion Week show set in a riding hall in Paris’ Bois de Boulogne.
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March 06, 2026
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Everyone finding their stride for streaking Spurs
PEAKING ON CUE
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March 06, 2026
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Icons Let us remember our own sportswomen who persevered
This week, ahead of International Women's Day, let us honour the remarkable sportswomen who have flown Singapore's flag high - on the track, in the pool and beyond.
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March 06, 2026
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China trims GDP target to 4.5%-5%; first downgrade in three years
Downward shift signals recognition of longer-term structural headwinds: Analysts
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March 06, 2026
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Justin Timberlake sues to block release of 2024 drink-driving arrest footage
The village of Sag Harbor, New York, said on March 3 that it would delay releasing footage of American singer Justin Timberlake’s 2024 drink-driving arrest after he sued to prevent making the footage public.
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March 06, 2026
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24-hour livestream offers a look at peregrine falcon chicks hatched in S'pore
The public can now watch the second batch of chicks hatched by Singapore's only known pair of breeding peregrine falcons take their first flaps.
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March 06, 2026
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One-stop approach for seniors requiring long-term care services
No need for multiple assessments, even if services are from different providers
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March 06, 2026
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Asian airlines well placed to weather Middle East chaos
HONG KONG - Asian carriers such as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways are among the best positioned airlines to weather the war in the Middle East as travellers scramble for flights - and pay huge premiums - to escape the conflict.
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March 06, 2026
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Fewer fresh uni graduates in 2025 found full-time work: Survey
Results show 74.4% secured such roles, down from year before; but pay held steady
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March 06, 2026
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Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes $356m govt deal with UK chip giant Arm
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said on March 4 it was probing alleged abuse of power, fraud and governance issues linked to a RM1.11 billion (S$356 million) deal between the Malaysian government and British chip giant Arm Holdings.
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