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Son of Iran's ex-leader emerges as leading choice to be successor
The senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran's next supreme leader met on March 3 to deliberate, and the son of the slain former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emerged as the clear front runner, according to three Iranian officials familiar with the deliberations.
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March 05, 2026
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LTA reviewing COE categories for cars
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is reviewing the certificate of entitlement (COE) system to improve the categorisation of cars.
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March 05, 2026
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Iran can't count on its China and Russia cards
But Chinese and Russian influence won't go away, even if the regime changes.
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March 05, 2026
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Korean heritage in Blackpink's MV for Go
With the release of Blackpink's long-awaited EP Deadline, attention has shifted to not only the K-pop girl group's new music, but also the traditional Korean cultural elements woven into the music video for the lead track Go.
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March 05, 2026
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In ride-hailing, having more options makes commuting harder
Fragmented choice may be eroding reliability and trust in Singapore's point-to-point transport system.
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March 05, 2026
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FROM STREET TO STAGE
Singers Jeff Ng and Soo Sheng Li share how busking gigs have honed their talent and opened doors to more lucrative shows
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March 05, 2026
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The nightmare Iran energy scenario is becoming reality
A longer war means a harsher global economic fallout.
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March 05, 2026
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Nepal heads to polls in first election since 2025 youth-led protests
Nepal is heading to a general election on March 5, the first after youth-led protests in September 2025 demanding an end to corruption, more jobs and cleaner politics led to the deaths of 77 people and forced the government to resign.
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March 05, 2026
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Building Act being reviewed to help ageing condos fix problems, maintain sinking funds
Owners of older condominiums could find it easier to get urgent estate problems fixed under a new proposal to reduce the consent threshold for essential works.
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March 05, 2026
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ASEAN calls for ceasefire after 'regrettable' Middle East escalation
ters have described the escalation of conflict in the Middle East as “regrettable”, and called for an immediate ceasefire after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks across that region, raising concerns over civilian safety and global stability.
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March 05, 2026
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US says it is winning against Iran but global markets rattled, energy prices soar
Iran's ballistic missile strikes down 86%; military structure 'in a bad way': US General
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March 05, 2026
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Sweet Charity guitarist Rosli Mohalim used to rock stadiums, now he finds his voice in busking
As the guitarist for pioneering local rock group Sweet Charity, whose heyday was in the 1970s and 1980s, Singaporean musician Rosli Mohalim has performed at stadiums and concert venues in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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March 05, 2026
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Executive condo policy to be reviewed following affordability concerns: Minister
URA data shows median price in 2025 more than double the $797 psf recorded in 2015
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March 05, 2026
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No easy way out for tens of thousands looking to leave Gulf
As Middle East tensions rise ever higher, tens of thousands of people are finding themselves stranded across the Gulf with few options for leaving a region suddenly engulfed by war.
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March 05, 2026
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Busker Soo Sheng Li quits six-figure day job to become full-time musician
For Soo Sheng Li, busking has opened many doors.
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March 05, 2026
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Icy thrills abound in Dead Of Winter, indie sci-fi horror Iron Lung is one for the gamers
DEAD OF WINTER (PG13) 98 minutes, opens on March 5 ★★★☆☆
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March 05, 2026
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Energy shock fears roil Asian markets; S. Korea worst hit
Kospi dives record 12.06% as M-E conflict, oil price spike spark rethink about Al boom
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March 05, 2026
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LIVERPOOL BITTEN AT THE DEATH
Van Dijk, Slot slam poor performance against Wolves after conceding late again
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March 05, 2026
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TOC editor, publisher ordered to pay $125k for defaming UOB over 'baseless' claims
The chief editor and publisher of The Online Citizen (TOC) have been ordered by the High Court to pay $125,000 in damages to UOB for defamation.
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March 05, 2026
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PARF cuts not expected to significantly affect COE renewals: Jeffrey Siow
Cuts to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate are not expected to have a significant effect on certificate of entitlement (COE) renewal behaviour, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on March 4.
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March 05, 2026
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Indonesia pauses discussions on Board of Peace amid Iran conflict
Prabowo holds rare late-night briefing with senior leaders as tensions rise in Middle East
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March 05, 2026
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Spurs must have belief they can stay up: Tudor
LONDON Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor admitted that his players are starting to speak about the prospect of relegation from the English Premier League, but insisted that they have shown a “good willingness to change” and he is seeing “positive signs”.
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March 05, 2026
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Hin Leong founder’s jail term cut to 131/2 years after appeal to High Court
Original 17'2-year sentence ‘crushing’, but judge rejects call for judicial mercy
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March 05, 2026
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School-based enrichment programmes set for nationwide expansion
Activities for high-ability pupils include science experiments, honing debating skills
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March 05, 2026
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Self-driving shuttles in Punggol
Punggol self-driving shuttles open to public for free from April 1
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March 05, 2026
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RELEASE THE SPIRIT TOYS WITH RIVALS AT TRIALS
Maximus Pegasus, Olympia also in fine trim ahead of their races
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March 05, 2026
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Patient care not compromised despite $310m dip in operating expenditure: MOH
Despite a downward adjustment of the Health Ministry’s operating expenditure in the 2025 financial year by $310 million, compared with earlier projections, the ministry's expenditure will maintain its upward trajectory in coming years.
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March 05, 2026
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Great Eastern sets up new unit to further cater to Asia's very wealthy
Insurer seeks to meet rising demand for legacy, succession planning products
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March 05, 2026
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Kinetic art comes to Tanglin Road
Movement art founder Yaacov Agam, 97, praises Singapore’s energy
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March 05, 2026
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Scream 7 a sign that the franchise is now the walking dead
Starring Neve Campbell and helmed by writer-director Kevin Williamson, the sequel is in desperate need of sharp ideas
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