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Trump warns of longer Iran war

Trump warns of longer Iran war

"I don't have the yips with respect to boots on the ground," says US President Donald Trump.

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Is China set to lower its 2026 growth target? This and other watchpoints at the Two Sessions

Is China set to lower its 2026 growth target? This and other watchpoints at the Two Sessions

03/03/2026

Petronas, Sarawak lawsuits pose serious ‘constitutional stress test’, headache for Anwar government

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Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

03/03/2026

Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

03/03/2026

Singaporeans stranded by Middle East airspace shutdown face delays, rising costs

The Singaporeans CNA spoke to said the situation remains calm, but the lack of a clear timeline for leaving is weighing on them as concern grows about the cost of extended stays.

03/03/2026

‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East

‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East

03/03/2026

‘Missiles explode right above you’: Chinese citizens stranded amid Iran war share harrowing experiences

‘Missiles explode right above you’: Chinese citizens stranded amid Iran war share harrowing experiences

02/03/2026

China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace

China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace

03/03/2026

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Is China set to lower its 2026 growth target? This and other watchpoints at the Two Sessions

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Petronas, Sarawak lawsuits pose serious ‘constitutional stress test’, headache for Anwar government

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Petronas, Sarawak lawsuits pose serious ‘constitutional stress test’, headache for Anwar government

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Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

03/03/2026

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Pete Hegseth on war on Iran: 'A clear, devastating, decisive mission'

Pete Hegseth on war on Iran: 'A clear, devastating, decisive mission'

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Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim strongly condemns US, Israeli strikes on Iran

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Severe predatory sales tactics should be criminalised: NCMP Andre Low

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Singaporeans stranded as Middle East airspace shuts amid Iran war

Singaporeans stranded as Middle East airspace shuts amid Iran war

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Singapore and South Korea launch AI alliance

Singapore and South Korea launch AI alliance

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New training academy to equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

New training academy to equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

02/03/2026

Commentary: Japanese investment in China keeps rising despite political tensions

Commentary: Japanese investment in China keeps rising despite political tensions

03/03/2026

Qatar air force shoots down two aircraft from Iran: defence ministry

Qatar air force shoots down two aircraft from Iran: defence ministry

03/03/2026

As it happened: Iran war widens as Israel strikes Lebanon; 3 US F-15 jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

As it happened: Iran war widens as Israel strikes Lebanon; 3 US F-15 jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

02/03/2026

Commentary: Tussle between Pentagon and Anthropic is dark news for ‘ethical AI’

03/03/2026

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Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’

02/03/2026

Singapore monitoring Iran situation 'closely', will reassess GDP forecasts if necessary: DPM Gan Kim Yong

02/03/2026

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44% of us are unhappy at work – is burnout the real reason?

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Inaugural Bras Basah-Bugis open house to be held at Bras Basah Complex on Mar 7 and 8

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Pokemon Center Singapore to temporarily close from Apr 1 as part of renewal works

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Sex, lies and loyalty tests: Meet the detectives policing modern Indian love lives

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