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Website that falsely claimed to have MFA links blocked by Singapore police

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Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

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China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

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Woman in Hong Kong mauled to death by dog in pet hotel

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Water activities at the reservoir were suspended a day earlier after PUB was alerted to a potential sighting.

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The system achieved an average accuracy of 90 per cent in trials, with deployment starting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and expansion to all bus routes by 2030.

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MOM looking into claims airport wheelchair assistant had S$5 docked from pay for being 11 seconds late

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Singapore government beta testing new chatbot to make official information more accessible

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Singaporean man, 56, jailed 14 days and fined US$1,733 for insulting Islam in Johor

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The Chinese upstart challenging Japan and Europe's motorcycle giants

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Train seat reserved for snacks sparks online debate in China

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UK court orders Prince Harry, six others to pay Daily Mail £9.5 million

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Tradenation luxury goods scam: Tradeluxury director charged with money laundering

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Customers bring gifts, children to meet elderly stallholder after he was shoved over head-pat

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Man who stabbed priest at St Joseph's Church gets jail, caning

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Employee of town council managing agent charged with corruption offences

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China, Indonesia agree to boost military ties, work closer on minerals, energy and tech

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Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

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Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?

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What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

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Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?

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This Singaporean's cute cat guitar pickguards have found fans worldwide – even metalheads love them

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Murder mystery in Bugis: Can you solve the case in this new Sherlock Holmes adventure game?

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YouTube Premium raises prices in Singapore across subscription plans

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Elvin Ng had to euthanise his 17-year-old dog due to declining health: 'I felt I could have done better for her'

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This former teacher started a Chinese-Muslim beef roti business in Singapore with cooks from his hometown

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New Mofusand and Starbucks Singapore merchandise launching on Aug 25

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First look at Singapore Night Festival 2026

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Swimming pool and restaurant among offerings at Singapore's first private assisted living development

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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

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Dementia, disability and serious illness can require specialised care and round-the-clock attention at home. CNA TODAY looks at what happens when domestic workers' skills and families' caregiving needs don't match – and what could help.

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For food-loving travellers, the hotel restaurant is no longer an afterthought

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Why the suit is making a comeback – and becoming easier to wear

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Ferrari's first electric car sells for record US$40 million despite design backlash

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Ong Ye Kung finds his BMT buddy, Eric Sim, and uncovers truth behind old confession

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Ex-offender becomes hawker's apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

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This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here's how he made it work

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With uranium demand expected to double by 2040, countries are reopening mines, expanding enrichment capacity and exploring alternative fuels, seawater extraction and fusion technology, CNA's The Nuclear Option finds.

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NATAS Travel Fair: African adventures, European river cruises on travellers' wishlists - Agents

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Desalination in Singapore: Trial aims to halve energy used in seawater pre-treatment

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Design and engineering safety award: 3 building projects lauded, including tallest timber canopy

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Pilot programme to require new details for public construction consultancy tenders

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Singapore Night Festival back for 17th edition, runs until 5 September

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Why obesity is not simply about willpower

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Centred around practical ways to rest, recover and move, Frasers Hospitality's new wellness programme, The Wellness Edit, is designed to support healthy routines while travelling, with practices guests can continue at home.

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