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Legal action by Singapore against haze-causing firms in Indonesia may come with diplomatic implications: Lawyers

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired in less than a week after facing criticism

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Some Singapore pilgrims press ahead with Umrah plans despite advisory, others face cancellations

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Several firms listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Friday (Oct 16) distanced themselves from the fires and haze.

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NEA says the transport of smoke haze from Kalimantan to Singapore could ease on Saturday, with shifting winds and showers expected over Singapore and the surrounding region.

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Snap Insight: Protecting Singapore's outdoor workers from haze is easier said than done

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Voices: Three years on, we're divorced but still go on holidays and raise our children together

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10 years of The Coconut Club: How its S$12.80 nasi lemak challenged the way we value local food

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Japan Met Agency apologises for false alert about M9.9 quake

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Will Singapore give rebates for utilities as more stay home to shelter from haze?

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Is Malaysia turning against Rohingya refugees?

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Singapore outlines haze precautions to protect students and school children

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O-level exams may be rescheduled if haze hits hazardous levels: Desmond Lee

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Protecting workers from haze is not optional, says Singapore's Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau

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Great Eastern Women's Run cancelled due to worsening haze

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Are two free N95 masks enough? What to know about wearing and reusing them amid the haze

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Commentary: Haze chokes plants too - how air quality can be a food security issue

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Mother of bodybuilder, who died at 20 from effects of banned weight-loss substance, questions how he got illicit drug

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Indian police detain 'cockroach' founder, student leaders ahead of Delhi rally

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Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks

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Russian drones kill three in Ukraine, cut power to over a million

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Singapore haze: 7 takeaways from press conference – from school contingency plans to mask supplies

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When a boss ignores your concerns, what should you do?

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Do civil servants need tighter safeguards against misuse of confidential information?

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From zombie vapes to drug driving - Taiwan's new narcotics crisis

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This financial adviser was scammed. Here's what she learnt

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Why hiring persons with disabilities takes more than an open mind

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Checking Mount Bromo off the bucket list while also heading off the beaten path? Here's how

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New Mummy film gets official title and release date

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What if ADHD isn't about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

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NTU student creates website that estimates how many cigarettes' worth of haze you've breathed in

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BigBang in Singapore: 4 things fans can check out, from MBS light shows to pop-ups and exclusive merch

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New K-drama Doctor X: Mafia In White tops Netflix's global chart

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Containers float at sea after strikes sink Singapore-flagged vessel near Strait of Hormuz

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G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up in Singapore

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Pakistan school roof collapse kills 28; more deaths feared

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Fuel shortage triggers queues on resort island Bali

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Singapore haze worsens as hourly PM2.5 hits 288 in west, highest since 2015

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Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix

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The latest figures show that the price of point-to-point (P2P) transport services were 12.3 per cent higher in August 2026 than in August 2025. Fuel and Certificate of Entitlement (COE) costs are certainly to blame, but are operators also doing more to justify the higher prices?

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Ground Up: Parked, but no space to open the door – how today's bigger cars are outgrowing older parking spaces

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In Pixels: Training across borders – how Singapore's horseback archers hone their skills

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Adulting: Grandparents bending your parenting rules? Know which battles are worth fighting

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Shopping in Europe? Here's how to claim a VAT refund

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Inside Audemars Piguet's AP House Singapore, where watches are only part of the experience

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Porsche Mission S looks to the past to shape its next super sports car

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Patek Philippe revisits the Gondolo with six new Ladies First watches

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As luxury fashion loses its shine, Uniqlo and Zara are winning over shoppers

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Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak trades the dial for gemstones in its high jewellery collection

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LVMH's luxury recovery falters as Louis Vuitton and Dior owner hit by China slowdown

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Inside Thailand's cyanide murders and the search for its 'most prolific serial killer' in history

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What's really inside meats with 'no nitrite added'? Here's what Talking Point tests found

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With rent of nearly S$10,000, can this Yishun family keep selling S$2 nasi lemak as costs rise?

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'Guardian angel' teacher made him feel seen as a child; hearts melt online as they reunite

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From a Chinese man searching for his wife to volunteers helping displaced children, people have had to confront personal tragedy even as many of them support others devastated by the disaster. Nepal: The Flood's Wake tells their stories.

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Cross Island Line: Traffic along Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 to be reconfigured from Nov 14, says LTA

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