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‘I felt sad and happy’: Dads in Singapore prison reconnect with children through surprise video and letters

In the lead up to the surprise, the 11 inmates’ 25 children recorded video messages expressing their longing and support for their fathers. They also wrote Father’s Day cards…

  • Published: June 13, 202511:21 am
  • Author Emerald Lo
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Jetstar Asia passengers struggle to get refunds for cancelled flights

Some of the airline’s passengers told The Straits Times they received notifications that they were “not eligible for a monetary refund” after submitting requests to get…

  • Published: June 13, 20259:43 am
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Once a status symbol, Starbucks cuts prices on its tea-based drinks to woo Chinese consumers

About a dozen of its non-coffee drinks, which include Frappuccinos, iced shaken teas and tea lattes, now cost as little as 23 yuan (S$4.10) each after an average 5 yuan discount,…

  • Published: June 13, 20258:05 am
  • Author Michelle Ng
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What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore shares about the preparation leading up to the Conclave and also his thoughts on the Conclave movie.

  • Published: June 12, 202511:05 am
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At G-7 summit, South Korea’s President Lee faces delicate balance in US-China rivalry

Mr Lee has acknowledged that the South Korea-US alliance remains the foundation of South Korea’s diplomacy and security. But he has also said South Korea should not be made to…

  • Published: June 12, 202510:08 am
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Singaporean woman given six months’ jail in Taiwan for stalking singer, threatening her online

Cassandra Low, who is in her 30s, was found guilty of endangering the personal safety of local singer Olivia Tsao, stalking and harassing her, and also publicly insulting the…

  • Published: June 12, 20259:42 am
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Singapore and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail to swop land plots near Botanic Gardens

The exchange involving the freehold land in Tyersall Park—an area privately owned by the Johor royal family since the 1800s—is expected to be completed later in 2025.

  • Published: June 11, 202510:06 am
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When melody meets medicine: A look at Singapore’s growing music therapy scene

The clinical and evidence-based profession uses music to improve physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. Its use ranges from palliative and dementia care to pain…

  • Published: June 11, 20259:28 am
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Indonesia revokes licences of four nickel miners in Raja Ampat, allows one to continue

Calls from the international environmental community for a full ban on mining activities in the world-renowned marine biodiversity site persist.

  • Published: June 11, 20259:18 am
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Jetstar Asia to cease operations from July 31, over 500 employees in Singapore affected

The move is part of a “strategic restructure” by its parent company, Australian flag carrier Qantas.

  • Published: June 11, 20259:08 am
  • Author Eileen Ng

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