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Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

FILE PHOTO: Reverend Najib Amil gestures during a mass at St. George Church in the Christian town of Rmeich, near the Israel-Lebanon border, Lebanon November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Reverend Najib Amil gestures during a mass at St. George Church in the Christian town of Rmeich, near the Israel-Lebanon border, Lebanon November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher/File Photo

New decals at coffee shops encourage diners to maintain cleanliness

Decals and posters will be rolled out at more than 400 coffee shops across Singapore to encourage customers to do their part in keeping these eating spaces clean.
Decals and posters will be rolled out at more than 400 coffee shops across Singapore to encourage customers to do their part in keeping these eating spaces clean.

‘Trainforest’ artworks by local artists and MINDS students add colour to Kembangan MRT viaduct pillars

Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork
Unveiling of new Art under Viaduct Spaces project, "Trainforest" at Kembangan MRT. Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs speaking to 郭慧欣, about her artwork

Greater need for S’poreans to have fire safety skills amid rise in number of home fires: Edwin Tong

Residents need to know what to do should such a fire break out, Mr Tong said at the launch of an initiative on March 29 to equip residents in his Joo Chiat ward with such skills.
Residents need to know what to do should such a fire break out, Mr Tong said at the launch of an initiative on March 29 to equip residents in his Joo Chiat ward with such skills.

MPs’ plans to beat the heat: Microforests, sheltered walkways, and more outreach

Climate change is nudging up global temperatures, with eight of the 10 hottest years in Singapore happening since 2002.
Climate change is nudging up global temperatures, with eight of the 10 hottest years in Singapore happening since 2002.

Inappropriate to discuss Borthwick future during review, says RFU boss Sweeney

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - February 21, 2026 England head coach Steve Borthwick during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - February 21, 2026 England head coach Steve Borthwick during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Little feet, big heads: Pint-sized players face off oversized rivals in soccer showdown

Singaporean social enterprise Wow Movement organises a football match between mascots and six-year-olds from Lion City Sailors Academy on March 25, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Singaporean social enterprise Wow Movement organises a football match between mascots and six-year-olds from Lion City Sailors Academy on March 25, 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

France calls IOC gender testing rule a 'step backwards'

Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Olympic rings are pictured outside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during an Executive Board meeting at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 26, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

UN says 1,700 killed in Syria’s Suweida violence, cites possible war crimes

FILE PHOTO: A wall is pockmarked by bullet holes inside the Saraya family house, following sectarian violence in Syria's Sweida province, where government forces were sent to quell local clashes between Druze armed factions and Bedouin tribal fighters, in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria, July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A wall is pockmarked by bullet holes inside the Saraya family house, following sectarian violence in Syria's Sweida province, where government forces were sent to quell local clashes between Druze armed factions and Bedouin tribal fighters, in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria, July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

Chingay@Heartlands to make last stop in Punggol on March 29

Residents waving as the Chingay Parade 2026 floats embark on a tour around Sembawang on Mar 15, 2026.
Residents waving as the Chingay Parade 2026 floats embark on a tour around Sembawang on Mar 15, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.