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History

‘We did not expect to have so much to learn from Singapore’: historian Wang Gungwu in new memoir

Wang Gungwu in his Novena home.
Wang Gungwu in his Novena home.

Washington’s ‘hall of history’ gets a rare makeover

Visitors in the Rotunda at the Capitol in Washington. The National Archives has added the Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment to the grand central rotunda of its headquarters in Washington, the first additions to its permanent display of founding documents in nearly 75 years.
Visitors in the Rotunda at the Capitol in Washington. The National Archives has added the Emancipation Proclamation and the 19th Amendment to the grand central rotunda of its headquarters in Washington, the first additions to its permanent display of founding documents in nearly 75 years.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 3, 2026

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaking during a virtual summit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, England, on April 2.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaking during a virtual summit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, England, on April 2.

Planning commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom project

US President Donald Trump talking to members of the media on March 29, aboard Air Force One, while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom.
US President Donald Trump talking to members of the media on March 29, aboard Air Force One, while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom.

Kerr’s unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand to record ODI chase against South Africa

Turkey target World Cup  knockout stages after ending 24-year wait

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Kosovo v Turkey - Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo - March 31, 2026  Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu and Ismail Yuksek celebrate with team after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Finals - Kosovo v Turkey - Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina, Kosovo - March 31, 2026  Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu and Ismail Yuksek celebrate with team after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj

Buttler leans on calm headspace as he aims return to top form

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - India v England - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - March 5, 2026 England's Jos Buttler in action REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - India v England - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - March 5, 2026 England's Jos Buttler in action REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Field Notes from New Delhi

This beloved century-old drink cools people. It’s also suffused with South Asian history

RoohAfza, a rose-flavoured and herbs-infused drink concentrate, is a popular drink across South Asia.
RoohAfza, a rose-flavoured and herbs-infused drink concentrate, is a popular drink across South Asia.

US forward Macario returns home, joins NWSL's San Diego Wave from Chelsea

Nov 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; USA forward Catarina Macario (20) dribbles the ball against Italy during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; USA forward Catarina Macario (20) dribbles the ball against Italy during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting on March 26, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.
US President Donald Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting on March 26, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth.

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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.