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S-E Asia confronts a new wave of leaderless youth extremism: How parents, schools can spot it early

The authorities are rethinking how to spot and stop young people being drawn towards violence.

A blast at the mosque inside a school complex in Jakarta that injured dozens of people on Nov 7, 2025 was carried out by a 17-year-old student. The authorities are rethinking how to spot and stop young people being drawn towards violence.

Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee wins historic 1,500m freestyle silver at Asian Games

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Haze in S’pore: PSI reading in central region remains unhealthy, east and west dip back to moderate

The PSI readings in the east and west had entered the unhealthy range earlier on Sept 20.

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A decade after Indonesia’s worst fires, the haze is back. Why does the problem still persist?

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S-E Asia confronts a new wave of leaderless youth extremism: How parents, schools can spot it early

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Indonesia’s wildfires and haze in Kalimantan cost billions: Families pay the price

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib remains in prison pending $15.6m payment

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The sound of an identity: What makes the Singaporean accent unique?

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The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

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Anak Krakatau eruption: Where flights are being disrupted

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Mapping the 5.0-magnitude quake in China

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Nepal flood: What we know so far

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Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM Najib

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Two women arrested for allegedly selling fake goods; items worth more than $180,000 seized

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