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S’pore should aim to train 10,000 nurses, healthcare workers in palliative care by 2030: Ong Ye Kung

This comes as palliative care here evolves, extending from a niche specialty to a community service, particularly as Singapore became a super-aged society in 2026.
This comes as palliative care here evolves, extending from a niche specialty to a community service, particularly as Singapore became a super-aged society in 2026.

British police arrest two for attempted arson of London synagogue

China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun takes a question from a journalist at a press conference in Beijing, China, January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun takes a question from a journalist at a press conference in Beijing, China, January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

T-shirt with inclusive features could help people with disabilities, neurodivergence

Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.
Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.

Bay Collective to acquire majority stake in Sunderland Women

Four killed after violence flares in India’s Manipur state following months of relative calm

Smoke rises after a munition was detonated by a bomb squad in Bishnupur district, Manipur, India, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Smoke rises after a munition was detonated by a bomb squad in Bishnupur district, Manipur, India, April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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.

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