🤧 China urges peace talks in Iran war

China has called for urgent peace talks in the Iran conflict, urging all parties to create conditions for meaningful negotiations amid signs of potential diplomatic engagement.

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👀🇨🇳⁠ Pursuit of Jade: What to know about these 8 eye-catching actors

Are you guys watching Pursuit of Jade? Here's everything you need to know about the audiences' favourite eye-catching actors!

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🤣 Mark Lee talks candidly about youngest daughter: 'She always gives me a long face'

Singapore actor Mark Lee shares candid moments about his daughter while promoting his new film, offering a glimpse into relatable family dynamics and the softer side of traditional Asian parenting.

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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:

🤔 Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM over violence in Gen Z protests https://asia1.news/3Q229hd

🇹🇼 Former Taipei mayor sentenced to 17 years in corruption case https://asia1.news/4bMZfEh

😮 Pentagon weighs diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports https://asia1.news/4lYr1CM

😁 PM Wong meets China's top lawmaker, savours Hainan Wenchang chicken rice

PM Wong met China’s top lawmaker Zhao Leji at the Boao Forum, reaffirmed strong Singapore-China ties and free trade cooperation, and also drew attention online after sharing a post about enjoying Hainan Wenchang chicken rice.

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🚨 2 Singaporeans, 1 foreigner charged with harbouring immigration offenders

Three individuals, including two Singaporeans, have been charged for harbouring immigration offenders, as ICA reinforces strict enforcement against illegal stays and urges landlords to verify tenants’ immigration status. ⁠

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💨 Pengerang forest fire 85% extinguished, says Johor fire department

Pengerang’s 150-hectare forest fire in Johor is now 85 per cent extinguished, with firefighters stepping up containment efforts as Singapore monitors possible haze impact from the ongoing blaze. ⁠

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😱 15-year-old teen among 208 scam suspects under police investigation; victims lost over $6 million

Singapore police are investigating 208 scam suspects, including a 15-year-old teen, after a two-week anti-scam operation linked them to more than 720 scam cases in which victims lost over $6.12 million.⁠

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🚨 Police foil M1, MAS impersonation scam and prevent 2 elderly women from losing $50k

Authorities have once again reminded the public that government officials will never ask anyone to transfer money over the phone or request for banking details.⁠

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🤕 2 motorcyclists taken to hospital after accident in Pasir Ris

A dashcam video shows two motorcyclists approaching a junction from opposite directions before colliding, with debris scattered across the road and one bike’s rear box dislodged. ⁠

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⛽️ Petrol charges fall for 2nd consecutive day as Caltex, Esso, Sinopec and SPC drop prices

#ICYMI: After almost three weeks of consecutive increments in pump prices during weekdays, petrol prices fell for a second straight weekday as Esso, followed by Sinopec and SPC on Thursday (March 26).

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🛥️ US navy chief in Singapore for introductory visit

Admiral Daryl Caudle met with Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing, Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Sean Wat.

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😖 'Living in constant fear': Bishan resident raises concern over neighbour's hoarding, fears fire risk

For close to eight years, a resident in Bishan has been troubled by his neighbour's hoarding, which has obstructed the public corridor, raising concerns about a potential fire.

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😓 FairPrice apologises after staff seen handling chicken in pork section at Sengkang store

NTUC FairPrice has apologised after a viral incident at its Sengkang store showed halal-labelled chicken handled in the pork section, prompting concerns over food handling practices and customer trust.⁠

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✍️POFMA order issued to TOC editor, publisher over article on Singaporeans serving in IDF

A POFMA correction order has been issued to the TOC editor, with MHA saying the piece contained false statements about the Government’s response and related investigations.

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😱 Pokemon shop employee killed in Tokyo knife attack

A female employee at a Pokemon merchandise shop was stabbed to death in Tokyo's commercial complex on Thursday (March 26), and the suspected assailant also died after stabbing himself, shocking shoppers during children's spring break season in Japan.

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⛽️ Man allegedly caught pumping Ron95 into Singapore-registered car in JB

The yellow nozzle indicates that he was refuelling his vehicle with Ron95, petrol that is subsidised by the Malaysian government and is only for Malaysians with locally-registered vehicles.

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😱 Jail for man who broke his wife's nose after she found out about his affair

The man was sentenced to 11 months' jail and one stroke of the cane after he pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to his wife.


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🌏 Singapore unveils plan to become global gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

National Development Chee Hong Tat, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said on Friday (March 27) that Singapore is creating an ecosystem for gold trading activity based here. He added that the aim is to bring more gold and high-value activity into Singapore and creating jobs.

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⛽︎ Fuel supply in Singapore remains stable, stockpiles 'not being eroded': Jeffrey Siow

Singapore’s fuel market remains liquid with supply lines still open, as the Government watches closely for any wider impact of the Middle East conflict and rising energy costs on local transport services.

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🤔 Olympics: Transgender athletes barred from female category events

The new rules essentially stop transgender athletes from competing in female category events at the Olympics. They had previously been eligible to compete at the Games once cleared by their respective federations.

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