💣 WWII bomb disposal operation at Changi Airport worksite completed; relic removed

Changi Airport Group confirmed that the disposal operation was "completed successfully early this morning" and did not impact airport operations.

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🚀 Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on Nasa's first lunar voyage in decades

The Artemis II rocket lifted off at 7.35am (Singapore time) on Thursday (Apr 2) morning. This marks humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century.

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🎤 Investigations into death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg concluded with no evidence of foul play: Police

A coroner's inquiry had earlier ruled Zubeen Garg's death an accidental drowning.

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🐷 SFA approves import of pig's blood product from Thailand after nearly 30 years

After nearly 30 years of restrictions following the 1999 Nipah virus outbreak, heat-treated pig’s blood from a certified Thai slaughterhouse will soon return to Singapore shelves, with strict food safety measures in place.

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💣👏 SAF disposes of war relic at Changi Airport worksite

The Singapore Armed Forces explosive ordnance disposal team has successfully and safely completed disposal operation.

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🐊 NParks calls for calm after recent crocodile sightings near Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin residents have reported spotting crocodiles in the mangroves and swamy areas more frequently in the past month.

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🇲🇾 Malaysia says government workers to work from home to save on energy costs

The policy will take effect from April 15 and will affect workers at ministries, government agencies and state-linked companies.

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✈️ Australian man who threw shoes, shouted profanities on board a plane to be charged with disorderly conduct

He will be charged in court on Thursday (April 2).

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🧯Multiple fires at Bukit Brown during Qing Ming linked to joss stick burning; NEA urges caution

The cause of these fires was likely caused by unattended joss stick or joss paper burning, exacerbated by dry vegetation, hot weather and strong winds.

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👨‍✈️30-year-old man assisting with investigations after being caught vaping on train

Under amendments to the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, vape users can be fined up to $10,000 from May 1 — five times the current amount.

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🦊 'Did you save a fox on a snowy mountain?' Viral Chinese video created using AI in 5 hours with $7

The team created it to appear like a period drama made in the 1970s that follows a traveller on a snowy mountain who saves a dying fox with an offering of braised duck.

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Govt to announce enhanced measures to help households, businesses 'cushion immediate impact' of rising energy costs: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also said that the Government will provide targeted support for sectors that are more severely affected by rising energy costs. These measures will be announced when Parliament next sits on April 7.

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🍔 I try Texas Chicken and Chef Bob's new collab Ayam Percik, here are my honest thoughts

"I grew up with these flavours. You don't see them as often now. I wanted to bring that memory back – the smokiness, the bold flavour, the warmth – and present it in a modern way through Texas Chicken," shared Chef Bob.

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🦠 2 men in Singapore confirmed to have contracted more serious mpox variant: CDA

The men, who are currently in stable condition, had likely been infected through sexual activities, the public health authority added.

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😢 DHL unit retrenches workers in Singapore; company and union decline to give details

The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers’ Union said it is working with DHL closely to ensure that affected workers are treated fairly.

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🏋️‍♂️ Hyrox Singapore: Shinee's Minho, Hong Beom-seok, Amotti, Caro, Kim Dong-hee to join Jay Park this weekend

A new lineup of Korean celebrities will be competing in AIA Hyrox Singapore at the National Stadium on April 3 to 5.

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🚫 Cordoned-off zone, informing public early: NParks introduces safety measures as crow shooting resumes

The shooters, who are wildlife management contractors engaged by NParks, are also required to ensure that the trajectory of the shotgun pellets is always directed upwards.

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🚚 FairPrice and Pokka trial Singapore's first driverless delivery vehicle route

The 6km round-trip route plies between FairPrice Group's distribution centre and Pokka's warehouse in Benoi, within the Jurong Industrial Estate.

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🤺 Jet Li starring in 2 upcoming wuxia microdramas

During the lensing ceremony on Jan 31, he said in a video uploaded on Weibo that it has always been his dream to act in a kungfu microdrama which the younger generation would understand, saying it's a good way to share culture.

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Pakistan says it is in talks with Afghanistan to end conflict

Pakistan is holding talks with Afghanistan to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since ‌the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday (April 2).

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🤫 Zendaya explains why she and Tom Holland won't confirm whether they've gotten married

The Drama actress' stylist Law Roach claimed last month that the couple had quietly tied the knot, but the Spider-Man co-stars have yet to directly answer if they have got hitched or not, and now Zendaya has explained there are some parts of their relationships that they want to keep for themselves.

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