๐ธ Japan's cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities
Japan Meteorological Agency officials examined the benchmark tree of the Somei Yoshino variety in three locations โ Kochi in the southwest, and Gifu and Yamanashi in central Japan โ declaring they found more than five flowers on each tree, the minimum required for the announcement.
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Japan Meteorological Agency officials examined the benchmark tree of the Somei Yoshino variety in three locations โ Kochi in the southwest, and Gifu and Yamanashi in central Japan โ declaring they found more than five flowers on each tree, the minimum required for the announcement.
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๐ข Iraq in talks with Iran to safeguard oil tanker traffic through Hormuz
Iraq is also working to restore a disused pipeline that would allow oil to be pumped directly to Turkey's Ceyhan port without passing through the Kurdistan region, Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said in a video statement released on Monday.
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Iraq is also working to restore a disused pipeline that would allow oil to be pumped directly to Turkey's Ceyhan port without passing through the Kurdistan region, Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said in a video statement released on Monday.
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๐ฏ Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan
The weekend meeting is the first publicly reported since the start of the Iran war between the Palestinian militant group and the board, a new international body personally headed by Trump, which has been tasked with overseeing post-war Gaza.
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The weekend meeting is the first publicly reported since the start of the Iran war between the Palestinian militant group and the board, a new international body personally headed by Trump, which has been tasked with overseeing post-war Gaza.
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Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected
Iran launched fresh attacks on the UAE on Tuesday (March 17), the kind of strikes on US Gulf allies that President Donald Trump said had not been expected, but which sources said he had been warned about before the conflict.
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Iran launched fresh attacks on the UAE on Tuesday (March 17), the kind of strikes on US Gulf allies that President Donald Trump said had not been expected, but which sources said he had been warned about before the conflict.
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๐ฎโ๐จ Oon Shu An goes through emotional stress during rehearsals for 1st Mandarin play, needs scream pillow to cope
"It's been really emotionally draining. You'd think getting to scream and hit things would offer a sense of catharsis, but these characters are always constantly set off by each other and most of the time it's really nothing personal," the 39-year-old lamented.
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"It's been really emotionally draining. You'd think getting to scream and hit things would offer a sense of catharsis, but these characters are always constantly set off by each other and most of the time it's really nothing personal," the 39-year-old lamented.
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๐ KPop Demon Hunters songwriting team continue Oscars acceptance speech backstage after being cut off on camera
No front stage? No problem for KPop Demon Hunters.โ
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No front stage? No problem for KPop Demon Hunters.โ
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โ๏ธ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
๐ฐ Utah woman who wrote book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him https://asia1.news/3NpgO5m
๐ฎ Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say https://asia1.news/4lJrCYH
๐ Zendaya admits 'many people' close to her were fooled by fake AI photos of her and Tom Holland's wedding https://asia1.news/4lBYkLy
๐ฐ Utah woman who wrote book on grief after husband's death found guilty of murdering him https://asia1.news/3NpgO5m
๐ฎ Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say https://asia1.news/4lJrCYH
๐ Zendaya admits 'many people' close to her were fooled by fake AI photos of her and Tom Holland's wedding https://asia1.news/4lBYkLy
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๐ฑ Power bank catches fire on train at Admiralty station, commuter taken to hospital
Station staff found that a power bank had caught fire, which the female commuter had quickly put out.
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Station staff found that a power bank had caught fire, which the female commuter had quickly put out.
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๐ฅ Explosion hits worker battling blaze at Aljunied industrial building, 1 injured
A migrant worker was seen approaching the blaze with a fire hose. As he fights the fire, an explosion happened in front of him.
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A migrant worker was seen approaching the blaze with a fire hose. As he fights the fire, an explosion happened in front of him.
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๐ฎ Children returned to Han Hui Hui's care but with conditions: Police, MSF
Han Hui Hui alleged in a livestream on March 11 that the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and police had taken away her three children. She also claimed to have been prevented from seeing them at the hospital.
The police and MSF have since set out the facts, noting that her children have become triangulated in adult conflicts, and were noted to be involved in an alleged physical altercation with their paternal grandmother.
She was issued with a correction direction on Tuesday (March 17).
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Han Hui Hui alleged in a livestream on March 11 that the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and police had taken away her three children. She also claimed to have been prevented from seeing them at the hospital.
The police and MSF have since set out the facts, noting that her children have become triangulated in adult conflicts, and were noted to be involved in an alleged physical altercation with their paternal grandmother.
She was issued with a correction direction on Tuesday (March 17).
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โ๏ธ Scoot passengers discover baggage not on flight after arriving in Singapore, airline apologises
Serene Chandra, a passenger onboard Scoot flight TR359, which landed at Changi Airport on March 16, said luggage belonging to passengers on board the flight were not loaded onto the plane.
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Serene Chandra, a passenger onboard Scoot flight TR359, which landed at Changi Airport on March 16, said luggage belonging to passengers on board the flight were not loaded onto the plane.
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๐ฎโ๐จ 'Expensive but valuable lesson': Family spends $3,000 on new air tickets after son packs toy gun in bag
The family missed their flight after airport security found a toy gun in their childโs carry-on bag, triggering mandatory checks that delayed them at the gate. They later spent $3,000 on new tickets, calling it a costly but valuable lesson to double-check belongings before travel.
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The family missed their flight after airport security found a toy gun in their childโs carry-on bag, triggering mandatory checks that delayed them at the gate. They later spent $3,000 on new tickets, calling it a costly but valuable lesson to double-check belongings before travel.
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โ๏ธ Scoot cancels flights to Jeddah until March 28 due to tense situation in Middle East
Scoot's flights TR 569 and TR 597 will be temporarily halted until March 28.
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Scoot's flights TR 569 and TR 597 will be temporarily halted until March 28.
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๐ ComfortDelGro to temporarily hike meter fare, add driver fee for app booking
These are measures to support sustainable driver earnings amidst rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.
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These are measures to support sustainable driver earnings amidst rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.
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๐ Man, 63, steals Arowana fish valued at $1,400 from Clementi shop, arrested within 13 hours
Police said preliminary investigations revealed that a person had allegedly damaged the rear gate of the shop and gained unlawful entry into the premises. An Arowana fish, valued at $1,400, was reported missing.
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Police said preliminary investigations revealed that a person had allegedly damaged the rear gate of the shop and gained unlawful entry into the premises. An Arowana fish, valued at $1,400, was reported missing.
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๐ฑ Man, 37, charged with breaking into LiHo outlet at The Seletar Mall to steal $216
The man was seen rummaging through the stall and attempting to open the cash register before succeeding.
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The man was seen rummaging through the stall and attempting to open the cash register before succeeding.
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๐ฎ Singaporean man deported from Thailand arrested for vice-related activities
Singapore police be saying: "Khop khun mรขak", but for the 40-year-old Singaporean man it is "khวw thรดot".
The man, wanted for his alleged involvement in operating vice syndicates, will be charged in court on Wednesday (March 18).
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Singapore police be saying: "Khop khun mรขak", but for the 40-year-old Singaporean man it is "khวw thรดot".
The man, wanted for his alleged involvement in operating vice syndicates, will be charged in court on Wednesday (March 18).
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๐ข Pedestrian, 66, dies after car hits her and mounts road verge in Bencoolen; driver arrested
The 55-year-old male driver of the Subaru Forester SUV was arrested for careless driving causing death.
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The 55-year-old male driver of the Subaru Forester SUV was arrested for careless driving causing death.
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๐ Future of Komala Vilas in doubt as iconic restaurant remains shut after 2 months
Intense speculation surrounds the future of Komala Vilas, one of Singaporeโs most iconic Indian vegetarian restaurants, following a prolonged closure due to โrenovationsโ.
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Intense speculation surrounds the future of Komala Vilas, one of Singaporeโs most iconic Indian vegetarian restaurants, following a prolonged closure due to โrenovationsโ.
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๐ณ US amphibious assault ship transits Singapore Strait, reportedly heading to Middle East
The USS Tripoli is reportedly carrying a Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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The USS Tripoli is reportedly carrying a Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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๐ BYD to headline Singapore's national marathon in 2026
Singapore's national marathon enters its new era in 2026 with Singapore International Marathon Pte Ltd (SGIMPL) appointed as the new event organiser, alongside a refreshed identity and format that sees BYD and Adidas unveiled as the event's title and presenting sponsor respectively.
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Singapore's national marathon enters its new era in 2026 with Singapore International Marathon Pte Ltd (SGIMPL) appointed as the new event organiser, alongside a refreshed identity and format that sees BYD and Adidas unveiled as the event's title and presenting sponsor respectively.
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