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A drone attack on Tuesday (Mar 3) near the US Consulate in Dubai set part of the building on fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes as the US embassy in Saudi Arabia was struck by two drones on Monday. #usnews #iran #dubai

US President Donald Trump sought to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran. He told reporters on Tuesday (Mar 4) - without citing evidence - that Iran was going to attack first. "So if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand," said Trump. #usnews #trump #iran

Dine-in F&B operators may opt to not charge a 10-cent drink deposit, if they take responsibility for recycling beverage containers. Participating outlets, known as Return Right F&B outlets, will have a decal to help customers identify them. To help offset operational adjustments, such dine-in F&B operators will receive a one-time S$500 support per shop, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary said in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3), as he outlined his ministry’s spending plans for the year.

Requiring employers to notify authorities before they retrench workers may inadvertently discourage backroom negotiations to save jobs and push companies to finalise layoffs more quickly, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3). He was responding to calls by labour chief Ng Chee Meng and other MPs to implement advance mandatory retrenchment notifications. Mr Tan added that his ministry is not ruling out any options and is consulting tripartite partners on the issue. #singapore #sgnews

Singapore will raise the retirement age to 64 and the re-employment age to 69 on Jul 1, 2026, keeping on track to reach 65 and 70 respectively by 2030, said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng in parliament on Tuesday (Mar 3). He said the move will give seniors more flexibility and assurance, while helping employers retain experienced workers. #singapore #sgnews

🚲 Ever tried cycling down an escalator? That’s what 58 cyclists got to do when Seletar Mall morphed into a cycling course overnight between Feb 28 to Mar 1. Videos of the Downmall Challenge sparked strong reactions online — some praised the mall for pulling off the event, while others questioned whether retail spaces should be used this way. The race kicked off a four-month campaign by the mall, featuring a series of late-night experiences aimed at night owls, including a night bazaar and arcade-style games. #sgnews #singapore

A commercial airplane operated by Middle East Airlines was seen taking off amid smoke and explosions over Beirut on Tuesday (Mar 3), following Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital. #israel #beirut #lebanon

The new CPF Lifetime Retirement investment scheme to be introduced in 2028 offers another way for members to grow their retirement savings. But investing your CPF monies may not be necessary for everyone, explains Providend CEO Christopher Tan on the Money Talks podcast. #moneytalkspodcast #cnapodcasts #CPF

Former US President Bill Clinton said a photo in the Epstein files showing him in a hot tub was taken in Brunei, according to a video released on Monday (Mar 2). Speaking under oath in a deposition to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee, Mr Clinton said he had been in Brunei with his team on the final leg of an Asian tour for his AIDS initiative during his presidency. He added that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell were there as well. He also denied engaging in sexual activity with another person seen in the photo. #usanews #news #billclinton

Three new special education (SPED) schools for students with autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability will open from mid-2026, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday (Mar 3). This brings the number of SPED schools serving students with this condition from 13 to 16. #sgnews #singapore

"Donald Trump likes wars that are short and without any casualties for US troops", says Jean-Loup Samaan, Senior Research Fellow at the Middle-East Institute-NUS. The Deep Dive podcast looks at Trump's likely goals and what's at stake in the war on Iran. #deepdivepodcast #cnapodcasts #iran #donaldtrump

🐎🐎 Two horses, one white and the other brown, were seen galloping along Pasir Ris Drive 3 on Tuesday (Mar 3). The horses are believed to be from the nearby Gallop Stable riding schools in Pasir Ris. Two hours after “horsing around”, both horses were safely secured and returned back to their stables, police said. #sgnews #singapore

Education Minister Desmond Lee revealed the answer to a PSLE question he posed to Members of Parliament earlier on Tuesday (Mar 3). Did you get the correct answer? #sgnews #singapore #psle

The US is not postured for ground forces in Iran at this moment but President Donald Trump has those options, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday (Mar 2), adding that the administration believes the objective it has set can be achieved without ground forces. #iran #usnews

Three separate admissions exercises will be merged into one from 2028, changing the way students apply for post-secondary places, the Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday (Mar 3). The single application process will cover all post-secondary pathways, including junior colleges, Millennia Institute, polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education. #sgnews #singapore