Singapore News in English
August 17, 2026
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Good morning! It’s 17th August, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.
Malaysia’s DAP votes to remain in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after setbacks.
Police investigate after elderly man allegedly pushed to the ground for patting a girl's head.
PM Wong expresses condolences following deadly earthquakes in Indonesia, with 53 confirmed dead.
Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia, suspected of smuggling drugs since 2024.
67-year-old man dies in Jurong East flat fire, prompting evacuation of 50 residents.
Man suffering cardiac arrest during basketball game resuscitated by public and off-duty nurses.
Singapore Airlines flights to Thailand delayed due to technical issues affecting operations.
Vietnam takes command with an away win over Malaysia in ASEAN Cup semifinal first leg.
Arsenal thrashes Man City 3-0 to win the Community Shield in a stunning performance.
Japan aims for the moons of Mars to unlock clues about the origins of the Solar System.
New images of the sun reveal its surface in the finest detail captured yet.
China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel objects without making contact.
mRNA immunotherapy developed at UMass Chan shows promise in eliminating pancreatic tumors in mice.
Direct antibiotic allergy testing de-labels most children, improving their treatment options.
Life after cancer: Entrepreneur shares insights gained from battling gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!
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