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Singapore News - January 15, 2026 (Thursday)

Latest News On 15 January 2026, Thursday

Miniature Worlds: How Watchmakers Transform Dials into Wearable Art

Miniature Worlds: How Watchmakers Transform Dials into Wearable Art

16/1/2026 7:12 am
26 Charged in College and Chinese Basketball Betting Scandal

26 Charged in College and Chinese Basketball Betting Scandal

16/1/2026 7:11 am
US Says Iran Halted Executions Amid Protest Crackdown

US Says Iran Halted Executions Amid Protest Crackdown

16/1/2026 6:43 am
Analysts: WP Should Accept PM Wong's Invitation to Nominate New Leader of the Opposition

Analysts: WP Should Accept PM Wong's Invitation to Nominate New Leader of the Opposition

16/1/2026 6:19 am
Thailand's Economic Crossroads: Addressing Stagnation and Geopolitical Challenges

Thailand's Economic Crossroads: Addressing Stagnation and Geopolitical Challenges

16/1/2026 6:19 am
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets Trump, Presents Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets Trump, Presents Nobel Peace Prize

16/1/2026 6:19 am
US Actions in Venezuela and China's Growing Influence in Asia

US Actions in Venezuela and China's Growing Influence in Asia

16/1/2026 6:19 am
Hong Kong Minibus Drivers Turn Burst Water Pipe into Free Drive-Through Car Wash

Hong Kong Minibus Drivers Turn Burst Water Pipe into Free Drive-Through Car Wash

16/1/2026 3:42 am
Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon

16/1/2026 3:24 am
China and Russia's Cautious Support for Iran: A Balancing Act in a Volatile Region

China and Russia's Cautious Support for Iran: A Balancing Act in a Volatile Region

16/1/2026 2:20 am
Iran Protests Diminish Amid Crackdown and Economic Struggles

Iran Protests Diminish Amid Crackdown and Economic Struggles

16/1/2026 1:22 am
Singapore Explores Nuclear Energy for Long-Term Energy Security

Singapore Explores Nuclear Energy for Long-Term Energy Security

15/1/2026 11:54 pm
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Expected to Ease Causeway Congestion

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Expected to Ease Causeway Congestion

15/1/2026 11:54 pm
Singapore Sends Largest-Ever Contingent to ASEAN Para Games in Thailand

Singapore Sends Largest-Ever Contingent to ASEAN Para Games in Thailand

15/1/2026 11:32 pm
Singapore Prepares for Energy Disruptions with Exercise SG Ready 2026

Singapore Prepares for Energy Disruptions with Exercise SG Ready 2026

15/1/2026 11:24 pm
China Urges Surrender of Chen Zhi's Associates in Scam Case

China Urges Surrender of Chen Zhi's Associates in Scam Case

15/1/2026 10:44 pm
Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland, Trump's ambitions undeterred

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland, Trump's ambitions undeterred

15/1/2026 10:44 pm
Hwa Chong Institution Introduces Hybrid Canteen Model with Bento Meals

Hwa Chong Institution Introduces Hybrid Canteen Model with Bento Meals

15/1/2026 10:31 pm
Singaporean Couple Discovers Seat Upgrade Discrepancy After Northern Lights Trip

Singaporean Couple Discovers Seat Upgrade Discrepancy After Northern Lights Trip

15/1/2026 10:30 pm
Singapore Police Arrest Motorists on New Year's Eve for Traffic Offenses

Singapore Police Arrest Motorists on New Year's Eve for Traffic Offenses

15/1/2026 10:30 pm
Singapore Lions Drawn Against Indonesia, Cambodia in ASEAN Hyundai Cup

Singapore Lions Drawn Against Indonesia, Cambodia in ASEAN Hyundai Cup

15/1/2026 10:23 pm
Singapore's Workers' Party Faces Leadership Crossroads as PM Calls for New Leader of the Opposition

Singapore's Workers' Party Faces Leadership Crossroads as PM Calls for New Leader of the Opposition

15/1/2026 9:50 pm
Trump to Host Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado at the White House

Trump to Host Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado at the White House

15/1/2026 9:30 pm
India Denies Mandate for Phone Makers to Share Source Code

India Denies Mandate for Phone Makers to Share Source Code

15/1/2026 8:57 pm
Hong Kong Housing Blaze Death Toll Rises to 168

Hong Kong Housing Blaze Death Toll Rises to 168

15/1/2026 8:57 pm
Kremlin Awaits US Response to Putin's Nuclear Arms Initiative

Kremlin Awaits US Response to Putin's Nuclear Arms Initiative

15/1/2026 8:37 pm
Hwa Chong Institution Responds to Canteen Criticism, Implementing Changes and Improvements

Hwa Chong Institution Responds to Canteen Criticism, Implementing Changes and Improvements

15/1/2026 8:36 pm
Polytechnic Graduates See Strong Employment Outcomes in 2025, Salaries Rise

Polytechnic Graduates See Strong Employment Outcomes in 2025, Salaries Rise

15/1/2026 8:36 pm
Bus captains earn praise online for extinguishing car fire in Ang Mo Kio

Bus captains earn praise online for extinguishing car fire in Ang Mo Kio

15/1/2026 7:27 pm
Singapore Considers Grouping HDB Blocks for HIP Voting to Ensure Participation

Singapore Considers Grouping HDB Blocks for HIP Voting to Ensure Participation

15/1/2026 7:26 pm
Carina Lau on Four Decades with Tony Leung: Respect and Admiration are Key

Carina Lau on Four Decades with Tony Leung: Respect and Admiration are Key

15/1/2026 7:26 pm
Taxi Advertisement Sparks Debate Over Resemblance to Police Car Markings

Taxi Advertisement Sparks Debate Over Resemblance to Police Car Markings

15/1/2026 7:25 pm
Bus Captain's Actions Spark Outrage After Stroller Incident on Public Transport

Bus Captain's Actions Spark Outrage After Stroller Incident on Public Transport

15/1/2026 7:25 pm
Air India Warns of A350 Route Disruptions Due to Engine Damage

Air India Warns of A350 Route Disruptions Due to Engine Damage

15/1/2026 7:00 pm
Rihanna to reportedly make music comeback with run of stadium shows for 2026

Rihanna to reportedly make music comeback with run of stadium shows for 2026

15/1/2026 6:40 pm
Daily roundup: 90% of poly graduates employed within 6 months, median salary rises to $3,000 — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: 90% of poly graduates employed within 6 months, median salary rises to $3,000 — and other top stories today

15/1/2026 6:40 pm
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon struck deal with Netflix to boost pay for crew members on The Rip

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon struck deal with Netflix to boost pay for crew members on The Rip

15/1/2026 6:40 pm
Carina Lau reveals Tony Leung still gives handwritten apology and anniversary cards

Carina Lau reveals Tony Leung still gives handwritten apology and anniversary cards

15/1/2026 6:38 pm
Death penalty bid against ex-President Yoon puts South Korea’s democracy and human rights on trial

Death penalty bid against ex-President Yoon puts South Korea’s democracy and human rights on trial

15/1/2026 6:38 pm
Iran protester not sentenced to death, Trump says to 'watch it and see'

Iran protester not sentenced to death, Trump says to 'watch it and see'

15/1/2026 6:38 pm
Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Employment Remains Strong Despite Slight Dip

Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Employment Remains Strong Despite Slight Dip

15/1/2026 6:37 pm
Bayfront MRT Walkway Mirrors Frosted Over: Dancers Lose Practice Space, Sparking Debate

Bayfront MRT Walkway Mirrors Frosted Over: Dancers Lose Practice Space, Sparking Debate

15/1/2026 6:37 pm
Singapore Considers Grouping HDB Blocks for HIP Voting

Singapore Considers Grouping HDB Blocks for HIP Voting

15/1/2026 6:37 pm
Couple claims they overpaid travel agency to upgrade flight seats, Case responds

Couple claims they overpaid travel agency to upgrade flight seats, Case responds

15/1/2026 6:37 pm
Malaysia graft busters seize over US$12.8 million in cash, luxury goods and funds linked to army contracts

Malaysia graft busters seize over US$12.8 million in cash, luxury goods and funds linked to army contracts

15/1/2026 6:37 pm
Bus Captain's Actions Spark Outrage After Stroller Incident: Mother Files Police Report

Bus Captain's Actions Spark Outrage After Stroller Incident: Mother Files Police Report

15/1/2026 6:36 pm
Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakes

Philippines says it plans to to ban Grok over deepfakes

15/1/2026 5:59 pm
Calls for Enhanced Resilience at Johor Bahru Land Borders as Autogate Glitches Raise Concerns

Calls for Enhanced Resilience at Johor Bahru Land Borders as Autogate Glitches Raise Concerns

15/1/2026 5:59 pm
Parliament Passes Motion Declaring Pritam Singh Unfit to Lead Opposition

Parliament Passes Motion Declaring Pritam Singh Unfit to Lead Opposition

15/1/2026 5:54 pm
Bayfront MRT dance hotspot mirrors frosted for safety, says MBS, as dancers lament loss of space

Bayfront MRT dance hotspot mirrors frosted for safety, says MBS, as dancers lament loss of space

15/1/2026 5:54 pm
'They're taking advantage of our situation'—Elderly couple say travel agency charged S$2,800 per pax for

'They're taking advantage of our situation'—Elderly couple say travel agency charged S$2,800 per pax for

15/1/2026 5:46 pm
Singapore Parliament Questions Opposition Leader's Suitability

Singapore Parliament Questions Opposition Leader's Suitability

15/1/2026 5:46 pm
Geylang Baru Shops Face Scrutiny Over High Thresholds Posing Risks to Elderly Residents

Geylang Baru Shops Face Scrutiny Over High Thresholds Posing Risks to Elderly Residents

15/1/2026 5:45 pm
Actor Zhang Zetong Purchases First Home in Singapore After 16 Years of Renting

Actor Zhang Zetong Purchases First Home in Singapore After 16 Years of Renting

15/1/2026 5:28 pm
Japan opposition parties CDP, Komeito to form new 'centrist' political party

Japan opposition parties CDP, Komeito to form new 'centrist' political party

15/1/2026 5:17 pm
US-China Tensions Fuel Diversification, Driving Investment in Johor-Singapore Economic Zone

US-China Tensions Fuel Diversification, Driving Investment in Johor-Singapore Economic Zone

15/1/2026 5:17 pm
Tensions Rise in Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting by US Immigration Officer

Tensions Rise in Minneapolis After Fatal Shooting by US Immigration Officer

15/1/2026 5:17 pm
Construction Crane Collapse Crushes Train in Thailand, Resulting in Numerous Deaths and Injuries

Construction Crane Collapse Crushes Train in Thailand, Resulting in Numerous Deaths and Injuries

15/1/2026 4:58 pm
Did Impersonator Become Garuda Indonesia Flight Attendant?

Did Impersonator Become Garuda Indonesia Flight Attendant?

15/1/2026 4:58 pm
Pritam Singh Removed as Leader of the Opposition Following Criminal Convictions

Pritam Singh Removed as Leader of the Opposition Following Criminal Convictions

15/1/2026 4:58 pm
Taxi Ad's Resemblance to Police Car Markings Sparks Online Debate

Taxi Ad's Resemblance to Police Car Markings Sparks Online Debate

15/1/2026 4:58 pm
Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

15/1/2026 4:31 pm
Australia's hate speech, gun law reforms face free speech concerns

Australia's hate speech, gun law reforms face free speech concerns

15/1/2026 4:31 pm
Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis

Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis

15/1/2026 4:31 pm
Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal

Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal

15/1/2026 4:31 pm
Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes

Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI deepfakes

15/1/2026 4:31 pm
90% of poly graduates employed within 6 months, median salary rises to $3,000: Survey

90% of poly graduates employed within 6 months, median salary rises to $3,000: Survey

15/1/2026 4:30 pm
Agency takes action after Chinese actor Cheng Yi victimised by threats, harassment, vandalism

Agency takes action after Chinese actor Cheng Yi victimised by threats, harassment, vandalism

15/1/2026 4:30 pm
Daisy Ridley in Singapore as part of 'Christmas adventure'

Daisy Ridley in Singapore as part of 'Christmas adventure'

15/1/2026 4:30 pm
Option of grouping smaller HDB blocks for HIP voting being studied: Chee Hong Tat

Option of grouping smaller HDB blocks for HIP voting being studied: Chee Hong Tat

15/1/2026 4:29 pm
Parliament backs motion stating that Pritam Singh is unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition

Parliament backs motion stating that Pritam Singh is unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition

15/1/2026 4:29 pm
Taxis flagged for looking like police cars; firm says ad wrap designs are different

Taxis flagged for looking like police cars; firm says ad wrap designs are different

15/1/2026 4:29 pm
Pritam Singh's designation as Leader of the Opposition to end 'with immediate effect': PM Wong

Pritam Singh's designation as Leader of the Opposition to end 'with immediate effect': PM Wong

15/1/2026 4:28 pm
Indian government order prompts Walmart's Flipkart, Swiggy to drop 10-minute delivery claim

Indian government order prompts Walmart's Flipkart, Swiggy to drop 10-minute delivery claim

15/1/2026 4:24 pm
Ube's Viral Rise: A Look at the Global Food Trend and its Impact

Ube's Viral Rise: A Look at the Global Food Trend and its Impact

15/1/2026 4:24 pm
India's Quick Commerce Sector Adjusts to Government Directive on Delivery Times

India's Quick Commerce Sector Adjusts to Government Directive on Delivery Times

15/1/2026 4:24 pm
Preying on their love? K-pop fans let their emotions rule as they chase after idols and photocards

Preying on their love? K-pop fans let their emotions rule as they chase after idols and photocards

15/1/2026 4:24 pm
Jet Li Shares Rare Father-Daughter Moment on TikTok

Jet Li Shares Rare Father-Daughter Moment on TikTok

15/1/2026 4:24 pm
PM Wong Removes Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition, Invites Workers' Party to Nominate Replacement

PM Wong Removes Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition, Invites Workers' Party to Nominate Replacement

15/1/2026 4:23 pm
Taiwan says more US arms sales are in the pipeline

Taiwan says more US arms sales are in the pipeline

15/1/2026 3:49 pm
Intoxicated Foreigner Fined After Causing Chaos at Singapore Hotel

Intoxicated Foreigner Fined After Causing Chaos at Singapore Hotel

15/1/2026 3:43 pm
AI Adoption in Singapore's Public Healthcare: GPs Face Cost and Access Hurdles

AI Adoption in Singapore's Public Healthcare: GPs Face Cost and Access Hurdles

15/1/2026 3:43 pm
Crane Collapses in Thailand Claim Lives, Raising Safety Concerns

Crane Collapses in Thailand Claim Lives, Raising Safety Concerns

15/1/2026 3:28 pm
LTA awards S$326 million contract for tunnels in Downtown Line extension

LTA awards S$326 million contract for tunnels in Downtown Line extension

15/1/2026 3:07 pm
Actress Tasha Low opens up about how she parted on bad terms with former K-pop manager who once criticised her looks

Actress Tasha Low opens up about how she parted on bad terms with former K-pop manager who once criticised her looks

15/1/2026 3:07 pm
Total Defence exercise 2026: Businesses, communities, homes to face simulated power outages, digital disruptions

Total Defence exercise 2026: Businesses, communities, homes to face simulated power outages, digital disruptions

15/1/2026 2:59 pm
Woman accuses SBS Transit bus captain of shaming her over stroller; operator apologises

Woman accuses SBS Transit bus captain of shaming her over stroller; operator apologises

15/1/2026 2:59 pm
Thailand Train Disaster: Crane Collapse Claims 32 Lives, Including Woman Returning for Father's Funeral

Thailand Train Disaster: Crane Collapse Claims 32 Lives, Including Woman Returning for Father's Funeral

15/1/2026 2:58 pm
Singapore Parliament Votes to State Pritam Singh Unfit to Continue as Leader of the Opposition

Singapore Parliament Votes to State Pritam Singh Unfit to Continue as Leader of the Opposition

15/1/2026 2:58 pm
Taxi Ad's Resemblance to Police Car Markings Sparks Debate

Taxi Ad's Resemblance to Police Car Markings Sparks Debate

15/1/2026 2:58 pm
MND Reviewing HIP Voting Process for Smaller HDB Blocks

MND Reviewing HIP Voting Process for Smaller HDB Blocks

15/1/2026 2:58 pm
China's top diplomat calls Canadian PM visit 'turning point' in ties

China's top diplomat calls Canadian PM visit 'turning point' in ties

15/1/2026 2:42 pm
BG Tampines Rovers Penalized: Singapore Cup Final Result Overturned After Rule Violation

BG Tampines Rovers Penalized: Singapore Cup Final Result Overturned After Rule Violation

15/1/2026 2:14 pm
Van driver on trial for attempting to murder cyclist by running him over

Van driver on trial for attempting to murder cyclist by running him over

15/1/2026 2:14 pm
Singapore GPs Grapple with AI Adoption: Cost, Access, and Relevance Concerns

Singapore GPs Grapple with AI Adoption: Cost, Access, and Relevance Concerns

15/1/2026 2:13 pm
Local worker says company wants to extend her two-month notice period after taking medical leave

Local worker says company wants to extend her two-month notice period after taking medical leave

15/1/2026 1:41 pm
Employee Claims Unfair Dismissal After Three Weeks of Employment

Employee Claims Unfair Dismissal After Three Weeks of Employment

15/1/2026 1:40 pm
Singaporeans Shift Spending Habits Towards Health, Tech, and Value

Singaporeans Shift Spending Habits Towards Health, Tech, and Value

15/1/2026 1:40 pm
Carina Lau Reveals Secrets to Lasting Love with Tony Leung: Respect, Admiration, and Handwritten Apologies

Carina Lau Reveals Secrets to Lasting Love with Tony Leung: Respect, Admiration, and Handwritten Apologies

15/1/2026 1:24 pm
Making lemonade out of lemons: Hong Kong minibus drivers turn burst water pipe into free 'drive-through car wash'

Making lemonade out of lemons: Hong Kong minibus drivers turn burst water pipe into free 'drive-through car wash'

15/1/2026 1:24 pm


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