A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam, who disagreed with Bilahari’s views, and also directed people to read another op-ed with a differing perspective. Why was there a need for a Minister to come forward and push back on a paywall-blocked op-ed accessible only to ST subscribers? Elsewhere, Marina Bay Sands is going all in on Taylor Swift mania with their VIP concert packages, with eye-watering prices ranging from $10,000 on the low end, to $50,000 for the “Wildest Dreams” package. We break down the packages, and discuss which one offers the best value for Swifties (who can afford it).

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Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War

• Bilahari's ST op-ed doesn't emphasise Israeli govt's 'illegal actions' over many years: Shanmugam
• Hard truths about Gaza war’s cruel and complex dilemma (by Bilahari Kausikan)
• Israel’s actions in Gaza have been disproportionate (by Ahmad Firdaus Daud)
• Gaza war: Hard truths and humanitarian law (by Tommy Koh)
• Netanyahu asks Israeli government to back Hamas hostage deal

MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages

• Taylor Swift The Eras Tour | Marina Bay Sands

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