December 24, 2025 – Singapore Headlines

1US delays China chip tariffs until 2027 amid trade truce

Story gist: The United States delayed new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors until June 2027. The postponement occurred amid a trade truce between the U.S. and China.
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U.S. pushes additional tariffs on Chinese chips to June 2027
— CNBC
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Center
US Holds Off on New Chinese Chip Tariffs Amid Trump-Xi Truce
— Bloomberg.com
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNBC frames the U.S. as ‘pushing’ tariffs to 2027, emphasizing assertive action against China. Center Bloomberg describes the U.S. ‘holding off’ amid a Trump-Xi truce, neutral on timing. Right-leaning outlets absent, missing potential pro-tariff praise or criticism of delay as weakness to China.

2Taiwan metro attack suspect’s parents apologise after deadly stabbing

Story gist: Parents of a suspect in a deadly stabbing at a Taiwan metro station issued a public apology. Taiwan’s National Police Agency is considering new rules for purchasing smoke grenades.
Left
NPA mulls new rules to purchase smoke grenades
— Taipei Times
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Center
Taiwan metro attack suspect’s parents apologise after deadly stabbing
— CNA
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Taipei Times emphasize policy response, highlighting NPA’s consideration of smoke grenade purchase restrictions. Center outlets like CNA focus neutrally on the parents’ apology after the metro stabbing. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting perspectives on suspect punishment, mental health, or individual rights.

3Malaysian cops find makeshift bombs in Negeri Sembilan apartment after report of explosion

Story gist: Malaysian police found makeshift bombs in a Negeri Sembilan apartment after a report of an explosion.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Malaysian cops find makeshift bombs in Negeri Sembilan apartment after report of explosion
— The Straits Times
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting the story and any related perspectives on security or terrorism risks in Malaysia. Center outlets like The Straits Times frame it neutrally, focusing on factual police actions and discovery without emphasis on threats, motives, or broader implications.