February 21, 2026 – Singapore Headlines

1US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

Story gist: The US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. Trump announced a new 10% global tariff following the ruling.
Left
Trump announces new 10% global tariff after raging over Supreme Court loss
— CNBC
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Center
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs
— CNA
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNBC frames the story around Trump’s ‘raging’ emotional response and his new tariff announcement, using negative tone toward him. Center CNA neutrally headlines the Supreme Court decision striking down the tariffs. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s policy defense or Court criticism.

2Little Professors Learning Centre termination: MOE reviewing how student care operators are appointed

Story gist: The Ministry of Education terminated Little Professors Learning Centre’s appointment as a student care operator. MOE is reviewing the process for appointing student care operators.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Little Professors Learning Centre termination: MOE reviewing how student care operators are appointed
— CNA
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Center-leaning CNA frames the story neutrally with the official title, emphasizing termination and MOE’s review process without added context. No left-leaning coverage, absenting potential focus on student impacts, equity, or provider accountability. No right-leaning outlets reported, omitting perspectives on government intervention, regulatory burdens, or efficiency in education administration.

3S’pore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in Malaysia for special visit

Story gist: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Malaysia for a special visit on February 20 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Malaysia on Feb 20 at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim
— CNA
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any progressive or conservative perspectives on bilateral ties or regional implications. Center outlet CNA frames the event neutrally as a scheduled diplomatic visit, emphasizing official invitation and date without tone, speculation, or domestic political context.

4US and Indonesia finalise trade deal to cut tariffs

Story gist: The United States and Indonesia finalized a trade deal to cut tariffs to 19%.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any framing that might emphasize labor, environmental, or domestic industry concerns. Center outlet BBC reported neutrally, headlining ‘US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%’ with factual emphasis on the tariff reduction. Right-leaning outlets also absent, missing potential positive framing on economic benefits or US leverage in trade.