Today's Top 3 News: 7 Must-Visit Chinese New Year Events in Singapore 2026

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February 16, 2026 | 04:00 pm

Chinese New Year 2024 Decorations in Singapore. Unsplash.com/Daryl Edwin

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, February 16, 2026. Here are the highlights: 7 Must-Visit Chinese New Year Events in Singapore 2026; What Triggered the Viral SEAblings vs. Knetz Online Battle?; and Fact Check: Viral Cannibalism Photos Not Part of the Epstein Files.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. 7 Must-Visit Chinese New Year Events in Singapore 2026

The Chinese New Year will arrive just before you know it, and Singapore is preparing to usher it in countless exciting ways. With the dazzling Chingay Parade 2026, illuminating installations at Sentosa Island, and fun-filled experiences at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the island promises a celebration that goes beyond the ordinary, one that is vibrant and memorable.

As the days continue to count down, there’s no better time than now to plan where to go during the Chinese New Year. If you’re still unsure, here are seven Chinese New Year events in Singapore to catch, citing various sources.

Chinese New Year Events in Singapore to Visit in 2026

1. Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebrations

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2. What Triggered the Viral SEAblings vs. Knetz Online Battle?

In recent days, the topic of SEAblings vs. Knetz has fueled frequent discussions on social media platform X and various online media. This conflict originated from a debate between Southeast Asian netizens, who call themselves SEAblings, and South Korean netizens, known as Knetz. This dispute has escalated from a minor issue to a widespread argument among internet users across different countries.

What are SEAblings and Knetz?

SEAblings combines "SEA" (Southeast Asia) and "siblings." The term is used by netizens from Southeast Asian nations, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, to identify as a group that supports one another within the region.

Conversely, Knetz is an abbreviation for Korean netizens, a term for internet users from South Korea who actively comment and engage in online discussions. In this specific context, the term identifies the group of South Korean netizens participating in the conversations related to this conflict.

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3. Fact Check: Viral Cannibalism Photos Not Part of the Epstein Files

A number of X [archive] and Facebook accounts (account 1, account 2) posted a series of photos in early February 2026, claiming to be part of the Epstein Files and related to cannibalism. These images show individuals at a dinner table consuming dishes that resemble human bodies.

One account narrated that Epstein's circle practiced secret cannibalism in addition to child sexual abuse. Another post linked this narrative to the film What You Wish For, accusing it of depicting the Epstein group's consumption of infant flesh and organs.

"Not only child sexual abuse, but there are still many unrevealed issues, such as cannibalism," wrote one account.

So, is it true that the Epstein Files revealed photos of people eating human flesh?

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Today's Top 3 News: What Triggered the Viral SEAblings vs. Knetz Online Battle?

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