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Singapore lowers age eligibility for Community Care Apartments to 55, cuts service fees
Singapore will lower Community Care Apartments age eligibility from 65 to 55 and reduce service fees by up to 75% starting October 2026.
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French student’s case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status after iJooz straw licking
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s case was adjourned to await ICA’s decision on his student pass status following mischief charges.
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Umno denies final seat negotiation agreement with PAS for Negeri Sembilan election
Umno president Zahid Hamidi denied any final agreement with PAS on Negeri Sembilan election seats, while PAS says talks are positive and ongoing.
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Malaysia refers Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to parliamentary select committee for review
Malaysia’s government referred the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a new parliamentary select committee for detailed scrutiny July 14.
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Commercial Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Plummets Amid US-Iran Tensions
Only 14 commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on July 12, down from 130 pre-conflict, amid Iranian closure and US-Iran attacks.
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Malaysia Tables Bill to Expand MCMC Powers Ahead of IRC 2026 Conference
Malaysia’s parliament tabled a bill expanding the Communications Commission’s powers and raised contract approval limits ahead of hosting IRC 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Senegal fires coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup round of 32 loss to Belgium
Senegalese football federation dismissed coach Pape Thiaw on July 12 following World Cup exit and salary disputes.
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A*STAR launches S$150 million 5-year study tracking 5,000 Singaporean adolescents
A*STAR began a five-year, S$150 million study in April 2026 to track 5,000 youths aged 10 to 24 in Singapore.
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Seven & i Holdings to Sell Stake to SoftBank and PayPay, Ending Independence
Seven & i Holdings plans to issue new shares to SoftBank and PayPay, marking a shift from its long-held independence policy.
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Nippon Paint offers $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints unit
Nippon Paint Holdings made a $8.6 billion offer to acquire Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints business, with no response from Akzo management.
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US-Iran missile and drone clashes push oil prices and Treasury yields higher
US and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks in July, raising oil prices, Treasury yields, and inflation concerns ahead of CPI data.
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Two Teenagers Arrested After Targeted Shooting Kills Five in East St Louis
Two teenagers were arrested July 12 after a targeted mass shooting in East St Louis killed five family members and injured two others.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Recovering from Fall and Pneumonia, Delays Senate Return
Senator Mitch McConnell remains in recovery after a June fall and pneumonia, postponing his return to the Senate floor beyond mid-July.
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Liverpool sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on season-long loan with purchase option
Liverpool have signed Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on a season-long loan with an option to buy for around €55 million.
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Stefon Diggs remains unsigned, calls himself top NFL No. 2 wide receiver
Stefon Diggs is a free agent in August 2026 and ranks himself as the best No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL.
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Non-Compete Clauses for Laid-Off Employees Generally Unenforceable in Singapore
Singapore law states non-compete clauses are enforceable only if protecting legitimate business interests and reasonable in scope.
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Actress Wai Ching Ho, Marvel's Madame Gao, dies aged 82 or 83
Wai Ching Ho, known for playing Madame Gao in Marvel TV series, died peacefully after a stroke in July 2026.
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Mathieu van der Poel wins shortened ninth stage of Tour de France amid heatwave
Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, shortened due to extreme heat near 40°C.
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Haeran Ryu wins Evian Championship after playoff with Brooke Henderson
Haeran Ryu won the Evian Championship after a playoff against Brooke Henderson, securing her second LPGA major in three weeks.
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France’s EDF shuts down 3 nuclear reactors amid heatwave, cuts power at 8 others
EDF temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors and reduced output at eight plants across France due to a heatwave and environmental rules.
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Syria’s New Transitional Parliament Convenes in Damascus for First Session
Syria’s new 210-seat transitional parliament held its inaugural meeting in Damascus on July 12, 2026, marking a key step after President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to secure US oil, gas, and investment deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Washington in July 2026 to sign oil and gas agreements and deepen US-Iraq economic and security ties.
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Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being cared for
Myanmar’s foreign minister informed ASEAN on July 12 that detained Aung San Suu Kyi is healthy and will be looked after.
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British couple severely burned rescued during deadly Almeria wildfires in Spain
A British couple found with burns over 40% of their bodies were rescued near Bedar amid wildfires that killed 12 in Almeria, Spain.