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Malaysia enacts Hire-Purchase Amendment Act 2026 adopting reducing balance financing method
Malaysia implemented the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 on June 1, replacing flat rate financing with a reducing balance interest system for vehicle loans.
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US Defence Secretary urges more military hardware over diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for prioritizing military power over diplomatic talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while Southeast Asian leaders advocated diplomacy.
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Matteo Berrettini reaches French Open quarter-finals after five-hour win
Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarter-finals on June 1 after beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo following a comeback win over Francisco Comesana.
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PSLE English and Mother Tongue Oral Exams Set for August 12-13, AI Tools Promoted for Prep
PSLE English and mother tongue oral exams will be held on August 12-13, with AI tools and revision strategies offered to aid student preparation.
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Hong Kong plans offshore yuan venture capital fund to boost tech and innovation
Hong Kong is considering a new offshore renminbi venture capital fund to invest in AI, biotech, and emerging sectors, led by HKIC.
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Turkey Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu over 2026 Gaza Flotilla Case
Turkey has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu related to the May 2026 attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
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Morocco targets strong 2026 World Cup after AFCON controversy and coaching change
Morocco prepares for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi following AFCON final loss, coaching changes, and CAF title award.
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Singapore family adapts school holidays as teenage children gain independence
A Singapore family shifts from spontaneous holidays to scheduled outings as their children age from 10 to 20 years old.
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Strong Parent-Child Bonds in Adolescence Linked to Better Adult Social Connections
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics found that close relationships with parents during adolescence predict stronger social ties up to 20 years later.
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Israeli settler shoots dead Palestinian teenager in West Bank village
A 17-year-old Palestinian, Karim Sanad Shalaldeh, was fatally shot by an Israeli settler in Sa'ir village near Hebron on August 21, 2026.
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Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €825 Million for Automated Driver Suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million for suspending driver accounts via automated systems without proper notice or challenge rights.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson ends running career after cardiac arrest and ARVC diagnosis
Jenny Simpson announced she will not return to competitive running after a cardiac arrest and diagnosis with a rare heart condition.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT iMessage plugin for Mac amid privacy backlash
OpenAI launched a ChatGPT plugin for Mac that reads and sends iMessages after user permission, sparking privacy concerns among users.
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Germany Investigates Russian-Linked Weapons Cache Found Near Berlin
German authorities uncovered a weapons cache linked to Russian intelligence near Berlin and are investigating a suspect arrested in Romania.
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French police clash with migrants attempting UK Channel crossing amid crackdown
French police used Pava spray and slashed boats to stop migrants trying to cross the Channel by small boat on a northern France beach today.
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Eleven killed in chemical tank rupture at Washington state Nippon Dynawave plant
A chemical tank rupture at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Washington state killed 11 people, all missing bodies recovered by May 31, 2026.
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Thousands protest Keiko Fujimori's bid for Peru presidency in Lima
Thousands demonstrated in Lima on May 30 against Keiko Fujimori’s presidential run, daughter of imprisoned former leader Alberto Fujimori.
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MINDSibs youth membership doubles as more young people care for siblings with special needs
MINDSibs programme membership for caregivers under 35 doubled from 160 in 2021 to over 320 in 2026.
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Singaporean families urged to discuss caregiving plans early to reduce stress in crises
Social service groups in Singapore urge families to discuss caregiving and legal care plans early to avoid conflict during sudden health crises.
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Shakhtar Donetsk to host 2026-27 Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
Shakhtar Donetsk will play their Champions League home matches at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium in the 2026-27 season.
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NTU student pauses studies to care for mother with brain tumour after father’s death
Samuel Chew, an NTU student, took a semester off in early 2026 to care for his mother diagnosed with a brain tumour after his father died of dementia.
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Putrajaya prepares for ceremonial cannon fire during King’s parade on June 3 and 5
Putrajaya authorities warn residents about ceremonial cannon fire and road closures during the King’s Trooping of the Colours parade.
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Large-scale mining devastates India's Aravalli hills, prompting protests and court ban
Mining in India’s Aravalli hills has caused severe environmental damage and health issues, leading to protests and a Supreme Court ban on new licenses since late 2025.
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Hong Kong’s Casa Hotel Closes as Student Housing Conversions Rise
Casa Hotel in Hong Kong closed on May 31, 2026 amid growing hotel-to-student housing conversions in the city.