Singapore
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Singapore benefits temporarily from Middle East flight reroutings amid geopolitical tensions
Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines gained from over 400 extra Asia-Europe flights after Middle East airspace closed this year.
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Singapore to Negotiate First Free Trade Agreement with East African Community
Singapore announced it will negotiate a free trade agreement with the eight-member East African Community, marking a first for both sides.
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UN report finds Palestinians trapped between Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas amid abuses
The UN Commission reported on June 9 that Palestinians face severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers, and Hamas in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Tatjana Maria criticizes Queen's Club for denying defending champion wildcard
Tatjana Maria was forced to qualify for Queen's Club main draw despite being defending champion, sparking criticism of tournament wildcard policy.
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IATA urges passengers to leave bags behind during emergency evacuations to save lives
IATA launched a global campaign today urging passengers to leave luggage behind during emergency aircraft evacuations to prevent injuries and speed exits.
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Kevin Tan sentenced to 8 years 9 months jail and cane for raping 13-year-old girl
Kevin Tan, 28, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years 9 months' jail and six cane strokes for raping a 13-year-old girl he met online.
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SingPost opens S$30 million automated parcel sorting hub, expands MyBlock service nationwide
SingPost launched a S$30 million automated parcel sorting facility in Tampines and will roll out SingPost@MyBlock service islandwide by September 30, 2026.
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Global state-involved conflicts hit highest level since World War II in 2025
In 2025, 65 state-involved conflicts occurred worldwide, doubling state-to-state clashes and causing 245,000 deaths, experts say.
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Atlético Madrid rejects Real Madrid’s €150 million bid for Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid turned down a €150 million offer from Real Madrid for striker Julián Álvarez, citing his €500 million release clause.
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Senegal and Uzbekistan football teams undergo detailed US security checks before 2026 World Cup
Senegal and Uzbekistan national teams faced extensive security screenings in the US ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff.
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England defender Djed Spence to wear protective mask at 2026 World Cup after broken jaw
England defender Djed Spence will wear a protective mask throughout the 2026 World Cup due to a broken jaw sustained in May.
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Michel Platini files lawsuits against FIFA and Infantino over 2015 payment case
Michel Platini has filed criminal and civil cases in France against FIFA and Gianni Infantino over a 2011 payment scandal.
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UN report warns of worsening ocean crisis with warming, sea-level rise, and ice loss
The UN released its Third World Ocean Assessment report on June 8, highlighting accelerating ocean warming, rising sea levels, and shrinking ice caps worldwide.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis ban Israeli ships in Red Sea, signal further action
Houthis declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and launched attacks related to Israel, warning of possible escalation.
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Spain beats Peru 3-1 in final World Cup warm-up match in Puebla
Spain defeated Peru 3-1 on June 8 in their last World Cup 2026 warm-up match held in Puebla, Mexico.
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UK grid expects 800MW power demand spike during England's World Cup opener
Britain’s grid operator anticipates up to 800MW surge in electricity demand during England's June 17 World Cup game against Croatia.
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UBS halves Asia ESG staff amid global sustainability restructuring
UBS cut its Asia sustainability office staff from seven to three amid wider global ESG workforce reductions.
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More ships dock in Singapore amid Iran-US war but bunker fuel sales dip
Singapore saw a 3% rise in ship calls in April 2026 despite a 1.2% drop in bunker fuel sales amid Middle East conflict disruptions.
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Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Treasury yields hit 15-month high
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on May 18 amid rising oil prices and surging Treasury yields, while the Dow gained 160 points.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to resolve teachers' strike threat before World Cup starts
President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to address a teachers' strike threat before the World Cup kicks off on June 11.
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Bird deaths in Singapore hit record high, man-made structures top cause
Reported bird deaths and injuries in Singapore reached about 650 in 2025, with building collisions the leading cause.
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NTU Scientists Develop Ultra-Thin, Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells for Windows
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University created ultra-thin, semi-transparent perovskite solar cells that could be integrated into glass windows to generate power.
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Commonwealth Secondary School uses 80 CDs to stop kingfisher collisions with windows
Commonwealth Secondary School hung 80 CDs on pantry windows to halt collared kingfisher collisions, dropping incidents from 10 per hour to zero since April 2026.
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Saudi PIF in talks to sell Newcastle stake to fund stadium expansion or new build
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is discussing a minority Newcastle United stake sale to finance stadium plans costing over £1 billion.