Singapore
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Japan to monitor social media to target visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will use online monitoring and cyber patrols to crack down on visa overstayers and unauthorized foreign workers.
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Russia claims capture of 19 settlements in southeast Ukraine this summer
Russia announced it captured 19 settlements in southeastern Ukraine during its 2026 summer campaign.
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Viennese woman sues city over public toilet fees, citing gender discrimination
Melanie Gradik, 27, is suing Vienna over public toilet fees that charge women but not men for use of cubicles.
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Dimitrov loses first round at Cincinnati, Tsitsipas wins amid coaching split
2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov lost early while 2022 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced at the Cincinnati Masters on August 14.
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Italy's Ciro Immobile retires at 36 after 17 years in professional football
Ciro Immobile announced his retirement from professional football on August 14, ending a 17-year career.
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Qatar Football Association Challenges AFC Over Open Letter Attacking FIFA President Infantino
Qatar Football Association President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani challenged the AFC for joining an open letter critical of FIFA President Gianni Infantino without consulting Qatar or the QFA.
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Manchester City Manager Enzo Maresca Declines to Confirm Rodri Transfer Amid Speculation
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remained tight-lipped on Rodri's future despite transfer rumors as the club prepares for the Community Shield.
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Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City Face Premier League Survival Test in 2026-27
Coventry City, Ipswich Town, and Hull City were promoted to the Premier League for 2026-27 but face challenges based on recent promoted clubs’ struggles.
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Cryptocurrency scam with fake job offers causes US$11.8 million losses in Singapore
A cryptocurrency-related scam using fake job offers and spoofed websites caused US$11.8 million in losses in Singapore, authorities said.
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Law Minister Edwin Tong urges Law Society to disclose audit reports on workplace complaints
Law Minister Edwin Tong called on August 14 for the Law Society of Singapore to release its full audit committee report on workplace issues to members with redactions.
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Singapore MRT achieves record 9 months without delays over 30 minutes as reliability rises
The Singapore MRT network recorded nine consecutive months without a delay exceeding 30 minutes as of July 2026, marking its longest streak since 2011.
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Arsenal begins Premier League title defense amid record nine clubs with new managers
Arsenal started the 2026-27 Premier League season as defending champions while nine clubs, including major rivals, have new permanent managers.
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US names Singapore among 40 countries in China’s tariff evasion transshipment network
The White House report on August 13 identifies Singapore as part of a 40-country network used by Chinese exporters to evade US tariffs.
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Alexandra Eala's rise fuels tennis boom in the Philippines
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala sparked a surge in tennis participation and racquet sales in the Philippines.
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New Zealand Football Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino Over Funding Scheme Concerns
New Zealand Football pulled support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection and called for an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
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Olam Group reports nearly sixfold rise in H1 2026 profit to S$1.9 billion on divestment gains
Olam Group reported a net profit of about S$1.9 billion for H1 2026, up nearly six times from a year earlier, driven by divestment gains.
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Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Near Granada Causing Damage but No Injuries
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck near Granada, Spain, early today, damaging buildings and cars but causing no casualties.
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Strong El Nino Drives 2026 Toward Hottest Year on Record Globally
A powerful El Nino that began in June has raised the chance that 2026 will become the world’s hottest year, surpassing 2024.
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Boxer Prichard Colon dies at 33 from complications of 2015 brain injury
Prichard Colon, undefeated boxer, died August 13, 2026, from complications of brain injuries sustained in a 2015 bout.
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Atletico Madrid sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero on contract until 2031
Atletico Madrid signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero on August 15, 2026, committing him until June 2031.
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Ian Machado Garry to challenge Islam Makhachev for UFC welterweight title at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry will face Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight belt on August 13, 2026, in Philadelphia.
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Law Society meeting sees calls for full release of workplace bullying inquiry report
Between 200 and 300 lawyers met on August 13 to demand full disclosure of a workplace bullying inquiry report at the Law Society of Singapore.
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Explosion at Rotterdam port kills one and injures several during maintenance
An explosion at Rotterdam port’s petroleum storage area on August 13 killed one person and injured several others.
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Air India mandates drug testing for all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
Air India requires all pilots to undergo mandatory drug tests starting August 13 following a captain's positive marijuana test after a flight incident.