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Tanjong Pagar United Appoints Rajesh Nair as Chairman Amid Management Overhaul
Tanjong Pagar United appointed Rajesh Nair chairman effective July 1, replacing Raymond Tang after poor league performance.
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Singapore National Eye Centre opens third operating theatre at Sengkang clinic
Singapore National Eye Centre opened a third operating theatre at its Sengkang General Hospital eye clinic in early May 2026 to reduce surgery wait times.
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Singapore teen overcomes self-harm through charity's muay thai programme
Sixteen-year-old Kelly in Singapore credits a muay thai programme for helping her stop self-harming after years of struggle.
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South Korea defender Cho Yu-min ruled out of 2026 World Cup due to foot injury
South Korea defender Cho Yu-min will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a foot injury in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
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Lionel Tan, Co-founder of Singapore’s T’ang Quartet, Dies at 60
Lionel Tan, violist and founding member of the T’ang Quartet, died on May 31 after battling cancer.
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Australia’s One Nation leads national primary vote in poll for first time
One Nation rose to 31% primary vote in late May polling, overtaking ruling Labor’s 28%, with coalition at 20%.
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New Zealand midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell injured before World Cup
Midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell will miss upcoming friendlies due to leg injuries ahead of New Zealand’s World Cup campaign.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a £70 million transfer fee for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, pending a medical this weekend.
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Singapore opens applications for inaugural AI awards for SMEs boosting business
Singapore has launched applications for the first SME AI Impact Awards recognizing up to 30 local small businesses using AI to enhance operations.
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Singapore High Court sets jail and ban benchmarks for driving after licence revocation
The High Court fixed a starting sentence of three weeks’ jail and two years’ ban for driving after licence revocation, raising a man’s term to four weeks on appeal.
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Decade-long study identifies Indonesia as key habitat for whale sharks
Researchers tracked 70 whale sharks across the Indo-Pacific from 2015 to 2025, highlighting Indonesia as a critical habitat.
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Czech Republic announces final World Cup squad led by Koubek and Slavia Prague stars
Coach Miroslav Koubek named the Czech Republic's final World Cup squad featuring veterans and 10 Slavia Prague players on May 31.
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Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti Set for Group C at 2026 World Cup
Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti will compete in Group C at the 2026 World Cup in a group featuring former champions and rising teams.
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Switzerland defeats Jordan 4-1 in rainy World Cup send-off friendly
Switzerland beat Jordan 4-1 in a friendly match on May 31 in St Gallen ahead of the World Cup in North America.
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Jordan Delays Public Sector Work Start on World Cup Matchdays for Fans
Jordan will start public sector work at 10 a.m. on World Cup matchdays to support its national team’s tournament debut.
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Singapore beats Mongolia 4-0 in May 31 friendly at Jalan Besar Stadium
Singapore defeated Mongolia 4-0 in a friendly football match at Jalan Besar Stadium on May 31, 2026.
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James McDonald equals Australian Group 1 record with Queensland Derby win
James McDonald won the Queensland Derby on Providence to equal the Australian Group 1 record with 16 wins this season.
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Banker’s First wins Perak Turf Club Community Shield, breaks course record
Banker’s First won the RM100,000 Perak Turf Club Community Shield in Ipoh on May 31, breaking the 1,200m course record by seven lengths.
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Japan beats Iceland 1-0 in final World Cup friendly in Tokyo
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in a friendly match in Tokyo on May 31 ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Star Major wins Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville, jockey Mickaelle Michel’s first Grade 1 victory
Star Major, trained by James Crawford and ridden by Mickaelle Michel, won the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville on May 30, 2026.
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Inter Milan sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool on €35m deal until 2031
Inter Milan have signed Curtis Jones from Liverpool on a contract running until June 2031 for a reported €35 million fee.
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Netherlands and Japan Defence Ministers Joke Over 2026 World Cup Match at Shangri-La Dialogue
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro exchanged light-hearted remarks about their countries’ upcoming World Cup match.
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First Cross Island Line train arrives in Singapore for testing at Rail Testing Centre
Singapore received its first Cross Island Line train from Qingdao for comprehensive testing ahead of the line’s 2030 opening.
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Iranian authorities shut Tehran cafe over alleged satanic activities
Iranian authorities closed a Tehran cafe on May 31, 2026, accusing it of promoting satanic activities and ordering its shutdown.