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Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham on four-year deal
Ipswich Town have signed 29-year-old Morocco international Issa Diop from Fulham on a four-year contract.
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Singapore Renames Ministry of Trade and Industry to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Singapore announced the renaming of its Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Energy, effective October 1, 2026.
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Zaqy Mohamad joins PAP central executive committee, replacing Faishal Ibrahim
Zaqy Mohamad was co-opted into the PAP central executive committee on July 22, 2026, replacing Faishal Ibrahim who resigned two days earlier.
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Venice Biennale to legally challenge EU €2 million funding cut over Russian pavilion
Venice Biennale announced it will legally contest the EU's decision to withdraw €2 million funding due to Russia's return in 2026 edition.
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Singapore to expand air traffic control workforce by 40%, offer S$20,000 sign-on bonus
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will grow its air traffic control staff from about 500 to 700 by mid-2030s, offering new recruits a S$20,000 sign-on bonus.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns over inappropriate online messages with woman
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned on July 20 after his online interactions with a woman fell below standards expected of a Member of Parliament.
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Japan spends $74 billion in April to support yen amid 40-year lows against dollar
Japan intervened with record $74 billion in April but yen continued to weaken, trading near ¥163 in July 2026.
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UK inflation slows to 2.6% in June, lowest since March 2025
UK consumer price inflation slowed to 2.6% in June 2026, down from 2.8% in May, driven by falling fuel and food prices.
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Former IRAS Investigator Charged with Unauthorised Access to Tax Data in Singapore
Mansur @ Thio Shuang Long, ex-IRAS investigator, faces 21 charges for unauthorised tax data access; associate Loh Chee Wee also charged.
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ASEAN launches 2026-2030 education plan prioritizing AI, STEM, and student development
ASEAN launched a five-year Work Plan on Education focusing on AI use, STEM education, and holistic student growth at a July meeting in Singapore.
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Liverpool Manager Iraola Highlights Need for Winger as Key Players Depart and Injuries Hit
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola identified key transfer gaps, especially for a winger, amid departures and injuries ahead of the Premier League season.
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Singapore retains world's most powerful passport for third year with access to 192 destinations
Singapore holds the top spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 countries.
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Ipswich Town sign Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on five-year deal
Ipswich Town have signed 22-year-old Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on a five-year contract.
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Malaysian Man Charged in Singapore Over Money Laundering Syndicate Targeting Bank Accounts
Tan Kian Hoa, 28, was arrested in Malaysia and charged in Singapore for conspiring in a money laundering syndicate targeting MariBank accounts.
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Singapore Exchange launches US Depository Receipts for Grab, Sea, and SpaceX
SGX launched Singapore Depository Receipts for Grab, Sea, and SpaceX on July 22, letting investors buy US shares locally in Singapore dollars.
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All 19 members of Indonesian baby trafficking ring sentenced to prison
Indonesian court sentenced 19 members of a baby trafficking syndicate, including mastermind Lie Siu Luan, to prison for smuggling infants to Singapore and domestic sales.
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59-year-old man dies after fight with neighbour in Lengkok Bahru; suspect charged with murder
A 59-year-old man died after a fight with his neighbour at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru on July 20; the neighbour was charged with murder two days later.
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South Korean Retail Investors’ Leveraged Products Surge to 3.3 Trillion Won Amid Volatility Concerns
Holdings in leveraged contracts-for-difference products by South Korean retail investors rose nearly two-thirds to 3.3 trillion won, sparking market volatility concerns.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham names Kanishka Narayan as first cabinet-level AI minister
Andy Burnham appointed Kanishka Narayan as the UK's first cabinet-level minister for artificial intelligence on July 20, 2026.
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts 2026 World Cup final over FIFA disputes
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin skipped the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey to protest FIFA’s disciplinary and operational decisions.
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Football legend Kevin Keegan dies of cancer aged 75
Kevin Keegan, influential football player and manager, died of cancer at age 75, leaving a lasting legacy in English and international football.
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Chelsea sign France forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on four-year deal
Chelsea have signed 26-year-old France international forward Melvine Malard from Manchester United on a four-year contract.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from Singapore Cabinet over conduct lapse
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned from multiple political roles on July 20, 2026, citing a lapse in judgment in interactions with a woman.
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Danube River water levels in Romania hit lowest since 1996, disrupting farming and shipping
Danube River water levels in Romania dropped to their lowest since 1996 over July 18-19, forcing irrigation limits and halting ferry services.