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Weak Australian jobs data drives bets on pause in RBA rate hikes
Weak Australian employment data on May 21 led investors to bet the Reserve Bank of Australia will pause interest rate hikes soon.
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Auckland FC aims to be first New Zealand team to win A-League title vs Sydney FC
Auckland FC will face Sydney FC in the A-League Grand Final on May 21, 2026, seeking to become the first New Zealand champions.
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Hungary proposes constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to two terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years or two terms.
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National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium with indoor drone show and new elements
National Day Parade 2026 returns to National Stadium on August 9 with new features including an indoor drone show and record civilian participation.
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AI chip export surge drives record Asian savings supporting US tech giants
South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan’s AI-driven chip exports fuel a large Asian savings surplus that backs US tech investment.
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Man with schizophrenia jailed and caned for multiple offences including attempted robbery
Jareau Tan, 26, was sentenced to over two years’ jail and six cane strokes for offences including attempted robbery and sexual exposure.
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Singtel seeks regulatory clarity on Singapore telco consolidation, eyes minority partner for Optus
Singtel is pursuing regulatory approval to join telecom consolidation in Singapore and open to minority investors in Australian unit Optus.
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ICJ Rules Workers' Right to Strike Protected Under 1948 ILO Treaty
The International Court of Justice ruled on May 21 that workers' right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association treaty.
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Man jailed for 13 months for cheating Grab of nearly $9,000 via courier loophole
Alex Wang Xiang Yi was sentenced to 13 months and 16 weeks for cheating Grab of $8,964 through fake delivery attempts.
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Study finds Singapore's current paternity leave does not increase couples' likelihood of having more children
Research of 1,835 Singapore households shows fathers taking paternity leave had no effect on having second or third children.
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VinFast to sell Vietnamese manufacturing unit to shed nearly $7 billion in debt
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast will sell its manufacturing business for $506 million and shift about $7 billion in debt to buyers as part of a debt reduction plan.
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Singapore forms workgroup to tackle record low fertility and support parenthood
Singapore's government launched a workgroup to address a historic low fertility rate and barriers to marriage and parenting.
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Middle East conflict cuts Sri Lanka's tea exports, hits workers hard
Sri Lanka's tea exports fell 17% in March 2026 amid Middle East conflict, squeezing workers and raising costs across the industry.
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Lamine Yamal scores as Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0 in 2026 World Cup
Lamine Yamal started and scored in Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on June 21 in the 2026 World Cup.
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Rafael Nadal premieres Netflix documentary on retirement battles during French Open
Rafael Nadal released a four-episode Netflix documentary on May 29 detailing his final season and retirement struggles.
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Zelenskiy warns Belarus to remove Russian military relay stations within one week
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy gave Belarusian leader Lukashenko a one-week deadline to dismantle Russian military relay stations in Belarus or face Ukrainian action.
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Aryna Sabalenka rallies to reach Berlin WTA semi-finals with dramatic win
World number one Aryna Sabalenka came from a set and 4-0 down to beat Nikola Bartunkova and reach Berlin semi-finals June 19.
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Football Australia to report record A$15.34 million loss for 2025 fiscal year
Football Australia will report a record A$15.34 million loss for 2025 due to rising costs and legal disputes, nearly doubling its 2024 deficit.
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Mandai Wildlife Group welcomes first orang utan baby conceived via artificial insemination
Mandai Wildlife Group’s orang utan Ayaan was born March 18 by C-section, the first in Singapore conceived by artificial insemination.
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Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt meet in Cairo on US-Iran conflict
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Cairo on June 21 to discuss peace and security related to the US-Iran conflict.
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Former African stars clash on Africa’s chances to win 2026 World Cup
Ex-players El Hadji Diouf and Jay-Jay Okocha express contrasting views on Africa’s prospects at the 2026 World Cup.
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Andy Green and JCB aim to break hydrogen land speed record with Hydromax car
Andy Green will attempt a hydrogen-powered land speed record with JCB’s Hydromax car in August 2026 at Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Mary Earps signs two-year deal with London City Lionesses from July 2026
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps signed a two-year contract with London City Lionesses starting July 1, 2026.
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Singapore Civil Defence Force opens Marine Division HQ with drone and USV capabilities
The Singapore Civil Defence Force opened a new Marine Division headquarters on Pulau Brani featuring advanced drone and unmanned vessel technology today.