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Thai SEC probes Supaporn Pimphong’s nearly $1 billion stake in True Corp
Thailand’s SEC launched an immediate probe into Supaporn Pimphong’s 7.1% stake in True Corporation amid concerns over shareholding disclosures.
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Singapore proposes law penalising drivers for holding phones, increases traffic offence penalties
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs proposed a bill on July 7, 2026, to penalise drivers holding phones and raise penalties for traffic offences.
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Singapore approves 100 more screenings of Teochew film as dialect policy review continues
IMDA approved 100 additional screenings of the Teochew version of Dear You, raising total to 272 and reflecting ongoing review of dialect use in films.
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Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, damaging two vessels
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz on July 6, damaging two vessels but causing no casualties.
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Oil prices rise after tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on July 6, causing a fire and sending oil prices higher amid regional conflict.
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Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to first-ever World Cup knockout stage in 2026
Mohamed Salah captained Egypt to their first FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a penalty shootout win over Australia.
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Leadership shifts follow Singapore GE2025 as PSP and PPP announce departures
Stephanie Tan left Progress Singapore Party over policy differences while PPP leadership resigned after election losses in GE2025.
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Disciplinary hearing for Pritam Singh scheduled on August 13 before top court
The Law Society of Singapore has set a disciplinary hearing for Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh on August 13, 2026.
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Trevoh Chalobah signs five-year deal with Como after leaving Chelsea
Trevoh Chalobah joined Italian Serie A club Como on a five-year contract from Chelsea, with the transfer fee around £25.7 million plus add-ons.
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Japan and Singapore sign first bilateral space cooperation agreement
JAXA and Singapore’s NSAS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on July 6, 2026, to deepen collaboration across space science and industry.
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Indranee Rajah to deliver ministerial statement on Workers’ Party leaders’ conduct July 7
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah will address Parliament on July 7 about Workers' Party leaders Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap's conduct over Raeesah Khan’s 2021 lies.
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South Korean won begins 24-hour trading with strong market debut
South Korea launched 24-hour trading of its won on July 6, with a $10 million dollar-won order executed at Hana Bank.
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Ukraine Rejects Russian Ceasefire Proposal for Handover of Bodies in Kostiantynivka
Russia offered a six-hour ceasefire to hand over fallen soldiers' bodies in Kostiantynivka, but Ukraine rejected the proposal amid conflicting claims over control of the town.
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Formula One drivers race Lego cars in British GP parade lap; Hamilton escapes penalty
On July 5, 2026, Formula One drivers took part in a Lego car parade lap at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone before Lewis Hamilton avoided a penalty after the race.
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Tampines Changkat pilot catches 22,000 cicadas to curb seasonal noise nuisance
A five-month pilot in Tampines Changkat caught 22,000 cicadas using light traps and other controls to reduce noise disturbances from March to July 2026.
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Qatar Resumes All Maritime Activities After Week-Long Suspension
Qatar lifted its suspension on sailing and fishing boats on July 5, ending a maritime freeze that began June 29.
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George Russell crashes and struggles with straight-line speed in British GP qualifying
George Russell crashed during British Grand Prix qualifying and qualified fourth, hindered by straight-line speed issues throughout the weekend.
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FIFPRO warns of rising racist abuse against World Cup players amid tournament
FIFPRO warned that World Cup players face growing racist and discriminatory abuse online and in person, calling for urgent collective action to protect them.
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Singapore's PAP youth wing launches Young PAP Academy and fellowship to cultivate leaders
The People's Action Party youth wing launched the Young PAP Academy and YP 40 Under 40 Fellowship to train future party leaders in July 2026.
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Wimbledon bans World Cup broadcasts on screens but fans watch matches on phones
Wimbledon organisers barred World Cup match broadcasts on site screens during the tournament, though many spectators followed games on their phones.
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France's Aurélien Tchouameni out of World Cup last-16 match vs Paraguay with injury
France midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni is ruled out of the World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay due to a thigh or groin injury.
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Norway to face Brazil in World Cup last-16 with Erling Haaland leading attack
Norway will play Brazil in the World Cup last-16 on July 5 after Erling Haaland’s late winner secured their first knockout win in 28 years.
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Brazil and Norway Set to Clash in 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in New Jersey
Brazil and Norway will face off on July 5, 2026, in the Round of 16 match at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey [s2,s4,s7].
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Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki reach Wimbledon fourth round
Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki advanced to Wimbledon’s fourth round after wins in their third round matches on July 3.