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Tokyo suburb Hachioji to equip schools with 700 anti-bear sprays amid rising incidents
Hachioji plans to spend 15 million yen on 700 anti-bear sprays and other equipment for schools due to increasing bear sightings and attacks.
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Singaporean woman jailed 4 months for assaulting domestic helper causing injuries
Hazel Phang Fong Yen was sentenced to four months in jail for assaulting her Myanmar domestic helper, causing multiple injuries.
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South Korea launches app for stalking victims to track suspects via ankle monitors
South Korea launched a mobile app on June 24, 2026, letting stalking victims track suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors in real time.
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Train collision near London injured over 100; driver passed red signal before crash
A London-bound train passed a red signal and hit a stationary train on June 19, killing one driver and injuring over 100.
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UN to Evacuate Over 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Conflict
The UN's International Maritime Organization will evacuate more than 11,000 sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
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Singapore Surgeons Remove 2.5cm Brain Tumour Through Eye Socket Using New Technique
Surgeons at National Neuroscience Institute and Tan Tock Seng Hospital removed a 2.5cm brain tumour through a patient’s eye socket using a minimally invasive method.
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UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution to hold attackers of peacekeepers accountable
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2823 on June 23 to strengthen accountability for attacks on peacekeepers.
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Ex-Israeli PM Bennett says Israel smuggled Starlink devices into Iran to aid protesters
Naftali Bennett revealed Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran in 2021–22 to help protesters maintain internet access.
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Turkey detains 209 suspects linked to ISIS and far-left groups in Ankara raids
Turkish authorities detained 209 people suspected of ties to ISIS and far-left groups in Ankara on June 23 ahead of NATO summit.
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UK mulls forcing social media to prioritize public service media content
The UK government is considering requiring platforms like Facebook and TikTok to boost public service media content in feeds and searches.
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Singapore Judiciary and Law Society to form committee addressing lawyer attrition causes
The Judiciary and Law Society of Singapore will form a joint committee to tackle lawyers leaving the profession due to court pressures and courtroom interactions.
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Ukraine warns UN it may revise ceasefire offer if Security Council fails to act
Ukraine’s UN envoy warned June 22 the country may modify its ceasefire proposal if the Security Council does not approve a full ceasefire resolution.
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UN Commission Finds Israel Deliberately Targeted Palestinian Children, Citing Genocide and War Crimes
A UN inquiry concluded Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and West Bank, committing genocide and war crimes, says report released June 23, 2026.
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Majority of Australians now prioritize ties with China over the US amid falling confidence in Trump
More than half of Australians see relations with China as more important than with the US, while trust in President Trump hits a record low.
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HDB issues Play Values Framework for new public playground designs in Singapore
HDB released the Play Values Framework in December 2025 to guide new public playground designs across Singapore.
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Singapore revises playground designs to boost children's play experiences
Singapore's Housing Board updates national playground guidelines after parent feedback to enhance play safety and variety.
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US requires foreigners to apply for green cards from abroad starting May 22, 2026
USCIS announced that foreigners seeking green cards must now file applications from outside the US, effective May 22, 2026.
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Zelenskiy expects new U.S. peace talks proposals amid positive Ukraine frontline gains
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy called for renewed diplomacy and awaits U.S. plans as Ukraine reclaims territory in 2026.
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France drafts UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz amid stalled US effort
France has prepared a UN Security Council resolution to restore navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz as the US draft faces veto threats.
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2023 Royal International Air Tattoo cancelled due to Middle East conflict
Organisers cancelled the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo over Middle East conflict and RAF Fairford access concerns.
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Singapore Covid-19 cases rise to 12,700 in week of May 10-16, 2024
Estimated Covid-19 cases in Singapore rose to 12,700 in the week of May 10-16, with hospitalisations also increasing.
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Man sentenced to five years for antisemitic threats near London synagogues
Tavius Jean-Charles was jailed for five years for making repeated antisemitic threats to six people in north London between October 2025 and March 2026.
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Russian missile strike destroyed $1M UNHCR aid warehouse in Dnipro, killing two
A Russian missile hit a UNHCR-leased warehouse in Dnipro on May 20, destroying over $1 million in aid and killing two people.
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Thousands clash with police in Bangladesh over alleged rape of four-year-old girl
Thousands of protesters in Chattogram clashed with police as they tried to seize a suspect accused of raping a four-year-old girl.