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South Korea Plans to Launch First Nuclear-Powered Submarine by Mid-2030s
South Korea announced plans to develop and launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s to counter North Korean threats.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, first launch since April
North Korea launched multiple projectiles, including a short-range ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea on May 26, 2026.
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Singaporean Ge Zhi denied bail over US insider trading, money laundering charges
Singapore’s High Court rejected bail for Ge Zhi, accused by the US of leading a $17 million insider trading and money laundering scheme.
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Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan visits North Korea; Pyongyang not ready for US or South Korea talks
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited North Korea May 26–27 and reported Pyongyang is not ready for major talks with the US or South Korea.
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Vietnamese President To Lam begins four-day state visit to Singapore and delivers Shangri-La keynote
Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Singapore on May 28 for a four-day state visit including a Shangri-La Dialogue keynote speech.
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22-year-old man charged with murder after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang block
Mohamad Faiz Umar, 22, was charged with murder of 21-year-old woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang on May 26.
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Kuwait Intercepts Hostile Missiles and Drones Amid Regional Tensions on May 28
Kuwait's air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks today as US-Iran conflict escalated in the Gulf region.
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UN Forecasts Global Temperatures to Stay Near Record Highs Through 2030
The UN and UK Met Office predict global temperatures from 2026 to 2030 will remain at or near record highs with rapid Arctic warming.
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Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong says cooperation with China based on interests, not ethnicity
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore-China ties rest on shared interests, stressing Singapore's sovereignty and balanced partnerships.
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Putin orders debt relief up to 10 million rubles for new Ukraine war recruits and families
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting debt relief to new military recruits from May 1 and their spouses.
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Tourists Misuse Incheon Airport Nursing Rooms for Free Hot Water, Sparking Backlash
Tourists at South Korea's Incheon Airport have used nursing rooms for free hot water to cook instant noodles, drawing criticism from parents and netizens.
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Russia allows central bank and banks to deploy armed drone defense systems
The Russian State Duma passed a law letting the central bank, Sberbank, and other financial institutions operate drone defense systems and arm staff.
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Hungary Reverses ICC Withdrawal, Parliament Votes to Maintain Membership
Hungarian parliament voted 133-37 to stop withdrawal and keep Hungary in the International Criminal Court on May 27, 2026.
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Five villagers rescued from flooded cave in Laos, two remain missing
Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave since May 20 have been rescued, while two remain missing inside the cave.
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Canada demands probe into alleged mistreatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists by Israel
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's treatment of detained Gaza-bound activists and called for an independent investigation.
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Second hantavirus case linked to MV Hondius cruise confirmed in Spain
Spain confirmed a second hantavirus case from the MV Hondius cruise outbreak; the patient is hospitalized in Madrid under isolation.
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Singapore MRT reliability hits highest level since Nov 2024 with April 2026 gains
Singapore's MRT network reliability improved to 2.22 million train-km between delays in April 2026, the best since November 2024.
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Tutor Charged with Assault After Pupil Suffers Forearm Fracture in Singapore
Tan Kwan Hong, 37, was charged with causing grievous hurt to an eight-year-old pupil after a January assault in Thomson Road.
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Chief Justice Menon warns of truth decay and echo chambers affecting trust in Singapore courts
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon spoke on May 22 about how truth decay and echo chambers challenge public trust in Singapore's judiciary.
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Scammers impersonate recruiters to steal Singpass accounts via fake concert crew jobs
At least 20 Singpass-related job scams involving fake concert crew ads and recruitment agency impersonation have been reported since March 2026 in Singapore.
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Off-duty Singapore police officer charged for causing grievous hurt in June 2025 collision
Junior Leow Choan Khian, a 50-year-old assistant superintendent, was charged for injuring a motorcyclist after a June 2025 collision in Singapore.
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Singapore boosts government funding for GP clinics to nearly $350 million in 2025
Singapore’s government increased funding for GP clinics from $230 million in 2022 to about $350 million in 2025 to support preventive care programs.
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Actress Rebecca Lim welcomes second child, a baby girl weighing 3.6kg
Singapore actress Rebecca Lim gave birth to her second child, a baby girl, last week at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.
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Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon following escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered intensified strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting over 100 sites after recent drone attacks.