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Iran partially restores internet after nearly 3-month blackout following US and Israeli attacks
Iran restored partial internet access on May 26 after an 88-90 day blackout triggered by US and Israeli strikes.
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Trump and Xi hold summit aiming for trade deals amid Taiwan tensions
President Trump sought trade deals with China in aviation, agriculture, and AI during a May 15 summit with Xi amid Taiwan warnings.
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Austrian Feminist Artist Valie Export Dies at 85
Valie Export, pioneering Austrian feminist artist known for avant-garde work, died May 14, 2026 in Vienna at 85.
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Families for Life Chair Urges Expanded Family Definition as Singapore Fertility Hits Record Low
Families for Life chairman Keith Magnus calls for broader family support amid Singapore's 2025 fertility rate drop to 0.87.
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UN court denies Ratko Mladić's request for early release despite terminal condition
A UN war crimes court rejected Ratko Mladić's bid for early release due to health, ruling his prison medical care is adequate.
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Victim loses S$4.9 million in Strait of Hormuz funding scam using deepfake impersonation
A victim lost at least S$4.9 million in a deepfake-fueled scam impersonating Singapore officials linked to Strait of Hormuz funding assistance.
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King Charles visits Golders Green amid rising antisemitic violence in London
King Charles made an unannounced visit to London’s Golders Green on May 14 to support the Jewish community after recent antisemitic attacks.
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Polish PM Donald Tusk responds to hoax fire call targeting president’s family
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned a false fire alarm at President Nawrocki’s family apartment and vowed to find those responsible.
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TikTok and TOUCH Cyber Wellness launch Family Digital Check-In Guide in Singapore
TikTok and TOUCH Cyber Wellness launched the Family Digital Check-In Guide to help Singapore families manage children's digital habits on May 25, 2026.
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New Zealand Tightens English Rules and Expands Philanthropy for Investor Visas
From June 1, New Zealand will raise English language standards for some work visas and allow investor visa applicants to donate up to NZ$1 million to charity.
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Singapore launches AI assistant HealthGuide@Home to support Healthier SG goals
Singapore's Ministry of Health unveiled HealthGuide@Home, an AI-powered assistant to tailor diet and exercise plans for Healthier SG participants.
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Around 20 injured after irritant spray incident at Tokyo Ginza Six mall
A man sprayed an irritant near an ATM in Tokyo’s Ginza Six mall on May 25, injuring about 20 people, police said.
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Singha heir accuses brother of childhood sexual abuse, sparking public reckoning in Thailand
Siranudh Scott accused his older brother Sunit of sexual abuse from ages 9 to 13, leading to Sunit’s dismissal and public debate in Thailand.
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Pope Leo XIV issues encyclical calling for ethical AI and global regulation
Pope Leo XIV released 'Magnifica Humanitas' on May 25, calling for disarming AI and condemning autonomous weapons.
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New Zealand raises English test bar for mid-skill work visas and expands investor philanthropy options
New Zealand government announced tougher English requirements for mid-skill work visas and allowed greater charitable investment under its Active Investor Plus visa, effective June 1, 2026.
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Pope Leo Slams Rising European Military Spending as Betrayal of Diplomacy
Pope Leo condemned Europe’s 14% military spending rise amid war and NATO rearmament, calling it a betrayal of diplomacy at Sapienza University.
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Singapore Police trial jetpacks and weaponised drones for special operations
Singapore Police Force is testing jetpacks and weaponised drones to boost capabilities in special missions on ships and buildings.
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Two Men Charged with Corruption over Priority Cargo Unloading at Keppel Distripark
A forklift driver and a trucking company director faced graft charges over bribery linked to priority cargo handling in Singapore.
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Doctor jailed 18 months for negligence causing patient's death after aesthetic treatment
Dr. Chan Bingyi was sentenced to 18 months' jail for negligently administering EDTA leading to a patient’s death in 2019.
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Bahraini court sentences nine to life for IRGC collaboration, two to three years
A Bahraini court sentenced nine people to life and two others to three years for working with Iran's IRGC in hostile acts against Bahrain.
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Israeli air strike kills five Gaza police officers and a 13-year-old boy
An Israeli air strike on May 23 struck a police post in northern Gaza, killing five officers and a 13-year-old boy.
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Climate change threatens global vascular plants with major habitat loss by 2100
Researchers warn that 7% to 16% of vascular plant species could lose over 90% of their habitats by 2081-2100 due to climate change.
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17-year-old girl ordered to six months reformative training for slashing two school staff
A 17-year-old girl was sentenced to six months of reformative training after slashing two school staff members with a penknife in April 2025.
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Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
Three Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo’s Ituri province died from suspected Ebola amid a Bundibugyo strain outbreak.