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Singapore and Indonesia launch Defence Alumni Initiative to boost military ties
Singapore and Indonesia launched the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni Initiative on July 14 in Jakarta to strengthen military and personal ties between their armed forces.
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French student’s case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status after iJooz straw licking
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s case was adjourned to await ICA’s decision on his student pass status following mischief charges.
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Singapore lowers age eligibility for Community Care Apartments to 55, cuts service fees
Singapore will lower Community Care Apartments age eligibility from 65 to 55 and reduce service fees by up to 75% starting October 2026.
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A*STAR launches S$150 million 5-year study tracking 5,000 Singaporean adolescents
A*STAR began a five-year, S$150 million study in April 2026 to track 5,000 youths aged 10 to 24 in Singapore.
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Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being cared for
Myanmar’s foreign minister informed ASEAN on July 12 that detained Aung San Suu Kyi is healthy and will be looked after.
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Singapore President Tharman concludes state visit to Malaysia, underscoring close ties
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam completed a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15, reinforcing bilateral cooperation.
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Major Music Groups Launch Voluntary AI-Generated Content Labels for Songs
IFPI, RIAA, the Grammys, and six others announced voluntary labels for AI-generated and AI-assisted music on July 10, 2026.
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Singapore marriages decline 6.2% in 2025 despite high marital happiness
Singapore reported 24,688 marriages in 2025, a 6.2% drop from 2024, while 95% of couples surveyed reported being happily married.
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Singapore launches orientation and integration initiatives for foreign professionals
Singapore’s Alliance for Action on the Integration of Foreign Professionals unveiled programs to help Employment Pass holders integrate into society and workplaces.
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Singapore universities raise hostel fees by up to $80 monthly for 2026/2027 academic year
NUS, NTU and SMU have increased hostel fees between 5% and 9% for the 2026/2027 academic year, with some monthly hikes reaching about $80.
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24-year-old man killed by lightning strike at Pasir Ris Beach despite distant storm clouds
A lightning strike killed a 24-year-old man paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach on July 5 while the main thunderstorm cloud was several kilometres away.
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Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Mohsen Rezaei was appointed secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on August 9, 2026, succeeding Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.
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16-year-old boy arrested after stabbing two girls at Bavarian school
A 16-year-old suspect attacked a school in Schongau, Germany, injuring two 13-year-old girls before being arrested on July 8, 2026.
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'The Pitt' leads 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, 'Hacks' close behind with 24
'The Pitt' tops 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods; 'Hacks' earns 24, followed by 'Widow's Bay' with 19
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UK Leads NATO Effort to Develop Next-Generation Long-Range Missile System
The UK is spearheading a NATO initiative with about 12 allies to develop advanced long-range missiles with ranges up to 2,000 km.
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Western Europe sets record for hottest June-July amid severe drought and wildfires
Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record in 2026, with widespread drought and historic wildfires in France and Spain.
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Workers' Party appoints Harpreet Singh to CEC and co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low
The Workers' Party re-elected Pritam Singh as secretary-general and updated its Central Executive Committee, adding Harpreet Singh and co-opting Fadli Fawzi and Andre Low.
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Singapore Parliament Passes Motion to Boost Transport Strategy with AI and Integration
Singapore's Parliament passed a motion on July 7 to enhance its long-term transport strategy using AI, automation, and worker training.
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Man admits raping and molesting 71-year-old woman with dementia over seven months
Mohamad Zakir Jaafar pleaded guilty to raping and molesting a 71-year-old woman with severe dementia in her home from June 2022 to January 2023.
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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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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.