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Singapore firm trials gel-based cooling wear that lowers skin temperature by up to 9°C
Eztia Materials showcased gel-based cooling clothing in Singapore that can cut body heat by 9°C for up to eight hours.
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Identity thieves used forged NRICs to seek multimillion-dollar loans against landed properties in Singapore
Two victims in Singapore had their identities stolen to attempt loans over $4.9 million using forged NRICs and landed property collateral.
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Singapore to Launch Joint Healthcare Management by TCM Practitioners and Clinics Next Week
Starting May 23, 2026, accredited TCM practitioners and clinics in Singapore can submit proposals to jointly manage residents' health.
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Ukraine conducts drone strikes on Russian refineries and regions causing casualties
Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight on Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Yaroslavl, causing fires and civilian deaths.
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Pritam Singh Re-elected as Workers’ Party Leader Despite Conviction and No-Confidence Vote
Pritam Singh was re-elected as secretary-general of Singapore’s Workers’ Party on June 28, 2026, after surviving a no-confidence vote.
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Pritam Singh retains Workers' Party secretary-general role after special cadres vote
Pritam Singh survived a secret ballot by party cadres and was re-elected secretary-general on June 28, 2026.
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Zelenskiy Rejects German Proposal for Ukraine’s Associate EU Membership as Unfair
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan for Ukraine’s associate EU membership unfair and urged full membership instead.
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Norway enters 'total defence' mode, boosts civil preparedness amid Russia tensions
Norway declared 'total defence' mode to prepare its population for possible war and improve civil defence capacity.
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Australian man charged with murder after Thai teen found dead in suitcase in Pattaya
Simon Peter Carman, 45-46, was charged with murder after a 17-year-old Thai girl was found dead in a suitcase near Pattaya railway tracks.
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Japanese snow monkey park to limit daily visitors to ease overcrowding
Jigokudani Yaen-Koen in Nagano plans advance online ticketing and a visitor cap from August 2026 to curb overcrowding and bad tourist behavior.
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Over 80 companies offer nearly 400 jobs to 407 unpaid migrant workers in Singapore
More than 80 firms in Singapore have pledged close to 400 jobs for 407 unpaid migrant workers amid dispute resolution efforts.
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US vows to protect Gulf states' interests amid Iran talks
The US has pledged to safeguard Gulf states' interests during talks with Iran as tensions rise.
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Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish authorities denied accreditation to dozens of independent journalists for the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, 2026.
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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 11,000 Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Deal
The UN's IMO will evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid a US-Iran ceasefire deal and rising maritime traffic.
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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.