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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.
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Singapore Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sue Bloomberg for defamation over property article
Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sued Bloomberg and a reporter for defamation over a 2024 article on their high-value property transactions.
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NTUC First Campus launches Inclusion Toolkit for pre-school teachers in Singapore
NTUC First Campus unveiled an Inclusion Toolkit on May 22 to aid pre-school teachers in supporting children with diverse learning needs.
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Man jailed 6 months for molesting Singapore Airlines stewardess during flight
Akash Tiwari, 35, was sentenced to six months in jail for molesting and harassing a Singapore Airlines stewardess on a February flight from Thailand to Singapore.
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About 400 migrant workers claim unpaid wages from closed Singapore air-con firms
Around 400 migrant workers from India and Bangladesh claim unpaid wages of 2 to 4 months from shuttered air-conditioning firms in Singapore.
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery in Tyumen region with long-range drones
Ukraine launched drone strikes on an oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen region over 2,000 km from its border, confirmed President Zelenskiy.
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Pope Leo XIV criticizes world leaders for prioritizing wars over hunger relief
Pope Leo XIV condemned global leaders for focusing on conflicts instead of feeding the hungry during his June 22 visit to WFP headquarters in Rome.
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Thousands Protest in Prague Against Czech Government's Public Media Funding Overhaul
Thousands marched in Prague June 21 to protest Czech government plans to change public media funding and cut budgets by 15%.
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Moscow downs dozens of drones amid renewed Russia-Ukraine strikes, airports briefly close
Moscow authorities shot down nearly 60 to over 80 drones targeting the city on June 22, causing temporary airport closures.
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Pan Pacific Conservation Foundation grants over $73,000 to Singapore environmental groups
The Pan Pacific Conservation Foundation disbursed over $73,000 to support Singapore environmental groups during a Changi Beach Park event on May 22.
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UN allocates $60 million and deploys staff to fight Ebola outbreak in Congo
The UN is releasing up to $60 million and sending personnel to contain a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province.