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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 KPA Engineering and SK Industries in Singapore
Around 400 migrant workers allege unpaid wages from KPA Engineering and SK Industries, prompting investigations by Singapore authorities.
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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 shoots down 60-84 Ukrainian drones; Russian strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, cause Crimea blackout
Moscow intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones on June 22 while Russian attacks killed six in Ukraine and caused power outages in Crimea.
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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.
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Singapore ministers sue Bloomberg for defamation over 2024 property article
Ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng sued Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei for defamation over a 2024 article alleging secrecy in mansion deals.
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Accountant Daniel Chun jailed 30 weeks for submitting fake documents to IRAS
Daniel Chun Ling Ping was sentenced to 30 weeks in jail for submitting fictitious invoices during an IRAS audit involving dormant companies.
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Man jailed 20 weeks for verbal abuse, assault and theft in Singapore
Mohammad Arif Ismail was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail for racial verbal abuse, assaulting an elderly man, and theft in Singapore.
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Adam Hashim jailed and fined for drink driving after kerb collision in Upper Bukit Timah
Adam Hashim, 42, was sentenced to four weeks’ jail, fined $12,000, and banned from driving for five years after a drink-driving accident in Singapore.
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Singapore launches $350 million longevity challenge to fight cognitive and physical decline
Singapore launched a $350 million research programme to address cognitive decline and physical function loss in its ageing population.
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Technical Fault Disrupts Flights at Zurich Airport Amid US-Iran Talks No-Fly Zone
A technical fault in Swiss air traffic control caused cancellations and delays at Zurich Airport today after a last-minute no-fly zone was imposed for US-Iran peace talks.
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Israel Keeps Troops in Southern Lebanon Security Zone Amid Tensions with Hezbollah
Israel maintains forces in a 10km-deep security zone in southern Lebanon despite recent ceasefire and Hezbollah demands to withdraw.
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Centre for Domestic Employees trains 377 helpers in caregiving pilot programmes
The Centre for Domestic Employees completed caregiving training for 377 foreign domestic helpers in Singapore over the past year.
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India holds re-exam of medical entrance test after paper leak cancels original exam
India conducted a re-examination of the NEET medical entrance test on June 21 under heavy security following a paper leak that cancelled the May 3 exam.
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Los Angeles declares emergency over prolonged Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency June 20 amid a persistent fire at a large frozen food warehouse.
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UN envoy warns Gaza division risks becoming permanent amid ceasefire strains
Nickolay Mladenov told the UN Security Council in May 2026 that Gaza’s division and conflict risks becoming permanent without disarmament and aid.
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Fire at JA Plus hotel in Pattaya injures four, including man with severe burns
A rooftop fire at Pattaya’s JA Plus hotel on May 21 injured four people and forced a chaotic evacuation of 178 guests.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation amid Labour leadership challenge
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026, amid pressure and a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham.
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Germany charges two men with plotting attacks on Jewish leaders for Iran's Revolutionary Guards
German prosecutors charged two suspects with plotting attacks on Jewish leaders in Germany on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
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Cyprus parliamentary election signals rise of newcomers amid falling support for traditional parties
Cyprus held parliamentary elections on May 24 to elect 56 lawmakers, with newcomers expected to win seats and traditional parties losing ground.