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Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for Esports Event and Middle East Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day visit starting August 23, 2026.
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Woman jailed 4 months and ordered to pay compensation for assaulting domestic helper in Marsiling
Hasnah Hashim was sentenced to 4 months in jail and ordered to pay S$5,000 after assaulting her Indonesian domestic helper in 2024.
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Man to be charged for assaulting bus passenger over Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang
A 30-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 55-year-old bus passenger after snatching his Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang on October 27, 2025.
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Frenchman reverses SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain while eating McDonald’s
A 21-year-old Frenchman crashed his SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain on June 3 while eating McDonald’s, police said.
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Typhoon Jangmi hits western Japan causing injuries and flight disruptions
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture on June 3, causing injuries, damage, and flight cancellations in Japan.
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Opening of JR's Pont Neuf Installation Postponed After Damage to Inflatable Structure
The June 6 opening of JR's inflatable art installation on Paris's Pont Neuf bridge was delayed due to damage to the structure.
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US Secretary Rubio urges Iran nuclear curbs, reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged a deal requiring Iran to sharply limit its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before sanctions relief.
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Indonesia’s President Prabowo sacks National Nutrition Agency chief over food poisoning and corruption
President Prabowo Subianto removed Dadan Hindayana as head of the National Nutrition Agency amid food poisoning and corruption probes in the free school meals programme.
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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra granted royal pardon, set for full release
Thaksin Shinawatra will be fully released under a royal pardon effective June 3, 2026, ending his remaining sentence early.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Singapore to boost bilateral ties and regional cooperation
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Singapore on June 2 to discuss expanded cooperation and regional issues with Singaporean leaders.
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Norway pledges $9.2 billion aid to Ukraine for 2027, matching 2026 support
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced 85 billion krone in aid to Ukraine for 2027 during a Kyiv visit today.
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Singapore Studies Undersea Tunnel Linking Mainland to Pulau Tekong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced feasibility studies for undersea tunnels connecting Pulau Tekong to Singapore's mainland.
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Singapore raises income ceilings for BTO flats and executive condominiums
Singapore raised income ceilings for BTO flats and ECs effective Aug 24 to keep public housing accessible amid rising incomes.
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Singapore announces nearly S$70,000 child support package per citizen child from birth to age 17
Singapore will provide almost S$70,000 in government financial support for each citizen child from birth to 17 under a new child support package.
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PM Lawrence Wong addresses US tariffs, autonomous vehicles, and population policies at National Day Rally
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong addressed US tariff hikes, tech-driven transport shifts, and population management during the 2026 National Day Rally.
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Singapore moves to raise social media age limit; New Zealand proposes ban for under-16s with fines
Singapore plans to raise social media minimum age beyond 13, while New Zealand proposes law banning under-16s from platforms with fines for non-compliance.
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US and NATO to conduct scaled-down BALTOPS naval exercises in Baltic Sea in June 2026
The US and NATO will hold the BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea from June 4 to 20 with about 20 vessels and 6,000 personnel, half the size of last year.
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Syria expects security talks with Israel to resume soon despite deep mistrust
Syria said it expects security agreement talks with Israel to resume soon despite no current trust between the two sides.
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Singapore lifts cap on dialect film screenings if Mandarin-dubbed versions are available
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on August 23 that restrictions on dialect film screenings will be eased if Mandarin-dubbed versions exist.
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Swedish diplomat Carl Skau named acting head of UN World Food Programme
Carl Skau has become acting executive director of the UN World Food Programme, succeeding Cindy McCain who resigned in February 2026.
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Kremlin says Ukraine war shifts to new phase amid alleged 'acts of terror' by Kyiv
The Kremlin on June 2 declared the Ukraine war in a 'different paradigm' citing alleged terror acts by Kyiv after deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Israel Carries Out Multiple Airstrikes in Southern Syria Near Damascus Amid Rising Tensions
Israel launched two airstrikes on Syrian territory within a week, including a drone strike near Damascus injuring civilians on August 22, 2026.
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Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group studies AI's role in speeding radicalisation
Singapore’s Religious Rehabilitation Group is developing tools to understand how AI and digital platforms accelerate radicalisation amid rising threats.
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Singapore's MOE launches Rapid Research Fund for AI and edtech studies
Singapore’s Ministry of Education launched the Rapid Research Fund in 2026 to support short-term studies on AI and educational technology.