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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 confirms troops remain in southern Lebanon amid clashes with Hezbollah
Israel says its military will stay in southern Lebanon's security zone indefinitely despite 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
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader on June 22 amid internal party pressure and a leadership contest.
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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.
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Australian frozen yogurt brand Yo-Chi opens second Singapore outlet at The Star Vista
Yo-Chi opened its second Singapore outlet on May 23 at The Star Vista mall in Buona Vista.
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Rosneft Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia’s Samara Region
Ukrainian forces carried out a drone attack on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, killing two and causing a large fire overnight on May 21.
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Man in Japan arrested for confining 5-year-old girl in garbage bin for discipline
A 35-year-old man in Mie prefecture was arrested for confining his partner’s 5-year-old daughter in a garbage bin on May 12.
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Israeli Envoy Clashes with UN Officials Over Sexual Violence Blacklist at UN Hearing
Israeli ambassador Danny Danon clashed with UN officials on June 19 over Israel's inclusion on a UN sexual violence blacklist.
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Iran claims control of waters south of UAE's Fujairah port, demands ship permits
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority says it controls waters south of UAE's Fujairah port and requires ships to obtain permission to transit Strait of Hormuz.
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Hungary proposes constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to two terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years or two terms.
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Man with schizophrenia jailed and caned for multiple offences including attempted robbery
Jareau Tan, 26, was sentenced to over two years’ jail and six cane strokes for offences including attempted robbery and sexual exposure.
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ICJ Rules Workers' Right to Strike Protected Under 1948 ILO Treaty
The International Court of Justice ruled on May 21 that workers' right to strike is protected under the ILO's 1948 Freedom of Association treaty.
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Study finds Singapore's current paternity leave does not increase couples' likelihood of having more children
Research of 1,835 Singapore households shows fathers taking paternity leave had no effect on having second or third children.