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Three Vietnam Airlines managers charged in Singapore over bribery linked to excess baggage fees
Three Vietnam Airlines managers were charged in Singapore courts for accepting bribes linked to excess baggage fees.
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France records over 5,700 excess deaths during June 2023 heat wave
France saw about 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, 2023, during a historic heat wave with record-high temperatures.
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Singapore Renames Ministry of Trade and Industry to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Singapore announced the renaming of its Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Energy, effective October 1, 2026.
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Zaqy Mohamad joins PAP central executive committee, replacing Faishal Ibrahim
Zaqy Mohamad was co-opted into the PAP central executive committee on July 22, 2026, replacing Faishal Ibrahim who resigned two days earlier.
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Venice Biennale to legally challenge EU €2 million funding cut over Russian pavilion
Venice Biennale announced it will legally contest the EU's decision to withdraw €2 million funding due to Russia's return in 2026 edition.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns over inappropriate online messages with woman
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned on July 20 after his online interactions with a woman fell below standards expected of a Member of Parliament.
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Former IRAS Investigator Charged with Unauthorised Access to Tax Data in Singapore
Mansur @ Thio Shuang Long, ex-IRAS investigator, faces 21 charges for unauthorised tax data access; associate Loh Chee Wee also charged.
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ASEAN launches 2026-2030 education plan prioritizing AI, STEM, and student development
ASEAN launched a five-year Work Plan on Education focusing on AI use, STEM education, and holistic student growth at a July meeting in Singapore.
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Singapore retains world's most powerful passport for third year with access to 192 destinations
Singapore holds the top spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 countries.
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Malaysian Man Charged in Singapore Over Money Laundering Syndicate Targeting Bank Accounts
Tan Kian Hoa, 28, was arrested in Malaysia and charged in Singapore for conspiring in a money laundering syndicate targeting MariBank accounts.
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All 19 members of Indonesian baby trafficking ring sentenced to prison
Indonesian court sentenced 19 members of a baby trafficking syndicate, including mastermind Lie Siu Luan, to prison for smuggling infants to Singapore and domestic sales.
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59-year-old man dies after fight with neighbour in Lengkok Bahru; suspect charged with murder
A 59-year-old man died after a fight with his neighbour at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru on July 20; the neighbour was charged with murder two days later.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham names Kanishka Narayan as first cabinet-level AI minister
Andy Burnham appointed Kanishka Narayan as the UK's first cabinet-level minister for artificial intelligence on July 20, 2026.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from Singapore Cabinet over conduct lapse
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned from multiple political roles on July 20, 2026, citing a lapse in judgment in interactions with a woman.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns from politics; Marine Parade-Braddell MPs to cover Kembangan ward
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned as MP and PAP member on July 20; fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights MPs will cover his Kembangan duties.
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Ex-actor Edmund Chen's jail term for causing grievous hurt cut to one day
Former actor Edmund Chen’s jail term for causing grievous hurt in a 2025 traffic accident was reduced from five days to one day on appeal.
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Crowding, wait times, and MRT air-conditioning top public transport issues in Singapore
Public transport users in Singapore highlight crowding, irregular bus timings, and uneven MRT air-conditioning as primary concerns, officials report.
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Nomination Day Kicks Off Negeri Sembilan State Election Campaign Ahead of August 1 Poll
Nomination Day on July 18 began the 14-day campaign for Negeri Sembilan’s state election set for August 1 with 103 candidates competing for 36 seats.
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Police arrest eight over stolen donations at India's Ram temple in Ayodhya
Police in Ayodhya arrested eight people in June 2026 for allegedly stealing donations from the Ram temple, sparking calls for better financial oversight.
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No discrepancy found in GCE O-Level English Language oral exam questions
SEAB confirmed no difference in oral English exam questions shown to candidates and examiners on July 15 in Singapore.
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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte charged with grave threats over alleged assassination plot
Vice-President Sara Duterte was charged with grave threats in Quezon City over alleged death threats against President Marcos and others.
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Singapore High Court rules Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
Singapore’s High Court ruled July 14 that Bloomberg maliciously defamed ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding each $230,000 in damages.
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Double amputee jailed nearly 13 years for sexually assaulting boy in exchange for cash and cigarettes
Abdul Rahim Sa’ad, 66, was sentenced to 12 years 11 months jail for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy between 2020 and 2023 in Singapore.
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Singapore MRT reliability exceeds 2 million train-km for third month in June 2026
Singapore's MRT network achieved over 2 million train-km mean kilometres between failures for the third consecutive month in June 2026.