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Singapore to expand caregiver support eligibility and cut levy from 2027
Singapore will broaden eligibility for four caregiver support schemes and set up eight community support touchpoints starting 2027, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced today.
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Eight teachers in Singapore receive President’s Award for Teachers in 2026
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented the President’s Award for Teachers to eight educators in Singapore for outstanding contributions today.
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Around 2,000 students and teachers fall ill in Indonesia linked to government free meals
About 2,000 students and teachers across Indonesia fell ill over three days from suspected food poisoning tied to the government free school meals programme.
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Israel releases five Lebanese detainees amid Lebanon talks
Israel released one Lebanese detainee and announced plans to free four more civilians amid negotiations with Lebanon under a U.S. framework.
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Singapore’s LTA warns drivers against illegal seat belt modifications amid rising road deaths
The Land Transport Authority warns taxi and private-hire drivers against modifying seat belts with clips or devices, stressing safety and legal risks.
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Former General Roberto Vannacci Launches Far-Right Party Challenging PM Meloni
Retired general Roberto Vannacci launched the far-right Futuro Nazionale party in Rome, pledging strict anti-immigration policies and challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government.
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Singapore’s peer support network for migrant domestic workers expands amid mental health stigma
Singapore's Care Sisters peer support network for migrant domestic workers grew to about 1,000 members in 2025 amid ongoing stigma around mental health.
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Singapore domestic worker finds relief from employer stress through animal therapy
Philippine domestic worker Beverly Tamiao Gomez overcame employer mistreatment stress using animal therapy in a mindfulness workshop by Singapore's Centre for Domestic Employees.
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Singapore targets online regulation on national interest, not all content
Singapore limits online regulation to issues affecting national and public interest, focusing on misinformation and polarisation, officials said at a public forum.
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Russians use VPNs and multiple devices to bypass internet blocks ahead of September election
Russians rely on VPNs, multiple phones, and app switching to circumvent Kremlin internet restrictions before the September parliamentary vote.
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Pasir Ris-Changi launches Changi Delights Card offering up to 50% off at local shops
More than 100,000 Pasir Ris-Changi residents can get up to 50% discounts at 27 merchants with the new Changi Delights Card programme launched June 13.
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Police search for driver after car skids onto pavement in Sengkang
Police are searching for the driver of a car that skidded onto the pavement in Sengkang on June 12 evening.
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Singapore arts schools adapt curriculum and assessment to integrate AI tools
LASALLE, SOTA, and NAFA update arts curricula and assessments to include generative AI use for creative learning and research.
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Singapore arts students divided on generative AI's role in creativity and careers
Arts students in Singapore express mixed views on generative AI, with some rejecting it over ethics and others using it as a creative tool.
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Toddler in Singapore diagnosed with rare Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome
A toddler in Singapore was diagnosed with Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome after developmental delays and genetic testing confirmed the rare condition.
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EU agrees to ban airlines from charging parents to seat children under 14 together
EU countries agreed June 12 to stop airlines charging parents to sit with children under 14 and to keep current flight delay compensation rules.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to fight leadership challenges after defence resignations
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said June 12 he will fight to keep his job after Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned over defence spending disputes.
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More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued near Canary Islands
Forty-four survivors were rescued from a migrant boat adrift near Gran Canaria after nearly a month at sea; up to 83 deaths feared.
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ICAO urges civilian aircraft safety after Ukraine warns Russian airspace is unsafe
The UN’s aviation agency urged states to protect civilian flights after Ukraine warned Russian skies are dangerous amid drone activity.
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Eight killed in two crashes on Hungary’s M1 highway near Gyor
Two successive accidents on Hungary’s M1 highway near Gyor on June 12 killed eight people and injured two.
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Technical issues disrupt bus arrival timing displays in Singapore, services unaffected
Singapore's Land Transport Authority reported a technical fault affecting bus arrival displays on multiple platforms yesterday, with bus services running normally.
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Mandai Wildlife Group opens new advanced animal hospital with CT scanner and specialized wards
Mandai Wildlife Group opened a new Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities in Singapore.
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Singapore MPs to propose motion on food resilience and reducing food waste amid rising prices
Four PAP MPs will table a private member's motion in Parliament to boost food resilience and tackle food waste starting September 8, 2026.
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Singapore to Expand Childcare Leave, Allowing Up to 12 Days Per Parent Annually
Singapore announced a new childcare leave scheme increasing leave entitlements up to 12 days per year per parent, with implementation to take several months.