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61% of Singaporeans find roads safe as traffic deaths hit decade high in 2025
A survey found 61% of Singaporeans consider roads safe while traffic deaths and speeding violations surged last year.
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ASEAN Defence Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Trade Flow through International Corridors
ASEAN defence ministers met on May 30 to pledge support for free trade flow via key corridors like the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
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Law Society of Singapore to release audit report on workplace and governance issues after redactions
The Law Society of Singapore will publish its full audit report on workplace complaints and governance after a redaction process to protect confidentiality.
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Australia enacts law imposing levy on tech giants absent local news deals
Australia passed a law on August 20, 2026, requiring major tech firms to pay a 2.5% levy on ad revenues unless they strike deals with local news publishers.
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European seas experience record ocean warming linked to man-made climate change
Record-high ocean surface temperatures have surged in the Mediterranean and European Atlantic, disrupting ecosystems and fueling storms in summer 2026.
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Indonesia enacts Domestic Workers’ Protection Law granting labor rights after 22 years
Indonesia passed the Domestic Workers’ Protection Law on April 21, 2026, formally recognizing domestic workers’ rights after decades of advocacy.
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Eurasian Economic Union to review suspending Armenia over EU membership bid
The Eurasian Economic Union will consider suspending Armenia later in 2026 amid concerns over Armenia's EU membership ambitions.
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Singapore and Qatar Affirm Navigational Rights at Shangri-La Dialogue Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and Qatar Deputy PM Sheikh Saoud discussed navigational freedoms amid Strait of Hormuz tensions at Shangri-La Dialogue on May 29.
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UK Prime Minister condemns Russian drone strike on Romanian residential building
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned a Russian drone strike on a Romanian building that injured civilians as a serious violation of NATO airspace.
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Heatwave and dry spring cause water supply cuts for over 20,000 in southeast England
A heatwave and dry spring led to water supply failures affecting more than 20,000 people in southeast England in late May 2026.
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Japanese woman sues state over prosecutor's handling of rape complaint
Haruka filed a lawsuit in Tokyo seeking ¥5 million, accusing a prosecutor of insulting her and dismissing her rape case improperly.
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Former RT France Chief Xenia Fedorova Faces Criticism Over Pro-Kremlin Messaging in French Media
Xenia Fedorova, ex-head of RT France, appears regularly on French conservative outlets promoting Kremlin narratives ahead of 2027 elections.
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Singapore and Vietnam deepen ties with new agreements on food security and trade
Singapore and Vietnam signed multiple agreements on May 29 to boost cooperation in trade, food security, governance, and supply chain resilience.
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Bulgaria restricts US military aircraft stay to June 30 amid visa dispute
Bulgaria will allow US military aircraft to remain only until June 30, 2026, due to a visa dispute with the United States.
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Singapore health experts confirm COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 symptoms align with earlier strains
Experts say Singapore’s dominant COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 causes symptoms similar to previous strains, dispelling false claims about its severity and detectability.
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DSO Engineers Modify 70 Toys to Help Singapore Children with Special Needs Play
DSO National Laboratories gave 70 specially modified toys to Rainbow Centre children aged 7 to 18 on May 29 to aid play for those with special needs.
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74-year-old man jailed over assault on wife, harassment, and attacking police in Singapore
A 74-year-old man was sentenced to over two years in jail for assaulting his wife, harassing his daughter, and splashing hot water on police officers in Singapore.
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Israel Admits Soldiers Fired on Car Carrying Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab, Orders Criminal Probe
Israeli military admitted firing on vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab and family in Gaza in 2024, launching a criminal investigation.
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Thai schools hold active shooter drills two weeks after deadly attack
Thai schools conducted active shooter drills on August 19 following a shooting that killed at least eight people.
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US unions and advocacy groups sue to block new visa time limits for foreign students and journalists
A coalition filed suit August 18 to block DHS rules capping student, exchange visitor, and journalist visas starting September 15.
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Climate disasters cause growing economic losses, strain Europe's public finances
Europe faces rising public costs from frequent climate disasters causing massive economic losses and insurance shortfalls.
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Mandai Wildlife Reserve opens African-themed Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone
Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened the African-inspired Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone on May 29, 2026.
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French Teen Accused of Licking iJooz Straw in Singapore Returns as Case Adjourned
Didier Maximilien, 18, returned from overseas trip as his Singapore court case over licking a vending machine straw was adjourned to June 26.
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Israeli Strikes Damage Multiple UNESCO-Protected Heritage Sites in Southern Lebanon
Israeli military attacks near Tyre and Nabatieh damaged historic sites under UNESCO protection, drawing condemnation from Lebanese officials and NGOs.