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Australia struggles to enforce social media ban for children under 16 six months in
Australia became the first country to ban children under 16 from social media in December 2025 but enforcement has fallen short, officials say.
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Thai farm debt crisis deepens amid rising fuel and fertilizer costs, falling rice prices
Thailand's farm debt worsened in 2026 due to soaring diesel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran war and continued low rice prices.
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Hundreds rally in Beirut's southern suburbs supporting Iran and allies amid regional conflict
On June 10, hundreds gathered in Beirut's Dahiyeh to back Iran and its allies in the Middle East war.
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NIE study finds five distinct profiles among lower-income secondary students in Singapore
The National Institute of Education identified five different profiles of lower-income secondary students based on adaptability, support, and well-being.
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Singapore sends aid and disaster team to Nepal after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Singapore deployed a disaster victim identification team and provided over US$100,000 in aid amid Nepal-Tibet floods that killed 1,200+ and left thousands missing.
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Greece Signs $3.5 Billion Deal with Israel for Multi-Layer Air Defence System
On August 31, 2026, Greece signed a $3.5 billion agreement with Israel to acquire the Achilles Shield multi-layer air defence system.
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NParks investigates staff member for handling snake on Mandai Trail in May 2026
NParks is investigating a staff member linked to a May 26 snake handling incident on Mandai Trail, where wildlife handling is illegal without approval.
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Ukraine’s ex-defence chief Fedorov seeks US funds for new defence tech venture
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, is seeking US investment to launch a defence technology fund to support Kyiv’s resistance against Russia.
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Russia Calls NATO’s Arctic Military Expansion a Direct Security Threat
Russia denounced NATO's Arctic Sentry mission as a direct security threat amid rising northern tensions.
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South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok to hold fan meeting in Singapore on September 18, 2026
Actor Byeon Woo-seok will host a fan meeting at The Star Theatre in Singapore on September 18 as part of his 2026 Asia tour.
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Mississippi judge sanctions four lawyers for citing fake AI-generated legal cases
A federal judge in Mississippi sanctioned four lawyers for citing AI-generated fake case law in a 2023 civil lawsuit.
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Singapore Police use 3D scanners, AI, and drones to speed crime scene investigations
Singapore Police employ 3D scanning, AI, and UAVs to cut crime scene processing time to a quarter of previous durations.
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Violent threats and abuse against US lawmakers surge after Meta eases content moderation
A report found violent threats on Facebook against US lawmakers quadrupled after Meta relaxed content rules in 2025.
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Man charged with dangerous driving causing death after CTE crash under influence of etomidate
Puah Zhe Cong, 34, faces seven charges after a fatal crash on the CTE while driving under the influence of etomidate in June 2025.
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EU urges Albania to comply with environmental laws amid protests over Kushner-backed resort
The European Commission called on Albania to quickly align with EU environmental rules as the government backs a resort developed by Jared Kushner despite protests.
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Ukraine and Latvia sign drone cooperation deal at Tallinn summit
Ukraine and Latvia signed a drone cooperation deal on June 9 at a summit of Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic states in Tallinn.
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KTPH surgeons pioneer new keyhole surgery for frequent shoulder dislocation
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital surgeons developed a new keyhole technique and treated Singapore’s first patient in August 2025.
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Tan Tock Seng and National University Hospitals launch A Kinder ICU to integrate palliative care
Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National University Hospital launched A Kinder ICU to integrate palliative care into ICU treatment, backed by a $3.93 million grant.
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Man in Indonesia accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Purwadi Wahyudi allegedly killed his mother-in-law by sending her rat poison-laced chicken satay in May 2026.
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Man sentenced to 11 weeks’ jail for filming upskirt videos of women at VivoCity
Pua Thiam Guan, 57, was sentenced to 11 weeks in jail for taking upskirt videos of four women at VivoCity in February 2024.
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Cj Hendry’s Flower Market art installation premieres in Singapore from June 10 to 14
Australian artist Cj Hendry debuts her immersive Flower Market installation in Singapore, featuring tens of thousands of plush flowers.
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Singapore shifts from direct baby incentives as fertility rate hits record low
Singapore cuts focus on baby bonuses and plans broader family support amid record-low fertility rate of 0.87 in 2025.
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North Korea replaces defence minister No Kwang Chol in military leadership reshuffle
North Korea dismissed Defence Minister No Kwang Chol and appointed Kim Song Gi as his replacement during a leadership reshuffle on August 29, 2026.
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Russian strikes kill up to four civilians and injure dozens in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
Russian attacks killed three to four civilians and wounded up to 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, hitting Chuhuiv town and Kharkiv city on June 9.