Singapore · Politics
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Three Chinese men charged with robbery after holding woman, child at Marina Bay Sands
Three Chinese nationals were arrested and charged for robbing a woman of S$50,000 at Marina Bay Sands on June 1, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary urges Asian allies to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase defense budgets to 3.5% of GDP to counter China's military rise.
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Middle East conflict delays global aid, raising costs and risking children's lifesaving supplies
UNICEF warns that nearly 100 days of Middle East conflict have disrupted transport routes, delaying aid deliveries and increasing costs worldwide.
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Koh Poh Koon returns to surgery after stepping down as Senior Minister of State
Koh Poh Koon resigned from political office on June 1 to resume work as a colorectal surgeon while remaining an MP for Tampines GRC.
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Workers' Party to hold special conference on June 28 to decide Pritam Singh's leadership
The Workers' Party will hold a special cadres conference on June 28 to decide whether Pritam Singh should remain as secretary-general.
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UK and Sweden consider age limits and restrictions on social media use for minors
The UK studies legal age limits and interaction restrictions for minors online while Sweden recommends a minimum social media age of 15.
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits India to discuss trade, security, and border issues
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India focusing on trade, security, and bilateral cooperation.
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Russia launches large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia causing multiple casualties and damage.
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Japanese PM urges Iran for free Strait of Hormuz passage and US ceasefire flexibility
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on Iran for free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and urged flexibility in US-Iran ceasefire talks on June 1.
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President Tharman to make first state visit by Singapore head of state to Tanzania June 8-10
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make the first state visit by a Singapore head of state to Tanzania from June 8 to 10, 2026.
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Singapore Faces Human Challenges in Scaling AI Use in Healthcare Despite Tech Advances
Singapore’s healthcare sector uses AI tools but struggles with adoption due to trust and workflow issues, officials and experts say.
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Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 Highlights Rising Asia-Pacific Tensions and Military Spending
Defense leaders gathered in Singapore to address worsening Asia-Pacific security and rising regional military budgets.
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Typhoon Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Injuries Across Japan
Typhoon Jangmi spread strong winds, heavy rain and caused injuries and flight cancellations across southwestern to eastern Japan from June 1 to 3.
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Kyoto Shimbun supports Japan's rising zine trend amid print media decline
Kyoto Shimbun has opened its presses to independent creators as Japan’s traditional publishing suffers steep drops, while zines gain popularity nationwide.
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Unauthorized fireworks cause stampede of 35 horses during Rome parade rehearsal
Unauthorized fireworks set off by a traffic policeman startled 35 horses near Baths of Caracalla, injuring riders and horses during Rome parade rehearsal.
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Seventeen nations launch framework to protect critical underwater infrastructure
Seventeen countries launched the GUIDE framework to enhance security of underwater infrastructure at the May 30 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte begins in Senate
The Philippine Senate commenced the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, 2026, over allegations of fund misuse and unexplained wealth.
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Kim Jong Un orders stronger frontline units to deter war on South Korea border
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for boosting frontline and key military units to better deter war during a May 17 army commanders meeting.
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Asian openbill storks surge reshapes Singapore parks, record carcasses reported in 2026
Singapore saw a rapid rise in Asian openbill storks since 2013, with record juvenile deaths examined by NUS museum in early 2026.
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Singapore’s Fire City Gym offers free fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf individuals
Fire City Gym in Singapore began free weekly fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf participants in May 2026.
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Two EA-18G Growler jets collide and crash at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided and crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 17; all four crew members ejected safely and were checked by medical teams.
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Lianhe Zaobao hosts inaugural City Insights 2026 forum on urban cultural growth in Singapore
Lianhe Zaobao held the City Insights 2026 cultural forum at NTUC Centre, Singapore, drawing 500 attendees on May 17, 2026.
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Parenting Approach Inspired by Imam Ali Emphasizes Play, Instruction, Friendship in 7-Year Phases
The ‘Play, Instruct, Befriend’ method attributed to Imam Ali outlines parenting in three 7-year stages focused on play, values, and friendship.
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Banana from Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' stolen at Pompidou-Metz museum
A banana from Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual artwork 'Comedian' was stolen from Pompidou-Metz museum in France on May 30, 2026.