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Man jailed 20 weeks for verbal abuse, assault and theft in Singapore
Mohammad Arif Ismail was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail for racial verbal abuse, assaulting an elderly man, and theft in Singapore.
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Adam Hashim jailed and fined for drink driving after kerb collision in Upper Bukit Timah
Adam Hashim, 42, was sentenced to four weeks’ jail, fined $12,000, and banned from driving for five years after a drink-driving accident in Singapore.
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Stephen Colbert airs final Late Show episode with star-studded guests on May 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert concluded The Late Show’s 33-year run with a final episode featuring numerous surprise celebrity guests.
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FIFA mandates hydration breaks and expands VAR for 2026 World Cup in North America
FIFA will require three-minute hydration breaks in every 2026 World Cup game and extend VAR to review second yellows and corners.
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Amazon UK boss cites education system failures amid rising youth unemployment
Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey blamed education system gaps for rising youth unemployment as UK jobless rate edged up to 5%.
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Singapore’s Delugs develops integrated wrist strap for Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch
Delugs, a Singapore watch-strap maker, is creating a custom wrist strap for the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch, nearing sample production.
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North Carolina sues VinFast over abandoned electric vehicle factory project
North Carolina filed suit against Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for failing to build a promised factory and abandoning the site for over a year.
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Iran war halts most tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz, Malacca less affected
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 cut tanker traffic from 46 to fewer than 2 daily crossings in March, with partial reopening attempts failing.
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Malaysia launches SuRIA Home solar rebate program with RM150 million funding
Malaysia launched the SuRIA Home initiative to offer solar rebates up to RM3,000 for residential rooftop systems starting June 1, 2026.
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NDP 2026 Ticket Applications Open May 23 to June 6 for National Stadium Event
Ticket applications for National Day Parade 2026 at National Stadium open May 23 through June 6 via Singpass at ndp.gov.sg.
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Malaysia Health Ministry to Expand Private Clinic Services and Empower GPs
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to broaden private clinics' treatment scope and improve support for general practitioners.
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Ethiopian Prosperity Party wins 438 seats in June general election amid security challenges
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secured about 90% of seats in the June 1 election amid unrest and regional disruptions.
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Late goals and own goals surge at expanded 2026 World Cup, setting scoring records
The 2026 World Cup has seen a spike in late goals and own goals, with 28 goals in final 15 minutes and 7 own goals so far.
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North Korea aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights, then halted broadcasts
North Korea's state broadcaster KCTV aired unauthorized 2026 World Cup highlights from June 15 to 18 before stopping after exposure.
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US sanctions China's Hengli Group for Iranian oil purchases, Singapore unit shuts down
The US sanctioned Hengli Group and 40 shipping firms in April over Iranian oil, leading to Hengli’s Singapore trading unit closure in June.
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Frances Tiafoe wins Halle Open, beats Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4
Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz to win the Halle Open on June 21, 2026, becoming the first American to claim the ATP 500 grass title since 1993.
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Investors shift from TSMC to MediaTek and Samsung amid strong AI sector gains
Investors are diversifying from TSMC to other AI-related tech firms as MediaTek and Samsung shares soar in 2026.
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Singapore launches $350 million longevity challenge to fight cognitive and physical decline
Singapore launched a $350 million research programme to address cognitive decline and physical function loss in its ageing population.
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Asia Digital Engineering secures $100M loan from QNB to fund expansion
Asia Digital Engineering secured a $100 million financing facility from QNB Group to expand capacity and refinance debt.
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Japan trials anime avatar therapy for depressed youth in six-month pilot study
Psychiatrist Francesco Panto led a six-month pilot using anime avatars in online therapy for 20 young adults with depression.
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France beats Iraq 3-0 with Mbappe scoring twice in World Cup Group I match
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in their second Group I World Cup match with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Ousmane Dembele adding a third goal.
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US Intelligence Warns Netanyahu May Undermine US-Iran Lebanon Ceasefire with Military Actions
US intelligence warned Netanyahu may violate a US-Iran ceasefire by continuing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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South-east Asian fishermen resume work despite fuel costs exceeding half trip expenses
Thai fisherman Bunyut Chaosamut resumed fishing in June after two months idle due to soaring fuel costs amid Middle East conflict.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation amid Trump criticism
Keir Starmer announced June 22 he will resign as Labour leader while staying prime minister during transition amid pressure and Trump attacks.