Singapore
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Singapore shifts from birth incentives to broad parenthood support with new policies
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled new family support measures that replace birth incentives with extended childcare leave, financial aid, and housing benefits.
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Singapore announces new child support package and housing income ceiling hikes in National Day Rally
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled enhanced family support measures and raised housing income limits during the August 23 speech.
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Singapore expands childcare leave, boosts financial aid, and cuts preschool fees from 2028
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced major family support enhancements at National Day Rally on August 23, including extended childcare leave and fee reductions.
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Singapore’s core inflation rises to 2% in July on higher electricity, food and services costs
Singapore’s core inflation rose to 2.0% year-on-year in July 2026, driven by sharp increases in electricity prices and higher food and services costs.
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US expands Iran sanctions as oil prices dip and markets await Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole speech
US Treasury expanded sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices lower and rattling markets ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and Fed Chair Warsh’s speech.
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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions after strikes
On August 23, 2026, Syria and Israel met in US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions and discuss security agreements following Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.
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UEFA President Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency and warns of Infantino challenge
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said he will not run for FIFA president and predicted Gianni Infantino will face a challenger in March 2027 elections.
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Ferran Torres scores twice on PSG debut to earn 2-2 draw at Rennes
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score two late goals as PSG salvaged a 2-2 draw against Rennes in the Ligue 1 opener on August 23, 2026.
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Gianni Infantino urges FIFA to close financial gap amid leadership pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for reducing financial disparities across all 211 member nations while facing leadership challenges and calls for replacement.
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South Korean harassment survivor campaigns for workplace transparency and legal reform
Baek Song-yi, a South Korean survivor of workplace harassment, is campaigning for laws to restrict nondisclosure agreements and mandate victim notification of disciplinary action.
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Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for Esports Event and Middle East Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day visit starting August 23, 2026.
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Wyndham Clark wins BMW Championship for third 2026 PGA Tour victory
Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship in St. Louis on August 23, finishing 17 under par for his third PGA Tour win in 2026.
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Holland & Barrett returns to Singapore through partnership with DFI Retail Group
Holland & Barrett re-entered Singapore in June 2026 via a multi-year deal with DFI Retail Group, making products available in Guardian stores.
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Woman jailed 4 months and ordered to pay compensation for assaulting domestic helper in Marsiling
Hasnah Hashim was sentenced to 4 months in jail and ordered to pay S$5,000 after assaulting her Indonesian domestic helper in 2024.
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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 draws over 100,000 visitors with 40% rise in ticket sales
SIFA 2026 ran from May 15 to 30, attracting more than 100,000 visitors and boosting ticket sales by 40%, organisers said.
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Man to be charged for assaulting bus passenger over Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang
A 30-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 55-year-old bus passenger after snatching his Israeli emblem cap in Sengkang on October 27, 2025.
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Frenchman reverses SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain while eating McDonald’s
A 21-year-old Frenchman crashed his SUV into Sydney’s Archibald Fountain on June 3 while eating McDonald’s, police said.
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Lionel Messi’s Childhood Coach Enrique Dominguez Retired Early Citing Messi’s Talent
Enrique Dominguez, Lionel Messi’s youth coach in Rosario, retired at 45 saying Messi already knew everything on the pitch by age 12.
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SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI plan IPOs in 2026 amid rising AI market competition
SpaceX aims for a June 2026 IPO, Anthropic has confidentially filed, and OpenAI may go public by September 2026.
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Mohamed Salah scores twice as Trabzonspor beats Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 for first win
Mohamed Salah scored twice in his first Turkish Super Lig start as Trabzonspor defeated Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 on August 23.
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Heng Swee Keat appointed first chancellor of Singapore Institute of Technology
Former Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat began a five-year term as inaugural chancellor of SIT on June 1, 2026.
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Nelly Korda returns to No. 1 in women's golf with strong 2026 season start
Nelly Korda reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking in women’s golf after winning three tournaments and placing second three times in early 2026.
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South Korea's KISA gains access to Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity
South Korea’s Korea Internet & Security Agency obtained access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI model through Project Glasswing to boost cybersecurity efforts.
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Typhoon Jangmi hits western Japan causing injuries and flight disruptions
Typhoon Jangmi made landfall in Wakayama Prefecture on June 3, causing injuries, damage, and flight cancellations in Japan.