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Singapore to raise starting pay and sign-on bonuses for local bus captains from January 2027
Singapore government will fund a S$450 monthly pay raise and S$2,000 sign-on bonus for new local bus captains starting January 1, 2027.
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Spain records 101 heat-related deaths in May, highest since 2015
Spain reported 101 deaths from high temperatures in May 2026, 3.6 times the 10-year May average, the worst May total since monitoring began in 2015.
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Casemiro says Brazil not big favourites at 2026 World Cup despite aiming for record sixth title
Brazil midfielder Casemiro said the team is not the top favourite but remains motivated ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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Singapore to release land for 4,745 private homes and Jurong Lake District white site in 2H 2026
Singapore’s Ministry of National Development announced land release for about 4,745 private homes and a Jurong Lake District white site tender launch in 2H 2026.
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Swiss voters likely to reject referendum capping population at 10 million by 2050
Swiss voters are set to reject a June 14 referendum proposing a population cap of 10 million before 2050, recent polls show.
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Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21, dozens rescued
A fire broke out at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, killing at least 21 people and rescuing more than 40 on June 3.
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Japan approves ¥3.1 trillion supplementary budget to ease rising fuel and energy costs
Japan's cabinet approved a ¥3.1 trillion budget on June 3 to subsidize soaring gasoline and utility prices amid Middle East crisis.
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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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Wales and World Cup-bound Ghana draw 1-1 in Cardiff friendly
Wales and Ghana played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly international match in Cardiff on June 2, 2026.
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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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CAS upholds FIFA fines on Mexican Football Federation over homophobic chant, reverses stadium closure
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld FIFA fines on Mexico's football federation for homophobic chants and overturned a partial stadium closure.
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Norwegian Football Federation backs ethics complaint against FIFA President Infantino
The Norwegian Football Federation has formally supported a complaint accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of breaching political neutrality rules.
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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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Switzerland forward Breel Embolo delayed joining World Cup squad over US visa review
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo missed initial World Cup travel to the US after his ESTA was reviewed, joining the team later after visa approval.
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Turkey names 26-man squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella announced a 26-player squad blending veterans and youth for the 2026 FIFA World Cup today.
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Japan wins 1-0 over Iceland, benefits from new substitution rule in friendly
Japan beat Iceland 1-0 in a June 1 friendly, using a new substitution rule to their advantage.
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Brazilian Teen Leo Veiga Signs with Italian Club After AI App Spotlight
Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga used an AI app to showcase his skills and secured a youth contract with Italy's Spezia club.
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New Zealand’s Tim Payne Gains Over 5 Million Instagram Followers Ahead of World Cup
New Zealand defender Tim Payne’s Instagram followers surged from 4,700 to over 5 million following a viral campaign before the 2026 World Cup.
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Andres Iniesta appointed head coach of UAE second-tier club Gulf United
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta was named head coach of Gulf United in the UAE First Division on June 1, 2026.
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DBS and OCBC reach record highs, leading Singapore's Straits Times Index gains
DBS and OCBC shares hit fresh record highs on June 2 and 3, driving gains in Singapore’s Straits Times Index before declines on June 5.
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Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud for stock manipulation via social media
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, was found guilty of securities fraud for using social media to manipulate stock prices and profit.
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Japan Faces Banana Shortage as Ethylene Supply Drops Amid Middle East Conflict
Japan is experiencing a banana shortage due to a disruption in ethylene supplies caused by a Strait of Hormuz closure reducing naphtha availability.
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Norway beats Sweden 3-1 in final home World Cup warm-up match
Norway defeated Sweden 3-1 in Oslo on June 1 in their last home friendly before the World Cup.