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Singapore and US officials call to halt Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank's E1 area
Singapore's MFA and US Rep. Gregory Meeks urged Israel to stop expanding settlements in the West Bank's E1 area, citing legal and peace concerns.
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Tornado injures 40 and damages hundreds of homes in southwest France village
A tornado struck Pomas in southwestern France on August 24, injuring around 40 people and damaging roughly 300 homes.
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Laurence Lien named to Time’s 100 most influential in philanthropy for migrant worker project
Singaporean Laurence Lien was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential philanthropic leaders for his work on a project aiding Bangladeshi migrant workers.
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Germany, France, and Britain Collaborate with Ukraine on Peace Talks with Russia
Germany, France, and Britain are coordinating with Ukraine to plan talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
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Ted Danson apologizes for 1993 blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg roast
Ted Danson publicly apologized for his 1993 blackface act and racial slurs during a roast of Whoopi Goldberg.
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Singapore overweight rate rises to 12.7% as WHO classifies obesity a chronic disease
Singapore's overweight rate increased from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 12.7% as WHO recognized obesity as a chronic disease.
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Singapore police couple applies investigative skills at home as SPF honors officers on Police Day
Superintendent Michelle Foo and Supt Low Jiing Haur use police skills to guide their children while SPF marks Police Day with awards and tribute.
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Indonesian man jailed and caned for molesting teen on flight to Singapore
Ariel Lhudfiyan Muarifin was sentenced to 15 months' jail and 3 strokes of the cane for molesting a 17-year-old girl on a flight to Singapore.
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Filipina De Villar on trial for role in Cambodia scam targeting Singapore victims
De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban faces charges for involvement in Cambodia-based scam syndicate that defrauded Singapore victims of over S$40 million.
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Festival of Biodiversity 2026 held at Singapore National Library Building on June 6-7
Singapore hosted the 15th Festival of Biodiversity on June 6-7 with over 30 booths and 20 activities at the National Library Building.
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Singapore enforces new mobility scooter rules, impacting retailers and users from June 1
Singapore implemented new mobility scooter regulations on June 1, requiring medical proof, registration, and lowering speed limits on public paths.
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Five Critically Endangered Leopard Cats in Changi to Be Relocated from Late 2026
NParks and SWAG will relocate five critically endangered leopard cats living in Changi to protect them from habitat loss starting in the second half of 2026.
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Former corporate service provider pleads guilty in $3 billion Singapore money laundering case
Wang Junjie pleaded guilty on June 3 to cheating IRAS and breaching nominee director duties linked to a $3 billion laundering case.
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SJI International to Relocate from Thomson Road to Hougang Campus in 2030
St Joseph’s Institution International announced it will move to a new Hougang campus by 2030 and vacate its Thomson Road site for housing development.
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NKF and 5 dialysis providers form platform to support employment for kidney patients in Singapore
Six major dialysis providers, led by NKF, launched a platform to improve job opportunities for 10,000 dialysis patients in Singapore.
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U.S. Treasury expands secondary sanctions on Iran targeting money laundering and key sectors
U.S. Treasury announced broader secondary sanctions on August 24 to cut off business and money laundering aiding Iran's regime.
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore affirm commitment to safe, open Malacca and Singapore straits
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore reaffirmed efforts to keep the Malacca and Singapore straits free, open, and safe at a forum on August 25, 2026.
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Singapore and Ecuador sign MoU to deepen development cooperation
Singapore and Ecuador signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in development sectors on August 24, 2026.
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Filipino woman sentenced to 25 months for role in Cambodia-based scam targeting Singaporeans
De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban was jailed for 25 months for participating in a Cambodia scam syndicate that defrauded Singapore victims of SGD 52.5 million.
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UK Shares Classified SCALP Missile Tech with Ukraine, Prompting Russian Criticism
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declassified missile production data to aid Ukraine’s defense, drawing strong condemnation from Russia.
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Over 50 coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand, causing injuries and damage
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks struck southern Thailand on August 22, injuring at least two and damaging buildings and infrastructure.
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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.