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Amos Yee to plead guilty for dodging National Service enlistment in Singapore
Amos Yee, 27, will plead guilty on September 7 to charges of dodging National Service and leaving Singapore without valid permits.
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Singapore and Australia sign protocol to ensure trade of essential goods and defence supplies
Singapore and Australia signed a protocol in July 2026 to prevent export restrictions on essential goods and strengthen defence supply cooperation.
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill dozens near Ukraine-Russia border in late July
Russian strikes killed at least 7 in eastern Ukraine on July 27; Ukrainian drone strikes killed 3 in Russia's Belgorod region the next day.
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Israel approves legal framework for international force to enter Gaza under US plan
Israel's security cabinet approved a multinational International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza as part of a US ceasefire plan on July 26, 2026.
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Two kidnapped Singaporean men rescued in Malaysia; 12 suspects arrested
Malaysian police rescued two kidnapped Singaporean men in Kedah and Johor, killing two suspects and arresting 12 others in coordinated operations.
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Houthis attack Saudi Aramco oil sites as US halts air strikes on Iran
On July 25, Yemen’s Houthi militants fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco installations amid a pause in US air strikes on Iran.
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Singapore launches SG Youth Plan to support over 500,000 youths with 20+ initiatives
Singapore’s government launched the SG Youth Plan on July 25 to support more than half a million youths aged 15 to 35 over five years through 20 initiatives.
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Six killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb; US disables Panama-flagged vessel
On August 11, 2026, a Houthi attack on the cargo ship Tihamah killed six, while the US struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand's North Island causing minor damage
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Taumarunui on New Zealand's North Island on July 25, triggering aftershocks and minor road closures.
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UNESCO lists Sebastia in West Bank and Lebanese castles as World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its World Heritage in Danger list on July 24, 2026.
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Former Singapore PE teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage student
A 45-year-old former Singapore secondary school PE teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually abusing a student aged 14 to 15 in 2022 and 2023.
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Greece approves €4.2 billion Israeli-led Achilles Shield air defence system
Greece’s security council approved a €4.2 billion air defence package centered on Israel’s Achilles Shield system.
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Seven work-related traffic deaths in Singapore in early 2026, four are platform workers
Singapore recorded seven work-related traffic fatalities in the first half of 2026, surpassing all of 2025, with four involving platform workers.
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Three Vietnam Airlines managers charged in Singapore over bribery linked to excess baggage fees
Three Vietnam Airlines managers were charged in Singapore courts for accepting bribes linked to excess baggage fees.
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France records over 5,700 excess deaths during June 2023 heat wave
France saw about 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, 2023, during a historic heat wave with record-high temperatures.
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Singapore Renames Ministry of Trade and Industry to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Singapore announced the renaming of its Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Energy, effective October 1, 2026.
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Zaqy Mohamad joins PAP central executive committee, replacing Faishal Ibrahim
Zaqy Mohamad was co-opted into the PAP central executive committee on July 22, 2026, replacing Faishal Ibrahim who resigned two days earlier.
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Venice Biennale to legally challenge EU €2 million funding cut over Russian pavilion
Venice Biennale announced it will legally contest the EU's decision to withdraw €2 million funding due to Russia's return in 2026 edition.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns over inappropriate online messages with woman
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned on July 20 after his online interactions with a woman fell below standards expected of a Member of Parliament.
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Former IRAS Investigator Charged with Unauthorised Access to Tax Data in Singapore
Mansur @ Thio Shuang Long, ex-IRAS investigator, faces 21 charges for unauthorised tax data access; associate Loh Chee Wee also charged.
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ASEAN launches 2026-2030 education plan prioritizing AI, STEM, and student development
ASEAN launched a five-year Work Plan on Education focusing on AI use, STEM education, and holistic student growth at a July meeting in Singapore.
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Singapore retains world's most powerful passport for third year with access to 192 destinations
Singapore holds the top spot in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 countries.
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Malaysian Man Charged in Singapore Over Money Laundering Syndicate Targeting Bank Accounts
Tan Kian Hoa, 28, was arrested in Malaysia and charged in Singapore for conspiring in a money laundering syndicate targeting MariBank accounts.
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All 19 members of Indonesian baby trafficking ring sentenced to prison
Indonesian court sentenced 19 members of a baby trafficking syndicate, including mastermind Lie Siu Luan, to prison for smuggling infants to Singapore and domestic sales.