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Law Society meeting sees calls for full release of workplace bullying inquiry report
Between 200 and 300 lawyers met on August 13 to demand full disclosure of a workplace bullying inquiry report at the Law Society of Singapore.
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Six men charged for roles in unlicensed moneylending syndicate in Singapore
Six men aged 26 to 39 were charged for involvement in an unlicensed moneylending syndicate after raids across Singapore on August 12, 2026.
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Over 500 Fake Websites Impersonating Singapore MHA, Home Team Agencies Taken Down
More than 500 fake websites posing as Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs and Home Team agencies were detected and removed in early August 2026.
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Russia Blames Ukrainian Attacks for Rising Global Food Prices and Grain Shortages
Russia accused Ukraine of escalating global food price rises by targeting grain infrastructure and exports in recent strikes.
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Singapore leaders reflect on elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP laws after decades of use
Former Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong discussed the origins and effectiveness of Singapore’s elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP schemes.
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing at least 47
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit off Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, causing at least 47 deaths and widespread damage.
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Man who fled Singapore over 20 years ago caught at Changi Airport using false identity
Tan Khi Wie, who fled Singapore in 2002 to avoid jail for cheating, was arrested at Changi Airport in March 2026 using a false Indonesian identity.
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NUS mandates AI courses and offers ChatGPT Edu access to all students and staff
Starting August 2026, NUS will require undergraduates to complete AI courses and provide all students and staff with free ChatGPT Edu access.
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UAE extradites alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of a major organised crime group, was extradited from the UAE to Ireland on August 9, 2026.
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Unidentified Drone Explodes Near Trans-Balkan Gas Pipeline at Bulgaria-Romania Border
An unidentified drone exploded near Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on August 8, entering from Romania with no casualties reported.
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Former training officer jailed 14 weeks for shoving woman with intellectual disability causing knee fractures
Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi was sentenced to 14 weeks in jail after shoving a woman with an intellectual disability, resulting in serious knee injuries.
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Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Houthis and Iraqi militias
Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under Iran's IRGC supervision, targeting civilian and economic sites.
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Iran proposes barring US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
Iran is reviewing a bill to block vessels linked to the US, Israel, and hostile states from the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations with Oman and the US.
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France evacuates over 1,700 residents amid wildfires in Pas-de-Calais and Landes regions
French authorities evacuated more than 1,700 people as wildfires swept northern Pas-de-Calais and southwestern Landes regions starting August 12.
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Singapore’s National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks Launched from Kallang Basin with Multiple Viewing Spots
The 2026 National Day Parade fireworks were launched from a floating platform in Kallang Basin beside the National Stadium on August 9 evening.
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, with the UAE blaming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Singapore Parliament approves amended Workers' Party motion on economy after nine-hour debate
On August 5, Singapore Parliament passed an amended Workers’ Party motion calling for a more inclusive economy amid opposition from all WP MPs.
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Probe finds major leadership and governance failings at Law Society of Singapore from 2022-2025
A probe found significant failings in leadership, culture, and governance at the Law Society of Singapore between 2022 and 2025.
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Singapore to Consult Unions and Employers on Retrenchment Benefits Legislation
Minister Dinesh Vasu Dash announced plans to consult unions and employers on possibly legislating retrenchment benefits after ESR report recommendations.
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Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says MNCs and SMEs both vital for Singapore economy
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said Singapore’s economy needs both multinational corporations and SMEs to succeed amid global challenges.
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Workers’ Party calls for economic strategy focused on inclusive growth and SME support
On August 5, 2026, WP MP Kenneth Tiong moved a motion in Parliament proposing a new economic model emphasizing fair wealth distribution and support for small businesses.
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No system fault found after 432 O-Level English oral exam discrepancy reports
Singapore’s education board found no malfunction after 432 candidates reported prompt differences in the July 15 O-Level English oral exam.
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Russian Drone Injures Ukrainian Vendor in Kherson, Ukraine Calls It War Crime
A Russian drone attacked a 52-year-old street vendor in Kherson on August 4, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of war crimes.
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Changi Airport launches autonomous wheelchairs for transit passengers in Terminals 2 and 3
Changi Airport introduced 18 autonomous wheelchairs to assist transit passengers with mobility challenges in Terminals 2 and 3.