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Two Malaysian Men Awarded for Helping Recover Stolen Singapore Boat
Malaysian men Muhammad Azrie Manab and Khairil Faizal Othman helped Singapore Police Coast Guard recover a stolen boat in Malaysian waters on June 2, 2026.
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128 UN States Agree on Definition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons at Geneva Talks
At UN talks in Geneva, 128 countries agreed on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons systems, seen as a step toward regulation.
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Technician jailed nine months for stealing laptops and hard drives from SIA Engineering
Chinnavan Tamilarasan, 32, was sentenced to nine months in jail for stealing laptops and hard drives from SIA Engineering in January 2026.
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Eastern Japan Near Tokyo, No Tsunami Warning
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit eastern Japan near Tokyo on June 16, disrupting bullet train services but causing no tsunami warning.
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Singapore invests in advanced water technologies to boost energy efficiency and climate resilience
Singapore is seeking cutting-edge water technologies to improve energy efficiency and strengthen resilience against climate change impacts.
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Singapore Air Force Museum reopens with new immersive exhibits after renovation
The Singapore Air Force Museum reopened on June 16, 2026, featuring immersive exhibits and simulations following a renovation that began in November 2025.
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Swedish man jailed 4 years 5 months for coercing wife into mass prostitution
A 61-year-old Swedish man received a 4-year, 5-month prison sentence for forcing his wife to have sex with over 120 men for payment.
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Changi Airport cuts water and electricity use despite record 70.4M passengers
Changi Airport recorded 70.4 million passengers from April 2025 to March 2026 while reducing water use 24.4% and electricity use 19.3%.
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Singapore woman convicted for burning domestic helper’s arm with hot iron
Tan Loan Eng, 67, was convicted of voluntarily causing hurt after burning her domestic helper’s arm in 2024.
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Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 11 near Sanandaj in western Iran
A fuel tanker exploded after a traffic accident on the Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, killing at least 11 and injuring seven on September 5, 2026.
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Italy arrests seven suspects linked to anarchist network behind Winter Olympics rail sabotage
Italian police arrested seven suspected anarchists accused of sabotaging Rome-Florence high-speed rail during 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Singapore enforces temporary aerial restrictions for NDP 2026 rehearsals and events
Singapore's CAAS will impose temporary airspace restrictions on specified June to August dates for NDP 2026 safety measures.
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US to Build Permanent War-Ready Weapons Stockpile for Marines in Australia by 2028
The US military will establish a permanent Marine Corps weapons stockpile in Victoria, Australia, to enhance Indo-Pacific operations.
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Romanian PM nominee Adrian Vestea pushes to form government despite party opposition
Adrian Vestea, nominated as Romania’s prime minister-designate, refuses to resign despite his own party’s opposition and aims to form a government.
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Europe unveils AI-powered wingman drones at Berlin airshow targeting fighter jet support
Four companies showcased AI-powered 'wingman' drones designed to accompany fighter jets at Berlin airshow in June 2026.
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Four Chinese nationals convicted for stealing unattended bags in Singapore
Four Chinese men pleaded guilty to theft after targeting unattended bags in Singapore in April 2026.
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Kit Chan to perform solo concert in Singapore on September 19, 2026
Singer Kit Chan will hold her first major solo concert in Singapore in nearly three years on September 19, 2026.
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Illegal Mining in Myanmar Sparks Severe Arsenic Pollution in Mekong River Basin
Illegal rare earth mining in Myanmar’s conflict zones has caused dangerous arsenic pollution in the Mekong River basin, threatening health and livelihoods.
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Drone debris triggers fire at oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region near Crimea
Drone debris caused a fire at an oil depot in Poltavskaya village, Krasnodar region, on June 16, 2026, with no injuries reported.
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Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashes during air show near Athens, killing two pilots
A Greek F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an air show on September 5 at Tanagra airbase, killing both pilots onboard.
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Iranian rulers face pressure balancing hardliners' demands and public calls for relief after war
Iran’s theocratic leaders struggle to meet hardliners’ calls for toughness and public demands for peace dividends after war with the US.
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UN Security Council unanimously extends Afghanistan mission mandate to June 2027
The UN Security Council on June 15 extended the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan mandate for one year until June 17, 2027.
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Libya recovers 15 migrant bodies washed ashore east of Tripoli
At least 15 migrant bodies were recovered and buried in Khumas, 118 km east of Tripoli, Libya, in June 2026.
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Two men jailed for thefts from unattended bags in Singapore in early 2026
Two Chinese nationals pleaded guilty and received jail sentences for thefts targeting unattended bags in Singapore earlier this year.