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Singapore forms workgroup to tackle record low fertility and support parenthood
Singapore's government launched a workgroup to address a historic low fertility rate and barriers to marriage and parenting.
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Zelenskiy warns Belarus to remove Russian military relay stations within one week
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy gave Belarusian leader Lukashenko a one-week deadline to dismantle Russian military relay stations in Belarus or face Ukrainian action.
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Mandai Wildlife Group welcomes first orang utan baby conceived via artificial insemination
Mandai Wildlife Group’s orang utan Ayaan was born March 18 by C-section, the first in Singapore conceived by artificial insemination.
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Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt meet in Cairo on US-Iran conflict
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Cairo on June 21 to discuss peace and security related to the US-Iran conflict.
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Singapore Civil Defence Force opens Marine Division HQ with drone and USV capabilities
The Singapore Civil Defence Force opened a new Marine Division headquarters on Pulau Brani featuring advanced drone and unmanned vessel technology today.
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Man charged after Kallang Bahru crash with taxi and drug, weapon offences
Mohamed Firdouz Mohamed Akram, 36, was charged June 19 for drugged driving, weapon possession, and dangerous driving causing injury in a crash on June 17 in Kallang Bahru.
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Singapore Ministry of Health to revoke Windsor Convalescent Home licence over serious care lapses
Singapore’s Ministry of Health will revoke Windsor Convalescent Home’s licence on October 30, 2026, after repeated serious safety and care failures.
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ASEAN and Russia Strengthen Strategic Partnership at Kazan Summit
ASEAN and Russia held a summit in Kazan on June 17-18, 2026, marking 35 years of relations and adopting key cooperation documents.
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Japanese mother sues state over teen’s death linked to harsh detention
A Japanese mother sued the state on June 17 over her 16-year-old daughter's death after an 18-day detention and interrogation caused severe trauma.
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Russian nuclear chief accuses Ukraine of killing worker in drone strike at Zaporizhzhia plant
Rosatom's head Alexei Likhachev said a drone attack killed one worker and injured another near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on June 17.
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Man charged over 2024 Bukit Timah Road crash involving speeding and school bus collision
Aaron Tan Yao Cong faces five charges after driving against traffic, speeding to 114 km/h and colliding with a bus and lamp post in 2024.
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Actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35 from bacterial meningitis complications
Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo and acting in The Ring, died at 35 in Los Angeles from bacterial meningitis and sepsis complications.
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Wildfire near Catalonia rail line halts Madrid-Barcelona high-speed trains amid heatwave alert
A wildfire near the Catalonia high-speed rail line forced suspension of Madrid-Barcelona train services today as Spain faces a heatwave warning.
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Israel presses US to keep troops in southern Lebanon despite US-Iran ceasefire deal
Israel is holding tough talks with the US to maintain troop deployment in southern Lebanon despite a recent US-Iran interim peace pact calling for withdrawal.
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HPV vaccination nearly eliminates cervical cancer deaths before age 30 in England
In England, HPV vaccination at ages 12-13 has almost wiped out cervical cancer deaths in women under 30 from 2020 to 2024.
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UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media use, banning under-15s nationwide
The UAE Cabinet approved a resolution banning social media use for children under 15 and imposing strict platform compliance rules.
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Israeli Foreign Minister cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar severed contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over alleged apartheid remarks.
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NUS slips to 10th while NTU holds 12th in QS World University Rankings 2026
National University of Singapore dropped two spots to 10th while NTU held 12th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 released today.
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UN warns of rising famine risk in 13 global hunger hotspots amid funding cuts
The UN released a report June 17 warning 266 million face acute hunger in 13 hotspots driven by conflict and funding cuts.
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Humans Have Domesticated Pigeons for 3,500 Years, New Study Finds
Researchers show pigeons were first domesticated 3,500 years ago, a millennium earlier than previously believed.
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Over 70% of Singapore Commuters Back AI and Automation in Public Transport
More than 70% of Singapore public transport users say AI and automation improve train convenience, efficiency, and safety, a February 2026 survey found.
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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepetsky fatally shot in Poland, suspect detained
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was fatally shot in eastern Poland on June 15; a suspect was detained near Warsaw on June 18.
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Singapore opens first wheelchair-accessible slide at new inclusive Tampines playground
The Magical Bridge Playground featuring Singapore’s first wheelchair-accessible slide opened today at Sun Plaza Park in Tampines.
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Man jailed 30 months for trying to grab police officer’s gun at hospital
Goh Chuan Chong, 42, was sentenced to 30 months in jail for attempting to seize an auxiliary police officer's revolver at Changi General Hospital.