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Singapore National Eye Centre opens third operating theatre at Sengkang clinic
Singapore National Eye Centre opened a third operating theatre at its Sengkang General Hospital eye clinic in early May 2026 to reduce surgery wait times.
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Singapore teen overcomes self-harm through charity's muay thai programme
Sixteen-year-old Kelly in Singapore credits a muay thai programme for helping her stop self-harming after years of struggle.
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Australia’s One Nation leads national primary vote in poll for first time
One Nation rose to 31% primary vote in late May polling, overtaking ruling Labor’s 28%, with coalition at 20%.
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Singapore High Court sets jail and ban benchmarks for driving after licence revocation
The High Court fixed a starting sentence of three weeks’ jail and two years’ ban for driving after licence revocation, raising a man’s term to four weeks on appeal.
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Decade-long study identifies Indonesia as key habitat for whale sharks
Researchers tracked 70 whale sharks across the Indo-Pacific from 2015 to 2025, highlighting Indonesia as a critical habitat.
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Netherlands and Japan Defence Ministers Joke Over 2026 World Cup Match at Shangri-La Dialogue
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius and Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro exchanged light-hearted remarks about their countries’ upcoming World Cup match.
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Iranian authorities shut Tehran cafe over alleged satanic activities
Iranian authorities closed a Tehran cafe on May 31, 2026, accusing it of promoting satanic activities and ordering its shutdown.
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PSLE English and Mother Tongue Oral Exams Set for August 12-13, AI Tools Promoted for Prep
PSLE English and mother tongue oral exams will be held on August 12-13, with AI tools and revision strategies offered to aid student preparation.
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Singapore family adapts school holidays as teenage children gain independence
A Singapore family shifts from spontaneous holidays to scheduled outings as their children age from 10 to 20 years old.
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Strong Parent-Child Bonds in Adolescence Linked to Better Adult Social Connections
A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics found that close relationships with parents during adolescence predict stronger social ties up to 20 years later.
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MINDSibs youth membership doubles as more young people care for siblings with special needs
MINDSibs programme membership for caregivers under 35 doubled from 160 in 2021 to over 320 in 2026.
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Singaporean families urged to discuss caregiving plans early to reduce stress in crises
Social service groups in Singapore urge families to discuss caregiving and legal care plans early to avoid conflict during sudden health crises.
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NTU student pauses studies to care for mother with brain tumour after father’s death
Samuel Chew, an NTU student, took a semester off in early 2026 to care for his mother diagnosed with a brain tumour after his father died of dementia.
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FPDA leaders reaffirm 55-year-old defence pact’s relevance at Shangri-La Dialogue
Top defence officials from the Five Power Defence Arrangements reaffirmed their commitment to the pact during a May 31 meeting in Singapore.
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Singaporean hiker fractures right arm descending Malaysia’s Gunung Datuk
A 52-year-old Singaporean man fractured his right arm after falling near Gunung Datuk’s summit on May 30, 2026.
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New Zealand says it cannot meet US demands for higher defense spending
New Zealand plans to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP but lacks funds to match US calls for 3.5% targets, officials say.
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MV Hondius cleared to resume cruises after hantavirus outbreak and cleanup
The MV Hondius cruise ship was cleared on May 29 to resume voyages following a hantavirus outbreak that caused 13 cases and 3 deaths onboard.
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Prince Harry and others ordered to pay £9.54 million interim costs to Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry, Elton John, and others lost a privacy lawsuit and must pay £9.54 million in interim legal costs to the Daily Mail publisher.
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Singaporean jailed nearly 10 years and caned for abusing young boys at school facility
A 31-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to nine years and 10 months’ jail and eight strokes of the cane for abusing multiple boys aged 6 to 11 under his care.
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Singaporean man jailed 14 days, fined RM7,000 for insulting Islam in Johor Bahru
Mohamed Anim Atam was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM7,000 after pleading guilty to insulting Islam in Johor Bahru court.
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Man who stabbed St Joseph’s Church priest sentenced to jail and caning
Basnayake Keith Spencer was jailed 4 years 3 months and caned 9 strokes for stabbing Father Christopher Lee in 2024 at St Joseph’s Church.
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AI Dangers Outweigh Nuclear Weapons Risks at Singapore Defense Forum
At a Singapore defense forum, experts warned AI poses greater strategic threats than nuclear weapons.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows breakthrough on North Korea abduction issue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to use all options, including summit talks, to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.
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Up to 100 vending machines offering $3 meals to roll out across North West District by end 2026
One hundred vending machines dispensing meals priced at $3 or below will be installed across Singapore’s North West District by end 2026 to support families facing rising living costs.