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Singapore Regains Top Spot in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking
Singapore reclaimed first place in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, advancing from third last year among 70 economies.
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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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Philippines and Indonesia Central Banks Raise Rates to Fight Inflation and Stabilize Currencies
The Philippine and Indonesian central banks raised interest rates on June 18, 2026, to curb inflation and support their currencies amid economic pressures.
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HSBC Australia fined A$35 million for failures protecting customers from scams
HSBC Australia was ordered by the Federal Court to pay a A$35 million penalty over scam protection failures.
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Colombia defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in 2026 World Cup Group K opener
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener at Estadio Azteca on June 17, 2026.
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Mexican military intercepts unregistered drone at South Korea World Cup training camp
Mexican forces neutralized an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's World Cup training site in Guadalajara on June 16, 2026.
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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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England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener at Dallas Stadium
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener on June 17 at Dallas Stadium with goals from Kane, Bellingham, and Rashford.
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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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Scotland's Tartan Army Packs Boston Bars and Cheers Team at 2026 World Cup
Thousands of Scottish fans thrilled Boston with loud support and heavy beer drinking during Scotland’s 2026 World Cup matches.
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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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Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi under investigation for suspicious betting on yellow card
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi is being investigated over unusual betting on his yellow card in a May 17 Ligue 1 match.
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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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Zamalek wins 15th Egyptian Premier League title with 1-0 victory over Ceramica Cleopatra
Zamalek clinched their 15th Egyptian Premier League title on May 17, 2026, after beating Ceramica Cleopatra 1-0.
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R&A and USGA push golf-ball rollback rule implementation to 2030
The R&A and USGA delayed the golf-ball distance rollback rule to 2030, adopting a single implementation date after industry feedback.
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Singamas CEO Teo Siong Seng and executives sued in US over alleged container price-fixing cartel
Teo Siong Seng and other executives face two US civil class-action lawsuits accusing them of a container price-fixing cartel.
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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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FIFA invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup match
FIFA invited South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin to attend South Korea’s World Cup match against Mexico after a racist incident at a prior game.
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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.
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Mynt, parent company of GCash, files for IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange
Mynt, operator of the Philippine e-wallet GCash, has filed for an IPO on the Philippine Stock Exchange, aiming to raise up to $1.5 billion.
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Singapore announces review of Zero Waste Masterplan amid falling recycling rates and rising waste
Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary announced a review of Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan due to slowing recycling rates and record waste levels.
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GIC nears sale of US$2 billion in private credit holdings advised by Evercore
Singapore's GIC is finalizing the sale of about US$2 billion in private credit assets with advice from Evercore Inc.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs one-year deal with Paraguay's Olimpia after World Cup
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has signed a one-year contract with Paraguayan club Olimpia after the 2026 World Cup.