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Kim Jong Un orders stronger frontline units to deter war on South Korea border
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for boosting frontline and key military units to better deter war during a May 17 army commanders meeting.
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Asian openbill storks surge reshapes Singapore parks, record carcasses reported in 2026
Singapore saw a rapid rise in Asian openbill storks since 2013, with record juvenile deaths examined by NUS museum in early 2026.
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Singapore’s Fire City Gym offers free fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf individuals
Fire City Gym in Singapore began free weekly fitness classes for visually impaired and deaf participants in May 2026.
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Two EA-18G Growler jets collide and crash at Idaho air show; all crew eject safely
Two EA-18G Growler jets collided and crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 17; all four crew members ejected safely and were checked by medical teams.
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Lianhe Zaobao hosts inaugural City Insights 2026 forum on urban cultural growth in Singapore
Lianhe Zaobao held the City Insights 2026 cultural forum at NTUC Centre, Singapore, drawing 500 attendees on May 17, 2026.
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Parenting Approach Inspired by Imam Ali Emphasizes Play, Instruction, Friendship in 7-Year Phases
The ‘Play, Instruct, Befriend’ method attributed to Imam Ali outlines parenting in three 7-year stages focused on play, values, and friendship.
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Banana from Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' stolen at Pompidou-Metz museum
A banana from Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual artwork 'Comedian' was stolen from Pompidou-Metz museum in France on May 30, 2026.
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PSLE Mother Tongue Oral Exam Scheduled for August 12-13; Tips to Build Fluency
Primary 6 pupils will take the PSLE mother tongue oral exam on August 12-13, worth 25% of total mother tongue marks, with fluency built through small daily habits.
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NYP and NCCS launch VR simulations to ease pediatric cancer treatment anxiety
NCCS and NYP developed virtual reality simulations to help 17 young cancer patients prepare for medical procedures and reduce anxiety.
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NUS scientists create photosynthesis-based treatment for dry eye disease
NUS researchers developed eye drops using spinach chloroplasts to treat dry eye disease affecting over 1.5 billion people worldwide.
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Singapore cashier diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder after sudden vision loss
Tan Lee Chern, 58, was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder after sudden left eye vision loss in November 2025.
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Singapore Doctor Volunteers in Global War Zones Including Gaza and Sudan
Dr Lim Chin Siah, a 46-year-old Singapore emergency doctor, volunteers with Doctors Without Borders in conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan.
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O’Sullivan clan breaks world record with largest same-surname gathering in Ireland
Nearly 1,850 O’Sullivans and Sullivans gathered in County Cork on May 30, setting a new world record verified by Guinness World Records.
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Over 60% of Singapore seniors visit suburban malls weekly for dining and socialising
A study finds suburban malls in Singapore serve as key social hubs for seniors amid ageing population.
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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill on hike at Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery
A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on May 30 after feeling unwell during a hike descending from Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
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Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing urges flexible defence partnerships at Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing called for increased reassurance, consistent defence investment, and adaptable partnerships amid rising defence spending and security threats.
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Thousands shut Brenner motorway in Austria protesting truck pollution and congestion
On May 30, thousands of protesters led by a local mayor closed the Brenner motorway in Austria to oppose truck traffic and pollution.
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KKH urges use of child car seats to prevent severe injuries in traffic accidents
KK Women's and Children's Hospital urges buckling children in car seats after rise in road injuries and a severe infant brain injury case.
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Singapore's PSP and RDU maintain ground engagement after GE2025, PSP moves HQ to Jurong East
Progress Singapore Party and Red Dot United actively engage residents post-GE2025 and PSP relocates headquarters to Jurong East.
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Politicians maintain ground engagement in closest Singapore GE2025 wards a year on
PAP and opposition politicians continue active resident engagement in Singapore’s closest contested GE2025 wards a year later.
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Hundreds protest in Tunis against President Kais Saied over arrests and economic woes
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on May 16, denouncing President Kais Saied's arrests and worsening economic crisis.
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US Military Disables Gambia-Flagged Ship for Violating Iran Blockade in Gulf of Oman
On May 29, US forces fired a Hellfire missile disabling the Gambia-flagged M/V Lian Star after it ignored warnings and tried to reach Iran.
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French Judge Opens Inquiry into 2018 Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
A Paris judge has launched an investigation into Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 killing after courts accepted complaints against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Singapore father leaves tech career to become full-time stay-at-home dad
Mr Jeggan Rajendram quit his tech job in January 2026 to care full-time for his two young daughters in Singapore.