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Trump set to meet Xi in Beijing as tensions rise over trade and Taiwan
Donald Trump is set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, in a rare visit by a sitting US president after 9 years.
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Nick Teo posts Mother’s Day tribute to mother, recalls father leaving family
Singapore actor Nick Teo posted a Mother’s Day tribute on Instagram and said his father left when he was in secondary school.
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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship linked to 6 cases and 3 deaths across Europe
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has caused 6 confirmed infections and 3 deaths, with cases reported in multiple countries.
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Eastern flank NATO leaders call for stronger air, missile defenses
14 NATO allies meeting in Bucharest urged stronger air and missile defenses after repeated Russian airspace breaches.
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Bangladesh faces severe contraceptive shortages threatening family planning services
About one-third of Bangladesh's districts suffer contraceptive shortages amid supply failures since early 2026.
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Nine small quakes near Tehran renew fears of a larger tremor
Nine small earthquakes struck east of Tehran overnight, including a 4.6-magnitude quake, with no casualties or damage reported.
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Wong says international law is vital to Singapore's trade security
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore must back international law and global institutions because they protect its national interest.
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Former Singapore Air Force Chief Goh Yong Siang charged in 2024 pedestrian collision case
Goh Yong Siang, former Singapore Chief of Air Force, faces charges for injuring a woman and toddler in a May 2024 road accident.
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Russia tests Sarmat missile after New START expires
Russia tested its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile on May 12, 2026, after the New START treaty expired.
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Trump says US will end Iran war without China’s help as Tehran tightens Strait of Hormuz control
President Trump said the US does not need China’s help to end the Iran war, while Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.
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Debug expands Singapore mosquito facility to support Project Wolbachia
Google subsidiary Debug is expanding its Singapore mosquito facility and hiring more staff to support anti-dengue work.
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Singapore driver jailed, fined over drug-impaired driving cases
A Singapore court on May 11 jailed and fined Muhammad Fahmi Johari after he drove while drug-impaired in 2022 and was later involved in another crash.
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Singapore workgroup urges mindset shift as fertility rate hits record low
Singapore's new marriage and parenthood workgroup is pushing mindset changes after fertility fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025.
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Ukraine names ex-chief of staff Yermak as suspect in corruption probe
Ukraine named former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak as a suspect in a corruption probe over an alleged $10.5 million laundering scheme.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day ceasefire extension amid ongoing border clashes
Israel and Lebanon agreed in Washington to extend their ceasefire by 45 days, despite ongoing exchanges of fire and heavy casualties.
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Singapore man charged over 1,035 silent calls to police hotlines
A Singapore man was charged on May 13 over more than 1,035 silent calls to police hotlines in about a week.
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US charges ship operator over Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
US federal prosecutors charged Synergy Marine and a technical superintendent over the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed 6 workers.
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Babymonster, Le Sserafim set for same-day Singapore concerts on Nov 28
Babymonster and Le Sserafim are both scheduled to perform in Singapore on Nov. 28, creating a clash for K-pop fans.
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US indicts Singapore and Indian firms over Baltimore bridge collapse
The US Justice Department on May 12 indicted two firms and an employee over the 2024 Dali crash that collapsed Baltimore’s Key Bridge and killed 6 workers.
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Singapore launches defence volunteer network to broaden civilian role
Singapore’s Defence Ministry launched SG Defence on May 12 to expand civilian participation in national defence.
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Singapore court orders Terry Xu to pay over S$154,000 in costs
Singapore's High Court ordered Terry Xu to pay more than S$154,000 in costs to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng.
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Thailand to halve visa-free tourist stay from 60 to 30 days amid crackdown on illegal foreign activities
Thailand will reduce visa-free stays for tourists from 60 to 30 days and review visa categories amid a crackdown on foreigners involved in illegal business activities.
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Singapore woman gets 8 days' jail for stealing wine from Sheng Siong
A Singapore court jailed Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, for 8 days after she stole 19 bottles of wine from a Sheng Siong store.
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Singapore officer jailed 42 weeks for forging case documents
A Singapore police investigation officer was jailed 42 weeks on May 12 after pleading guilty to four forgery counts.