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Fire at Sri Lanka care home kills 12, manager arrested
A fire on June 3 at Maupiya Sewana Elders Home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka killed 12 residents, injuring 6 to 8 others, with the manager arrested the next day.
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Kim Jong Un Inspects New Nuclear Facility, Calls for Rapid Arsenal Expansion
North Korea's Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material facility and called for an exponential increase in nuclear weapons capacity.
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BTS presale tickets spark massive virtual queues and quick VIP sellouts in Singapore, Malaysia
BTS ticket presales triggered huge online queues and sold out VIP packages rapidly in Singapore and Malaysia on June 3, 2026.
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Poland plans phone ban in primary schools and tightens online age verification for pornography
Poland's government approved bills to ban phone use for children aged 7-15 in schools and require stricter age checks on porn sites.
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Spain records 101 heat-related deaths in May, highest since 2015
Spain reported 101 deaths from high temperatures in May 2026, 3.6 times the 10-year May average, the worst May total since monitoring began in 2015.
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Swiss voters likely to reject referendum capping population at 10 million by 2050
Swiss voters are set to reject a June 14 referendum proposing a population cap of 10 million before 2050, recent polls show.
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Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21, dozens rescued
A fire broke out at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, killing at least 21 people and rescuing more than 40 on June 3.
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Three Chinese men charged with robbery after holding woman, child at Marina Bay Sands
Three Chinese nationals were arrested and charged for robbing a woman of S$50,000 at Marina Bay Sands on June 1, 2026.
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US Defense Secretary urges Asian allies to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to increase defense budgets to 3.5% of GDP to counter China's military rise.
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Middle East conflict delays global aid, raising costs and risking children's lifesaving supplies
UNICEF warns that nearly 100 days of Middle East conflict have disrupted transport routes, delaying aid deliveries and increasing costs worldwide.
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Koh Poh Koon returns to surgery after stepping down as Senior Minister of State
Koh Poh Koon resigned from political office on June 1 to resume work as a colorectal surgeon while remaining an MP for Tampines GRC.
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Workers' Party to hold special conference on June 28 to decide Pritam Singh's leadership
The Workers' Party will hold a special cadres conference on June 28 to decide whether Pritam Singh should remain as secretary-general.
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UK and Sweden consider age limits and restrictions on social media use for minors
The UK studies legal age limits and interaction restrictions for minors online while Sweden recommends a minimum social media age of 15.
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits India to discuss trade, security, and border issues
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India focusing on trade, security, and bilateral cooperation.
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Russia launches large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia causing multiple casualties and damage.
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Japanese PM urges Iran for free Strait of Hormuz passage and US ceasefire flexibility
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on Iran for free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and urged flexibility in US-Iran ceasefire talks on June 1.
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President Tharman to make first state visit by Singapore head of state to Tanzania June 8-10
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make the first state visit by a Singapore head of state to Tanzania from June 8 to 10, 2026.
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Singapore Faces Human Challenges in Scaling AI Use in Healthcare Despite Tech Advances
Singapore’s healthcare sector uses AI tools but struggles with adoption due to trust and workflow issues, officials and experts say.
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Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 Highlights Rising Asia-Pacific Tensions and Military Spending
Defense leaders gathered in Singapore to address worsening Asia-Pacific security and rising regional military budgets.
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Typhoon Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Injuries Across Japan
Typhoon Jangmi spread strong winds, heavy rain and caused injuries and flight cancellations across southwestern to eastern Japan from June 1 to 3.
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Kyoto Shimbun supports Japan's rising zine trend amid print media decline
Kyoto Shimbun has opened its presses to independent creators as Japan’s traditional publishing suffers steep drops, while zines gain popularity nationwide.
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Unauthorized fireworks cause stampede of 35 horses during Rome parade rehearsal
Unauthorized fireworks set off by a traffic policeman startled 35 horses near Baths of Caracalla, injuring riders and horses during Rome parade rehearsal.
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Seventeen nations launch framework to protect critical underwater infrastructure
Seventeen countries launched the GUIDE framework to enhance security of underwater infrastructure at the May 30 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte begins in Senate
The Philippine Senate commenced the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte on May 18, 2026, over allegations of fund misuse and unexplained wealth.