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New, deadlier mpox strain sparks fears of spread beyond DR Congo

A new deadlier strain of mpox that transmits more easily between people is killing children and causing miscarriages in the Democratic Republic of Congo and may have already spread to neighbouring countries, researchers have warned.

Bolivia's sacked military chief arrested after failed coup

President Arce slams actions against govt, calls for calm and order to be restored

Migration, tax among issues in final Sunak-Starmer debate

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head to head on June 26 in their last debate before the country heads to the polls on July 4, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties’ credibility.

Aussie leaders hail Assange's freedom but opposition has issues

Mr Julian Assange spent his first night in 14 years as a free man back at home in Australia as the conservative opposition on June 27 cautioned the government against hailing the WikiLeaks founder as a hero.

North Korea's trash balloons pose threat to flights, official warns

North Korea’s trash balloons can pose a threat to flights, an aviation official cautioned, a day after South Korea’s busiest airport temporarily halted operations when at least one balloon landed on the tarmac.

US-China trade war 'offers silver lining, opportunity' for developing countries

While the world may fret over the US-China trade war, this rivalry presents an opportunity for the developing world, an economics don said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, China.

China's capital eases home buying curbs, trailing Tier 1 peers

Lower down payments and mortgage rates among measures to revive market in Beijing

Two former Chinese defence ministers sacked for corruption

Both men were found to have accepted bribes: State media reports

Outcry over canal project a case of double standard: Cambodian DPM

He says government has fulfilled obligations by notifying the Mekong River Commission

WP to elect new leadership team on June 30

Name list for vote to be revealed on same day; new team to lead party in next GE

It will be an unforgettable celebration: NDP creative director

Parade will feature 12 artistes, more than 3,000 performers

Over 650,000 households have claimed latest tranche of CDC vouchers

More than 650,000 Singaporean households have claimed the latest tranche of $300 CDC vouchers in two days, said Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry.

In a first, all 17 town councils get top scores in latest estate management report

All town councils received top ratings in the latest town council management report released by the Ministry of National Development (MND) on June 27.

Multilateralism, rule of law valued by Europe, S'pore: President Tharman

Like-minded countries see value in ties with the Republic amid challenges, he says

China growth forecast up on better outlook for exports

The outlook for China’s exports is set to improve, buttressing growth in the world’s second-biggest economy even as consumer spending slows, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists.

FRANCE CANNOT MASK PROBLEMS

Mbappe returns against Poland to net his first Euro goal but team lack scoring touch

Fans pick Fullkrug over Havertz in starting XI

The people have spoken and it is not good news for Germany forward Kai Havertz, who faces a battle to hold on to his starting place in their Euro 2024 last-16 clash on June 29 with rival Niclas Fullkrug in good form.

Underdog Danes 'can't wait' for Germany clash

Denmark defender Jannik Vestergaard has backed his underdog side ahead of their last-16 meeting with Euro 2024 hosts Germany on June 29, saying that “everything is possible”.

Singapore manufacturing output posts 2.9% rise in May

Data beats economists’ forecast of 1.4%; rise driven by rebound in key electronics sector

China's commercial property not delivering

Investors’ 135b bet on sector sours as warehouses, other buildings empty out

Teacher of 'deviant' doctrine sought 13 wives: Ex-follower

Witness says the accused, a former massage therapist, took part in a 'spiritual marriage'

Rapid urbanisation a risk factor for poor youth mental health: WEF panel

Building ties with communities and climate action can improve well-being, experts say

Indian opposition chief Rahul Gandhi vows lawmakers will not be silenced

They represent the voice of the people and doing so is a non-democratic’ idea, he says

French PM refuses to 'promise the moon', clashes with far right

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal accused his far-right and left-wing political opponents of “promising the moon” in a three-way televised debate on June 25, ahead of the first round of parliamentary election on June 30.

US seeking deal to prevent Israel-Hezbollah all-out war

The US is urgently working towards a diplomatic agreement that would allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians to return to their homes on both sides of the border, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on June 25.

Julian Assange returns home to Australia a free man

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia to start life as a free man on June 26, after admitting he revealed US defence secrets in a deal that unlocked the door to his London prison cell.

Singapore and Estonia think alike: President Tharman

Both passionate about working with other countries, strengthening global public good

Sarawak seeks to become Malaysia's next 'rice bowl', rivalling Kedah

Sarawak is hoping to become the next “rice bowl” of Malaysia, rivalling Kedah state in becoming the country’s top rice producer, as the federal government continues to grapple with low rice production and supply.

Indonesia's rice producer plan in Cambodia could falter

Export quotas, local laws may scupper move to acquire firms there to shore up supplies

Knife attack on Japanese woman, child fans online xenophobia

Recent incidents raise concerns about growing anti-foreigner sentiments in China