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UN adds Israeli military to list for violations against children

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel's military to a global list of offenders for committing violations against children in 2023, said Israel's UN envoy Gilad Erdan, describing the decision as \"shameful\".

Israel says 4 hostages rescued alive as it intensifies Gaza assault

Israel said its forces rescued four hostages alive from Nuseirat on June 8 as it intensified an assault despite scrutiny over a deadly strike on a United Nations-run school there.

Rising share of women staying single is behind S'pore's great baby drought

While the fertility rate of married women has risen, not enough women are getting married

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PAP to set up climate action, mental health groups to get more views

This is part of party's efforts to engage more widely with Singaporeans, says PM Wong

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Korean star Son has kind words for the Lions despite 'bad words' from fans

Southgate wants clear heads after jittery day

Gareth Southgate has urged his England players to refocus after he dropped Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Harry Maguire from his Euro 2024 squad.

Optica Foundation cuts ties with Huawei after funding news

The Optica Foundation will no longer accept money from Huawei Technologies for a competition to fund research at US universities, the group's chief executive said, after Bloomberg News reported that the Chinese company was funding the programme.

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Samsung workers in South Korea stage first-ever strike

SEOUL Workers at technology giant Samsung Electronics in South Korea staged the first-ever strike at the company on June 7, the head of a major union representing tens of thousands of people told AFP.

China's $2.7 trillion stock rally lures global fund holdouts back in

NEW YORK Global fund managers who had been holding back on China are wading back in.

Billionaire families fuel 27b wave of listed firm takeovers

Ultra-rich individuals and families worth more than US$150 billion are helping drive a resurgence in private equity buyouts, providing capital for some of the year's biggest acquisitions to overcome a tough dealmaking environment.

7% of caregivers of seniors with dementia living at home using restraints: Study

Those who had strong emotional support from friends less likely to report use of restraints

Rare clash of royals and cannibalism captured in S'pore forest

A king cobra swallows another of same species while still alive in a mangrove forest in the west

Makan Mania and more - demand for S'pore-themed games on the rise

Growing crop of board and card games made by home-grown designers hitting the market

British PM apologises for leaving D-Day events early to campaign

LONDON British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh setback in his struggling election campaign on June 7 when he apologised for leaving D-Day commemorations early in order to give an interview attacking the main opposition party.

Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza as tanks advance in Rafah

No signs of a breakthrough as mediators try to reconcile ceasefire demands: Sources

Anwar calls for end to violence in Myanmar

Malaysian leader affirms commitment to work with Asean to push for peace

Record-high 13.4m students sit exams in China's biggest gaokao

Mothers in crimson dresses and fathers clutching umbrellas huddled together in drizzly Beijing after sending their children into an examination hall on June 7 - the first day of China's biggest gaokao tests that will shape the future of millions of high school kids.

Seven remanded in Port Klang smuggling ring bust

Syndicate mastermind is 'a S'porean citizen currently abroad on vacation', says source

Is HK really over? City disputes US economist's controversial view

Govt says growth of China, HK improving, and investors have cast vote of confidence

sugar Low-calorie substitute linked to greater heart attack, stroke risks: Study

Higher consumption of xylitol may cause blood platelets to clot more readily

India's issues with China now harder to resolve: Analyst

Both sides unlikely to compromise, given view of weakened’ Modi after polls, he says

China exports grow by 7.6% in May, but looming US, EU tariffs cast a pall

BEIJING China sold more of its goods such as cars, semiconductors and household appliances to the world in May, ahead of impending tariffs that could temper hopes for outbound trade to power its economy.

Last of 10 to lead guilty given longest jail term of 16 months

Wang Dehai agrees to forfeit 49m, or 90% of his assets seized by the state

HDB cautions property agents against misuse of resale portal

Warning against soliciting business comes as more agents apply for eligibility letter

Pioneer Generation seniors to get up to $1,100 in MediSave top-ups in July

About 300,000 Singaporeans from the Pioneer Generation will be receiving MediSave top-ups of up to $1,100 in July, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). Pioneer Generation refers to Singaporeans born in 1949 or earlier.

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