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June 12, 2025
S'pore, Johor Regent Tunku Ismail to swop land plots near Botanic Gardens
A 13ha plot of prime land abutting Singapore Botanic Gardens will come into the Government's possession, following a land swop deal between the Republic and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

3 mins
Trump Deploys Marines to LA; Move Criticised by Local Leaders
Use of active military to respond to civil disturbances extremely rare in US

3 mins
S'pore Researchers to Go on Deep Sea Biodiversity Expedition: Vivian
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are planning to embark on a deep-sea biodiversity expedition to the high seas in the eastern Indian Ocean in October, said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on June 10.

3 mins
13ha plot to remain undeveloped
Other agencies will assess the applications and ensure the proposed development \"is sensitive to\" its surroundings.

1 min
Issues reported in 1.8% of cars with new ERP on-board units
Some motorists could not enter carparks, pay road charges due to unresponsive OBUs

3 mins
Field trip held to boost donations to green causes in Singapore
Giving to environmental space lags behind other areas like social service and welfare

3 mins
Trump's Guard Deployment Leaves California Governor in a Political Bind
Soon after scattered protests broke out in Los Angeles on June 6 in the wake of federal immigration raids, US President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke by phone.

3 mins
US State Dept Resumes Processing Harvard Student Visas After Judge's Ruling
The US State Department directed all US missions abroad and consular sections to resume processing Harvard University student and exchange visitor visas, after a federal judge in Boston last week temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban on foreign students at the Ivy League institution.
1 min
Changi Airport Group awards $999m contract for T5 tunnel system
A contract worth $999 million for the construction of underground tunnels at Changi Airport's Terminal 5 (T5) has been awarded to a joint venture between a Japanese construction company and a Singapore-based construction and civil engineering firm.

2 mins
US-China trade talks going well on second day: Lutnick
US could lift recently imposed export curbs if China speeds up delivery of rare earths

2 mins
PM Anwar Granted Temporary Stay in Yusoff Rawther Suit
The Court of Appeal in Malaysia has allowed an application by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to temporarily stay the hearing of a lawsuit filed by his former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, over allegations of sexual harassment.
2 mins
Indonesia revokes licences of four nickel miners in Raja Ampat
They had breached a permit regulating forest use at Unesco marine biodiversity site

4 mins
Fatal bus crash in Malaysia
'I'm sorry, the brakes stopped working', says tearful driver
2 mins
Bus driver has 18 summonses: KL officials
A total of 18 summonses have been issued against the bus driver transporting Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students involved in the fatal accident on the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak on June 9.

1 min
Ocean Protection Pact Can Take Effect in January: Macron
The international treaty on the high seas, which focuses on conservation and sustainable use of maritime areas beyond national jurisdictions, has received sufficient support to take effect early in 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron said on June 9.
2 mins
Small island states should lead, not just take part in, ocean research: Vivian
Alliance of such states seeks support to lead initiatives that address specific challenges

3 mins
Residents in Japan With Foreign Roots Take Issue With Racial Profiling
They've started speaking out, even going to court to raise awareness of prejudice

5 mins
Beijing woos US influencers with free trip to show the 'real China'
China is inviting American influencers to join a 10-day, all-expenses paid trip through the country in July, as part of Beijing's efforts to boost people-to-people exchanges and showcase the \"real China\".
1 min
Australia has stabilising role amid rising global division, says PM Albanese
Australia will seek to disprove the \"corrosive\" idea that democratic institutions are failing amid significant global uncertainty, and play a stabilising role in the region, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on June 10.
1 min
Israeli Gunfire Kills 17 Near Gaza Aid Site
Israeli gunfire killed at least 17 Palestinians and wounded dozens of others as thousands of displaced people approached an aid distribution site of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in central Gaza on June 10, local health authorities said.

2 mins
Taiwan indicts 4 ex-DPP members suspected of spying for China
Taipei prosecutors indicted four people on June 10 for allegedly spying for China in a case that reached Taiwan's presidential office, seeking prison terms of more than 18 years.
1 min
UK and allies sanction two Israeli ministers over Gaza remarks
Far-right ministers called out for 'repeated incitements of violence against Palestinians'
2 mins
India's Coast Guard Battles Blaze on Singapore-flagged Container Ship
The Indian Coast Guard said on June 10 that it was battling to stop a fierce blaze that has engulfed a Singapore-flagged container ship listing off the country's southern coast.

1 min
Ukrainian Woman Searches for Husband Lost in Action Amid Conflict with Russia
When gaunt Ukrainian soldiers dismount from buses as part of prisoner swaps with Russia, Ms. Mariia Pylnyk tries to find out anything she can about her missing husband from the freed men, and hopes, just maybe, that he will be among them.

3 mins
Russian strike damages Kyiv's world heritage cathedral
A Russian attack overnight damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in the historic centre of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most significant monuments and a designated world heritage site, the Ukrainian culture minister said on June 10.

1 min
Gunman Kills at Least Nine in Attack at Austrian Secondary School
21-Year-Old Sole Suspect, Who Also Died, Was a Student at the School but Did Not Graduate

2 mins
Colombian leader hints at plot after shooting of presidential hopeful
Colombia's leftist leader claimed on June 9 that a gravely injured presidential candidate's security detail was \"strangely reduced\" before he was shot, stoking suggestions of an elaborate plot.
1 min
Student, 14, fatally stabs teaching aide at school in France
Attack during bag search for knives in presence of police is latest deadly incident

2 mins
Measles immunity required for maids working in households with young kids not fully vaccinated
Employers of migrant domestic workers (MDWs) must ensure that their helper is immune to measles if their household has a child under the age of seven who is not fully vaccinated against the disease.
2 mins
Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty on July 3 in case involving ex-minister Iswaran
Billionaire Ong Beng Seng, who is facing two charges in a case linked to former transport minister S. Iswaran, will be pleading guilty on July 3.
1 min
LTA's driverless public bus trial draws interest from global players
Besides WeRide offshoot, bidders include tie-ups with Causeway Link, China's BYD

3 mins
How do I pick the right private school for a degree that helps me get a job?
It is the time of the year when university applicants who failed to land a place in local universities are considering the private school route. Senior Education Correspondent Sandra Davie answers their questions on picking the right school that delivers in terms of finding jobs.

6 mins
Man Barred From Raising Funds For Charity After Breaching Regulations
A 26-year-old Singaporean man has been barred from carrying out fundraising activities after he was found to have breached multiple regulations.
2 mins
Teen Guilty of Rioting with Deadly Weapon in MRT Station Attack
A 16-year-old was convicted of rioting while armed with a deadly weapon after an incident in which he and five other teenagers attacked a 17-year-old at Buona Vista MRT station over a rape allegation, which turned out to be a misunderstanding.
1 min
Digital Sentry to help cut congestion at Geylang Serai carpark
A new \"parking enforcement officer\" will soon keep a keen eye, 24/7, for errant motorists causing congestion at the multi-storey carpark connected to Geylang Serai Hawker Centre and Market.
1 min
Man Who Sued Mum's Estate Gets 38% Share of Rent for Coffee Shop Over Two Decades
He also sued two of his sisters who began handling their mother's finances in 2015
3 mins
Anything But Void
Hobbyist Jonathan Tan offers a bird's-eye view of old-school stools and tables found in HDB void decks in a photo series, Lepak Downstairs, so named after the colloquial term for hanging out at these communal spaces.

2 mins
Singapore stocks snap 5-day winning streak; STI down 0.1%
• Fall comes amid concerns over US-China trade talks • UOL leads blue-chip index, while DFI Retail is top loser • Hang Seng and KLCI retreat; Nikkei and Kospi end higher
1 min
Regulator bans Zhejiang bank from wooing depositors with Labubu dolls
A Chinese lender's stunt to woo depositors with gifts including the wildly popular Labubu dolls has been barred by financial regulators, underscoring the increasingly fraught battle among banks for customers as interest rates and profit margins fall.

1 min
Apple Plays it Safe on AI Despite Wall Street Pressure
As rivals race ahead, some analysts worry firm's cautious approach may prove costly
3 mins
Huawei Founder Waves Off Impact of US Chip Curbs as Trade Talks Proceed
Huawei Technologies founder and chief executive Ren Zhengfei dismissed the impact of US export restrictions on China in a front-page People's Daily article, wading into one of the key topics dogging Washington-Beijing trade negotiations.
2 mins
UK Employment Plummets by the Most in 5 Years
LONDON – UK employment plunged by the most in five years and wage growth slowed more than forecast, as the labour market deteriorated after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ramped up the cost of hiring.

2 mins
DBS Becomes First Singapore-Listed Company to Top US$100b in Market Value
DBS Group Holdings became the first listed company in Singapore to top US$100 billion (S$129 billion) in market value, helped by a weaker US dollar that amplified gains on the local stock market.
1 min
Doing away with SGX watch list may benefit firms, say observers
It would let them focus on business growth without burden of public stigma, they say

3 mins
Singapore exports likely to slow with front-loading to pre-empt tariffs set to fade
Record drop in US imports seen as telltale sign of what's in store for export-driven economies

4 mins
Grab Plans $1.6b Bond Sale, Fueling Speculation of GoTo Takeover
Grab Holdings announced plans for a US$1.25 billion (S$1.61 billion) sale of bonds convertible into stock, fueling speculation it is bulking up its war chest to take over Gojek parent GoTo Group.
3 mins
Teo Chee Hean to step down from GIC board ahead of Temasek move
Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean will step down from the GIC board and as chairman of its International Advisory Board on June 30, ahead of his appointment as Temasek's chairman.
1 min
3 Local Banks to Accept CPF Life Payouts as Proof of Income in Credit Card Applications
Applicants for DBS, OCBC, and UOB credit cards will be able to use their CPF Life payouts as proof of income under policy updates by the banks.

2 mins
Hiring Outlook for Q3 Dims Slightly Amid Economic Uncertainty
7 in 10 Bosses Polled Say the Uncertainty Has Moderate or Large Impact on Hiring Decisions
2 mins
Chancellor Merz's remaking of Germany
The new German leader faces a monumental task but he's off to a promising start.

7 mins
2025 could be the year when AI agents take wing, says futurist
Peter Schwartz acknowledges challenges from bad actors and geopolitical road bumps, but is broadly optimistic about the future.

5 mins
Elon Musk, the Rocket Man who fell to Earth
The row with Trump offers an opening for rivals to his space empire.

3 mins
Trump is provoking LA to fire up his base
By goading California's protesters — and its leaders — to defy him, the President is mobilising Maga.

3 mins
As Jaws Turns 50, Who Is the Blockbuster's Real Hero?
Steven Spielberg's saga of man v shark is not the film you remember

3 mins
Apple's India plans have two new threats: Trump and Xi
Creating an entire manufacturing ecosystem is complicated
3 mins
Replies Mental health • Psychotherapy is part of treatment for schizophrenia
We thank Ms Fawziah Selamat for her letter (\"Can therapy be part of treatment for schizophrenia?\", June 3), and commend her for her advocacy of her brother and others living with schizophrenia.
2 mins
Raise standards for private driving instructors
Many learner drivers in Singapore turn to private driving instructors (PDIs) for flexibility and lower costs.
1 min
Medical Dispute: Be Aware of Realities Before Suing a Doctor
I refer to the report on the National University Hospital (NUH) withdrawing its bankruptcy bid against a former patient (NUH withdraws bankruptcy bid after finding out ex-patient was in nursing home, June 9).
1 min
Healthcare: Singapore's Outsized Influence, Even as a Colony
As a heritage practitioner, I am excited to hear about Singapore Land Authority's (SLA) plans to revitalise 2 Moulmein Road into a lifestyle destination (Former Communicable Disease Centre in Moulmein Road put up for use as lifestyle hub, May 30, 2025).

1 min
Time Has Come For Azaleas For All To Bloom
June II South Africa (Greyville) Form Analysis
2 mins
Eruption Ready To Explode
Trainer Moy's smart Buffalo Stable-owned galloper looms as a threat in the 4YO races

3 mins
Hong Lok Golf Shoots For Six
June II Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis

5 mins
Murray to coach again in future
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has left the door open to a coaching return after his short stint with Novak Djokovic ended without a trophy, but the Scot said he did not expect to be working with another player any time soon.
2 mins
Pacers Longing for Home Support
For the first time since 2000, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals are headed to Indianapolis.

2 mins
Oakmont: A Test Of Patience, Discipline
Rivals wary of tough course and hoping favourite Scheffler will stumble at US Open
2 mins
World mark lifts McIntosh ahead of Singapore meet
Summer McIntosh said there was \"no room for mistakes\" as she smashed the decade-old world record in the women's 200m individual medley on June 9, touching the wall in 2min 5.70sec for her second record at the Canadian swimming trials.
2 mins
McKennie Backs U.S. Absentees
Midfielder says it's better for those who don't feel 100% to rest, forgo national duty
2 mins
Imola out, Oct 11 date for Singapore GP next year
Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, and the governing FIA announced on June 10.

2 mins
Auckland's Amateurs Take Unpaid Leave to Play
The revamped Club World Cup, starting on June 14, brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global football.

2 mins
Club World Cup Faces Teething Test
Will fans bite or has Fifa bitten off more than it can chew with expanded event?
3 mins
Fans of Japan's 'Red Devils' vow to pump up the volume
Their raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team's red shirts, white shorts and black socks bear more than a passing resemblance to Manchester United.

2 mins
World Cup host cities gear up to greet fans
American World Cup host city officials assured on June 9 that overseas fans would be welcome at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico despite \"uncertainty\" amid ongoing concerns over visas, border controls and social unrest.
2 mins
Belgium's 'mental strength' shows in 4-3 win
There was relief for Belgium after scraping through a dramatic World Cup qualifier against Wales on June 9, but plenty for coach Rudi Garcia to ponder after a narrow 4-3 home win.

2 mins
I Did Badly, I Made Mistakes: Spalletti
Sacked coach admits he failed to lift Italy during his stint as he bows out with a win

2 mins
Japan thrash Indonesia 6-0, but still have 'a lot to learn'
Crystal Palace forward Daichi Kamada scored twice, as Japan rounded off their successful World Cup qualifying campaign with a 6-0 hammering of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka on June 10.

2 mins
Ikhsan's Grin Is Back As Lions Secure Win
He scores in 2-1 victory but not happy with his misses, as S'pore survive bruising battle

3 mins
Setting the right tone for recovery
It is not uncommon for musicians to have a dream stage. Perhaps a sold-out arena or a dim jazz bar steeped in soul. Mr Bakti Khair's is a hospital ward.

6 mins
Alive with the sound of music
\"My aim was not to make him happy, but to use music to allow him to open up, enable the grief to be expressed and find closure,\" she said.

2 mins
Finding the right over-the-counter medication for pain
I never know which type of over-the-counter pain medication to use for different types of pain, like headaches, sprained ankles or sore muscles.

3 mins
What Experts Want You To Know About Microplastics
They mostly come from larger plastics, which degrade with use or when they are not properly disposed of
4 mins
Could plasma exchange therapy help you live longer?
Cars need oil changes to keep their engines running smoothly.

4 mins
Best-selling author Frederick Forsyth never intended to be a writer
British novelist Frederick Forsyth (right), who authored best-selling thrillers such as The Day Of The Jackal, has died aged 86, his publisher said.
4 mins
Frasers and Yotel mark first tie-up with Ginza hotel
Yotel Tokyo Ginza is Singapore group Frasers Hospitality's first ground-up investment and development project in Japan

4 mins
Chopin Competition Winner Dazzles With Mastery of Tonal Shades
The young South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho became an instant celebrity when he was awarded first prize at the 2015 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw.

2 mins
On social media
SINGAPORE SOJOURN: Despite her celebrity status, Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin has shown she is not shy to strike the classic Merlion pose that is so beloved by tourists.

1 min
Justin Baldoni's $515 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Blake Lively Dismissed
A United States judge on June 9 dismissed American actor Justin Baldoni's (right) US$400 million (S$515 million) defamation lawsuit against American actress Blake Lively (below right), who had accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her while filming the 2024 movie It Ends With Us.
2 mins
BBC not renewing celebrity chef Nadiya Hussain's cooking shows
BBC has discontinued its relationship with British celebrity chef and author Nadiya Hussain after 10 years.

1 min
Jacky Cheung's Encore Concerts at Singapore Indoor Stadium Slates for Nov 21 to 23
If you failed to nab a ticket to one of Jacky Cheung's 11 sold-out gigs in Singapore in 2023, here is your second chance.

1 min
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