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China slams Biden for equating Xi to ‘dictators’

China criticized Biden’s comments equating Xi Jinping with “dictators,” calling it a provocation, while the White House tried to ease tensions.

Two Singaporeans confronted in Johor Bahru over attempt to pump cheap Malaysian fuel into jerrycan

Two Singaporeans reacted aggressively when confronted at a Malaysian petrol station for attempting to fill a jerry can with cheaper gasoline, shouting for the video of them to be deleted despite the presence of auxiliary police officers

Singapore clinches gold and bronze at Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin

Singapore’s Irving Paul Tan and Siti Nurhazimah Bte Hamzah clinch gold and bronze respectively at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 in Berlin.

World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2023 sheds light on persistent global inequalities

The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2023 reveals persistent gender disparities globally, urging collective, coordinated efforts to foster equality in economic participation, education, health, and political representation.

COE Premiums for Cat B vehicles in Singapore reach record high of S$120,702

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for Category B hit an all-time high of S$121,000 (~US$90,000), while smaller car and motorcycle categories saw slight declines.

Civil society groups slam Thailand’s unilateral moves in Myanmar crisis

Civil society organisations condemn Thailand’s ‘Track 1.5’ dialogue initiative on the Myanmar crisis, alleging it undermines ASEAN unity and fails to include key stakeholders from Myanmar.

SPH Media Group reports alleged circulation fraud to police and initiates major reforms

SPH Media Group has filed a police report following an audit that flagged potential violations related to the company’s overstated circulation numbers, promising full cooperation with the ensuing investigation.

Chinese carrier group passes through Taiwan Strait

China’s Shandong aircraft carrier led warships through Taiwan Strait; tensions rise with increased incursions and military activity.

‘Underwater noises’ detected in missing sub search: US Coast Guard

Underwater noises detected near Titanic submersible’s disappearance, providing hope for missing passengers’ survival.

UN Special Rapporteur urges Indonesia and ASEAN to address Myanmar crisis

UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews urged Indonesia and ASEAN to address the escalating human rights crisis in Myanmar, emphasizing Indonesia’s potential pivotal role given its current chairmanship in ASEAN.