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🇨🇳 China appoints new civil affairs ministry party chief https://asia1.news/4y0IWy8

🇰🇷 South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store https://asia1.news/4vGZppF

🇲🇲 Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first Asean member state visit https://asia1.news/3QuvVMw

⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 World Cup 2026: Harry Kane sends England into round of 16 after 2-1 win against Congo

England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City.

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⚽️🇧🇪 World Cup 2026: Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2

Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2.

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⛽ SPC mirrors fuel price drop; runs 7-day 23% discount for NSmen in conjunction with SAF Day

SPC on Tuesday (June 30) caught up with fuel price adjustments posted by other major fuel companies a day earlier, but also announced a seven-day "We Support NS" fuel discount campaign.

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😮 $5k fine for ex-air force chief whose car hit woman pushing stroller at Pasir Panjang

On July 1, Goh Yong Siang, 74, pleaded guilty to driving without reasonable consideration causing grievous hurt to the 44-year-old Indonesian domestic helper.

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😮 PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim serving as non-salaried director

The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) website shows that Melvin Lim's PLB registration began over a month ago on May 29 and will be in effect till Dec 31.

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😮 Inaugural batch of 25 next-gen Chinese community leaders begins 4-month-long leadership programme

The programme is part of efforts to systematically nurture the next generation of leaders for Singapore's Chinese community.

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🧐 Contractor warned over illegal clearing of area in Central Catchment Nature Reserve; trees replanted

While around 40 saplings and shrubs were cleared by the contractor, 60 new plants have since been replanted at the affected area on June 9.

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2 missing boys last seen in Tampines on June 29 found

12-year-old Muhammad Aydrian Ruhazeeq Bin Muhammad Basil Hafidin, and Muhammad Ayden Ruhazeeq Bin Muhammad Basil Hafidin, 13, were reported missing on June 29

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⛽ Fuel prices in Malaysia fall a second week as international oil prices continue to moderate

Prices for unsubsidised Ron95, Ron97 and diesel all fell by RM0.10 for the week of July 1 to July 8.

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💴 Yen sinks to four-decade low as dollar gets yields boost

The dollar hit a 40-year high against the yen on Wednesday (July 1) as a sharp rise in US Treasury yields boosted the currency ahead of US jobs data that could strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.

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🚁 Singapore's Apache fleet set for boost as US approves $28.9m Hellfire missile sale

The potential procurement is intended to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force's routine training and operational requirements.

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⚽️🇺🇸 US beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday (July 1) night to advance to the round of 16.

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😱 Life in jail for man who poured hot oil on roommate in Redhill rental flat and stabbed him to death

Ng Boon Hong was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday (July 1) after he was convicted of murdering Ang between the night of March 15, 2023, and the early hours of March 16, 2023.

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US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

The next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is due to be buried on July 9, Qatar's Foreign Ministry said.

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⛽️ Shell drops fuel prices again, introduces time-limited discount of up to 30.7%

Following a 10-cent reduction to its price of diesel on June 29, Shell on Thursday (July 2) dropped its petrol prices and introduced a time-limited discount.

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👮‍♀️ 17-year-old girl among 5 arrested over Singpass job scam scheme

In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the police said they received 26 reports from victims between March and May this year.

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🚦 Man repeatedly hits van while attempting to direct traffic in Serangoon, arrested

A 56-year-old man was arrested for public nuisance after repeatedly hitting a van while attempting to direct traffic in Serangoon on Wednesday (July 1).

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🥡 Woman vows to avoid Wok Hey after allegedly finding lizard in fried rice; company disputes allegation

A pest control vendor engaged by Wok Hey found "no sign of lizard activity at the outlet".

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🏗️ 682m long: Singapore's longest pedestrian and cycling bridge over PIE set for 2027 completion

Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said he recently visited the construction site of the 682m-long elevated bridge, which forms the final link connecting Bishan to the city.

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👨‍💻 Think you've been 'lowballed'? This NUS grad built a tool that lets you compare salary offers

To benchmark the offer, he turned to friends and former coursemates. What he found surprised him.

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