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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be US attorney-general

Trump submitted Blanche’s nomination to the US Senate, days after Trump committed to giving him the permanent nod.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he had 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

KYIV, June 8 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had a \"positive\" conversation with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and praised what he called their readiness to work on a settlement of the Ukraine war in the coming weeks.

Trump's UFC fight at White House combines punches and politics

Pressure is on as Knicks come home for NBA Finals Game 3

UK sets out $1.5 billion AI hardware plan with supercomputer, chip funding

Ukraine recaptures more than 600 square km of territory in 2026, military chief says

June 8 - Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square km of territory so far this year, Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Monday, the latest sign of shifting momentum after years of slow but relentless Russian gains.

An Italian general rallies his troops, threatening to outflank Meloni

ROME, June 8 - Roberto Vannacci's new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale, is fast becoming a political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Singapore pushes to become regional gold hub as demand for bullion rises

Industry players say interest in storing gold in Singapore is rising among investors from markets such as India, Indonesia and Vietnam, drawn by the country's reputation for stability, security and strong governance.

UK competition watchdog launches probe into eBay's purchase of Depop

BN sees Johor snap polls as vehicle for 'blue wave' comeback nationwide, says chairman Zahid

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier warned the component parties within his Pakatan Harapan coalition against clashing with Barisan Nasional as they are still partners in the federal government.

British PM Starmer set to ban ‘harmful’ social media for under-16s

A source close to the matter said a formal ban was unlikely to come this week.

Woman behind immigration investment scheme for foreigners to get PR status in Singapore gets convicted

The prosecution called as witnesses a Chinese national who "invested" S$360,000 to get PR status, and a company director who issued him an employment pass for the "investment".

'It's hard for a K-pop star to be healthy': Aespa's Giselle wins praise for candid livestream

Giselle, a member of the popular K-pop girl group Aespa, has won praise for a recent livestream that saw her speaking candidly on numerous topics, including comments about her body and the K-pop industry.

Ipsos quick count shows statistical tie in Peru's presidential race

LIMA, June 7 - An early tally by pollster Ipsos shows that Roberto Sanchez is leading Peru's presidential race with 50.3% compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.7%, a statistical tie according to Ipsos representatives.

Taiwanese actor Fu Zichun, known as Jun Fu, dies suddenly at age 46

Known for his roles in Taiwanese dramas such as Rookie's Diary, the 46-year-old actor reportedly died due to complications from leukaemia.

Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint

Israel's military and Iranian local media said Monday that Israel struck a petrochemical company in Mahshahr in southwestern Iran.

Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers

5 common travel payment problems – and how one app can help

The OCBC app helps travellers pay like a local overseas, reducing many of the usual hassles of spending abroad.

VR Man in 2026? One fan reimagined Singapore's TV superhero in an AI-generated video

A VR Man fan created an AI-generated tribute imagining what Singapore's first TV superhero might look in 2026, complete with upgraded armour, bigger action and plenty of nostalgia.

How returning to school helped this social worker deepen his practice

Through applied learning, mentorship and a community of fellow adult learners, Mr Kevin See strengthened the way he serves families, leads teams and mentors future practitioners.