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Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

Taipei last received red pandas from a zoo in China's Fujian province in 2014.

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

ISTANBUL, June 5 - Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member is now looking to build on that momentum as the West rearms and security alliances are reshaped.

Disgraced ex-prince Andrew sublet royal cottages, UK auditors reveal in report

He pocketed proceeds from the sublet while paying a symbolic “peppercorn rent” for a mansion for over two decades.

Instincts from public service useful in navigating 'stark' new reality for investments: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean

Mr Teo was giving his first interview as Temasek chairman after more than five decades in public service.

Life expectancy of Singapore residents rises to 83.9 years in 2025

Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents rose by one year over the past decade, from 82.9 years in 2015, according to SingStat data.

Government to release land for over 4,700 new private homes in second half of 2026

The total confirmed supply of new private homes for this year - 9,300 - is more than 50 per cent higher than the annual average over the past decade.

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

ROSERSBERG PRISON, Sweden, June 2 - A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade, dozens of which were carried out by minors, has set Sweden apart from its European peers and left authorities an urgent problem: what to do with children who kill.

In France's poor, diverse suburbs, Melenchon's hard left charts a path to the presidency

SARCELLES, France, June 2 - When Bassi Konate became mayor of Sarcelles this spring, the independent candidate backed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party ended three decades of municipal rule by the Socialists, the traditional powerhouse of the French left.

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture

VIENNA, June 1 - A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of opponents of then-leader Bashar al-Assad more than a decade ago.

Milestone makers reflect on McLaren's decades of success

This Singapore showrunner was told she'd never be a good director. Now she's behind award-winning dramas

From being asked to "stick to writing" to turning down golden opportunities to raise her son, The Leap Years' director Jean Yeo reflects on the personal and professional sacrifices behind her decades in Singapore television and film production.

US hails ‘productive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon military officials

It was the first meeting between Israeli and Lebanese military officials in decades.

Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit

Mr Wang Yi is making the first visit to Canada by a Chinese foreign minister in a decade.

Tens of thousands delayed at Malaysia immigration checkpoints after five-hour system crash

Thursday’s disruption follows a similar incident on Apr 23. An official said “problems are bound to happen” with the decades-old Malaysian Immigration Systems (MyIMMs), which will be replaced by 2028.

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

COPENHAGEN, May 28 - Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan that could lead to membership in the 27-nation bloc later this decade.

Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil's indigenous leader Raoni forward

PYKANY VILLAGE, Brazil, May 28 - Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending Indigenous rights, from securing the demarcation of his people’s land in the Amazon to opposing hydropower projects and illegal mining.

Trump says Iran and Oman will not control Strait of Hormuz; deal remains elusive

He also appeared to threaten Oman, with which the US has decades-long military and economic ties.

More Singapore residents identifying with English or Singlish, as mother tongue affinity falls: IPS survey

The survey of 4,000 residents finds nearly half identified most with English or Singlish, up from one-third a decade ago.

Guardiola says memories and connections, not trophies, define his decade at Man City

'It has been fun': Man City say adios to Guardiola after decade of glory