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Former US defence secretary Lloyd Austin says US Navy could open Strait of Hormuz

However, Austin said an extended military operation to free up waterway would be costly and require allies.

Rugby league-Former NRL player Evans comes out as gay

Ukraine's former Supreme Court chief justice jailed for graft

KYIV, June 8 - The former head of Ukraine's Supreme Court will serve five years in prison under a plea deal in a high-profile bribery case, anti-corruption prosecutors said on Monday.

Fiorentina appoint former World Cup winner Grosso as manager

The former Air Force engineers who started Wok Hey have 'no regrets' about going into F&B

They are also behind Wok Hey’s sister brand, Niku Iku, which just opened its first dine-in outlets serving yakiniku bowls with beef and unagi.

Olinda Cho recovers from lyric slip-up in Midlife, Sing & Shine! 4 to make Top 14

The 46-year-old former Singapore Idol contestant earned praise for staying composed on stage despite flubbing the lyrics and singing in an unfamiliar language.

Cassandra See, Cherie Lim and ex-Mediacorp stars turn up to support Huang Yiliang at his crab beehoon stall

Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.

Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana

HAVANA, June 5 - Cuba's former leader Raul Castro appeared at an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, showed state television on Friday, in the elder statesman's first public appearance since his indictment on murder charges last month in the United States.

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 5 - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-on-one meeting with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, which was \"good and friendly,\" Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying on Friday by Russian news agencies.

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.

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter

MOSCOW, June 5 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news outlet on Friday.

Former NCT member Mark Lee launches his own label, Upper Room

He will serve as co-CEO of the label, which will be producing content that integrates music with video, visual art and performance.

Russian commentator for French TV churning out Kremlin propaganda, says Macron

Xenia Fedorova is a former journalist for Russia’s state-run channel RT.

Liverpool appoint former Bournemouth coach Iraola as manager

Snap Insight: Indonesia’s free meal programme hit by graft probe but Prabowo will push on with it

Three former leaders of the Indonesian national nutrition agency were arrested just a day after President Prabowo Subianto fired them.

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

Silmy Karim's arrest on Jun 4 came a day after Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) detained Dadan Hindayana, the former head of an agency which oversees President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme.

Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low

MEXICO CITY, June 3 - Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing \"interventionist and unscrupulous practices\" to bolster Mexico’s right-wing opposition and weaken his leftist political movement.

Hong Kong star Chow Yun Fat reunites with former child co-star Xie Miao after 32 years

The pair first appeared together in the 1994 film God Of Gamblers Return and reunited during promotions for Xie Miao's upcoming action movie.

Commentary: It may be time to rethink Singapore’s Foreign Sports Talent Scheme and its future

If the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme is to play a continued role, looking only at short-term achievements - specifically in securing medals - risks missing the larger picture, says RSIS’ Lam Teng Si who was a former national youth table tennis player.

Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

June 3 - Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California governor on Wednesday, positioning them to potentially advance to the November 3 general election.