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UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $822 million amid Israel war

The appeal aimed to reach the 1.4 million people in Lebanon estimated to need humanitarian assistance.

‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Republicans worry his focus on pet projects – like an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout – make him look out of touch.

Senate Republicans to grapple with Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund as ICE funding vote nears

WASHINGTON, June 4 - U.S. Senate Republicans will have to grapple with the ultimate fate of President Donald Trump's sidelined $1.8 billion \"anti-weaponization\" fund on Thursday, in a marathon session before voting on a $70 billion bill to fund an immigration crackdown.

Man forged medical invoices to get S$12,000 in claims from company insurer, gets jail

As the forged invoices appeared legitimate, the cheating went undetected for more than two years.

NParks investigating unauthorised clearance of trees at nature reserve planted under greening initiative

According to NParks, a contractor went against its direction and cleared the tree-planting site at Lower Peirce Reservoir on May 29 to store materials.

Spain records highest number of May heat-related deaths

According to estimates, May 2026 recorded 101 deaths attributable to high temperatures.

In Argentina, amateur soccer offers a gritty economic lifeline

Germany sees window opening for EU-Russia dialogue, E3 seen as key

BERLIN, June 3 - A German official said on Wednesday that a window for dialogue is slowly opening between Russia and Europe on Ukraine, and it is essential to establish a format that is as effective as possible while also perceived by Europeans as legitimate.

Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, says the US military.

Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

Kuwait’s army said its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks.

Zverev says Olympic gold ultimate prize despite chasing maiden major

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

DUBAI, June 2 - Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.

A strong El Nino may be imminent. Climate change will make its effects worse

BRUSSELS, June 2 - The El Nino weather pattern is forming, and is expected to cause extreme weather around the world this year, the WMO said on Tuesday. Scientists say climate change will make its impact especially severe.

Trump administration to dismantle ocean monitoring system

Data collected from the system has been critical to climate and ocean research.

Pentagon designates its press office a classified area

Pentagon has barred journalists from its press office because speechwriters who “routinely handle classified material” work in the area.

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, UN agency boss says

There are an estimated 20,000 seafarers aboard vessels stuck in the Gulf as Iran imposes restrictions on movements through the Strait of Hormuz.

Curacao's Dutch connection suggests they should not be underestimated

Mexico's World Cup 'curse' faces ultimate test on home soil

Trump hits the stalemate phase of his international interventions, and it stings

The US president with huge ambitions is running into the brick walls of global realities.