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Container ship sinks off coast of Batam

US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

June 5 - A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had adopted a series of unlawful policies that have barred people from 39 countries from receiving decisions on applications for asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.

‘No hope’: Four Indian sailors stranded off Turkey for 10 months on abandoned ship

They haven’t been paid for months, and cannot leave until a new crew arrives.

An all-nighter, six articles and an NTU campus newspaper born again

Amid a generation that gets its news in short clips, student publications often see little readership and interest. The students behind them, however, are determined to make sure they stay.

Iran says it fired warning missiles and drones at US warships in Gulf of Oman

DUBAI, June 5 - Iran's navy said on Friday it had fired warning missiles and drones at U.S. warships in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the U.S. Navy of harassing maritime traffic and seizing commercial vessels and oil tankers, Iranian state media reported.

Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine

June 5 - A Swedish court has ruled that the seizure of a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea was lawful and that the ship can be handed over to Ukraine, where it is suspected of illegally transporting grain from Russian-occupied territory.

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing Azerbaijani nationals in drone attack on ships

MOSCOW, June 5 - Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of killing Azerbaijani crew on board two cargo vessels headed for a Russian port, in a drone attack which Baku said had killed at least five of its citizens.

‘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.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The organisation said risk of Ebola virus in countries in the Americas remain low.

Labour mayor Burnham signals he would run in leadership contest against UK's Starmer

LONDON, June 4 - Labour mayor Andy Burnham signalled on Thursday he would run in any leadership race against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying that if he won a local election later this month he would seek to join any challenge against the British leader.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pledges clear timetable of talks on EU membership

June 4 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pledged on Thursday that Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-nation bloc.

Cyprus re-elects parliamentary speaker

NICOSIA, June 4 - Lawmakers in Cyprus re-elected Annita Demetriou as speaker of parliament on Thursday in a vote seen as an early glimpse of emerging partnerships ahead of a presidential election in 2028.

Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal

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.

Fiji rejects Australian billionaire's 'Pacific ashtray' plan to ship, burn waste

The plan to ship non-recyclable rubbish from across the region to Fiji had been labelled "waste colonialism" by villagers.

Singapore Airlines limits Business Class advance seat selection based on fare type and membership

For seat selections made on or after Jun 2, passengers booked on Business Lite fares, as well as Saver, Advantage or Promo awards, are limited to a smaller pool of Business Class seats when making advance seat selections.

The Singapore International Jewellery Expo returns in July with a new identity and refreshed show

Positioned as Asia’s main destination for global jewellery and watch brands, the show brings together rare gemstones, fine craftsmanship and notable pieces for collectors and trade professionals over four days.

Chinese censorship cannot ‘erase’ Tiananmen Square crackdown: US

The crackdown remains an intensely sensitive subject in communist-run China.

Trump confirms using foul language with Israel’s Netanyahu and calling him crazy

The US President, however, went on to say he had a “very good relationship” with Netanyahu.

Lockheed shoots down test drone using container-launched missile

June 3 - Defense major Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday that it had successfully launched a missile from a shipping container and intercepted a test drone amid rising demand for low-cost counter-drone solutions.