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South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage

The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.

Spain embrace favourites tag but De la Fuente warns World Cup offers no guarantees

Singapore orders social media sites to block content, likely from China-based platform, targeting Indian community

The authorities said the content selectively used images and footage of crowded streets to back claims that Singapore is "overcrowded" with Indians.

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests

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

US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, June 5 - U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific Command said on Friday.

Singapore to ease restrictions on operating new hotels, hostels in heritage precincts at Boat Quay, Beach Road

Proposals for new short-term accommodation uses in the areas were generally not allowed to avoid "over-proliferation", says the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Russia's sanctioned businessmen accuse authorities of setting "trap" for economy

ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 5 - Russian financial authorities have created \"a trap\" for the economy with their tight monetary policy, driving it into stagnation, several sanctioned billionaires topping Russia's Forbes list said on Friday, in their highest-level public criticism since a 2024 interest rate hike.

Commentary: UMNO’s ‘selective confrontations’ in Johor, Negeri Sembilan seek to push Anwar into a corner. What's next?

The impending snap polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are not simply state-level electoral contests. They are opening salvos by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) to set the stage for a national power struggle that will test the foundations of Malaysia’s first genuine multi-coalition government, writes CNA's Leslie Lopez.

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.

South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

Man admits posting fake bomb message on Instagram, delaying three flights at Changi Airport

The hoax caused three Scoot flights to be delayed by at least an hour each, costing the airline almost S$2,000.

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.

Travellers bound for Britain hit by ETA system outage

Before the outage, the approval process was generally swift.

FBI kills US army veteran who strapped bombs to hostages in overnight stand-off

Police said the hostage-taker, a convicted sex offender, barricaded himself and the hostages inside the building during the 15-hour standoff.

Man takes hostages and threatens to bomb a bank in California

Mayor Karen Goh of Bakersfield asked people to avoid the area.

Analysis:High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation

FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games

Defending champions Argentina, five-time World Cup winners Brazil, as well as European heavyweights England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain are all set to feature in the group-stage games aired live for free.