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Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned from his ministerial position and the People's Action Party on July 20 after acknowledging inappropriate interactions with a female member of the public, according to a statement from Singapore's Prime Minister's Office. In his resignation letter, Ibrahim stated his conduct...

The National Arts Council has partnered with FairPrice Group to play Singapore music across 159 supermarkets over three years, aiming to reach 500,000 listeners daily. The initiative will feature established and emerging musicians across multiple languages and genres, with QR codes linking to curated playlists...

According to TRT World, the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), billed as the world's first competitive fighting league for humanoid robots, debuted in Shenzhen on July 16, 2026. More than 200 teams from China, the United States, Singapore, and other countries participated, with 32 advancing...

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing told the Ministry of Defence IGNITE Innovation Symposium on July 16, 2026, that the Singapore Armed Forces must prioritize innovation and resilience to maintain strategic advantage against emerging threats. Chan stated that assuming tomorrow's challenges will mirror today's represents...

President Donald Trump's former defense attorney Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the second day of confirmation hearings for U.S. attorney general. Blanche has served as acting attorney general following Pam Bondi's dismissal in early April, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., was...

Guy Scott, Zambia's former vice president who briefly served as the country's acting head of state, died Wednesday at age 82, according to the Zambian government. Scott held the distinction of being Africa's only white head of state following the end of apartheid.

According to Africanews, Ivory Coast has secured more than $80 billion in international investment commitments to finance its National Development Plan covering 2026 to 2030, with Abidjan identified as a key hub attracting foreign capital.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse questioned Todd Blanche, President Trump's former defense attorney, during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi was dismissed in early April. Senators are expected to examine Blanche's relationship with the president...

The U.S. and Iran conducted reciprocal military strikes, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Gas prices have risen amid the uncertainty. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is preparing for his confirmation hearing before lawmakers.