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Politics Singapore PAP wins landslide with 65.6% vote share, strengthens majority
Singapore held its 14th general election on May 3rd, 2025. The People's Action Party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his first election as party leader, secured…

27 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises retirement age, increases CPF contributions amid debate over adequacy
Singapore is implementing significant changes to its Central Provident Fund retirement system in 2026. Starting July first, the statutory retirement age rises from 63…

27 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises foreign worker salary thresholds to protect local PMET jobs
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower announced significant changes to its foreign worker policy in Budget 2026, raising minimum qualifying salaries for professional-level…

27 October 2026
Economy Singapore HDB resale prices fall for first time in seven years amid affordability measures
Singapore's public housing market is showing signs of moderation after years of rapid price growth. The HDB resale price index declined 0.1 percent in the first quarter…

27 October 2026
Technology Apollo economist finds AI delivers zero financial payoff to most corporations
Apollo Global Management's chief economist Torsten Slok released research on October 24 showing that artificial intelligence has not yet generated measurable financial…

26 October 2026
Safety Large trucks keep drivers safe but pose deadly risk to others
A recent 2026 study examined nearly 200 vehicles to measure their danger to other drivers, comparing how often their own drivers die in crashes versus how often other…

26 October 2026
Economy SpaceX crushes earnings expectations, but heavy AI spending fuels Wall Street debate
SpaceX reported third-quarter earnings on October 20th that beat Wall Street expectations across nearly every measure. Revenue surged 161 percent year-over-year to 14.6…

26 October 2026
Culture New Beis Medrash Behind 770 Set to Open Before Kinus Hashluchim
A new climate-controlled beis medrash, or study hall, is nearing completion behind 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The building will open before the…

26 October 2026
Sport BYU drops to No. 8 after double-OT loss to UCF as Ohio State, Georgia rise
In college football's latest rankings released Sunday, BYU plummeted six spots to number eight after losing 39 to 31 in double overtime to University of Central Florida…

26 October 2026
Sport Bengals stage historic second-half comeback to defeat Ravens 35-13
The Cincinnati Bengals completed a remarkable comeback against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, winning 35-13 after trailing 13-0 at halftime. The Bengals were shut out…

26 October 2026
World Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Machado Returns After 10 Months in Exile
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to her country on October 25, 2026, after spending more than ten months in exile. The Nobel Peace Prize…

26 October 2026
Politics Le Pen launches 2027 campaign, positions far-right as solution to French turmoil
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally, officially launched her 2027 presidential campaign on October 25 in Orléans before ten thousand supporters…

26 October 2026
Politics ASEAN-China South China Sea Code Stalled Amid Rising Tensions
The South China Sea remains a flashpoint in 2026 as ASEAN nations and China struggle to finalize a Code of Conduct to manage maritime disputes. The waterway, through…

26 October 2026
Politics Alaska Senate Candidate Mary Peltola Delays Campaign After Car Crash
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries Saturday in a three-vehicle car crash while traveling to the Alaska Federation…

26 October 2026
World Year after Trump ceasefire, Gaza negotiations stall on disarmament and Israeli withdrawal
A year ago, Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire to end a devastating two-year war that killed over 74,000 Palestinians. The agreement was divided into…

26 October 2026
Politics US-China tensions spike amid Taiwan military drills and arms sales
The United States and China are navigating escalating tensions over Taiwan in 2026, marked by ongoing military exercises and competing strategic interests. China has…

26 October 2026
World Russia and Ukraine intensify attacks amid tentative peace negotiations
As of late October 2026, Russia and Ukraine continue intense military operations along their roughly thousand-kilometer frontline, with fighting concentrated in eastern…

26 October 2026
Politics Singapore PAP wins landslide with 65.6% vote; opposition gains limited
Singapore's May 3, 2025 general election saw the People's Action Party secure 87 of 97 parliamentary seats with 65.57 percent of the popular vote, up from 61.24 percent…

26 October 2026
Politics Trump Border Enforcement Reaches Record Lows Amid Deportation Surge and Safety Concerns
The Trump administration has achieved historically low border crossings and stopped releasing unauthorized migrants at the southern border, with fiscal year 2026…

26 October 2026
Economy Trump tariffs reshape trade with mixed economic results
President Trump's tariff policies have fundamentally reshaped global trade since taking office in 2025. In April 2025, he announced sweeping tariffs averaging 10 to 15…

26 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises PMET worker salary thresholds, tightens foreign hiring criteria
Singapore announced updated foreign workforce policies in March 2025 targeting PMET roles—professionals, managers, executives, and technicians. The government increased…

26 October 2026
Politics Singapore raises CPF retirement age and contribution rates amid adequacy debate
Singapore is implementing significant Central Provident Fund reforms in 2026, the government's mandatory retirement savings system. From July, the statutory retirement…

26 October 2026
Economy HDB Resale Prices Ease as Singapore Releases New Housing Supply
Singapore's public housing market is showing signs of moderation in 2026 after years of rapid price growth. The HDB resale price index fell 0.3 percent in the second…

26 October 2026
Technology Major US Banks Prepare Contingency Plans for AI-Related Financial Disruptions
America's largest banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo are developing emergency contingency plans to prepare for potential…

25 October 2026
Technology Companies harvest rare earth metals from decommissioned wind turbines
As thousands of aging wind turbines are decommissioned across the United States, recycling companies are extracting valuable rare earth metals from the magnets inside…

25 October 2026
Technology U.S. Transit Lags Behind in Driverless Train Technology Adoption
While automated robots have become common on U.S. streets, most American public transit systems still require human operators aboard trains and buses. Two major cities…

25 October 2026
World Royal Caribbean reroutes 5,000 passengers from Bahamas to Halifax due to nor'easter
On October eighteenth, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas departed New Jersey with over five thousand passengers who expected a week in the tropical Bahamas. But a…

25 October 2026
World UK Police Confirm Letter About Meghan's Father Wasn't Shared Widely
British police confirmed Saturday they received a letter in January 2019 containing allegations about Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Duchess Meghan. The letter…

25 October 2026
World Man Detained After Fire Destroys Hitler's Alpine Eagle's Nest Retreat
A fire severely damaged the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps, on Friday night, destroying much of the historic 1938 structure…

25 October 2026
Health Six Flags to add seat belts to roller coasters following Georgia death
On October 12th, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta man, died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. On October…

25 October 2026