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15 May 2026, Friday News

Latest News On 15 May 2026, Friday

Thucydides' Trap: Rising Power Challenges Established One, Risks of Conflict

Thucydides' Trap: Rising Power Challenges Established One, Risks of Conflict

16/5/2026 7:57 am
Signs of Growing Global Confidence in Vietnam's Potential Chip Hub Status

Signs of Growing Global Confidence in Vietnam's Potential Chip Hub Status

16/5/2026 7:34 am
Strength Training vs. Aerobic Exercise: Which is Best?

Strength Training vs. Aerobic Exercise: Which is Best?

16/5/2026 7:11 am
The Psychological Toll of AI Companionship: Expert Warnings in Singapore

The Psychological Toll of AI Companionship: Expert Warnings in Singapore

16/5/2026 7:03 am
Manhattan District Attorney Disappointed in Third Mistrial of Harvey Weinstein Rape Case

Manhattan District Attorney Disappointed in Third Mistrial of Harvey Weinstein Rape Case

16/5/2026 5:44 am
Global Markets Suffer as Bond Yields and Energy Prices Rise, US-China Summit Falls Short

Global Markets Suffer as Bond Yields and Energy Prices Rise, US-China Summit Falls Short

16/5/2026 5:44 am
Passage to CNA to Improve Google Search Results for Google News Card Interface Sources

Passage to CNA to Improve Google Search Results for Google News Card Interface Sources

16/5/2026 5:21 am
65 People Die in Confirmed Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province

65 People Die in Confirmed Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province

16/5/2026 5:20 am
Pentagon Cancels Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland, Renewing Questions About Troop Cuts in Europe

Pentagon Cancels Deployment of 4,000 US Troops to Poland, Renewing Questions About Troop Cuts in Europe

16/5/2026 4:48 am
Recruiters face criticism for judging 'hunger' in job applicants

Recruiters face criticism for judging 'hunger' in job applicants

16/5/2026 4:35 am
Lebanon and Israel agree on 45-day ceasefire extension in Washington

Lebanon and Israel agree on 45-day ceasefire extension in Washington

16/5/2026 3:55 am
Iran's National Football Team to Train in Türkiye before World Cup in US

Iran's National Football Team to Train in Türkiye before World Cup in US

16/5/2026 3:32 am
BRICS nations fail to issue joint statement on issues such as the Middle East conflict and the situation in Gaza, after a two-day meeting in New Delhi

BRICS nations fail to issue joint statement on issues such as the Middle East conflict and the situation in Gaza, after a two-day meeting in New Delhi

16/5/2026 3:31 am
BIGGEST FINANCIAL REGRET: SHARING STORIES OF WASTED MONEY ON CDs, DVDS, GAMBLING, WASTED ON ASPIRATIONAL GOALS AND SAVING TOO MUCH MONEY.

BIGGEST FINANCIAL REGRET: SHARING STORIES OF WASTED MONEY ON CDs, DVDS, GAMBLING, WASTED ON ASPIRATIONAL GOALS AND SAVING TOO MUCH MONEY.

16/5/2026 2:17 am
Woman shares struggle with mother-in-law's giftlessness

Woman shares struggle with mother-in-law's giftlessness

16/5/2026 2:06 am
Middle East Conflict: Lebanon-Israel Talks Resume in Washington, with Continued Fighting and Casualties

Middle East Conflict: Lebanon-Israel Talks Resume in Washington, with Continued Fighting and Casualties

16/5/2026 1:59 am
Ukraine vows to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia after Russian missile attack kills 24, including three children

Ukraine vows to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia after Russian missile attack kills 24, including three children

16/5/2026 1:13 am
Operational Challenges Faced by Food Support Providers Influence Volunteer Numbers

Operational Challenges Faced by Food Support Providers Influence Volunteer Numbers

15/5/2026 11:59 pm
Man Charged in Singapore for Over 1,000 Silent Police Hotline Calls Disrupting Operations; H&M to Move Southeast Asia Regional HQ from Singapore

Man Charged in Singapore for Over 1,000 Silent Police Hotline Calls Disrupting Operations; H&M to Move Southeast Asia Regional HQ from Singapore

15/5/2026 11:34 pm
First-Time Drug Abusers No Longer Face Detention at Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Surrender Regime Change

First-Time Drug Abusers No Longer Face Detention at Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Surrender Regime Change

15/5/2026 10:43 pm
Singapore court grants winding up bids for three entities linked to 1MDB scandal, liquidators say

Singapore court grants winding up bids for three entities linked to 1MDB scandal, liquidators say

15/5/2026 10:20 pm
Swedish fashion company, H&M, moves regional HQ from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur & cuts support workforce in the region

Swedish fashion company, H&M, moves regional HQ from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur & cuts support workforce in the region

15/5/2026 10:19 pm
Singapore Doctor Sentenced to Jail for Negligent Death After Administering AESTHETIC TREATMENT

Singapore Doctor Sentenced to Jail for Negligent Death After Administering AESTHETIC TREATMENT

15/5/2026 10:19 pm
The twists and turns in the Boeing-China relationship

The twists and turns in the Boeing-China relationship

15/5/2026 9:58 pm
Overcoming Suicide Ideation: A Journey Back From Crisis

Overcoming Suicide Ideation: A Journey Back From Crisis

15/5/2026 9:57 pm
From Leukaemia Survivor to Career Counsellor: Jamin Jeow's Journey of Resilience

From Leukaemia Survivor to Career Counsellor: Jamin Jeow's Journey of Resilience

15/5/2026 9:55 pm
Uneven EV adoption across Asia: Challenges, opportunities, and sustainability concerns

Uneven EV adoption across Asia: Challenges, opportunities, and sustainability concerns

15/5/2026 9:54 pm
Singapore's Success in Reducing Dengue Infections

Singapore's Success in Reducing Dengue Infections

15/5/2026 9:54 pm
Dr Goh Keng Swee and China's Economic Renaissance: A Museum-Style Memoir

Dr Goh Keng Swee and China's Economic Renaissance: A Museum-Style Memoir

15/5/2026 9:30 pm
Trump decision on arms sales to Taiwan expected in a few days

Trump decision on arms sales to Taiwan expected in a few days

15/5/2026 9:07 pm
US President Discussed Hong Kong Media Mogul's Fate on China-US Summit

US President Discussed Hong Kong Media Mogul's Fate on China-US Summit

15/5/2026 9:07 pm
Skeletal remains of father and daughter found dead in Sengkang HDB flat in 2025 determined to have died from natural causes

Skeletal remains of father and daughter found dead in Sengkang HDB flat in 2025 determined to have died from natural causes

15/5/2026 9:06 pm
Sino-US Summit: Warmth and Symbolism, but Concrete Outcomes Uncertain

Sino-US Summit: Warmth and Symbolism, but Concrete Outcomes Uncertain

15/5/2026 9:06 pm
Chinese national jailed for housebreaking syndicate despite no theft in Singapore, shifting law enforcement focus on organised crime groups

Chinese national jailed for housebreaking syndicate despite no theft in Singapore, shifting law enforcement focus on organised crime groups

15/5/2026 8:51 pm
Chinese man banned from Thailand: 450,000 baht worth of damage to automated immigration gates

Chinese man banned from Thailand: 450,000 baht worth of damage to automated immigration gates

15/5/2026 8:14 pm
Nine miners died in landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Nine miners died in landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia

15/5/2026 8:11 pm
Iran and US Signal Dialogue Potential While China and Pakistan Mediate Conflict

Iran and US Signal Dialogue Potential While China and Pakistan Mediate Conflict

15/5/2026 8:09 pm
Air India to reduce international flights by 27% due to high jet fuel costs and airspace closures

Air India to reduce international flights by 27% due to high jet fuel costs and airspace closures

15/5/2026 7:35 pm
High Salaries and Low Standards: Academic Critiques PAP Politician's Parliamentary Failures

High Salaries and Low Standards: Academic Critiques PAP Politician's Parliamentary Failures

15/5/2026 7:33 pm
At Least 20 Scam Cases Involving Concert Crew Position Advertisements on Social Media

At Least 20 Scam Cases Involving Concert Crew Position Advertisements on Social Media

15/5/2026 7:27 pm
Singapore-registered car driver caught pumping Ron95 seeks forgiveness, Punggol Coast Hawker Centre seats 'choped', 23-year-old woman assists police investigations, Lasalle College of the Arts uses Cantonment MRT station for graduation showcase

Singapore-registered car driver caught pumping Ron95 seeks forgiveness, Punggol Coast Hawker Centre seats 'choped', 23-year-old woman assists police investigations, Lasalle College of the Arts uses Cantonment MRT station for graduation showcase

15/5/2026 7:07 pm
Woman found dead with father's skeletal remains in HDB flat weighed just 24kg

Woman found dead with father's skeletal remains in HDB flat weighed just 24kg

15/5/2026 6:54 pm
Singapore Introduces New Community-Based Support for First-Time Drug Abusers to Combat Rising Youth Addiction

Singapore Introduces New Community-Based Support for First-Time Drug Abusers to Combat Rising Youth Addiction

15/5/2026 6:41 pm
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Fuel and Fertilizer Supplies, Driving Up Food Prices in the Philippines

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Fuel and Fertilizer Supplies, Driving Up Food Prices in the Philippines

15/5/2026 6:31 pm
Hong Kong's Economy Expands 5.9% in Q1, with Strong Exports and Private Consumption

Hong Kong's Economy Expands 5.9% in Q1, with Strong Exports and Private Consumption

15/5/2026 6:21 pm
Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines will no longer be allowed to apply for or renew their vehicle entry permit in Singapore

Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines will no longer be allowed to apply for or renew their vehicle entry permit in Singapore

15/5/2026 6:20 pm
Singaporean Tech Worker Struggles in Unexpected Managerial Role

Singaporean Tech Worker Struggles in Unexpected Managerial Role

15/5/2026 6:09 pm
Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines in Singapore unable to apply or renew VEP from Nov 2

Foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines in Singapore unable to apply or renew VEP from Nov 2

15/5/2026 6:07 pm
Singapore court grants winding up bids for 3 entities linked to 1MDB scandal, liquidators say

Singapore court grants winding up bids for 3 entities linked to 1MDB scandal, liquidators say

15/5/2026 5:56 pm
Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilising US-China relations but differences persist

Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilising US-China relations but differences persist

15/5/2026 5:31 pm
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

15/5/2026 5:31 pm
Taiwan coast guard unveils last of its new ships that can carry missiles in war time

Taiwan coast guard unveils last of its new ships that can carry missiles in war time

15/5/2026 5:30 pm
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine

6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine

15/5/2026 5:30 pm
Vietnam urges businesses, households to cut electricity use as consumption reaches year high

Vietnam urges businesses, households to cut electricity use as consumption reaches year high

15/5/2026 5:30 pm
Paris Jackson celebrates legal victory over father Michael Jackson's estate

Paris Jackson celebrates legal victory over father Michael Jackson's estate

15/5/2026 5:28 pm
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt split just 5 months after welcoming daughter

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt split just 5 months after welcoming daughter

15/5/2026 5:28 pm
Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters global concert tour for 2027

Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters global concert tour for 2027

15/5/2026 5:28 pm
Emilia Clarke thought she was meant to die after brain haemorrhage

Emilia Clarke thought she was meant to die after brain haemorrhage

15/5/2026 5:27 pm
Starbucks Singapore Told to Remove or Amend Signs by Muis Over Halal Certification Concerns

Starbucks Singapore Told to Remove or Amend Signs by Muis Over Halal Certification Concerns

15/5/2026 5:20 pm
Man found dead after fall from height at Toa Payoh HDB block

Man found dead after fall from height at Toa Payoh HDB block

15/5/2026 5:20 pm
Philippine Ombudsman Suspends Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Amid Chaos at Senate Shootout

Philippine Ombudsman Suspends Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Amid Chaos at Senate Shootout

15/5/2026 5:20 pm
Indonesia Defends Tougher Approach to Natural Resources, Citing National Control and Planned Changes to Mining Royalties

Indonesia Defends Tougher Approach to Natural Resources, Citing National Control and Planned Changes to Mining Royalties

15/5/2026 4:54 pm
Malaysian Police Investigating Allegations of Low's Secret Meetings in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Police Investigating Allegations of Low's Secret Meetings in Kuala Lumpur

15/5/2026 4:53 pm
Malaysia's Wealth Classification Debate Intensifies Amid Petrol Subsidies

Malaysia's Wealth Classification Debate Intensifies Amid Petrol Subsidies

15/5/2026 4:49 pm
Widespread power cuts in the Philippines: Millions without electricity in the hottest month of the year

Widespread power cuts in the Philippines: Millions without electricity in the hottest month of the year

15/5/2026 4:31 pm
SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong discusses Air India's transformation and Singapore Airlines' commitment

SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong discusses Air India's transformation and Singapore Airlines' commitment

15/5/2026 4:07 pm
Singapore-registered car driver caught pumping Ron95, claims ignorance

Singapore-registered car driver caught pumping Ron95, claims ignorance

15/5/2026 3:55 pm
Twelve Coffee Shops Upgrade Toilets with Government Grants

Twelve Coffee Shops Upgrade Toilets with Government Grants

15/5/2026 3:43 pm
Asia Struggles with Fuel Crisis as People Shift to Charcoal and Wood for Cooking

Asia Struggles with Fuel Crisis as People Shift to Charcoal and Wood for Cooking

15/5/2026 3:26 pm
Singapore MOE Allows Fuel Surcharge for School Bus Operators Amid High Fuel Prices

Singapore MOE Allows Fuel Surcharge for School Bus Operators Amid High Fuel Prices

15/5/2026 3:19 pm
US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns Amid Immigration Crackdown

US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns Amid Immigration Crackdown

15/5/2026 3:13 pm
UK Health Secretary Resigns, Setting Up Potential Labour Leadership Challenge to Keir Starmer

UK Health Secretary Resigns, Setting Up Potential Labour Leadership Challenge to Keir Starmer

15/5/2026 3:13 pm
MRT Network's Reliability Improves, Downtown Line Doubles Performance

MRT Network's Reliability Improves, Downtown Line Doubles Performance

15/5/2026 2:52 pm
Can You Insure Against Volcano Trekking Risks?

Can You Insure Against Volcano Trekking Risks?

15/5/2026 2:52 pm
Nasa Spacecraft Swings Past Mars for Gravity Boost, Preparing for Psyche Encounter in 2029

Nasa Spacecraft Swings Past Mars for Gravity Boost, Preparing for Psyche Encounter in 2029

15/5/2026 2:47 pm
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial

15/5/2026 2:30 pm
Norwegian Ministry Revokes Export Licenses for Malaysia's Sensitive Defence Technologies

Norwegian Ministry Revokes Export Licenses for Malaysia's Sensitive Defence Technologies

15/5/2026 2:29 pm
Norovirus Outbreak Impacts British Cruise Ship Ambition in Bordeaux

Norovirus Outbreak Impacts British Cruise Ship Ambition in Bordeaux

15/5/2026 2:18 pm
Pope Leo XIV denounces spiral of annihilation as he calls for peace in Middle East and Ukraine during visit to Europe's largest university

Pope Leo XIV denounces spiral of annihilation as he calls for peace in Middle East and Ukraine during visit to Europe's largest university

15/5/2026 2:17 pm
Domestic Worker's Daily Expenses Covered by Employer, Including Personal Care Products and Meals Out

Domestic Worker's Daily Expenses Covered by Employer, Including Personal Care Products and Meals Out

15/5/2026 2:04 pm
Singapore Economic Strategy Review: AI should improve careers, not erase them

Singapore Economic Strategy Review: AI should improve careers, not erase them

15/5/2026 2:04 pm
Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots

15/5/2026 1:31 pm
Elon Musk's AI Lawsuit Final Arguments in Landmark Trial

Elon Musk's AI Lawsuit Final Arguments in Landmark Trial

15/5/2026 1:30 pm
Malaysian Singer-Rapper Namewee Cleared of Drug Possession Charges

Malaysian Singer-Rapper Namewee Cleared of Drug Possession Charges

15/5/2026 1:26 pm
Jet Li reveals facial changes were caused by his thyroid condition

Jet Li reveals facial changes were caused by his thyroid condition

15/5/2026 1:26 pm
Lasalle College of the Arts' Graduation Fashion Show at Cantonment MRT Station

Lasalle College of the Arts' Graduation Fashion Show at Cantonment MRT Station

15/5/2026 1:25 pm
Key Themes from Trump’s Beijing Trip: Technology and Business

Key Themes from Trump’s Beijing Trip: Technology and Business

15/5/2026 1:15 pm
Supreme Court preserves women's access to abortion drug mifepristone

Supreme Court preserves women's access to abortion drug mifepristone

15/5/2026 12:51 pm
Man caught with $65k undeclared cash entering Singapore among 47 nabbed in border operation

Man caught with $65k undeclared cash entering Singapore among 47 nabbed in border operation

15/5/2026 12:50 pm
Inside a retired couple’s nostalgia-filled home packed with vintage items

Inside a retired couple’s nostalgia-filled home packed with vintage items

15/5/2026 12:25 pm
'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges

'We are thirsty for justice': Philippine families demand senator face drug war charges

15/5/2026 12:23 pm
H&M to Shift Southeast Asia Headquarters to Kuala Lumpur, Cut Regional Staff

H&M to Shift Southeast Asia Headquarters to Kuala Lumpur, Cut Regional Staff

15/5/2026 12:22 pm
Singapore Airlines staff receive lower FY2026 profit-sharing bonus

Singapore Airlines staff receive lower FY2026 profit-sharing bonus

15/5/2026 12:17 pm
Markets Wait on Trump-Xi Summit as US-China Talks in Beijing Continue

Markets Wait on Trump-Xi Summit as US-China Talks in Beijing Continue

15/5/2026 11:57 am
Two people face up to 20 years in jail for allegedly importing 12,000 Kpods into Singapore

Two people face up to 20 years in jail for allegedly importing 12,000 Kpods into Singapore

15/5/2026 11:57 am
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer predicts 'double-digit billions' in Chinese farm purchases after Trump-Xi summit

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer predicts 'double-digit billions' in Chinese farm purchases after Trump-Xi summit

15/5/2026 11:49 am
Burberry's Shift to Classic Trench Coats and Check Pattern: A Copycat Move?

Burberry's Shift to Classic Trench Coats and Check Pattern: A Copycat Move?

15/5/2026 11:34 am
IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy

IMF says constructive US-China dialogue, reduced tensions good for world economy

15/5/2026 11:29 am
New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues

15/5/2026 11:28 am
Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears

Oil ends flat as tanker crossings through Strait of Hormuz temper supply fears

15/5/2026 11:28 am


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