Singapore News in English

Good morning! It’s 26th May, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut successfully lifts off into space on the Shenzhou-23 mission.

Farmland south of Lim Chu Kang to be zoned for defence, while agriculture expands further north.

DBS bank fraud case sees ex-manager sentenced to six and a half years in prison.

Xi Jinping thanks Pakistan’s Sharif for mediating in the ongoing Iran conflict.

Trump’s mixed signals on the Iran deal highlight unresolved issues over Hormuz and nuclear programs.

Singapore urges banks to expedite account openings for wealthy clients as part of a wealth push.

Chong Pang City construction site incident sees metal bar slip from workers' hands, damaging HDB block.

Man seeks court protection from wife, alleging abuse, theft, and false accusations of infidelity.

A man is sentenced to nearly 15 years in jail for the death of a teen who was abused.

Hong Kong education bureau investigates principal seen swearing at security guards in Singapore.

Pope Leo calls for a slowdown on AI development in his first manifesto, denouncing the culture of power.

Global tensions loom over Singapore's flagship defence summit, prompting road closures near the venue.

China’s worst mining disaster in nearly two decades raises serious safety concerns after deadly explosion.

Singapore warns that its growth outlook may weaken due to an energy crunch amid regional conflicts.

Chinese scientists develop a handheld device that detects early cancer signs from just a drop of blood.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!