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Singapore needs mandatory criminal history checks for those working with children in the informal education market. Currently, freelance tutors and coaches operate outside strict registration rules. This gap allows convicted offenders to work with kids. Recent court cases in 2026 showed eight former teachers faced charges for sexual offences involving minors.
Yishun’s newly refreshed heritage trail now features two curated routes, each offering a different window into the neighbourhood’s past. The self-guided trail spans 17 landmarks, with eight information markers along the way. It showcases the area’s evolution, from its early days as a hub for rubber and pineapple cultivation.
Catering company Gourmetz faces six charges after 60 River Valley Primary pupils got gastroenteritis. On July 29, the firm faced accusations of poor hygiene and serving food with harmful bacteria. The Ministry of Education said, “The safety and well-being of students remain our utmost priority,” while monitoring the company’s performance.
The book series “25 Years of Legal Reform in Singapore” marks the Bicentennial of the nation’s modern legal system. Since the Second Charter of Justice started in 1826, the country has built strong institutions. Officials said, “Keeping Singapore’s legal system relevant is a continuous undertaking” to meet new, complex global challenges.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement on Thursday, July 30, for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. Trump said, "This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY." The plan includes a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces as the group gives up its weapons in structured phases.
The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. President David Adeang said, "It is already the identity of the people." Parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May to make this change. The government started notifying international groups to preserve the legacy of their ancestors.
Negeri Sembilan is a fierce battleground in Malaysia's state elections. Pakatan Harapan is fighting to defend its stronghold against a joint challenge from Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional. With nearly half the electorate under 40 and many marginal seats at stake, the youth vote could prove decisive on Aug 1.
Egypt said on July 30 that authorities are analysing drone fragments found after a strike on Damietta port. The July 29 attack caused fires on two gas vessels. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned of the danger of regional escalation. Officials said the state does not rely on undocumented speculations or theories.
North Korean state media KCNA said on July 31 that the expansion of US Forces Japan raises the risk of a peninsula clash. The report claimed the command is becoming a full-fledged "war command." Pyongyang also said this military cooperation justifies its nuclear development as a necessary deterrent against hostile policies.
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien got a S$600 fine on Thursday (Jul 30) for public nuisance. The 19-year-old licked a straw and put it back in an iJooz vending machine on Mar 12. His lawyer said, "The contaminated straw was not used by anyone," but the act still caused much trouble.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed strikes on Iran that lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets. Washington called the action a "powerful response" to Iranian missiles launched at U.S. forces. The operation began at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday and ended at 10 p.m. ET.
Turkish police detained the Etimesgut district mayor Erdal Besikcioglu on Thursday during a graft investigation. This move followed a similar arrest of an Istanbul mayor on Wednesday. Authorities started the probe in March after they found irregularities in municipal accounts. This action shows a sustained crackdown on the main opposition party.