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Singapore is well-known for its social engineering to manage population growth. So why has the island city recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate again? Source link

Fresh questions are being asked about the British prime minister’s judgement in appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US.   Source link

The International Energy Agency agrees to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history. Australia says it is considering the decision, which would not involve sending oil overseas. Source link

Protests erupted following the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab at the hands of Israeli forces. Two years later, her story is in the running for an Academy Award. Source link

The smiles and joy seen in pictures of the seven members of the Iranian women’s football team who sought asylum in Australia only tell part of the story, with many still scared for their families back home. Source link

The United Arab Emirates is reporting more Iranian attacks than any other country as Tehran continues to retaliate against US and Israeli strikes.  Source link

A UN investigation has found Russia’s deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022 amounts to crimes against humanity. Source link

Donald Trump warns Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz after US media reports explosives have been placed in the vital shipping lane. Source link

The iconic six-string that gave a sound to an era’s angst is among a treasure trove of items set to be sold at a New York auction. Source link

US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran could be over “very soon”, but has still not offered a definitive end date for the conflict. Source link