WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10 per cent or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labour.The report released early Wednesday (June 3) by the US Trade Representative said Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and the United Kingdom and some other countries and territories would face 10 per cent additional tariffs for allegedly failing to enforce a forced labour import ban.A 12.5 per cent additional tariff would be imposed on Singapore, China, Japan, India, South Korea and dozens of other countries.«The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labour is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing field,» USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer said in a statement.He added that «each of our trading partners must do more to ensure that trade does not perversely encourage and entrench forced labour globally».The USTR said failure to prevent such imports is «unreasonable and burdens or restricts US commerce».

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 16-year-old teenage girl, Siti Nurqirin Asyura Izhar Izuddin, who was last seen over a month ago in Woodlands.In a news release on Wednesday (June 3), the police said Siti Nurqirin Asyura was last seen at about 5.55pm on April 30 at 10 Woodlands Ring Road.The address is the location of Woodlands Ring Secondary School, which is currently undergoing upgrading works. Those with information are urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential, the police said.[[nid:737179]]editor@asiaone.com 

SINGAPORE – Five mainland leopard cats living in Changi’s coastal forest will be relocated from the second half of 2026 to protect them from development.The National Parks Board (NParks) and the non-governmental Singapore Wildcat Action Group (Swag) said on Wednesday (June 3) that the relocation will ensure the animals' welfare and long-term survival as the Changi landscape is transformed.They did not reveal the locations of the new habitats as this could attract unwanted visitors such as poachers.While leopard cats are one of the most widely distributed wild cats globally, they are critically endangered in Singapore. Fewer than 50 are estimated to reside here, with most of them in Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and the Western Catchment Area.The existence of the elusive species in Changi was first detected in January 2019 after one was killed in a traffic accident. It is believed that the Changi population hailed from leopard cats that swam across the strait from nearby Pulau Tekong.

Just a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum, a lucky group of over 60s are enjoying the most extraordinary retirement.

Police are at the scene of the crash which occurred in a field close to the town of Okehampton in the early hours of the morning.

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Tampines residents in the vicinity of the new GreenQuartz Build-to-Order (BTO) HDB estate have been dealing with heaps of renovation waste left nearby, Shin Min Daily News reported on Tuesday (June 2).The clutter, which accumulated amid homeowners renovating their flats prior to moving in, was apparently left unattended for two weeks.Speaking with the Chinese-language publication, a resident in the area said the large piles of waste created an environment that was both dirty and messy.«There is a lot of large garbage piled up in the open space downstairs,» the resident said. «This situation has been going on for two weeks.»I'm worried that if no one clears it, it could be a fire hazard due to the heat, or it could be a nest for rats or snakes."A Shin Min reporter that visited the area noted about four locations with waste placed at the foot of the blocks, mainly in open spaces beside drop-off points.While large trash bins were provided for residents to use, they were already full and residents resorted to tossing their garbage in areas around the bins instead.

The two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship continue to test negative for the hantavirus and have been allowed to quarantine at home, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the CDA said the duo, a 67-year-old Singaporean and a 65-year-old Singapore Permanent Resident, were last tested on May 22.Both men also tested negative for the Andes strain responsible for the outbreak on the MV Hondius.They had been isolated at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) after returning to Singapore in May, as part of the recommended 42-day monitoring period after their last exposure to the virus.Both disembarked from the ship on April 1, and were on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case who later died.According to the CDA, the men were allowed to transition to home quarantine from May 25, though it was not revealed if they chose to do so.The duo are being monitored daily by the CDA and will be tested again before being released from quarantine.

While more than half of public bus drivers in Singapore in 2021 were Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs), they made up just four in 10 of the pool of such drivers last year. To attract more locals to sign up as bus captains, the Government will fund a rise in their starting salaries by $450 a month, and the first-year of sign-on bonuses by $2,000 from January next year.«With higher starting salaries and higher sign-on bonuses, most local bus captains can earn $600 more per month in their first year of service, effectively increasing the average monthly salaries to more than $4,000,» said the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the National Transport Workers’ Union (NTWU), and the four public bus operators in a joint statement on Wednesday (June 3).Meanwhile, all current bus captains will also receive a one-time salary adjustment under a collective agreement between the NTWU and the the operators — SBS Transit, SMRT, Go-Ahead Singapore, and Tower Transit.The move is to «manage wage relativity, improve retention and recognise the contributions of in-service bus captains», said the tripartite partners in the statement. 

[allAfrica] Geneva -- The war launched in the Middle East by the United States is nearly 100 days old, and the fallout extends far beyond the region, with the cost of vaccines impacting children across Africa and globally, says the United Nations.

While the retail digital euro project receives much political attention, the parallel process to develop a wholesale digital euro for use among financial market participants should not be overlooked. This briefing outlines and explains the European Central Bank’s projects Pontes and Appia and discusses their utility and potential for strengthening EU financial market integration. Pontes aims at establishing an interface between central bank money and tradable assets in the form of digital tokens. Appia is a more long-term project exploring the overall ecosystem and governance around such tokenised assets. Our briefing concludes that Pontes and Appia are a necessary condition for the EU to benefit from the promises of this technology, which can help addressing the inefficiencies of fragmented market infrastructures and thus support the Savings and Investment Union. By themselves, however, these projects might not be sufficient to overcome national silos. Doing so is likely to require harmonisation efforts at the level of securities and company laws. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Andhra Pradesh's new cash incentives for more children signal a policy U-turn, aiming to counter falling fertility and an ageing population. However, critics argue this approach ignores the high costs of raising children, gender inequality, and the need for robust social support systems, potentially reinforcing patriarchal norms rather than addressing demographic concerns effectively.

​In a significant political message, the letter submitted to the assembly speaker referred to Mamata Banerjee as the party's chairperson, suggesting that the rebel camp is positioning its challenge against the current leadership of the legislature party rather than against the TMC chief herself. Sources aligned with the dissident group told news agency PTI that the legislators have also rejected any role for Abhishek Banerjee in determining the affairs of the legislature party.

In response to escalating regional tensions, IndiGo Airlines has suspended all its services to and from Kuwait, following a drone strike impacting the airport's passenger terminal. This closure of Kuwait's airspace has led to considerable disruptions for travelers.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a unique political formation born from an internet sensation, has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as its official spokespersons. This move signals the party's ambition to reshape India's political discourse with a new generation of leaders.

Depuis le 2 juin, les 2 900 élèves qui ont formulé leurs vœux dans Parcoursup découvrent les premières réponses. C'est la phase d'admission qui débute, et qui s'étend jusqu'au 11 juillet. Mode d'emploi et témoignages de jeunes dans cet article.

Latest Los Angeles mayoral primary results, as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection in a tight race with candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

Haaland could make history as the first female Native American governor if she’s elected.

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The Tory leader compared the stabbing of the 18-year-old university student to the murder of Stephen Lawrence 33 years ago.

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Jamaica has been elected to the executive committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM), securing a prominent role in shaping regional gender policy over the next three years.

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An Integrity Commission (IC) probe has exposed severe Firearm Licensing Authority data manipulation, revealing that an employee falsified electronic records to target a prominent licensed dealer when he, among other things, logged that a dead man had purchased ammunition.

The Russian foreign minister congratulated Raul Castro on his 95th birthday

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[New Zimbabwe] Members of Parliament from over 60 constituencies were on Tuesday served with court papers challenging the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), as opponents intensified efforts to stop the proposed changes from becoming law.