Daily roundup: Chan Chun Sing says taking sides without context 'breeds irrelevance' — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.
1. Taking sides, without context, 'breeds irrelevance': Chan Chun Sing on global order and security
In a fragmenting global security and economic order, taking sides blindly can make a country irrelevant, Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) on Sunday (June 1).
Minister Chan was speaking at the sixth and final plenary of the 22nd SLD on the topic of enhancing security co-operation for a stable Asia-Pacific alongside Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Billy Joseph and Sweden Defence Minister Pål Jonson... » READ MORE
2. Hong Kong celebrity couple Benjamin Yuen and Bowie Cheung expecting second baby
Hong Kong actress Bowie Chung announced on Instagram yesterday (June 1) that she and her actor husband Benjamin Yuen are expecting a second baby.
The 33-year-old posed with a strip of ultrasound scans while carrying their first child Yau Hei, who turns two this year. The post's caption wrote: "Yuen Yau Hei has a small belly. Mommy has a big belly... » READ MORE
3. Miss World 2025 sees first winner from Thailand - meet the political science student who champions breast cancer awareness
The title of Miss World 2025 went to Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri after the grand finale held in Hyderabad, India on Saturday (May 31).
Taking over the crown from last year's winner Krystyna Pyszkova of Czechia, Opal is the 72nd Miss World and the first winner from Thailand in the history of the pageant, according to the organisation... » READ MORE
4. 81-year-old found dead in Bukit Merah flat after neighbour notices foul smell
An elderly man was found dead in his HDB unit after a neighbour reported a persistent foul smell emanating from his unit.
The police received a call for assistance at around 11.10am at Block 117 Bukit Merah View on Saturday (May 31)... » READ MORE
editor@asiaone.com
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
International Business Times
2 hours ago
- International Business Times
Who Is Anthony Thomas Reyes? Lovestruck Man Arrested After Storming Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort with Indecent Proposal to Marry Kai Trump
A man climbed over the walls of former President Donald Trump's private Mar-a-Lago estate and made an indecent proposal to marry Trump's teenage granddaughter. Anthony Thomas Reyes, 23, told authorities that he wanted to "spread the gospel" after being nabbed by the Secret Service just after midnight on Tuesday. The infatuated gatecrasher was arrested by Palm Beach Police and charged with trespassing. President Trump was in Washington, D.C., at the time of the incident, while his granddaughter, Kai Trump, was vacationing in the Bahamas. Reyes told authorities he had scaled the high wall surrounding Mar-a-Lago in hopes of finding Kai, who had just celebrated her 18th birthday the previous month. Lovestruck Gatecrasher Lands in Jail Kai, a teenage golfer, gained attention during Trump's campaign appearances and built a following online by sharing personal moments with her grandfather. She currently attends school in North Palm Beach and is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Trump's eldest son. Reyes also claimed he was looking for Trump to discuss "the gospel." This was not the first time the 23-year-old man from Texas had tried to enter the Mar-a-Lago property. Reyes had previously received a strict warning for trespassing on December 31, 2024, when Trump was at Mar-a-Lago. He is currently being held in the Palm Beach County Jail with bond set at $50,000 and has entered a not guilty plea. Since Trump's return to the White House, Kai has cut down on her social media presence. However, just three days ago, she posted a YouTube video highlighting a Bahamas getaway with her best friend and family. On Tuesday, she promoted the video on Instagram, ending a 10-day break from social media. In the video, Kai showcased her workout routine, visited a hair salon, and captured fun, heartfelt moments with her best friend during their trip. They shared meals with her mother, Vanessa Trump, and relaxed poolside with virgin strawberry daiquiris, enjoying the summer sunshine. Kai, the New Mar-a-Lago Star Staying true to her passion, Kai—an avid golfer who has committed to attending the University of Miami this fall—also squeezed in a visit to the golf course during the vacation. "I'm gonna hit some balls because why not," she said in the vlog. "Worked on my swing a little. It's beautiful. I'm not sure if you guys have ever been to Albany before... I love it." Her grandfather, who owns 18 golf courses worldwide—including 11 in the United States—also shares a deep love for the sport and often plays at his Florida clubs. Trump recently appeared in one of Kai's vlogs to talk about her future prospects of becoming a professional golfer. "I just wanna say that I play a lot of golf with Kai and she's a fantastic golfer," Trump said on camera. "She's a scratch player, which is amazing. I think some day in the not-too-distant future she's gonna be much better than scratch." However, the president made it clear that if they ever faced off on the golf course, there would be only one winner. "She's doing really well and she wins a lot of matches," he added. "And some day she'll be able to beat her grandfather, but I'm not sure when that'll be... it might be a long time!" Trump was seen laughing as his granddaughter playfully dared him to a one-on-one golf match. Kai's posts frequently receive an outpouring of support for her grandfather, with fans urging her to "relay messages" to the president and sharing their admiration.
AsiaOne
6 hours ago
- AsiaOne
Boy, 4, caught smoking under a Bangkok bridge sent to government-run shelter, Asia News
A 4-year-old boy in Bangkok was caught smoking under a bridge, a Thai Facebook user shared last month. In the video, the child is seen sitting on the stairs with a cigarette resting between his index and ring finger, exhaling smoke and smiling widely. The video has since amassed over eight million views. The boy has since been placed under temporary care of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security due to the unsafe living conditions caused by his parents' homelessness, reported Thai portal The Thaiger. The parents have been homeless for over a year, and the child has been living with them for that duration, Thai media reported. In the video, the man is seen asking the child to throw the cigarette away. "Don't touch it again. Absolutely no more smoking, no. Give it to me. I'm going to tell your father." He takes the cigarette away from the boy, stubbing it out. The man wrote in his Facebook post: "If he were older, I wouldn't have intervened because I've been through that myself when I was young." He shared that his own parents had both smoked, and he did the same. "The boy is the same," the man said in the post. His hashtags shared his concern for the boy.: "This clip is posted to warn your children" and "only four or five years old". The last frame in the video shows the boy's parents resting under a makeshift shelter. They appear to be homeless. According to the Thai portal, a social media influencer, Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet, sent his team to locate the boy's parents. When asked about the video on Facebook, the father said: "My son was probably just copying the teenagers. There were some teenagers loitering around." The parents had said earlier they do not smoke. The boy's mother added that her husband was suffering from health problems, leaving him unable to work. She is the sole breadwinner, often selling fish caught from a nearby river, but her earnings are not enough to make ends meet. The family started living under the bridge because they cannot afford to pay rent and have been relying on charity groups for meals, reports said. The parents added they plan to enroll their son in a school soon. The boy has two siblings who are living with relatives in other parts of Thailand, the parents said. According to Tobacco Control Laws, the legal age to buy and use tobacco products in Thailand is 20 years old. [[nid:718388]]
Straits Times
7 hours ago
- Straits Times
Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. PHOTOS: SCREENGRABS FROM ANIMAL_ASSIST_SENJU/INSTAGRAM TOKYO - Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in south-west Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on June 4. The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. The residence belonged to one of its staff, who the group said was found to have gone rogue and taken in many cats without consulting the organisation. One cat was found 'unrecognisable' with 'its skin partly peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine', the group said in an Instagram post at the weekend. Kumamoto City's animal protection centre told AFP on June 4 that the dead felines were initially estimated to total 'around 100'. Media reports however said the number is now thought to be higher. Animal Assist Senju, based in the region of Kumamoto, says it rescues cats and dogs from animal shelters and transfers them to new homes. 'All the members of our group take what happened very seriously,' it said in another Instagram post. 'We can only imagine what agonising pain the cats went through before dying.' The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. City officials and animal rights volunteers inspected the house twice after they were notified last week of a feline death, before launching a full search and rescue mission. It is not clear if legal action has been taken against the woman. Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far, according to city animal protection official Tsutomu Takimoto. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
