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Singapore’s population grew 1.2% to 6.11M in June 2025, driven by a rise in non-residents to 1.91M for major projects. Citizens reached 3.66M, PRs 540k. Seniors now make up 20.7%. Fertility stayed at 0.97, while marriages fell but births rose. Immigration added 22,766 new citizens.
Russia has raised concerns over reports that Ukraine may receive US-supplied Tomahawk missiles, asking whether Washington will also provide target data. Moscow warned such involvement would escalate tensions further, accusing the US of direct participation in the conflict. The issue adds new strain to already fraught US-Russia relations.
Under Donald Trump’s trade policies, the US has ceded much of its beef market share in China to Australia. With fewer trade barriers and stronger supply agreements, Australia has rapidly expanded its presence, making China its top beef export destination and reshaping global meat trade dynamics.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are solidifying a strategic partnership as regional conflicts and humanitarian crises intensify in the Middle East. Their collaboration aims to influence regional dynamics and bolster security measures amid rising authoritarian trends and geopolitical unrest.
Chinese settlers in the Pacific Islands are split between long-established families and newer migrants, each experiencing distinct cultural, social, and economic challenges. Recent Chinese influence and shifting regional geopolitics are reshaping community dynamics and local perceptions.
