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Children and youth

Who needs an art museum when there’s a Museum of Ice Cream in town?

Despite its name, the Museum of Ice Cream, a for-profit amusement centre, has more in common with entertainment restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese than an educational institution.
Despite its name, the Museum of Ice Cream, a for-profit amusement centre, has more in common with entertainment restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese than an educational institution.

Trump rings Wall Street opening bell, hails Trump Accounts

A screen displays US President Donald Trump during an opening bell at the White House, at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on July 6.
A screen displays US President Donald Trump during an opening bell at the White House, at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on July 6.

Israel’s detention of prominent Gazan doctor is arbitrary, UN body says

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on June 10.
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and still held in detention, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on June 10.

Japanese teen arrested for cyberattack that unsubscribed over 46,000 anime accounts

The student allegedly sent false information to the company’s servers on Nov 4, causing the unauthorised cancellation of over 46,000 subscription accounts, according to police.
The student allegedly sent false information to the company’s servers on Nov 4, causing the unauthorised cancellation of over 46,000 subscription accounts, according to police.

Indonesia daycare abuse case: Number of suspects increases to 27

Police earlier arrested 13 people in April, including the owner of the Little Aresha daycare, its principal and caregivers, on suspicion of alleged child abuse and neglect.
Police earlier arrested 13 people in April, including the owner of the Little Aresha daycare, its principal and caregivers, on suspicion of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Man dies after lightning strike in waters off Pasir Ris Beach

A police vehicle seen at the beach near Carpark D at Pasir Ris Park at 6.30pm on July 5, after a lightning strike incident was reported earlier.
A police vehicle seen at the beach near Carpark D at Pasir Ris Park at 6.30pm on July 5, after a lightning strike incident was reported earlier.

India tells Meta to remove child abuse content from Instagram

A BBC investigation, published on July 3, revealed child abuse material was used in some Instagram advertisements in India.
A BBC investigation, published on July 3, revealed child abuse material was used in some Instagram advertisements in India.

Minor Issues

How I supported my children through major exams, World Cup or not

Support for one’s child during exam season looks different at different ages.
Support for one’s child during exam season looks different at different ages.

Making online spaces safer takes more than just restrictions, say S’pore youth

Youth participants, along with Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, discussing how social media should be regulated in Singapore at an engagement session organised by the ministry on July 4.
Youth participants, along with Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, discussing how social media should be regulated in Singapore at an engagement session organised by the ministry on July 4.

Young PAP to launch academy; ‘existential’ for ruling party to attract, convince youth: Alvin Tan

Young PAP announced a new training academy and fellowship programme at its 40th anniversary event.
Young PAP announced a new training academy and fellowship programme at its 40th anniversary event.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.