Surveys

Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The four-day poll showed 73 per cent of Republicans approved of US President Donald Trump’s job performance, down from 82 per cent a week earlier.

Italy's Salvini calls congress seeking to tighten grip on League party

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and League party leader Matteo Salvini gestures at a European far-right parties summit in Milan, Italy, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: PISA study

Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.

Singapore students rank top in reading, second in maths and science in OECD study

The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.

Swedish election is close race with 10 days to go, poll shows

Early voting for the 2026 general election opens at Stockholm City Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, August 26, 2026. Fredrik Sandberg /TT News Agency/via REUTERS

China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan in August

China’s coast guard also said that it conducted routine law enforcement patrols in the waters east of Taiwan on Sept 3.

Workload, parents’ expectations cited as top factors affecting pre-school teachers’ wellness: Survey

Children giving flowers to MP for Jalan Besar GRC Shawn Loh together with Preschool Market founder Cheong Su Fen at an appreciation event on Aug 29.

Poll finds Icelandic voters swing to narrowly opposing EU membership

Folders are on display at the “Yes to See” movement’s office ahead of Iceland’s EU referendum, on Aug 27.

S. Koreans’ views of US, under Trump, plunge to two-decade low: Pew survey

Anti-war protesters calling for a halt to the annual joint military exercises between South Korea and the US on Aug 17.

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump’s popularity in 2026 took a hit after he ordered strikes on Iran alongside US ally Israel.

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