Singapore raises prime minister’s pay by $1mn
Jump in already world-leading salaries for ministers comes despite public disapproval
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PISA test reveals alarming drop in reading and math skills worldwide
The influential global study shows a downward trend in students' performances. Germany is faring worse than ever.
- 2025 PISA study shows decline in reading and math skills among 15-year-olds globally.
- Reading scores dropped 28 points in OECD countries, 16 points in others between 2015 and 2025.
- Germany and the United States rank below OECD average in reading and math.