child abuse

Mother Jailed for Slapping, Stepping on and Kicking 7-Year-Old Son in Violent Assault at Home

A 31-year-old mother was sentenced to nine months’ jail on Monday (Jan 26) for assaulting her seven-year-old son by slapping, stepping on and kicking him during a violent outburst at their home. The woman, who cannot be named to protect...
Indian Navys first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Arrives in Singapore, Deepening Maritime Cooperation During ASEAN–India

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore on January 15, 2026, as part of a training deployment to the South...
Singapore Passport

Global Passport Rankings 2026: Singapore Tops Global Passport Rankings for Third Consecutive Year as US and UK Slip Amid Geopolitical Shifts

The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed for 2026, as airlines brace for a record 5.2 billion passengers this year. The Henley Passport Index, marking two decades of ranking passports according to the number of destinations their holders can...
Singapore Exchange (SGX)

SGX: Singapore’s Stock Market Surges as IPO Activity Revives, Driven by Regional Demand, Easing Interest-Rate Expectations, and Investor Confidence

Singapore’s stock market is showing renewed momentum, buoyed by expectations of easing interest rates, robust regional demand for capital, and a growing pipeline of companies seeking to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Analysts say the resurgence in investor confidence...
Venezuela

Singapore Expresses Deep Concern Over U.S. “Foreign Intervention” in Venezuela, Calls for Respect of UN Charter

Singapore has voiced deep concern over the United States’ dramatic intervention in Venezuela on Saturday (Jan. 3), urging all parties to exercise restraint amid escalating tensions in the Latin American nation. The intervention, executed in a pre-dawn operation, saw U.S....
Hermes 900 drone

Singapore’s Air Force to Induct Hermes 900 UAVs Under SAF2040 Modernization Plan

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced plans to induct the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as part of its ongoing modernization efforts, marking the gradual retirement of the long-serving Hermes 450 fleet. The transition, unveiled by...
RSS Impeccable, one of Singapore Navy's German-built Type 218SG submarines, during its commissioning ceremony. (Picture source: Singapore Navy)

Singapore Expands Naval Fleet with Order for Two Additional Type 218SG Submarines from Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced the acquisition of two additional Invincible-class submarines from German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS). This procurement will expand the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet of these advanced submarines to six, with the new...
Singapore Navy Successfully Launches Aster Missile from Formidable-Class Frigate in French Waters

Singapore Navy Successfully Launches Aster Missile from Formidable-Class Frigate in French Waters, Demonstrating Strategic Firepower and Operational Readiness

In a striking show of maritime combat readiness, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has successfully conducted a live-fire test of an Aster surface-to-air missile from its stealth frigate, RSS Formidable. The test was executed in the strategic waters off...
Terrex S5

Singapore’s FY 2025 Budget Allocates S$23.4 Billion for Defense: Acquisition of New Armored Vehicle “Titan” Expected to be Terrex S5

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is set to bolster the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) with the acquisition of a new armored combat vehicle, the Titan, as part of its S$23.4 billion defense budget for FY 2025. Although not officially named,...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: No Similar Concrete Structures at Singapore Airports, Says Transport Minister After Jeju Air Crash

In a recent parliamentary session, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat assured that Singapore’s airports do not have concrete structures near runways similar to the one involved in the tragic Jeju Air crash on December 29. The incident, which took place...
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