Singapore

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

The student faces charges for vandalism, public nuisance, and mischief, with formal counts brought so far on the latter two.

Orange juice
Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

The secret of the world’s best airport: Why does it win every year?

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Forging new alliances: Israel appoints first ever ambassador to Somaliland

 Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union chairman Yair Katz is seen ceremonially removing the "experimental" sticker on the Wings of Zion, Israel's answer to Air Force One.

From Barak to Herzog: Reflections on decades of covering Israeli diplomacy - comment


This is why your airline tickets are so expensive right now

People are looking for flights — sometimes their first in years — in a rush of what’s been termed “revenge travel."

 Travelers at the Delta Air Lines ticketing counter in August 2020 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minnesota.

This is why your airline tickets are so expensive right now

People are looking for flights — sometimes their first in years — in a rush of what’s been termed “revenge travel."

 Travelers at the Delta Air Lines ticketing counter in August 2020 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Israeli weapon seen used by Neo-Nazi Ukrainian unit against Russia

The MATADOR is an anti-armor weapon joint produced with Israel and has recently seen used by the Azov Battalion, which is widely characterized as Neo-Nazi ideologically.

 Members of Azov battalion attend a rally on the Volunteer Day honouring fighters, who joined the Ukrainian armed forces during a military conflict in the country's eastern regions, in central Kiev, Ukraine March 14, 2020.

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

The Ambassadors of Tanzania, the Republic of Armenia, Austria, Singapore and Kyrgyzstan presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog.

 Singaporian Ambassador to Israel Chuan Poh Lim presenting credentials to President Isaac Herzog, April 7, 2022.

Singapore to open embassy in Israel after 57 years of ties

Israel and Singapore forged diplomatic ties in 1965 and have enjoyed friendly relations for decades. Israel sells Singapore defense equipment and has had an embassy in the country since 1968.

TOURISTS TAKE pictures next to the Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, last month.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Indonesia's Sumatra, at least 7 dead

Tremors were felt in Singapore and Malaysia, the latter even seeing some evacuations.

 Primary school students evacuate from the school building after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Sumatra Island, Indonesia, February 25, 2022 in this photo taken by Antara Foto.

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

 Skylark 3 Hybrid

A new museum tells the story of Singapore’s Jews, starting with their Baghdad roots

In their 200 years of rich history, the Jews of Singapore have never had a place of their own to show off the story of their people, until now.

Maghain Aboth Synagogue

Merck says deal signed with Singapore on COVID-19 antiviral pill

Though Singapore's health ministry did not immediately confirm the deal, it would be the fourth country to enter talks of purchase with Merck.

 An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill called molnupiravir being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters May 17, 2021.

Israel and the Palestinians: A message from Singapore

Singapore’s late prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, once told an Israeli general that Singapore had learned two things from Israel: how to be strong, and how not to use our strength.

Lee Kuan Yew