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Beyond tariffs, Trump’s playbook pushes US solutions for Asean needs

2026-07-27T02:21:15.000Z
The US-Iran war could affect the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea, a major shipping route, and reignite Yemen’s civil war.

Singapore condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges parties to exercise restraint: MFA

2026-07-27T00:57:57.000Z
Faishal had on Jul 20 resigned from political office over a “lapse of judgment” in handling his interactions with an unidentified woman.

Clear from evidence, facts that Faishal’s conduct had fallen short of standards: PM Wong

2026-07-22T10:12:09.000Z
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam speaking to the media on Apr 2, 2025, with then Minister of State for Home Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.

Faishal Ibrahim given a fair hearing, his messages were ‘inappropriate and questionable’: Shanmugam

2026-07-22T08:20:38.000Z
Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from political office.

Faishal Ibrahim resigns over online messages with a female member of the public

2026-07-20T13:37:19.000Z
Kenneth Jeyaretnam helmed the Reform Party from April 2009.

Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies aged 67

2026-07-19T11:39:33.000Z
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (right) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in February 2027, to be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair

2026-07-17T08:25:52.000Z
A total of 136 audit findings have been issued and conveyed to audited entities through management letters.

Public accounts watchdog flags lapses by government agencies over management of contracts, revenue

2026-07-15T07:19:04.000Z
Singapore remains Crystal Jade’s home market and the restaurant chain is committed to maintaining a sustainable long-term presence here, said a company spokesman.

Crystal Jade to close Suntec City outlet from Jul 16 after shutting Hillion Mall outlet earlier in 2026

2026-07-15T04:20:01.000Z
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng were each awarded S$230,000 in damages by the High Court on July 14.

Bloomberg defamation suit: Court finds news provider maliciously defamed Shanmugam, Tan See Leng

2026-07-14T13:16:37.000Z