SINGAPORE: Singapore has condemned the New Orleans truck attack on Jan 1, calling the incident, a stark reminder of the threat of terrorism. US Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar flew a black Islamic State flag on a truck that he rammed into New Year’s revellers in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people. “Singapore strongly condemns the terrorist … Read more
OSLO: Singaporean passengers involved in a bus accident in Norway suffered minor injuries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) told CNA on Saturday (Dec 28). The ministry did not provide details on the number of Singaporeans affected, but said it has been providing consular assistance and support via the Honorary Consul-General in Oslo. The consul-general has also been … Read more
SINGAPORE: Foreign powers should not take advantage of fissures in Syrian society to “pursue their own strategic objectives”, a spokesperson for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Wednesday (Dec 11). “The complex situation in Syria can only be resolved definitively through an inclusive, Syrian-led political process as affirmed in UN Security Council Resolution … Read more
The White House said it was “closely” monitoring the situation and it is in contact with the South Korean government. The Chinese embassy urged its citizens in South Korea to exercise “caution”. It advised “Chinese nationals in South Korea to remain calm … enhance safety awareness, limit unnecessary outings, exercise caution when expressing political opinions”. Yoon … Read more
Since Oct 7, 2023, the Singapore government and local non-governmental organisations have worked with Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus to deliver about S$18 million worth of donations for Gaza. Singapore delivered its fourth trance of aid for Gaza in July. The third tranche in March included an aid airdrop into Gaza. Dr Balakrishnan … Read more
SINGAPORE: As the situation in Bangladesh remains “volatile”, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel to the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Saturday (Jul 20). The Bangladesh government imposed a nationwide curfew on Saturday in response to escalating violence and demonstrations. Internet services, mobile data networks, and public transport services have … Read more
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have written to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa to congratulate him on his re-election, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Tuesday (Jun 25). In his letter to Mr Ramaphosa dated Jun 19, Mr Tharman extended his warmest congratulations on behalf of the people of Singapore, … Read more
SINGAPORE: The Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) on Sunday (Apr 14) condemned Iran’s air strikes on Israel, saying that such escalating attacks only exacerbate tensions and further destabilise an already tense region. After launching hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel, Iran stated that the assault was in retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate in Syria … Read more
As part of their visit to Amman, Dr Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad met Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. They also had an audience with King Abdullah II Al Hussein on Sunday, with Crown Prince Al Hussein Abdullah II in attendance. MFA said in … Read more
HUMANITARIAN AID The war began on Oct 7 when Hamas sent fighters into Israel, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and seizing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel’s ground and air campaign has killed more than 31,500 people, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. Israel says it has killed at least 13,000 Hamas … Read more
