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Foreign powers should not take advantage of Syria situation to pursue ‘strategic objectives’, says Singapore

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Foreign powers should not take advantage of Syria situation to pursue ‘strategic objectives’, says Singapore

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

South Korea martial law: Singapore’s embassy in Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ situation

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South Korea martial law: Singapore’s embassy in Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ situation

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

Singapore hands over fifth tranche of humanitarian aid for Gaza

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Singapore hands over fifth tranche of humanitarian aid for Gaza

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

Singaporeans advised to defer all non-essential travel to Bangladesh

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Singaporeans advised to defer all non-essential travel to Bangladesh

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 leaders congratulate South Africa’s Ramaphosa on re-election

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Singapore leaders congratulate South Africa’s Ramaphosa on re-election

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 condemns Iran’s air attacks on Israel

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Singapore condemns Iran’s air attacks on Israel

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

Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Palestinian territories and Israel as part of Middle East trip

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Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Palestinian territories and Israel as part of Middle East trip

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

Vivian Balakrishnan meets Jordan counterpart amid Singapore’s humanitarian aid mission for Gaza

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Vivian Balakrishnan meets Jordan counterpart amid Singapore’s humanitarian aid mission for Gaza

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

Singaporean dies in 30m fall off New York state park cliff

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Singaporean dies in 30m fall off New York state park cliff

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman died last Friday (Dec 22) after she lost her footing and fell 30 metres from a cliff in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the US state of New York. In a Facebook post on Dec 23, Mr Abdul Rauf Mohd Said said that medical staff tried to resuscitate his wife Nur Aisyah, also … Read more

PM Lee to visit Japan for ASEAN commemorative summit

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PM Lee to visit Japan for ASEAN commemorative summit

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will make a four-day working visit to Tokyo to attend a summit commemorating relations between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).  Mr Lee will visit the Japanese capital from Dec 15 to Dec 18 to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship … Read more