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Fire breaks out on ship after explosion, Indian coastguard says

The coast guard has not yet given the cause of the explosion and fire on board the vessel managed by Singapore-based Wan Hai Lines.

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EU's Kallas warns against Russia and China's growing alliance

EU's foreign policy chief expressed alarm on Saturday over Russia-China ties amid North Korean troops in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of Beijing's increasing threat, urging higher defence spending.

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Macron warns US not to abandon Ukraine at expense of focusing on China

Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world — and particularly the West — treats other critical issues.

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Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation.

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I travelled through the rainforest on Malaysia’s last sleeper train

J.R. Patterson takes us on a luxurious rail journey from Singapore, through Taman Negara National Park and on to the colonial outposts of Penang.

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Singapore's long-ruling party wins another landslide in key elections

The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago.

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Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election

The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents.

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Finland replaces Spain as most powerful European passport

Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.

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Spanish football fans detained in Singapore over club owner criticism

The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest.

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Was gender equality made to take a backseat in the next Commission?

The European Commission's equality portfolio has been merged with the preparedness and crisis management portfolio, raising concerns among NGOs that it may be neglected in EU legislation.

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Pope asks for better conditions of migrant workers in Singapore

"I would like to highlight the risk entailed in focusing solely on pragmatism or placing merit above all things, namely the unintended consequence of justifying the exclusion of those on the margins from benefiting from progress," the Pope said.

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Watch: The young Singaporeans giving Spanish football their best shot

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Four European countries have the world’s second most powerful passport

Slim by mighty, these passports enable holders access to almost all the world without the need for a visa.

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EU clinches digital trade deal with Singapore

The EU today (25 July) concluded negotiations with Singapore on a new Digital Trade Agreement designed to increase online trade, help SMEs with digital transformation and facilitate data flows.

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Allianz plans majority stake in Singapore firm to widen Asia access

German insurance giant Allianz offers $1.6 billion (€1.5 billion) for a minimum stake of 51% for Singapore’s Income Insurance Ltd. A deal would turn the business into the fourth-largest composite insurer in Asia.

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Singapore starts to clean up oil slick after boat hits stationary fuel

Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline.