Acting Minister Faishal Ibrahim Condemns Critical Spectator’s Remarks Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has spoken out against remarks made by the Facebook page Critical Spectator. He described the comments as “gravely concerning” and “divisive.” In his statement, Ibrahim defended former president Halimah Yacob and emphasized the importance of unity in the midst of…
Lionel Messi Returns to Training After Recovering from Injury Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi has recently resumed training after being sidelined for over a month due to a thigh injury. Injury Update The renowned footballer was forced to take a break from playing as he underwent treatment and rehabilitation for the injury….
Competition Watchdog Imposes Fines on Contractors for Bid-Rigging The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has levied fines amounting to over S$4.6 million on Trust-Build and Hunan Fengtian for engaging in bid-rigging activities related to tenders issued by the People’s Association. These penalties stem from investigations conducted into collusion that took place during the…
Attorney-General’s Chambers Concludes Statements Recorded Do Not Prove Criminal Offences Investigation Findings The Attorney-General’s Chambers has released a statement indicating that the statements recorded during an investigation did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that any criminal offence had been committed by any individual. The conclusion was reached after a thorough review of the statements…
Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Outside Capital Jewish Museum Two Israeli embassy staff members were tragically shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on 21 May 2025. The victims, identified as a couple who were soon to be engaged, were targeted by the suspect who, according to police reports, was observed pacing…
UAE and Israel Agree on Urgent Aid Delivery The recent agreement concerning an urgent aid delivery was reported by WAM following a discussion between the foreign affairs ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel. Background The collaboration between the UAE and Israel on this humanitarian initiative underscores the growing diplomatic ties between the two…
Singapore WP Candidate Questions Media and Regulators’ Response to False Quote Incident Singapore’s Workers’ Party (WP) candidate, Jackson Au, has raised concerns regarding the perceived lack of action by the country’s mainstream media and regulators following an incident involving a false quote targeting WP candidate Siti Alia. The incident occurred just before Cooling-Off Day, a…
Huthis Target Israel in Solidarity with Palestinians The Huthis have launched multiple attacks on Israel during its conflict with Hamas, asserting that their actions are in support of the Palestinian cause. The Huthis, a rebel group based in Yemen, have been involved in ongoing hostilities with the Saudi-led coalition since 2014. The group, which follows…
Five Chinese Nationals Face Fresh Charges in Singapore Cybercrime and False Employment Case Five Chinese nationals were accused of involvement in a global cybercrime ring in Singapore and faced new charges on May 20th. The charges brought against them include unauthorised access to data, illegal employment, and providing false information. Details of the Case The…
Brokerage Upgrades Rating to ‘Overweight’ A prominent brokerage firm recently announced that it has upgraded its rating on a particular stock from ‘neutral’ to ‘overweight’. This change in rating is significant as it reflects the firm’s positive outlook on the stock’s performance in the near future. Implications of the Upgrade The upgrade from ‘neutral’ to…