Politics
Malaysian Foreign Minister to be Fined for Smoking at Eatery, Apologises
Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, popularly known as Tok Mat, faced public backlash after a photograph showed him...
What’s Stopping Singapore From Recognising the State of Palestine?
At the time of writing, a petition by Lepak Conversations urging the Singapore government to formally recognise the State of...
Landslide Victory for Sri Lanka’s Leftist Alliance in Parliamentary Elections
Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections on November 14 have ushered in a new era of political change, with President Anura Kumara...
Swedish Royals to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Historic State Visit to Singapore
From 19–21 November 2024, Singapore will host Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden for a...
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Seen ‘Snoozing’ in Parliament During Vote Session
In a plenary session on 11 November 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, recently re-elected amid dwindling support for his...
Dr. Ang Swee Chai and Ex-Minister join committee for Singaporean-led Palestinian Scholarship Initiative
The Singaporean non-profit social enterprise, Hush TeaBar, celebrated its 10th anniversary on 26 October 2024 with a special fundraising event...
Iranian Student Arrested After Bold Campus Protest
On 2 November 2024, tensions over Iran's strict dress code escalated at Tehran's Islamic Azad University when a female student...
Maldives Joins ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza Genocide
In a significant diplomatic move, the Maldives joined an ongoing legal case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in...
Man in Germany Arrested for Hitler Salute at Protest
A recent video circulating on social media shows police in Saxony, Germany, arresting a man for demonstrating the 'Hitler salute'...
Nicaragua Severs Diplomatic Ties with Israel Amid Gaza War
In a notable diplomatic move, Nicaragua officially severed ties with Israel on 12 October 2024, amid escalating military actions in...
