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The Qatar lesson: How small states wield outsized power in a connected world - opinion

In the age of globalization, new tools of influence have entered the arena. In the past, a country’s power was measured by the number of tanks, aircraft, and soldiers at its disposal.

Forein Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister Ioane Naivalurua, June 2, 2026.
US Navy F-18 prepares to launch from a carrier, May 29, 2026.

US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief says

The volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, May 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found

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Singapore scientists to start COVID-19 vaccine human trials in August

More than 100 vaccines are being developed globally, including several already in human trials from the likes of AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

Small bottles labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration

Singapore plans for all citizens to wear coronavirus tracing device

"If this portable device works. We may then distribute it to everyone in Singapore ... This will be more inclusive, and it will ensure that all of us will be protected."

A medical professional conducts tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bolinas, a coastal enclave in Northern California where all residents are being tested for the novel coronavirus and its antibodies on Monday, one of the first such efforts since the pandemic hit the United States three

Singaporean gets jail time for COVID-19 Facebook post

The man, a taxi driver, falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending COVID-19 restrictions.

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COVID-19 no longer infectious after 11 days, new study claims

These findings could cause changes in current discharge policies of patients who tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

An illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depicts the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart

"Let's keep Singapore healthy," the yellow and black robodog named SPOT said in English as it roamed around.

A four-legged robot dog called SPOT patrols a park as it undergoes testing to be deployed as a safe distancing ambassador, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore May 8, 2020

Singapore reports 942 new COVID-19 cases in highest daily jump

Saturday's new cases takes the total in the city-state, which is under a partial lockdown, to 5,992. It has reported 11 deaths from the disease.

People queue up to receive a free meal, during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), in Singapore's Chinatown April 17, 2020. Business owners Bernard Teo and Chan Kong Long of Naga Imo restaurant have been delivering up to 80 meals twice a day to the poor and elderly since the start of the "circuit b

WHO investigates Singapore conference linked to foreign virus spread

Authorities have not revealed the name of the company that held the meeting or said what business it is involved in.

People waiting for passengers wear masks at Pearson airport arrivals, shortly after Toronto Public Health received notification of Canada's first presumptive confirmed case of coronavirus, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 25, 2020

SOD – Save our diplomacy

As Israelis return from vacation, all eyes are focused on the increasingly toxic election campaign.

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Social media sites block satirical rap video in Singapore

The expletive-laced video by an ethnic Indian comedy duo was made in response to an advertisement in which a Chinese actor portrayed different races by darkening his skin and wearing a hijab

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Repairing the world reaches Singapore

Tikkun Olam held first Makeathon on Friday in Singapore, the three day event will focus on innovative engineering solutions.

This system developed at a Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) "make-a-thon" allows people who are paralyzed from the neck down to turn pages in a book.