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Finals remain elusive for Israeli swimmers at Worlds

Anastasia Gorbenko and Alexei Glivinskiy advanced to semifinals while other members of Israel's swim team received varying results at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore.

ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko advanced to another final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, in the 50-meter backstroke, but ultimately finished in 10th place overall to miss out on qualifying for the final race.
 A baby being cleaned up and assessed by the paediatrician after he was born.

Police thwart int'l trafficking ring that 'reserved' babies in the womb

 THE ISRAELI artistic swimming team reached the team technical final at the World Championships in Singapore, marking a milestone achievement on the international stage.

Israeli artistic swimmers make waves in Singapore

 A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

Singapore detains two teens, one for mosque shootings, the other for ISIS ties


Bloomsbury Residences: A Premier Address for Luxury Living in Singapore


Scientists develop cyborg cockroach swarms for search-and-rescue missions

In lab tests, swarms of 20 cyborg cockroaches navigated complex terrain using a new algorithm mimicking human group strategies.

 Search and rescue missions. Illustration.

Shimon Peres's vision: Transforming Gaza into Singapore - opinion

Even Singapore was once a small, poor place that became an economic paradise. Gaza has great potential in agriculture and especially in tourism.

 DISPLACED PALESTINIAN children play near their tents in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, this past week. The ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas opens a door and creates an opportunity for a dramatic change on Israel’s southern border, the writer maintains.

Singapore charges activists over pro-Palestinian letters, watermelon symbols

According to Singapore's Public Order Act, all protesters must obtain a police permit before holding a public assembly.

 Watermelon, illustrative

One dead, 30 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits turbulence

 The interior of Singapore Airline flight SG321 is pictured after an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand, May 21, 2024.

Singapore made Israeli embassy remove ‘inappropriate’ Palestine social media post

The post reportedly commented on the lack of mention of "Palestine" in the Koran.

An Iranian cleric reads the Koran in the shrine of Abdol-Azim, during the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2024

Ancient warfare meets modern tech: 7,000-year-old sling stones unveiled in Singapore

These artifacts highlight the early sophistication of combat strategies and connect the dots between the dawn of warfare and today's advanced defense mechanisms.

 7,000-year-old sling stones discovered in Israel.

Can you guess what the world's longest flight route will be in 2025?

The longest flight in the world, from New York to Singapore, is just under 19 hours. In 2025, another world record is expected to be broken in aviation.

 Singapore Airlines currently operates the world's longest flight routes.

Singapore sends first resident ambassador to Israel amid Gaza war

Ian Mak of Singapore was among 16 new ambassadors who have presented their letters of credence since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

 (L-R) Ian Mak of Singapore, President Isaac Herzog

Israel-Hamas war: A view from Singapore on restoring deterrence - opinion

Israel must restore deterrence against Hamas and whatever may replace it in Gaza after its current leadership is destroyed. More vitally, Israel must restore deterrence against Iran and Hezbollah.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip. November 18, 2023

For Jewish teens in Asia, first BBYO convention in Singapore offers a rare sense of community

Participants explored some of Singapore’s most famous sites like the Jewel Changi Airport and the Gardens by the Bay.

TOURISTS TAKE pictures next to the Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, last month.