SINGAPORE — As heat and haze raise fresh concerns across Singapore, the Singapore Red Cross is expanding its support for vulnerable residents, with air purifiers, care packs and electricity bill assistance expected to reach about 700 people in the first phase of its enhanced response. The move comes after Singapore'

SINGAPORE — Civil rights activist Jolovan Wham has been handed five fresh charges in Singapore, adding a new chapter to his long-running legal battles over public assemblies and candlelight vigils linked to opposition to the death penalty. Wham, 46, appeared at the State Courts on Monday, September 7, 2026, where

SINGAPORE — Singapore is stepping up its campaign to attract some of the world's most experienced investment professionals, but the country's latest push comes with a bigger question: Will bringing global talent into Singapore help more locals eventually secure senior roles in the financial industry? Industry experts

SINGAPORE — A driver responsible for one of Singapore's most shocking multi-vehicle crashes could face up to 13-and-a-half years behind bars after running a red light at speeds of up to 134kmh and triggering a devastating chain collision that killed two people and injured several

SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old Singapore Civil Defence Force full-time National Serviceman has died after being found unconscious while on duty at Marina Bay Fire Station, just weeks after completing his firefighter training and being posted to the frontline unit. Lance-Corporal Muhammad Nur Ilham Mohammed Iswadi was found

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA — One of Southeast Asia’s busiest international air corridors was thrown into chaos on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau drifted into the airspace around Jakarta’s main airport, forcing flight operations to stop and leaving thousands of passengers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. At Singapore’

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s skies looked better on Sunday, September 6, after parts of the island briefly slipped into unhealthy air quality earlier in the weekend. But authorities are warning residents not to assume the haze episode is over. As of 7 p.m. Sunday, Singapore’s 24-hour Pollutant Standards

SINGAPORE — A humanitarian disaster thousands of kilometres away and a controversial multibillion-dollar airline investment have collided in Singapore in an unexpected way. And Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says what is happening online should not be dismissed as harmless internet noise. After racist remarks targeted some of the nine Singaporeans

SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old Singapore Civil Defence Force full-time National Serviceman has died after he was found unconscious inside the training yard of Marina Bay Fire Station on Sunday morning, triggering a police investigation into what happened during one of his first weeks at an operational fire station.

KATHMANDU — More than a week after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal's northern border region and swept destruction hundreds of kilometres downstream, the disaster has entered another agonising phase: identifying the dead while thousands of families continue searching for the missing. Among those waiting for answers are the families

Singapore’s air quality improves after unhealthy haze levels — but regional fires remain a threat Singapore's air quality has improved after several parts of the city-state briefly entered the unhealthy range, but authorities are warning that transboundary haze could persist as dry conditions continue across parts of

SINGAPORE — A fire that broke out at a two-storey house along Simon Lane in Kovan on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, sent one person to hospital for smoke inhalation and forced about 30 people from neighbouring homes to evacuate as firefighters battled the blaze. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

SINGAPORE — Singapore is seeing a noticeable rise in influenza activity just as the country prepares for its next seasonal flu season — but the updated Northern Hemisphere vaccine will arrive about two weeks later than usual, creating a potential timing challenge for people at higher risk of serious illness. The Ministry

SINGAPORE — Singapore authorities are investigating a wave of racist and xenophobic comments posted online in connection with two unrelated developments: the deadly Nepal floods involving nine missing Singaporeans, and Singapore Airlines’ investment in financially troubled Air India. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam said on Sept.

SINGAPORE — For generations of Singaporeans, Marina Square was more than a shopping mall. It was a meeting point, an entertainment destination, a vantage point for major national events and one of the most recognizable pieces of Singapore’s transformation into a modern waterfront city. Now, that chapter is approaching its