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Hamas to review Trump’s peace proposal amid global pressure for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has confirmed it will study former US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan before issuing a formal response, as international leaders express...

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Flotilla participants to Gaza told to sleep with passports as yellow zone crossed

Social media personality and humanitarian activist Farah Lee reports growing tension aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) as participants are ordered to sleep...

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Netanyahu apologises to Qatar for attack during call with Trump

Israeli leader assures no repeat of sovereignty breach as US pushes for Gaza peace deal

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Putin claims Russia ‘prevailing’ in Ukraine as Moscow advances in Donetsk

Russian forces take two more settlements as Kyiv presses counter-offensive in eastern Ukraine; conflict shows no sign of resolution despite diplomatic overtures

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Trump secures Netanyahu's agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question

Plan includes ceasefire, hostage release and staged Israeli withdrawal as U.S. aims to stabilise Gaza with international partners

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Singapore’s population reaches record 6.11 million amid rising foreign workforce

Singapore’s population rose by 1.2% year-on-year to a new high of 6.11 million as of June 2025, driven largely by an increase in foreign workers supporting key...

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Arab powers condemn Israeli offensive in Gaza, urge global action at UN Assembly

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Oman denounce Israel’s Gaza campaign and call for immediate ceasefire, sanctions, and global recognition of Palestine at the Un...

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Trump almost certain of Gaza peace as Israeli tanks advance further into Gaza City

Israeli military operations intensify in Gaza City ahead of White House talks, as Hamas loses contact with two hostages and humanitarian access remains blocked

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At least 4 dead, 8 injured after shooting and fire at Michigan church

Officers exchanged fire with the gunman and killed the gunman identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old from the nearby city of Burton.

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Global Flotilla nears Gaza as final barrier remains the sea

A flotilla of around 50 ships carrying humanitarian aid is expected to arrive off the coast of Gaza within 24 hours, aiming to break the Israeli blockade amid a...

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Ukraine endures one of largest aerial Russian assault since war began

Russian drones and missiles pound Ukrainian capital in pre-dawn attack, leaving several injured and prompting regional air alerts and Polish airspace closure

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Balakrishnan: A weakened UN would be a grave loss for small states like Singapore

Singapore’s foreign minister warns against erosion of multilateralism, urges reform of Security Council veto powers and reaffirmation of international law

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Trump to host top congressional leaders as shutdown deadline looms

White House meeting set amid partisan impasse over funding, with Democrats demanding healthcare provisions and Republicans pushing security spending