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Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart

According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Dutch chess team is seen on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan sat across from empty seats and the Isreali team refused to play on Yom Kippur.
Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall from Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag onstage at the end of their performance in Singapore, July 29, 2026.

Massive Attack band members detained in Singapore after unfurling Palestinian flag at concert

Several members had their hotel rooms searched and passports temporarily confiscated, according to the band.

|ByREUTERS
Grant Marshall and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack perform onstage during Lido Festival at Lido Field on June 06, 2025 in London, England.

Musical band Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag

Singapore is investigating possible licensing breaches after the musical band Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag. Two of its members are barred from returning.

|ByREUTERS
THE WRITER and his wife the elephants at the Family Friendly Farm in Chiang Mai.

Before Tisha B'Av: Lessons from Singapore and Japan for repairing Israeli society - opinion

Who is wise? One who learns from all people. – "Ethics of the Elders"

|BySTEWART WEISS

N. Korean, U.S. officials try narrowing differences before summit

American and North Korea teams hold working level talks in 11th hour attempt to bring the two sides closer.

JUNE 11, 2018ByREUTERS
A TV news reports about U.S. President Donald Trump is projected on TV sets at a media center for the summit between the U.S and North Korea in Singapore

Historic summit

Pyongyang has in the past promised to scrap its nuclear program, only to break its pledge and continue undeterred.

JUNE 10, 2018ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

Liberman hopes Iran will follow North Korea's lead on denuclearization

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Singapore Sunday morning.

JUNE 10, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Avigdor Liberman

Is Gaza Under Siege?

FEBRUARY 20, 2018ByDOVID BEN-MEIR
The Jerusalem Post

Singapore bans two Muslim preachers, citing divisive views

This is the latest move by the Singaporean authorities to put a curb on individuals from spreading divisive views.

OCTOBER 30, 2017ByREUTERS
TOURISTS TAKE pictures next to the Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, last month.

Tech Talk: 'Impact investing' reaches Asia

ImpacTech was founded in 2015 in Singapore to promote social entrepreneurship through the use of technologies and to promote impact investing in Asia.

OCTOBER 8, 2017ByARIEL SHAPIRA
Singapore Marina Bay Sands hotel 370

Singapore to repatriate Muslim cleric after remarks against Jews, Christians

"Any religious leader from any religion who makes such statements will be held accountable for their actions."

APRIL 3, 2017ByREUTERS
TOURISTS TAKE pictures next to the Merlion statue in the central business district of Singapore, last month.

Netanyahu returns to Israel amid legal, political turmoil

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will find a series of legal and political challenges on his return from Australia and Singapore.

FEBRUARY 27, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER, GIL HOFFMAN
Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Australia's Julie Bishop in February 27

Israel is clearly pivoting to Asia, Netanyahu announces in Singapore

Prime Minister Lee backs two-state solution

FEBRUARY 21, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Istana presidential palace.

Malaysia’s impact on Singapore-Israel ties

Singapore lives in constant fear of a Malaysian invasion; this fear has encouraged the tightening of the bond between Singapore and Israel.

FEBRUARY 21, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inspects an honor guard with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana presidential palace in Singapore.