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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.

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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.

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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.

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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"

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

Singapore detained two teenagers under internal security laws for extremist activities. One planned mosque attacks, while the other sought to join ISIS or marry an ISIS fighter.

APRIL 2, 2025ByREUTERS
A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

Bloomsbury Residences: A Premier Address for Luxury Living in Singapore

MARCH 23, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

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.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByYORAM DORI
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.

JUNE 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Watermelon, illustrative

One dead, 30 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits turbulence

MAY 21, 2024ByREUTERS
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.

MARCH 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JANUARY 26, 2024ByWALLA! TOURISM
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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
(L-R) Ian Mak of Singapore, President Isaac Herzog