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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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026|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.

AUGUST 3, 2026|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.

JULY 31, 2026|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"

JULY 19, 2026|BySTEWART WEISS

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.

DECEMBER 1, 2023ByBILAHARI KAUSIKAN

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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023ByJORDYN HAIME/JTA

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

What is the secret fruit behind great eye health?

There is fantastic news for those who aren’t fond of carrots - recent research from Singapore reveals that grapes can have a positive impact on your eye health.

OCTOBER 25, 2023ByWALLA!

Singapore blows up 100 kg. bomb from World War 2

The war relic, which was unearthed last week, had been deemed unsafe to move and hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023ByREUTERS

People sit along the Marina Bay area in the hazy skyline of Singapore March 4, 2014

Dozen Israelis make emergency landing in Malaysia on Emirates flight

The emergency landing was reportedly due to severe weather conditions.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Singapore executes woman for drug offense in a 20-year first

Djamani was the second person to be executed in Singapore this week over a drug offense, as 57-year-old Mohd Aziz bin Hussain had been executed a few days prior.

JULY 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel-Singapore: A deep, dark, secret love affair

The tiny city-state of Singapore has a powerful military fist, not talked about but evident to hostile neighbors. And Israel played a crucial role in creating it.

JULY 15, 2023BySHLOMO MAITAL