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Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry

The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”

International representatives at the US-Led Pax Silica Summit.
Do Kwon, a South Korean cryptocurrency executive charged with fraud, stands with his attorney David Patton to plead guilty in front of US District Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York City, August 12, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

TerraUSD creator Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years over $40 billion crypto collapse

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 27, 2025.

Singapore imposes sanctions, entry bans on four Israeli settlers

 This picture released by the US Navy shows a ship of the Iranian Navy and members of the Iranian forces boarding civilian tanker WILA en-route to the UAE, in international waters in the Strait of Hormuz, August 12, 2020

Crew of tanker seized by Iran make contact, are safe, vessel manager says


Singapore calls for vigilance after suspected ISIS 'rocket attack' plot foiled

PM says Singapore a target for Islamic State because it is "a rational, open, cosmopolitan country."

A guest swims in the infinity pool of the Skypark that tops the Marina Bay Sands hotel towers in Singapore

Israel and Singapore: The ties that bind

Israel and Singapore’s discreet but flourishing defense relationship.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with visiting counterpart from Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore PM open about defense relationship with Israel

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong makes unusual public admission by an Asian country of a close military relationship with Israel.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, April 19, 2016

In first visit ever by Singapore PM, leader thanks Israel for defense aid over the years

Lee Hsien Loong calls on Israel and the Palestinians during his speech at Hebrew University to resume direct negotiations.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong talks with government officials during the Plenary session at the 27th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 21, 2015.

Singapore's UOB partners with Israel's OurCrowd to boost Asian start-ups

Singapore's United Overseas Bank said it would invest $10 million in Israel-headquartered crowdfunding platform.

Jonathan Medved with Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat at the OurCrowd Global Investor Summit in Jerusalem in December.

China-Taiwan cross-strait Singapore summit

The two-state solution is over.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou during a summit in Singapore November 7, 2015

‘China to China’: What the handshake in Singapore means for the world order

The historic handshake between the presidents of Taiwan and China lends a visual symbol of reconciliation and practical cooperation to the quiet work which has been done for years.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping shakes hands with Taiwan’s President Ma Yingjeou during a summit in Singapore on November 7.

President Rivlin pays respects to late Singapore PM Lee Kuan Yew

Rivlin's visit to the Southeast Asian state is the first by an Israeli president since that of Chaim Herzog in 1987.

President Reuven Rivlin pays his respects at the lying in state of Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew

Small island, big legacy

The success of Singapore’s founder, who died this week, challenges Western political axioms and carries implications for a turbulent Middle East.

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

Your Taxes: Living away from your loving spouse

If you do succeed in moving your fiscal residence away from Israel, beware of the Israeli exit tax.

Jewish wedding in Havana 370