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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 takes public menorah lighting to next level

At an event welcoming Nati Rom, the founder of the Lev HaOlam organization, residents of Singapore fashioned an electric menorah to a giant kite.

Singapore mounts a menorah on a kite and flew it through the skies of the country

A visit to Indonesia, just in time

Indonesia is like a dish of tropical fruit: flamboyant colors, lavish tastes and pungent smells. I dream of visiting this astonishing land of islands, even while I am still here.

A YOUNG Balinese dancer performs in traditional dress

Column One: The Donald Trump Negotiations Academy

Trump’s playbook involves doing essentially the opposite of what American and Israeli negotiators have been doing for the past 30 years.

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018.

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.

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.

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.

Avigdor Liberman

Is Gaza Under Siege?

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.

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.

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."

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