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US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus
Meta says ‘autonomous’ AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry.
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Rogue tankers off Singapore: What are shadow fleets and who uses them?
Ageing ships flying false flags are used to avoid Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil.
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Who was Sharif Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?
Hadi’s death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh on edge after killing of 2024 uprising activist triggers unrest
Security forces fan out nationwide after violent demonstrations follow the shooting of an election candidate.
![Supporters chant slogans as they block Shahbagh Square demanding justice, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a student leader, who was undergoing treatment in Singapore after being shot in the head, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 19, 2025 [Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-12-19T051333Z_2073262918_RC2FJIA7SCZS_RTRMADP_3_BANGLADESH-POLITICS-1766136009.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Tracking rogue tankers carrying sanctioned oil near Singapore
Singapore has reported a rise in rogue tankers carrying sanctioned cargo through its shipping lanes.
Published On 17 Dec 2025
Russell wins Singapore GP for Mercedes; McLaren secure constructors’ title
Red Bull’s Verstappen finished second – and McLaren’s Norris, in third, has a 22-point lead in the drivers’ standings.
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Hong Kong activist Nathan Law says he was denied entry to Singapore
Pro-democracy campaigner says he held a valid visa and was given no reason for the refusal.
Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore
Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as ‘Made in China’ stigma fades.
Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
