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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


As Pelosi begins Asia tour, China warns against visiting Taiwan

Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as the "No. 3 official of the US government," a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would "lead to egregious...impact."

 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to the overturning of Roe v Wade during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 24, 2022.

Amid Global Push, TAU Seeks Enhanced Academic Ties in Singapore

University leadership’s visit to Singapore included a special focus on new frontiers for cyber security research

 TAU President Prof. Ariel Porat (center) and TAU Vice President International Milette Shamir (center right) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

China becoming more 'coercive and aggressive' - US defense chief

Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier security gathering, Austin said the United States would continue to stand by its allies, including Taiwan.

 US DEFENSE SECRETARY Lloyd Austin (center) and military brass, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley (left) are questioned in Congress last week on the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

This is why your airline tickets are so expensive right now

People are looking for flights — sometimes their first in years — in a rush of what’s been termed “revenge travel."

 Travelers at the Delta Air Lines ticketing counter in August 2020 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minnesota.

This is why your airline tickets are so expensive right now

People are looking for flights — sometimes their first in years — in a rush of what’s been termed “revenge travel."

 Travelers at the Delta Air Lines ticketing counter in August 2020 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Israeli weapon seen used by Neo-Nazi Ukrainian unit against Russia

The MATADOR is an anti-armor weapon joint produced with Israel and has recently seen used by the Azov Battalion, which is widely characterized as Neo-Nazi ideologically.

 Members of Azov battalion attend a rally on the Volunteer Day honouring fighters, who joined the Ukrainian armed forces during a military conflict in the country's eastern regions, in central Kiev, Ukraine March 14, 2020.

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

The Ambassadors of Tanzania, the Republic of Armenia, Austria, Singapore and Kyrgyzstan presented their credentials to President Isaac Herzog.

 Singaporian Ambassador to Israel Chuan Poh Lim presenting credentials to President Isaac Herzog, April 7, 2022.

Singapore to open embassy in Israel after 57 years of ties

Israel and Singapore forged diplomatic ties in 1965 and have enjoyed friendly relations for decades. Israel sells Singapore defense equipment and has had an embassy in the country since 1968.

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

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Indonesia's Sumatra, at least 7 dead

Tremors were felt in Singapore and Malaysia, the latter even seeing some evacuations.

 Primary school students evacuate from the school building after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Sumatra Island, Indonesia, February 25, 2022 in this photo taken by Antara Foto.

Israel defense companies showcase products at Singapore Airshow

Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries are just a few companies to have booths at the Singapore Airshow, Asia's largest aviation event.

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