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Israel’s battle‑tested tech sees demand in Asia amid tensions with China - analysis

Israel’s strong presence at the Singapore Airshow highlights a shift toward Asian defense markets as demand for battle‑tested technology rises

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems at the 2024 Singapore Airshow
ST Engineering shows its DrN-600 drone at the Singapore Airshow, in Singapore February 4, 2026.

New Israeli-made cargo drone carries 100 kg. for remote, contested missions

International representatives at the US-Led Pax Silica Summit.

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

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


Voices from the Arab press: Give Kuwaiti women the rights they deserve

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

STAYING LOCAL: A Saudi farmer displays dates to customers during Unaizah Season for Dates, in Saudi Arabia on August 15

Infectious COVID-19 mutation may be 'a good thing' – disease expert

The new mutation may make the coronavirus more infectious, bu it appears to be less deadly.

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Singapore scientists to start COVID-19 vaccine human trials in August

More than 100 vaccines are being developed globally, including several already in human trials from the likes of AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

Small bottles labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration

Singapore plans for all citizens to wear coronavirus tracing device

"If this portable device works. We may then distribute it to everyone in Singapore ... This will be more inclusive, and it will ensure that all of us will be protected."

A medical professional conducts tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bolinas, a coastal enclave in Northern California where all residents are being tested for the novel coronavirus and its antibodies on Monday, one of the first such efforts since the pandemic hit the United States three

Singaporean gets jail time for COVID-19 Facebook post

The man, a taxi driver, falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending COVID-19 restrictions.

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COVID-19 no longer infectious after 11 days, new study claims

These findings could cause changes in current discharge policies of patients who tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

An illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depicts the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart

"Let's keep Singapore healthy," the yellow and black robodog named SPOT said in English as it roamed around.

A four-legged robot dog called SPOT patrols a park as it undergoes testing to be deployed as a safe distancing ambassador, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore May 8, 2020

Singapore reports 942 new COVID-19 cases in highest daily jump

Saturday's new cases takes the total in the city-state, which is under a partial lockdown, to 5,992. It has reported 11 deaths from the disease.

People queue up to receive a free meal, during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), in Singapore's Chinatown April 17, 2020. Business owners Bernard Teo and Chan Kong Long of Naga Imo restaurant have been delivering up to 80 meals twice a day to the poor and elderly since the start of the "circuit b

WHO investigates Singapore conference linked to foreign virus spread

Authorities have not revealed the name of the company that held the meeting or said what business it is involved in.

People waiting for passengers wear masks at Pearson airport arrivals, shortly after Toronto Public Health received notification of Canada's first presumptive confirmed case of coronavirus, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 25, 2020

SOD – Save our diplomacy

As Israelis return from vacation, all eyes are focused on the increasingly toxic election campaign.

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