Singapore
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Singapore, translated into English and compared across sources. 22 recent stories.
Iran Reportedly Strikes Merchant Ship in the Strait of Hormuz as New U.S.-Tehran Channels Emerge
Iran was reported to have attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Thursday. The strike came as the U.S. and Iran are creating direct military…
Iran Says Sailing Outside Authorized Strait Lanes Is Unsafe After Vessel Strike
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority said ships traveling outside designated lanes are unsafe after reports that the Revolutionary Guard struck a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel. It s…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Open Direct Channel as Reports Emerge of Gulf Shipping Attack
J.D. Vance said the United States and Iran will create a direct communications channel, with Central Command and Revolutionary Guard officials set to meet in Doha. The announcemen…
Chinese Researchers Unveil Ultra-Black Car Paint That Makes Vehicles Nearly Disappear
Chinese researchers say they have created an ultra-black car coating that absorbs 99.9% of visible light. The paint is durable enough for automotive use, but it raises concerns ab…
Netanyahu Withdraws Support for Akunis, Backs Eli Hazan in World Zionist Search Deadlock
Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his support for Ophir Akunis in the race to lead Keren Hayesod and instead endorsed Eli Hazan. The move follows a deadlock in the selection commit…
Sheba longevity founder says Israel must focus on healthy aging, not longer lifespans
Prof. Tzipi Strauss argues that Israel’s real challenge is the nine-plus year gap between lifespan and healthspan. She calls for proactive longevity medicine, simple screening too…
Traveling Abroad? Common Medicines That Can Trigger Customs Problems
Israeli travelers are warned that common prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause trouble at foreign borders. The article lists restricted ingredients, names countrie…
Tel Aviv University Climbs in QS World Rankings, Leads Israeli Universities
Tel Aviv University climbed to 208th in the latest QS World University Rankings, making it Israel’s top-ranked university. The Hebrew University and the Technion also improved, wh…
Qantas Plans Wellness-Focused 20-Hour Flights for Sydney-London Route
Qantas plans to launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027, with tickets going on sale in February. The airline is redesigning its long-haul cabins and service around sl…
Study Finds Political Leanings May Shape Preference for Messi or Ronaldo
Researchers in Singapore surveyed 10,661 people in 26 countries and found that Messi fans tended to be more liberal, while Ronaldo fans tended to be more conservative. The pattern…
Marvell’s Israeli CTO says AI bottleneck has shifted to connectivity
Marvell CTO Noam Mizrahi said Nvidia chief Jensen Huang’s endorsement reflects a real AI shift from compute to connectivity. He described Marvell as a key supplier of optical and…
Wreck of Japanese 'Hell Ship' Carrying POWs Found off the Philippines
Researchers have identified the wreck of the Japanese POW ship Hokusho Maru off Zambales, Philippines, 80 years after it was sunk in 1944. The ship is the grave of roughly 1,200 B…
Israeli Online Shopping Rebounds as Summer Travel and Swimwear Drive Demand
Israeli online shopping recovered in May, led by travel, marketplaces and summer-related purchases such as swimwear. International sites rose much faster than Israeli ones, while…
Treasury Keeps Pushing Congestion Charge Despite Rake's Hard No
Transportation Minister Miri Regev again opposed an imminent congestion charge, while the Treasury says the plan is still alive and being advanced for a later political window. De…
Reconstruction fund for Iran could mobilize $300 billion from private and regional backers
Reuters reported that the US and Iran are discussing a private $300 billion reconstruction and investment fund tied to a final peace deal. The fund would be financed by companies…
Wealth Migration Report Finds Top Destinations for the Rich
Henley & Partners’ 2026 wealth migration report ranks Singapore, New Zealand, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, and Hong Kong as the most attractive destinations for wealthy people. The…
UAE Tops New Wealth-Mobility Ranking as Residents Seek Backup Plans
Henley & Partners ranked the UAE first in its 2026 wealth-mobility index, even as 41% of UAE residents sought a backup plan in early 2026. The report highlighted rising demand for…
Israeli cyber firm Cyera raises $600 million at $12 billion valuation
Cyera, an Israeli cyber company focused on AI monitoring and security, raised $600 million at a $12 billion valuation. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners and will fund…
Why China and Russia Stand to Gain from a US-Iran Deal
China and Russia both stand to benefit from a US-Iran ceasefire, though for different strategic and economic reasons. China needs Iranian oil, while Russia wants nuclear and arms-…
Flight attendant made to wear mask and gloves after manager disliked her makeup
An India-based flight attendant said her airline forced her to wear a mask and gloves because managers disliked her lipstick and nail polish. The story drew outrage online and hig…
Oil Prices Drop After U.S.-Iran Agreement to Reopen Hormuz Strait
Oil prices fell about 5% after the United States and Iran announced an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent traded at $83 a barrel and WTI at $80, while…
SpaceX Set for Nasdaq Debut After $75 Billion Offering, With Shares Seen Jumping More Than 30%
SpaceX will start trading tonight on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX after raising $75 billion in an offering at $135 a share. Market data and crypto-linked futures point to a debut valu…