West African Nations Leave ICC

West African Nations Leave ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. This move marks a bold step by these three nations in West Africa’s Sahel region. All three operate under military rule. They call the ICC a tool of neocolonial...
Singapore-Egypt Strategic Partnership

Singapore-Egypt Strategic Partnership

Beyond Traditional Diplomacy President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s state visit to Egypt in September 2025 marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s foreign policy evolution, signaling a strategic pivot toward deeper engagement with the Middle East and North...
The New START Treaty: Nuclear Arms Control

The New START Treaty: Nuclear Arms Control

As the world approaches February 5, 2026, the international community faces a pivotal moment in nuclear arms control. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining bilateral nuclear arms limitation agreement between the world’s two...
Uoharu Singapore: Izakaya Excellence

Uoharu Singapore: Izakaya Excellence

One year after its grand opening in Singapore’s lively Central Business District, Uoharu—known in Japanese as 魚治—stands out as a true gem of real Japanese izakaya life. This spot, straight from Tokyo’s streets, has taken root at IOI Central Boulevard...
Ember at North Canal Road

Ember at North Canal Road

Singapore’s food scene buzzes with top spots that draw crowds. Ember on North Canal Road shines as a true highlight in this mix. It masters the craft of cooking with fire. This woodfire spot has claimed its own space. It shapes every dish on the menu around open...