The Historic Hostage Release A Two-Year Ordeal Comes to an End The release of Israeli hostages on October 13, 2025 marks a pivotal moment in what has been described as two years of devastating conflict in Gaza. Hamas's decision to hand over surviving hostages...

PART 1: SALT & PALM @ JOO CHIAT Restaurant Overview Salt & Palm is a vibrant neighbourhood resto-bar located in the charming Joo Chiat area, bringing modern interpretations of East Indies cuisine to Singapore. Originally established in Sydney, Australia, this...

The Paradox at the Heart of Singapore's Education System In October 2024, the Ministry of Education released findings from the OECD's Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS 2024), and the numbers told a troubling story. Singapore's teachers work an average...

Singapore is experiencing a notable early surge in acute upper respiratory infections just as the nation approaches its traditional year-end flu season peak. Data from the Communicable Diseases Agency reveals that polyclinic visits for acute respiratory infections...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a decisive red line against new US export controls, threatening to unravel the fragile trade truce established in May 2025. As Trump administration officials signal intentions to impose tariffs exceeding 100 percent on Chinese...

On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump made a bold declaration that the Gaza war was "over" as he departed for the Middle East to host a peace summit aimed at ending a two-year conflict that had devastated the region. Simultaneously, Hamas announced preparations...

Yara Restaurant is a newly opened modern Asian dining establishment located at Evans Road in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Housed in a charming brick-red building that once served as a roti prata shop, Yara is part of The Initial Sama Serviced Residences complex—a...

Part 1: Fundamental Differences Between US and Singapore Retirement Systems The US System (Article Context) Voluntary private savings through 401(k)s and IRAs Market-based returns with variable performance Personal responsibility for investment decisions Flexibility...

Singapore's food assistance and food bank sector comprises 18 registered NGOs and charities dedicated to combating food insecurity and hunger among vulnerable populations. These organizations operate through various models including food banks, community kitchens,...

Analyzing Ben's Story and the Broader Crisis of Vaping Addiction Introduction In October 2025, The Straits Times published an intimate account of a young man's descent into Kpod addiction—a growing crisis in Singapore that remains largely under the radar of public...