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The Trump-Brokered Hamas-Israel Ceasefire

The Trump-Brokered Hamas-Israel Ceasefire

The reported October 2025 Hamas–Israel ceasefire, brokered by the Trump team, is a tentative pause built on personal assurances rather than formal guarantees, carrying meaningful risks and opportunities for Singapore. According to The Straits Times, the deal took...
Cougar Lee (錦軒)

Cougar Lee (錦軒)

Cougar Lee represents a compelling addition to Singapore’s contemporary Chinese dining landscape. Located on Tras Street, this restaurant embodies a philosophy that merges traditional Chinese culinary heritage with European sophistication and global influences....
Germany’s Skyranger 30 Procurement

Germany’s Skyranger 30 Procurement

Germany’s planned procurement of over 600 Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems—valued at more than €9 billion ($10 billion)—represents a pivotal shift in European defense strategy. This massive investment signals a fundamental reorientation toward...
Guide to Casual Brunch in Singapore

Guide to Casual Brunch in Singapore

The Rise of Casual Brunch Culture in Singapore Singapore’s brunch scene has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transcending the realm of exclusive five-star hotel experiences to embrace a more relaxed, neighborhood-focused dining culture. While champagne...
China’s Rare Earth Restrictions

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions

On October 9, 2025, China took a dramatic escalatory step in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war by announcing comprehensive restrictions on rare earth export controls that extend beyond its borders for the first time in history. This move represents a significant shift...
The Southern Philippines Earthquake

The Southern Philippines Earthquake

Introduction: A Nation’s Fragile Moment On October 10, 2025, the earth beneath the southern Philippines fractured violently. A 7.5-magnitude earthquake erupted offshore in Davao Oriental, jolting the Mindanao region and sending tremors across Southeast Asia....
Otter Death on AYE

Otter Death on AYE

A Sobering Mirror to Singapore’s Wildlife Crisis The image of a bleeding otter sprawled across the middle lane of the Ayer Rajah Expressway on October 10, 2025, surrounded by five distressed family members, encapsulates a tragedy that extends far beyond a single...