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Singapore, Maldives among world’s loudest countries

Go2Africa’s Noise-Free Nations Index ranks destinations using population and tourist density, rural land, protected areas and traffic, with higher scores indicating quieter places.

Is the US passport losing its sparkle? Global index reveals fall from grace

Tied at 10th place with Iceland, the US passport is officially losing its VIP travel status as Singapore, Japan, and the UAE take over the top.

Singapore is the No. 1 destination as American millionaires turn to global golden visas

It’s no longer just about taxes—the ultra-rich are collecting global citizenships as a vital backup plan, with Singapore leading the pack.

Singapore orders social media sites to takedown racist posts against Indians emanating from China

The Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs issued orders to platforms such as X, Facebook and YouTube targeting Indian community members in the island nation. Investigations reveal the posts likely emanated from China.

Singapore’s foreign minister meets Kim Jong Un’s close aide during rare visit to Pyongyang

Singapore hosted the first summit between a sitting US President, Donald Trump and a North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un in 2018.

Byju Raveendran sentenced to 6 months in jail by Singapore court for contempt

The founder of failed tech firm Byju's has been instructed to surrender, pay $70,500 & provide documents proving legal ownership of a corporate entity that held shares in a related company.

India can welcome Lakshmi and build a Dubai-style tax haven

The Iran War is an opportunity for India to repatriate talent, attract capital inflows and boost domestic investments as investors look for a stable, growth-oriented economy.

McMahon Line lacks international validity, says Singapore’s ex-FM at Delhi conclave

George Yeo Yong-Boon was speaking at the 10th Synergia Conclave in New Delhi organised by the Synergia Foundation at the Manekshaw Centre.

Singapore Police rules out foul play in Zubeen Garg death days after Assam SIT charged 4 with murder

After Singapore Police completes investigations, a coroner's inquiry will try to establish cause and circumstances of death during January and February 2026, and make their conclusions public.

Singapore back in business with Naidu govt but consortium firms to stay out of Amaravati capital project

The island nation will advise Andhra on urban planning, capacity building, economic strategy. Driven out by Jagan in 2019, Singapore consortium to not be involved in capital development now.

On Camera

VN Sharma wasn’t just the former Army Chief of Staff. He was an institution

A champion of cross-border diplomacy, the former Army Chief brought together Indian and Pakistani military leaders to celebrate their shared alma mater.

Indian govt bets on battery storage boom to help abate mounting solar power losses

India’s transmission system failed to absorb more than 8 billion kilowatt-hours of power in April to June, when 63 billion actually reached the system.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman