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Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.

The Conversation

Singapore’s former leader admits US raid on Venezuela has left small countries alarmed

Singapore joins Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and China in voicing concern over Nicolás Maduro’s ouster

The Independent UK

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national monument

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore’s first prime minister, has condemned the government’s plan to designate his late father’s home as a national monument

The Independent UK

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Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

AAP

Singapore’s ruling party extends hold with sweeping win in general elections

‘Results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world,’ says prime minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

Singapore's ruling party wins another landslide in general elections extending its 66-year rule

The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago.

Euronews

Crucial vote underway as Singaporeans elect new government

Elections being seen as a key test of support for prime minister Lawrence Wong

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Trump’s tariffs are shaking up elections in Australia, Singapore and South Korea

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S.

Fortune

Why has Singapore dissolved its parliament and when is the general election?

Nomination day for candidates set for 23 April as voting to take place on 3 May

The Independent UK

Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general elections

Singapore’s parliament has been dissolved to pave the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

The Independent UK

Son Of Singapore's Founder Granted Asylum In UK

The youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew said he was granted asylum in Britain due to persecution at home, where a bitter family feud rages over a property dispute.

International Business Times

Lee Hsien Yang Granted Asylum In UK

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of former Singapore PM, granted asylum in the UK amid family feud and political persecution allegations.

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Singapore Ministerial Corruption Trial Begins Amidst Scandal

Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran faces corruption charges, impacting the People’s Action Party. Trial outcome may influence upcoming elections.

The Independent UK

Singapore opens its first ministerial graft trial in nearly half a century

Singapore’s first minister corruption trial in nearly half a century has begun, with former Transport Minister S

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Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

Fortune

The era of 'invented in California, made in China' is over, warns Singapore PM

Beijing is “convinced that America is seeking to contain it and suppress its rise,” PM Lawrence Wong argued on Sunday.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 1.01% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 1.1%

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Lawrence Wong: Singapore’s New Prime Minister Seeks to Be a ‘Servant’ of the People

Known as a consumate technocrat, Wong was sworn in on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth leader of the island nation since independence

The Guardian - UK

Singapore to get guitar-playing new PM in first transfer of power for 20 years

Lee Hsien Loong will stand down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong at a challenging time for the city state

International Business Times

Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister

Singapore will swear in Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as the city-state's new prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades in office.

Al Jazeera

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

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