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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

A failed takeover bid by Global 500 insurer Allianz is now a political hot potato in Singapore’s election

Allianz tried to buy local insurer Income Insurance for $1.7 billion last year, only for Singapore to eventually block the deal after public outcry.

Fortune

Mic Check: Singapore's Podcast Boom Amplifies Opposition Voices

In a tiny studio, a former Wall Street banker and an ex-aviation executive are doing what critics say is lacking in Singapore's tightly managed media landscape -- giving opposition politicians unfiltered airtime ahead of an upcoming election.

International Business Times

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Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for 3 May election

The ruling People's Action Party has been criticised for tight government control and a government-knows-best stance, media censorship and the use of oppressive laws against dissidents.

Euronews

Singapore to hold election on May 3 in first electoral test for PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says city-state is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid global uncertainties.

Al Jazeera

'Tough' Singapore Election Expected For Non-Lee Leader

Singaporeans vote on May 3 in an election that will test Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's leadership, as the wealthy city-state faces a turbulent global economy upended by US tariffs.

International Business Times

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

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Pieces of debris 'from Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket' fall through atmosphere in Poland

A mysterious object believed to be debris from a SpaceX rocket has been found in Poland

Evening Standard

Court Finds Singapore Opposition Leader Guilty Of Lying To Parliament

Singapore's opposition leader was convicted Monday of lying to parliament while helping a fellow party member to cover up a false witness account, in a case that could disqualify him from running in upcoming national elections.

International Business Times

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

Family Feud Reignites Over Singapore Ex-PM's Historic Home

A bungalow where Singapore's early leaders spent long hours laying the country's foundations is under the spotlight as a bitter feud rages between former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's children.

International Business Times

Singapore Ex-minister Jailed In Rare Graft Trial

A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state's first political graft trial for nearly half a century.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia

Officials in Poland say that a fake news report saying that Prime Minister Donald Tusk was mobilizing 200,000 men starting on July 1 was probably the work of Russia-sponsored hackers and was designed to interfere with the upcoming European Parliament election

Caixin Global

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

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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Al Jazeera

As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’

Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.

Al Jazeera

Singapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case

S Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business dealings with Transport Ministry.

Al Jazeera

‘Reputational damage’: Singapore’s ruling party grapples with scandal

The People’s Action Party, which has long traded on its squeaky-clean image, seeks to reassure voters as election looms.

The Guardian - AU

Fiji transfixed as reports of ministerial sex scandal threaten ruling coalition

Leaked intimate images allegedly depicting affair between two ministers captivate nation and rattle prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition

International Business Times

Singapore Transport Minister Resigns Over Corruption Charges

Singapore's prime minister announced on Thursday the resignation of his transport chief after he was charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon.

The Independent UK

Polish farmers suspend their blockade at the Ukrainian border after a deal with the government

Poland's state news agency is reporting that Polish farmers who had blockaded a border crossing to Ukraine have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the government

Fortune

Singapore's delayed prime minister switch could happen next November—and elevate the man who helped lead the country's COVID response

The COVID pandemic and a surprise withdrawal delayed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's plans to hand over power.

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