Singapore’s Foreign Ministry has issued a firm rebuke to foreign embassies in the city-state, stating that it “rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues involving third countries.”
This response comes after the U.S. embassy in Singapore posted a social media video criticizing China’s claims in the South China Sea—using analogies involving HDB block scenarios—which sparked a rebuttal from the Chinese embassy. Observers noted Singapore’s swift move, highlighting concerns over foreign embassies publicly engaging in geopolitical disputes in a way that could influence local public opinion.
The move aligns with Singapore’s legal framework, including its Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act, which aims to curb foreign efforts to influence domestic sentiment or political views.
By making this statement, Singapore reasserts its stance on keeping national discourse free from diplomatic interference and preferring quiet, formal dialogue over public posturing on sensitive international matters.
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On Day 3 of the escalating conflict, a new wave of ballistic missiles was launched from Iran towards Israel, striking fear across the region as explosions were reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Amid the threat of civil war and national collapse, Azerbaijan turned to its most experienced statesman, Heydar Aliyev, whose return to power on June 15, 1993, marked the beginning of the country's political revival.
The Trump administration is preparing to dramatically widen its immigration crackdown, with plans to ban entry to citizens from 36 more countries unless security and cooperation standards are met within 60 days, according to an internal State Department cable.
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On Day 3 of the escalating conflict, a new wave of ballistic missiles was launched from Iran towards Israel, striking fear across the region as explosions were reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Scientists at the South China University of Technology have engineered a new ceramic material that pushes the boundaries of heat resistance, a development with major implications for hypersonic flight, rocket engines, and energy production.
Amid the threat of civil war and national collapse, Azerbaijan turned to its most experienced statesman, Heydar Aliyev, whose return to power on June 15, 1993, marked the beginning of the country's political revival.
In June 2025, Iran and Israel entered direct war for the first time, ending years of covert hostilities. The three-day conflict reshaped regional dynamics and left lasting military, civilian, and diplomatic consequences.
The Trump administration is preparing to dramatically widen its immigration crackdown, with plans to ban entry to citizens from 36 more countries unless security and cooperation standards are met within 60 days, according to an internal State Department cable.
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