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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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make urgent visits to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye next week to hold high-level talks and express gratitude for recent support.
The CIA have decline to say whether suspect was hit by gunfire, and the individual is now in custody.
Iran has issued a sharp warning to Israel and the United States, threatening to take unspecified "special measures" to defend its nuclear facilities if threatened, just ahead of a new round of nuclear talks in Rome.
The US has imposed sanctions on four Cuban judicial officials for their role in jailing a peaceful protester in 2020, citing gross human rights violations and lack of judicial independence.
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French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid tariffs on Cognac and to support ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, as the leaders discussed trade tensions and global conflicts.
Germany’s far-right AfD says the Bundeswehr has become too soft and wants to bring back discipline and a “warrior culture” inspired by the U.S. military under Trump, slamming progressive reforms as harmful to combat readiness.
The CIA have decline to say whether suspect was hit by gunfire, and the individual is now in custody.
Iran has issued a sharp warning to Israel and the United States, threatening to take unspecified "special measures" to defend its nuclear facilities if threatened, just ahead of a new round of nuclear talks in Rome.
The US has imposed sanctions on four Cuban judicial officials for their role in jailing a peaceful protester in 2020, citing gross human rights violations and lack of judicial independence.
Germany’s far-right AfD says the Bundeswehr has become too soft and wants to bring back discipline and a “warrior culture” inspired by the U.S. military under Trump, slamming progressive reforms as harmful to combat readiness.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make urgent visits to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye next week to hold high-level talks and express gratitude for recent support.
The CIA have decline to say whether suspect was hit by gunfire, and the individual is now in custody.
Iran has issued a sharp warning to Israel and the United States, threatening to take unspecified "special measures" to defend its nuclear facilities if threatened, just ahead of a new round of nuclear talks in Rome.
The US has imposed sanctions on four Cuban judicial officials for their role in jailing a peaceful protester in 2020, citing gross human rights violations and lack of judicial independence.
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