Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort

The Workers' Party (WP) expressed disappointment with US tariffs on Singapore and called for bilateral negotiations and all options to be considered in response. The party emphasized the need for a rational approach at both international and domestic levels, including utilizing existing dispute settlement mechanisms and strengthening trade relationships within ASEAN and larger trade blocs. WP also highlighted the opportunity for Singapore firms to benefit from regional competitors hit by higher tariffs and called for...

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In response to escalating trade tensions, China's government vows to "fight to the end" if the US continues to impose additional tariffs, following Donald Trump's threats. The Chinese foreign ministry states that pressure and threats are not effective ways to deal with China, and the country will take necessary measures to protect its rights and interests. Beijing asserts that the Chinese people do not provoke trouble but will resolutely defend themselves against any further escalation...

A trial began at the High Court in Singapore for Nguyen Ngoc Giau, accused of murdering Mr. Cho Wang Keung during a dispute in 2021. The prosecution alleges that Nguyen attacked Mr. Cho with a knife after a falling out and confrontation, resulting in Mr. Cho's death. Nguyen, who was reportedly in a state of acute alcohol intoxication, faces charges related to the incident, with evidence from witnesses and video footage presented in court. Full...

Law and Home Affairs minister K Shanmugam condemned the killing of Gaza medics by Israeli soldiers, calling for universal condemnation of their actions. Video evidence contradicted Israel's initial claim, leading to the admission of wrongdoing by the Israeli Army. Shanmugam criticized the military for the killings and the attempted cover-up, referring to the incident as "massacres" and "lies".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXG_w0Ngfs4 Full Article

Singapore will form a national task force chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to support businesses and workers in response to new US tariffs that could impact economic growth and jobs. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the tariffs will likely slow global growth and affect Singapore's export-reliant sectors, potentially leading to job losses and lower wage increases. The tariffs, seen as a rejection of WTO rules, impose a 10% tariff on all...