Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore
Music group says ‘proud’ to have made ‘impromptu expression’ of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.
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Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit
Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
Southeast Asia shuts offices, limits travel as oil crisis deepens
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam heavily depend on fuel imports and have limited energy reserves.
From: 101 East
Dinosaurs for sale: Is the global fossil market harming science?
In a two-part special, 101 East explores Asia’s role in the booming multimillion-dollar dinosaur fossil trade.
Published On 7 Feb 2026
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Why is India’s Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world?
The virus spreads from animals to humans, via person-to-person contact or through consuming contaminated food.
At least 2 sailors dead after cargo ship sinks in disputed South China Sea
A Singapore-flagged vessel with 21 Filipino sailors on board capsizes, killing two and leaving four missing.
French firm Lactalis latest to recall baby formula amid contamination scare
Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.
US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
