The government is concerned that extremist groups could use the regional tensions as an excuse to carry out attacks, either on Western targets such as Israeli or American interests, or on Muslim communities and symbols, depending on the ideology of the attackers.

Singapore Airlines shares fall after deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad

The decline came a day after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 270 people. The aircraft, which was headed to London, went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a medical college complex. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.

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