Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen ends political career after over 20 years in cabinet, will not contest GE2025

He will be succeeded by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat as the anchor minister for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. Dr Ng expressed full confidence in minister Chee, calling him capable and well-experienced. Chee has been active in government and community work for over 10 years.

US-Israel talks: Netanyahu, Trump set to discuss tariffs, hostages, and Iran at White House

According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, the leaders are expected to discuss several critical issues, including the new tariffs recently imposed by Trump on Israel, ongoing negotiations over hostages held by Hamas, potential tensions between Israel and Türkiye in Syria, and joint efforts to counter Iran and its proxy network.

Israeli forces eliminate key Hamas figure behind psychological terror 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said it has eliminated Hamas’ military wing’s psychological terror operative, Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil.

Houthi rebels claim four dead in suspected US airstrike near Hodeida Port city

The intense campaign of airstrikes under President Donald Trump, targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, has killed at least 65 people, according to casualty figures released by the Houthis.