Singapore PM Urges Unity on Vesak Day, Warns Against Global Hate in Powerful SG60 Speech | WATCH
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Singapore PM Urges Unity on Vesak Day, Warns Against Global Hate in Powerful SG60 Speech | WATCH
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s Vesak Day address was a heartfelt tribute to 60 years of unity and progress.
Emphasizing religious harmony, he praised Singaporeans—especially the Buddhist community—for preserving peace in one of the world’s most diverse societies.
Wong warned that global tensions are rising, but Singapore must continue to protect its unique social fabric.
Watch his inspiring message that has resonated across the world.
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Japan is set to export six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines in a landmark move aimed at countering China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea. The aging destroyers, in service for over 30 years, will significantly boost the Philippines’ naval capabilities, which currently lack such firepower. Defense ministers from both nations agreed to the deal in Singapore last month. Tokyo will frame the upgrades as a joint development project to bypass Japan’s pacifist export rules. The Philippines will inspect the ships this summer. This strategic partnership comes amid intensifying maritime tensions, as both Tokyo and Manila face growing challenges from Beijing’s territorial claims. The deal marks a new chapter in Asia-Pacific military realignment and is expected to draw a sharp response from China.
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World leaders mourn the horrific crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which killed 240 of the 242 onboard shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. The international flight to London carried citizens from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. King Charles III, UK PM Keir Starmer, EU’s Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Nepal have extended condolences. As India reels, global solidarity pours in for the victims, their families, and the grieving nation.
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A massive explosion rocked the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off Kerala’s coast on Monday. The underdeck blast triggered thick smoke and fire, prompting 18 of the 22 crew to abandon ship. The Indian Navy swiftly diverted INS Surat for rescue, while the Coast Guard joined evacuation efforts. The vessel, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, remains adrift and burning. The Navy is deploying a Dornier aircraft to assess the situation. The incident follows a recent cargo ship sinking nearby.
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China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan. Beijing condemned the speech as provocative and divisive, accusing Hegseth of inciting bloc confrontation and pushing a Cold War mentality. China's foreign ministry dismissed the U.S. accusations as defamatory and asserted that only Washington deserved the label of a hegemonic power. The fiery exchange underscores growing regional tensions over Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific power balance.
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet were officially sworn in at the Istana on May 23. In his inaugural speech, Wong emphasized Singapore’s need to navigate a shifting global order by maintaining strong ties with both the U.S. and China—without taking sides. He pledged consistent, principled diplomacy and named Gan Kim Yong as Deputy PM. Key appointments include K. Shanmugam for national security, Chan Chun Sing for defence, and Ong Ye Kung for social policies. Wong’s leadership marks a pivotal new chapter for Singapore.
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Between 2010 and 2020, the world’s population grew—and so did most major religious groups. Christianity remains the largest religion at 2.3 billion, but its global share fell to 28.8% as more people left the faith, especially in Western nations. Islam experienced the fastest growth, adding 347 million to reach 2 billion globally, fueled by high fertility rates and youthful populations. Meanwhile, the religiously unaffiliated rose to 24.2%, driven by secular trends in countries like China, the U.S., and Japan. Demographic shifts suggest Islam could match Christianity by mid-century.
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