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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

Japan can play a larger role in the region if it is able to resolve historical issues: Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.

SIA to operate repatriation flights between Singapore and Oman in support of MFA

The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.
The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.

S’pore to mount repatriation flights on March 7 and 8 from Muscat in Oman

The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates
The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates

No reports of Singaporean casualties in Middle East; travel to region should be avoided: MFA

A projectile falls over Dubai on February 28, 2026. AFP correspondents heard a loud explosion in Dubai on February 28 and one of them saw a plume of smoke rising from the city. The explosions came in the wake of wide-ranging Iranian attacks on the Gulf, in retaliation for US and Israel strikes on Iran. (Photo by AFP)
A projectile falls over Dubai on February 28, 2026. AFP correspondents heard a loud explosion in Dubai on February 28 and one of them saw a plume of smoke rising from the city. The explosions came in the wake of wide-ranging Iranian attacks on the Gulf, in retaliation for US and Israel strikes on Iran. (Photo by AFP)

S’poreans in Middle East urged to stay safe, monitor developments amid US-Israel attacks on Iran

The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.
The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.

Singapore still assessing US invitation to join Board of Peace: Vivian Balakrishnan

The Government will explore initiatives such as those recently announced at the Board’s inaugural meeting on Feb 19, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
The Government will explore initiatives such as those recently announced at the Board’s inaugural meeting on Feb 19, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.

S’pore cannot let foreign actors exploit differences, public must be vigilant and discerning: MFA

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Generic of Singapore Flag on the roof of the Parliament House on Nov 12. 

Tags: Singapore flag; national day; population; law

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20241112_202476800440 pixgeneric Azmi Athni/

Generic of Singapore Flag on the roof of the Parliament House on Nov 12. 

Tags: Singapore flag; national day; population; law

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

S’pore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it has to pay a price for position on issues: Vivian

Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.
Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.

MFA advises Singaporeans in Iran to leave the country while flights remain available

Cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran on Jan 9.
Cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran on Jan 9.

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