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Some Singapore Airlines flights between Jan 29 and Feb 8 affected by airspace closure

Generic photo of a Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft on the tarmac at Changi Airport, with the construction of Terminal 5 in the background, on 17 December 2025.
Generic photo of a Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft on the tarmac at Changi Airport, with the construction of Terminal 5 in the background, on 17 December 2025.

Singaporeans advised to defer all travel to Iran: MFA

Cars burn in a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 8. Singapore's MFA said that those in Iran should avoid demonstrations and places where big crowds gather.
Cars burn in a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on Jan 8. Singapore's MFA said that those in Iran should avoid demonstrations and places where big crowds gather.

Singaporean woman among 420 tourists stranded on Yemeni island amid rising tensions in country

An estimated 750 tourists stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Jan 1 and 2 were directed to a campsite.
An estimated 750 tourists stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Jan 1 and 2 were directed to a campsite.

Singapore gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela, urges all parties to exercise restraint

A fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas during a US military operation on Jan 3.
A fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas during a US military operation on Jan 3.

‘More hassle than fun’: Philippines struggles to draw tourists as it lags regional peers in arrivals

Tourist arrivals to the Philippines fell to 5.24 million in the first 11 months of 2025.
Tourist arrivals to the Philippines fell to 5.24 million in the first 11 months of 2025.

Beefed-up security, crowd control measures, road closures in Orchard Rd for Christmas Eve

Large crowds are expected in the vicinity of Orchard Road on the night of Christmas Eve.
Large crowds are expected in the vicinity of Orchard Road on the night of Christmas Eve.

Google warns staff with US visas against international travel due to embassy delays, Business Insider says

Google has advised employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies.
Google has advised employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies.

2.6 million vehicles expected on major Malaysian highways during Christmas peak

Some 2.6 million vehicles can be expected on major highways at peak times during the Christmas festive season.
Some 2.6 million vehicles can be expected on major highways at peak times during the Christmas festive season.

How new social media checks would change travel to US

The checks will apply to travellers from about 40 countries who can stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.
The checks will apply to travellers from about 40 countries who can stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.

S’poreans advised to defer travel to Thai-Cambodian border conflict areas: MFA

A Thai army self-propelled howitzer moves during clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province, Thailand, on Dec 9.
A Thai army self-propelled howitzer moves during clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in Phanom Dong Rak district, Surin province, Thailand, on Dec 9.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.