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Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

The FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home on Jan. 14, 2026, was a rare and intimidating move by an administration focused on repressing criticism and dissent.

The Conversation

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son slams Singapore's plan to preserve family home as national monument

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore’s first prime minister, has condemned the government’s plan to designate his late father’s home as a national monument

The Independent UK

Singapore’s ruling party extends hold with sweeping win in general elections

‘Results will put Singapore in a better position to face this turbulent world,’ says prime minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

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Singapore's ruling party wins another landslide in general elections extending its 66-year rule

The result is expected to bolster the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who took office over a year ago.

Euronews

Crucial vote underway as Singaporeans elect new government

Elections being seen as a key test of support for prime minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition

Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s tariffs are shaking up elections in Australia, Singapore and South Korea

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more volatile U.S.

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Why has Singapore dissolved its parliament and when is the general election?

Nomination day for candidates set for 23 April as voting to take place on 3 May

The Independent UK

Singapore dissolves parliament, paving the way for general elections

Singapore’s parliament has been dissolved to pave the way for general elections in which the city-state’s long-ruling party will seek to strengthen its dominance under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

The Independent UK

As scams soar, Singapore decides to protect victims from themselves

City-state’s new anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance embodied by founding father Lee Kuan Yew.

Al Jazeera

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

The Independent UK

Son Of Singapore's Founder Granted Asylum In UK

The youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew said he was granted asylum in Britain due to persecution at home, where a bitter family feud rages over a property dispute.

International Business Times

Lee Hsien Yang Granted Asylum In UK

Lee Hsien Yang, brother of former Singapore PM, granted asylum in the UK amid family feud and political persecution allegations.

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Singapore founder’s son says he is now a political refugee in UK

Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family were persecuted by government led until earlier this year by his estranged brother Lee Hsien Loong

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The Guardian - UK

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy

International Business Times

Family Feud Reignites Over Singapore Ex-PM's Historic Home

A bungalow where Singapore's early leaders spent long hours laying the country's foundations is under the spotlight as a bitter feud rages between former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's children.

Al Jazeera

Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

The Guardian - UK

Singapore to get guitar-playing new PM in first transfer of power for 20 years

Lee Hsien Loong will stand down and hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong at a challenging time for the city state

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International Business Times

Singapore To Swear In Lawrence Wong As New Prime Minister

Singapore will swear in Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as the city-state's new prime minister, as Lee Hsien Loong steps down after two decades in office.

Evening Standard

Kwasi Kwarteng: I hate Liz Truss's 'deep state' conspiracy theories

The former chancellor reckons it’s a ploy to sell books

Al Jazeera

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state’s fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

Al Jazeera

As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’

Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.

Top News

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong To Step Down

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down after 20 years, handing over power to Lawrence Wong. Wong set to become Singapore's fourth leader sin...

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