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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth speaking in Singapore on Saturday.

‘Real and could be imminent’: Hegseth warns on China threat, says US ready to fight

In a blistering address to Indo-Pacific security officials, the US defence secretary warned China that America is ready to “fight and win decisively” if it seeks military conflict over Taiwan.

  • Lisa Visentin

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Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was open to discussions about increasing defence spending after meeting US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Shangri-La security dialogue in Singapore.

‘Wouldn’t put a number on it’: Marles open to raising defence spending after Hegseth meeting

Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed his US counterpart has pushed Australia to increase its defence spending, but would not divulge what figure Washington would like to see.

  • Lisa Visentin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese departs Rome for his flight to Singapore.

A good friend in troubled seas: Why Albanese’s Singapore visit matters

There are no major spats or tempestuous personalities in this relationship. And this is good, as it is one of Australia’s most important.

  • Zach Hope
Cabin.

Downgrade me, please: I flew all the way to Europe on a budget airline

You can fly to Europe for just over $1000 return, though I opted to upgrade – and the two legs were vastly different.

  • Flip Byrnes
Incumbent Prime Minister Lawrence Wong celebrates the win.

Singapore’s ruling party dominates again, boosting new PM

The outcome will be seen as a public endorsement of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, after the opposition failed to extend gains made in previous contests.

Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Something may be shifting in Singapore - and this election will be spicy

All eyes this weekend will be on the margins, rather than the overall winner. Even one flipped seat will likely send shudders through the ruling party.

  • Zach Hope
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The seat converts to at 78-inch (198-centimetre) flat bed.

A punishing start, but this business seat lets you bounce back

There’s great service and food on board this early morning flight, but where’s the amenities kit?

  • Craig Platt
At the vigil for condemned prisoner Pannir Selvam in Singapore.

Another execution eve on the lawn of Hong Lim Park

Peaceful protest is a fundamental right in democratic states. Singapore, though, has a bob each way.

  • Zach Hope
Poolside calm.

Singapore’s most iconic hotel opens new ultra-luxe resort

The Raffles brand has been expanding globally in recent years. Now that expansion has looped back on itself.

  • Julietta Jameson

Father-son feud plunges $28.5 billion family empire into crisis

An alleged boardroom coup attempt and a lawsuit between a family patriarch and his son – even by the standards of Asian succession drama, the family feud raging in this property dynasty stands out.

  • Low De Wei, Yoojung Lee and Bernadette Toh

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