On April 1, 2026, Singapore authorities sentenced 18-year-old Chinese national Fan Guangyao to six weeks in jail for assaulting an airport police officer. The incident happened on February 11, 2026, at around 11:30 p.m. when Fan reported his lost passport and wallet at Changi Airport's Airport Police Division. When officers advised him to seek help from the Chinese Embassy, Fan reacted angrily, shouting and refusing to calm down. An officer tried to de-escalate by placing a hand on his shoulder, but Fan responded by slamming his hand on the desk and behaving disorderly. He was charged under Section 353 of... [Continue Reading]
On March 31, 2026, during construction work along Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore, a 250kg unexploded World War II bomb was uncovered. The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit assessed the bomb as unstable and unsafe to move, prompting plans for a controlled detonation at the site. The disposal is scheduled to take place in the early morning hours of April 2, from 2:30 am to 4:30 am, contained strictly within the construction area. Authorities have assured the public that no nearby areas will be affected, although loud noises from the blast may be heard. Safety measures... [Continue Reading]