https://www.scmp.com/rss/522870/feed The latest news and top stories on Tammy Duckworth. Known for her military service as a retired Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel and Iraq War veteran, she sustained severe injuries, losing both legs. As a United States Senator for Illinois since 2017, she champions veterans’ affairs, infrastructure development and environmental justice. Previously, she served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Duckworth is also recognised for being the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Kolette Lim Kolette Lim From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into national focal points. Passionate online discussions have revealed deep concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself – and is seen by others. Locker-room rage Singapore’s acting sports minister came under fire after he was caught calling the Hong Kong men’s football team... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337666/singapores-viral-moments-2025-politician-slip-ups-sinkhole-heroes-and-new-us-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337666/singapores-viral-moments-2025-politician-slip-ups-sinkhole-heroes-and-new-us-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:30:10 +0000 CNA CNA The United States Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee Anjani Sinha as ambassador to Singapore. The orthopaedic surgeon was among a slew of nominees voted in by a 51-47 simple majority for various positions. Others on the list include Sergio Gor, who will become the ambassador to India, and Sean O’Neill, who is set to be the ambassador to Thailand. Sinha is a surgeon on the east coast specialising in orthopaedics and sports medicine. The US State Department previously... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3328195/anjani-sinha-confirmed-trumps-envoy-singapore-despite-fumbling-hearing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3328195/anjani-sinha-confirmed-trumps-envoy-singapore-despite-fumbling-hearing?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:30:54 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg US President Donald Trump has started his immigration crackdown in Chicago, with federal agents stepping up enforcement in an escalating campaign against Democratic-run cities that the White House said were suffering from rampant crime and disorder. Operation Midway Blitz has begun in the city and other parts of Illinois targeting “criminal illegal aliens”, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Monday. DHS blamed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat and potential... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324844/trump-administration-launches-immigration-crackdown-chicago?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3324844/trump-administration-launches-immigration-crackdown-chicago?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:17:27 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse US President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago is likely to be the next target of his efforts to crack down on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration. Trump indicated that the Midwestern city could receive similar treatment to what he has done in Washington, where he has deployed 2,000 troops on the streets. “I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.” The comments came as the Pentagon on Friday began ordering... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3323109/chicago-officials-slam-trumps-threat-over-military-deployment-stay-out-our-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3323109/chicago-officials-slam-trumps-threat-over-military-deployment-stay-out-our-city?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:14 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 2 Americans rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji prompt more calls for tougher rules Two Americans have had to be rescued from Japan’s Mount Fuji in separate incidents before the official climbing season began, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on rule-breaking... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3318217/mount-fuji-rescue-trumps-pick-singapore-envoy-mahathir-turns-100-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3318217/mount-fuji-rescue-trumps-pick-singapore-envoy-mahathir-turns-100-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:15:07 +0000 Jean Iau Jean Iau Remarks by a US senator labelling Singapore as a key place for “fighting against” major rival China have offered a revealing glimpse into how some American politicians view the city state, amid Washington’s regional power struggle with Beijing. The comments came to light after clips of a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday showed an exasperated Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth admonishing Anjani Sinha, US President Donald Trump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore. “You want to be ambassador... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3317885/singapore-key-us-fight-against-china-tammy-duckworth-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3317885/singapore-key-us-fight-against-china-tammy-duckworth-says?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:20:19 +0000 Jean Iau Jean Iau US President Donald Trump’s ambassador-nominee to Singapore, orthopaedic surgeon Anjani Sinha, has drawn online backlash following a grilling at his confirmation hearing, with Senator Tammy Duckworth accusing him of not doing his “homework”. On Wednesday, the Illinois Democratic senator, who famously also put Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the hot seat over his lack of knowledge of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, criticised Sinha’s inability to correctly answer questions on the... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3317623/trumps-singapore-ambassador-nominee-fails-senate-grilling-shape-do-some-homework?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3317623/trumps-singapore-ambassador-nominee-fails-senate-grilling-shape-do-some-homework?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:06:28 +0000