Singapore Nation News API

Get the live top nation headlines from Singapore with our JSON API.

Get API key for the Singapore Nation News API

API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from Singapore.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=sg&category=nation&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 88614,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "671c185f62943b2e42452b48294d613d",
            "title": "Technician jailed for stealing laptops, hard drives from SIA Engineering",
            "description": "The court heard he had come up with the plan after running into financial problems. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE – A technician in an engineering company, who had found himself in a difficult financial position, came up with a plan to steal laptops from SIA Engineering Company.\nOn June 16, Chinnavan Tamilarasan, 32, was sentenced to nine months’ jail ... [2183 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/technician-jailed-for-stealing-laptops-hard-drives-from-sia-engineering",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/945dcf3ac0fca78ccf4928017ca033af55bf5eab5215a8e4b756ded88fe05467",
            "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T11:35:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "5f7e895a39290312598b16a24a45d997",
            "title": "Third member of syndicate that stole from unattended bags in S’pore jailed",
            "description": "A member of a transnational theft syndicate that targeted unattended bags in Singapore has been jailed, highlighting the country's strict stance on crime. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE – The third member of a group of foreign nationals who travelled to Singapore to steal from unsuspecting people was handed a two-month and six-week jail term.\nOn June 16, Sui Haibo, 40, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.\nThis came aft... [3321 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/third-member-of-syndicate-that-stole-from-unattended-bags-in-spore-jailed",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/5a63a75dd20dc7b912fe4428d6cd0d9ff901e70872157a8454aac665cbcfa920",
            "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T10:35:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "ca940ade850318701baf14bf435249d9",
            "title": "Singapore Air Force Museum reopens with immersive fighter jet simulation and new exhibits",
            "description": "The reopening marks a renewed commitment to education and engagement. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE – Visitors to the revamped Singapore Air Force Museum can now experience the thrill of scrambling in a fighter jet to intercept an unidentified aircraft, as part of a major refresh aimed at bringing the air force’s story to life.\nThe museum... [4913 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-air-force-museum-reopens-with-immersive-fighter-jet-simulation-and-new-exhibits",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/9d0ff546d25cf67fb03ddf2f5c64a017b8710d2677d9e5c68af5872d72d3999c",
            "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T10:33:33Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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