Singapore News API

Get the live top headlines from Singapore with our JSON 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=general&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 131506,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "594dc27dbf373c1c7c1141d2b2923276",
            "title": "Batam's bribery problem: Can reforms stick after crackdown?",
            "description": "Explore Batam's recurring bribery issues and whether recent reforms and extortion crackdowns can lead to lasting change in Indonesia. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "– For Mr Roy, a 48-year-old Singaporean businessman who travels frequently to Batam, stories about immigration officers allegedly asking for bribes have long been familiar.\n“I go to Batam every week, at least four times a month. Stories about these i... [7569 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/batams-bribery-problem-keeps-coming-back-can-reforms-stick-after-extortion-crackdown",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/938b3790b939ad775a060044e869bb54bb36e74693196641ae708fff37a5a04d",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-10T09:35:58Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "22abea19e3b85631da5a422f1e7562eb",
            "title": "Japan downgrades description of China in annual diplomatic report",
            "description": "The report said China has intensified “unilateral criticism and coercive measures” against Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "TOKYO – Japan has downgraded its description of China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook, released on April 10 , reflecting strained ties following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a hypothetical Taiwan contingency.\nThe annual report,... [1921 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-downgrades-description-of-china-in-annual-diplomatic-report",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/72efc4ee794c8861a55cbb4f3580167b25d90244197d93cff39a6f0cca81a2c5",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-10T09:25:48Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "fdaae134cefecbf140887ba4050d12c0",
            "title": "Ex-SAF captain accused of cheating also allegedly distributed vape items at Nee Soon Camp",
            "description": "Benjamin Song Yong Pang is expected to plead guilty to his offences in May. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE – A former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) captain, who is facing cheating charges over duping people into handing more than $145,000 to him, has also been charged over vape-related offences.\nBenjamin Song Yong Pang, 38, allegedly possessed an... [1188 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ex-saf-captain-accused-of-cheating-also-allegedly-distributed-vape-items-at-nee-soon-camp",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/386f00acff49a3c751e2022a5474b320ec9c09f822ade32ab429318f19b895cf",
            "publishedAt": "2026-04-10T08:25:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}
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