Ecuador’s suspension of environmental consultations hits $2 billion of investment -business leaders
September 07, 2023 6:20 AM Ecuador’s suspension of a decree enabling environmental consultations prior to the licensing of industrial and mining projects has paralyzed investments worth $2 billion, business associations…
‘Russian flag cannot be at Paris Olympics’, says France’s Macron
September 07, 2023 6:08 AM Athletes from Russia and Belarus have faced sanctions from a multitude of sports since Russia invaded Ukraine. Read More
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds abortion rights nationwide, paving way for federal access
September 07, 2023 5:46 AM Mexico’s Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a federal law criminalizing abortion, reaffirming an earlier ruling that criminal penalties for abortion were unconstitutional and allowing…
Moderna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant
September 07, 2023 5:32 AM The retooled shots have yet to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Read More
Bohemian Rhapsody original manuscript fetches over $2m at London auction
September 07, 2023 5:21 AM LONDON – The original manuscript for epic Queen hit Bohemian Rhapsody sold for £1,379,000 (S$2.2 million) on Wednesday at an auction of Freddie Mercury memorabilia…
US to cancel Alaska oil, gas leases issued under Trump
September 07, 2023 5:01 AM WASHINGTON – The US Interior Department on Wednesday will announce the cancellation of oil and gas leases in a federal wildlife refuge that were bought…
Blinken announces over $1b in new US aid to Ukraine
September 07, 2023 4:27 AM He said it would help Ukraine “build momentum” in its fight against Russian aggression. Read More
Brazil’s Lula to announce cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday afternoon -sources
September 07, 2023 3:38 AM Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to announce a ministry cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday afternoon as he seeks to shore up support…
Escaped killer evades US police in huge manhunt
September 07, 2023 3:36 AM Brazilian national Danelo Cavalcante was convicted last month of stabbing his girlfriend to death. Read More