UK’s Liz Truss admits to ‘mistakes’, but blames enemies
June 16, 2023 6:55 AM She also denied that she wanted current PM Rishi Sunak to fail. Read More
US FDA advisers back updated Covid-19 vaccine targeting dominant variant
June 16, 2023 6:35 AM It is looking to target the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant. Read More
US criticises Russia in annual human trafficking report
June 16, 2023 6:16 AM It cites Moscow’s treatment of conscripts and Ukrainian children, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
COP28 outlook soured by climate finance blame game at UN talks
June 16, 2023 5:49 AM Bonn outcome does not resolve the stark differences between rich nations and developing countries over who pays. Read More
Decoupling will not work, says Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on US visit
June 16, 2023 5:37 AM South-east Asia views such a move to be disastrous. Read More
Finland’s right-wing parties strike deal to form government
June 16, 2023 4:50 AM During 11 weeks of talks, the parties struggled to agree on immigration, climate policy and public finances. Read More
At least 10 reported dead after vehicle crash in Canada’s Manitoba province
June 16, 2023 4:38 AM CBC reported that the crash involved a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle. Read More
Russian oil revenues down nearly 50% on price cap, says US
June 16, 2023 4:22 AM Sanctions and export controls have made it hard for Russia to replace equipment lost in its invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Jens Stoltenberg leaves open prospect of staying on as Nato leader
June 16, 2023 3:35 AM Jens Stoltenberg is due to step down in September after nine years as secretary-general of the military alliance. Read More
UN chief to fossil fuel firms: Stop trying to ‘knee-cap’ climate progress
June 16, 2023 3:16 AM Countries must start phasing out oil, coal and gas – not just emissions – he says. Read More