US official, Chinese held candid, productive talks: State Dept
June 06, 2023 2:37 AM The two sides had candid and productive discussions as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication. Read More
Ukraine has enough weapons to begin counter-offensive, says foreign minister
June 06, 2023 1:26 AM Membership of the military alliance would “probably” only be possible for Ukraine after the end of active hostilities. Read More
UK police charge Conservative MP with racially aggravated order offence
June 06, 2023 12:55 AM Bob Stewart has been an MP for over a decade and represents London’s Beckenham constituency in the House of Commons. Read More
Trump attorneys meet with US Justice Department over classified documents: Wash Post
June 06, 2023 12:04 AM Trump has described himself as the victim of a politically motivated witch hunt. Read More
Aviation industry seen to make $13.2b net profit this year, more than double previous forecast: Iata
June 05, 2023 10:45 PM ISTANBUL – Airlines are expected to reap net profits totalling US$9.8 billion (S$13.2 billion) this year, more than double the previous forecast of US$4.7 billion…
As flood risks rise, New Orleans neighbourhoods build resilience
June 05, 2023 10:30 PM Community groups are taking the reins and boosting New Orleans’ resilience to floods. Read More
Russian radio stations hacked, played fake Putin message of ‘invasion’ from Ukraine
June 05, 2023 9:19 PM A man with President Vladimir Putin’s voice announced martial law and evacuation of civilians in three regions. Read More
WHO to seek global certificate system, inspired by EU’s Covid-19 pass
June 05, 2023 9:00 PM It will be aimed to help protect people from health threats, including possible future pandemics. Read More
Twitter’s US ad sales plunge 59% as woes continue and new CEO takes the helm
June 05, 2023 8:45 PM Advertisers may be spooked by a rise in hate speech and pornography, as well as more ads featuring online gambling. Read More
Cancer vaccines poised to unlock ‘new treatment paradigm’ with Merck/Moderna data
June 05, 2023 8:45 PM Experts say mRNA vaccines, paired with drugs that rev up the immune system, may lead to a new generation of cancer therapies. Read More