No degree? No problem. Biden tries to bridge the ‘diploma divide’
May 16, 2023 8:10 AM Mr Biden is trying to bridge an educational divide that is reshaping the American political landscape. Read More
Syria attends first Arab League meeting in 11 years
May 16, 2023 8:00 AM It is the first time Syrian officials had participated in an Arab League meeting since 2011. Read More
US and Micronesia agree to renew strategic pact, US envoy says
May 16, 2023 7:52 AM The move is part of US efforts to shore up support among Pacific island states to counter China. Read More
Massive $270m jewellery auctions set world record in Geneva
May 16, 2023 7:20 AM The jewels belonged to an Austrian billionaire whose husband made his fortune under the Nazis. Read More
Tesla CEO Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein litigation in US Virgin Islands
May 16, 2023 7:00 AM It relates to a lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of helping enable sexual abuses by Epstein. Read More
UN efforts to save Black Sea grain deal to continue in coming days
May 16, 2023 6:30 AM Russia has threatened to quit the pact on Thursday over obstacles to its grain and fertiliser exports. Read More
Commentary: Employees must resist the pressure to go to work when unwell
Going to work when you’re sick is like juggling knives while riding a unicycle. It’s a bad idea for you and everyone around you, says HR expert Adrian Tan.Read More
Medicine from vending machines? One company hopes to roll out 50 dispensers in Singapore this year
SmartRx, the firm that developed the machines, has installed five so far, including one that dispenses medicine requiring a doctor’s prescription.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023 6:00 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, May 16, 2023. Read More
US special counsel faults FBI’s handling of 2016 Trump-Russia probe
May 16, 2023 4:17 AM The report marks the end of a four-year probe launched in May 2019. Read More