Ukraine dam’s reservoir can no longer cool nuclear plant, says operator
June 09, 2023 1:05 AM The water level at the reservoir has gone “below the critical point of 12.7m“. Read More
China to establish spy facility in Cuba off southeastern US, reports WSJ
June 09, 2023 12:44 AM An electronic eavesdropping facility will reportedly be set up on the island, roughly 160km from Florida in the US. Read More
At least nine wounded in shelling of Ukraine’s Kherson amid flood evacuations
June 09, 2023 12:22 AM Residents were being evacuated due to flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Read More
El Nino has arrived, bringing promise of worldwide weather turmoil
June 08, 2023 10:21 PM When an El Nino was last in place, in 2016, the world saw its hottest year on record. This time could even be hotter. Read…
700 Club’s Pat Robertson, influential religious conservative, dies at 93
June 08, 2023 9:10 PM His religious views seeped into American politics and gave Christian conservatives clout. Read More
Snap Insight: Heft of Tharman Shanmugaratnam may deter others from contesting Singapore Presidential Election
While Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is well-qualified for the role of Singapore President, a contest, if it happens, could reinforce the legitimacy of the office, says Dr Gillian Koh of…
Pandemic-hit family firm of Britain’s Princess Kate owes $4.4m
June 08, 2023 8:15 PM Party Pieces, once worth $74 million, saw its business plunged, as nearly all social gatherings were banned due to Covid-19. Read More
Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes to be a ‘unifying figure’ if elected as President
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will retire from politics and run for the Singapore presidency.Read More
Tharman a ‘strong candidate’ for president, but Jurong GRC will miss a ‘solid anchor’: Political analysts
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s domestic and international standing will make him a “strong” contender for the post of president, political observers said.Read More