US Supreme Court strikes down university race-conscious admissions policies
June 29, 2023 10:23 PM It is a setback to affirmative action policies used to increase number of under-represented groups. Read More
Russia’s General Armageddon quizzed over his involvement in Prigozhin’s rebellion
June 29, 2023 10:10 PM General Sergei Surovikin hasn’t been seen in public since the end of Saturday’s mutiny by Wagner mercenaries. Read More
Russia’s Prigozhin was told his mercenaries would no longer fight in Ukraine
June 29, 2023 9:07 PM The Wagner group would not receive any state money in the future too. Read More
France to require parental consent for minors on social media
June 29, 2023 8:25 PM It is part of moves to reduce children’s screen time and protect them from cyber crimes. Read More
National Geographic lays off its last staff writers: Report
June 29, 2023 7:43 PM Physical copies of the magazine will no longer be available at US newstands from 2024. Read More
France arrests dozens in unrest after police shooting
June 29, 2023 6:45 PM Angry protests sparked after police shot 17-year-old Nahel M. in the chest on Tuesday. Read More
NUS at No. 8 in world university ranking; first Asian institution to break into top 10
An additional metric that considers a combination of employment rate and the achievements of alumni gave NUS an edge in this year’s ranking. Read More
Virgin Galactic rocket plane poised for first commercial flight to edge of space
June 29, 2023 4:55 PM Three Italians are part of the six-man crew to make the 80km journey. Read More
Controversial UK policy on asylum seekers faces crucial verdict
June 29, 2023 4:25 PM The policy involves flying refugees arriving in Britain to Rwanda for processing. Read More
Israel’s Netanyahu to drop most contentious part of judicial revamp: Report
June 29, 2023 3:35 PM It would have allowed the national legislature to overturn Supreme Court rulings. Read More