Lukashenko says Belarus needs Russian nuclear arms as he warns of ‘invasion’
March 31, 2023 7:38 PM BELARUS – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he had intensified talks with Russia about deploying tactical nuclear weapons in his country, alleging…
Critical tuberculosis drug set to be cheaper after India removes J&J’s patent protection
March 31, 2023 7:22 PM Other pharmaceutical firms in India will soon be able to manufacture and sell the generic version of the drug. Read More
Russia says a ceasefire in Ukraine now would not achieve Moscow’s goals
March 31, 2023 7:16 PM The Kremlin’s spokesman says parts of a peace plan proposed by China are “unrealisable at the moment”. Read More
Timely to take Singapore-China partnership forward, says PM Lee in meeting with Xi Jinping
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s exchange with Chinese President Xi rounds off a day’s line-up of meetings with Beijing’s top leaders.Read More
Ukraine war ‘madness’ threatening humanity, says UN rights chief
March 31, 2023 6:45 PM “This war defies any reason. This madness must end, and peace be found,” says Mr Volker Turk. Read More
BBC names former Walt Disney executive John Hardie to lead review of social media guidelines
March 31, 2023 6:20 PM The review will start immediately, and it is expected to be completed by summer. Read More
Pope will leave hospital on Saturday, may join all Easter week celebrations, top cardinal says
March 31, 2023 5:50 PM The pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, was reported to have been treated for bronchitis. Read More
Ukraine vows never to forget or forgive on Bucha anniversary
March 31, 2023 5:44 PM After Ukraine took back control of Bucha, images of dead bodies lying in the street were beamed across the world. Read More
AI scientists, carbon traders: EP applicants for jobs in shortage to get bonus points under new system
The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) will apply to new Employment Pass applications from Sep 1.Read More