Saudi Arabia to invite Syria’s Assad to Arab leaders’ summit, sources say
April 02, 2023 8:16 PM The move would formally end Syria’s regional isolation. Read More
Paris votes on ban for rental e-scooters
April 02, 2023 6:54 PM Results are scheduled to be released at around 10pm (4am Singapore time Monday). Read More
UK government ‘in negotiations’ after three British men held in Afghanistan
April 02, 2023 6:13 PM Two men are believed to have been held by the Taliban since January. Read More
Manchester imposes tourist tax, visitors to pay additional £1 a night
April 02, 2023 3:48 PM It is the first city in the UK to launch a tourist tax. Read More
Bulgaria votes for fifth time in two years under Ukraine shadow
April 02, 2023 3:35 PM Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine has deepened the political crisis that has engulfed Bulgaria since 2020, with the worst instability since the fall of Communism.…
Barcode turns 50, but its days might be numbered
April 02, 2023 3:22 PM The humble barcode will soon give way to another standard. Read More
Two die after hot-air balloon catches fire in Mexico near archaeological site
April 02, 2023 2:59 PM The passengers, a 39-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, jumped from the balloon, while a child suffered burns. Read More
It’s Donald Trump v porn star Stormy Daniels in the merchandise stakes too
April 02, 2023 1:24 PM Both have seen a healthy bump in the sales of T-shirts and other items since his indictment. Read More
ChatGPT helps UK student overturn parking fine with personalised appeal to city council
April 02, 2023 1:18 PM Within days of sending off the AI-generated email, the council withdrew the fine. Read More