Iranians resume haj pilgrimage after 7 years as Saudi pact cools tensions
June 27, 2023 9:35 PM An Iranian tour operator said he was feeling “comfort and safety” in Saudi Arabia for the first time. Read More
MAS proposes raising coverage of deposit insurance scheme to S$100,000
Currently, the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation will pay out up to S$75,000 per depositor per institution if a bank or finance company in the scheme goes under.Read More
Russia executed 77 civilian detainees in Ukraine: UN
June 27, 2023 8:50 PM Since the invasion, the UN has documented 864 individual cases of arbitrary detention by Russia. Read More
Vladimir Putin thanks Russian army for stopping ‘civil war’
June 27, 2023 8:13 PM The Kremlin said it did not agree the mutiny had shaken Mr Putin’s position. Read More
Spain set to impose new restrictions on ride-hailing drivers
June 27, 2023 7:40 PM This could allow the authorities to force drivers to respect additional rules to operate in specific areas. Read More
Israeli, Palestinian ministers discuss West Bank violence
June 27, 2023 7:25 PM The call comes amid mounting tensions in the West Bank after a Hamas gun attack sparked reprisals from Israeli settlers. Read More
Dutch court rules former sultan’s heirs cannot seize Malaysian assets
June 27, 2023 6:25 PM The Filipino heirs are trying to enforce an arbitration award they had won against the government of Malaysia. Read More