Russia crisis reveals ‘real cracks’ in Putin’s authority: Blinken
June 25, 2023 10:38 PM The uprising by the private Wagner group marked “a direct challenge to Putin’s authority”, he said. Read More
Singaporeans advised to defer all non-essential travel to Russia: MFA
This is in view of the “unstable security situation” in the southern Russia which may spread to other parts of the country. Read More
Relief and sympathy as Wagner rebels stand down in Russian city
June 25, 2023 10:23 PM “There is still a lack of understanding. Why was this done? Who instigated all this?” said a resident. Read More
One killed, several injured in roller-coaster accident in Sweden
June 25, 2023 9:05 PM The park’s Jetline roller coaster had partly derailed during a ride. Read More
New exhibits, installations at reopened Botanic Gardens heritage museum
The reopening of the Singapore Botanic Gardens heritage museum ties in with the start of the annual heritage festival at the gardens.Read More
Moscow’s security measures still in place after Wagner mutiny
June 25, 2023 4:42 PM Moscow said the charges against Prigozhin will be dropped and his fighters will not be prosecuted. Read More
Chaos in Russia works to our advantage, say Ukraine officials
June 25, 2023 1:20 PM But it remains to be seen whether Ukraine can capitalise on the disorder caused by the Wagner mutiny. Read More
Wagner mutiny: Bloody showdown averted but conflict not over between Putin and critics
June 25, 2023 11:42 AM Russia’s deal with Wagner chief Prigozhin to stand down his troops has exposed Mr Putin’s weakness. Read More
Montana derailment sends at least 7 freight cars into the Yellowstone river
June 25, 2023 10:37 AM What led up to the derailment was not immediately known, officials said. Read More
With reversed hind legs and a loose tongue, a new ugly dog champion is crowned
June 25, 2023 9:20 AM A judge said Scooter “kind of reminds me of a hairy hippopotamus”. Read More