Iran lays to rest victims of ISIS twin bombings
January 05, 2024 7:59 PM The 89 victims include multiple women and children and at least a dozen Afghan nationals. Read More
Russia hit Ukraine with missiles from North Korea: Kyiv
January 05, 2024 7:55 PM Russia has hit Ukraine with missiles supplied by North Korea, Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said on Friday following an earlier assertion by Washington. Read…
UK police say no new investigation into Prince Andrew allegations
January 05, 2024 7:55 PM British police said on Friday no new investigation had been launched into allegations relating to Prince Andrew following the release this week of court documents…
Britain hit by flooding after heavy rain swells major rivers
January 05, 2024 7:50 PM Major rivers across Britain were flooded on Friday after heavy rain, with the government issuing more than 300 flood warnings, travel operators announcing serious disruption…
Russia hit Ukrainian region with non-Russian missiles: Governor
January 05, 2024 7:30 PM Russia has hit the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv with non-Russian made missiles, the regional governor said on Friday. Read More
Pakistan’s senate approves delaying elections, but decision not binding
January 05, 2024 6:50 PM KARACHI, Pakistan -Pakistan’s senate approved a resolution on Friday to further delay national elections which had been scheduled to take place on Feb. 8, the…
World food price index ends 2023 some 10% below 2022 levels
January 05, 2024 6:30 PM The largest price falls were in vegetable oils, with the price index slumping 1.4 per cent in November from December. Read More
Latest COVID-19 wave has peaked, although patient loads remain high: Clinics
Clinics are, however, already planning for more manpower and medication supply, in anticipation of another surge in the months ahead.Read More
Mandatory TB screening in Bukit Merah after emergence of more cases linked to 2022 cluster
The screening will be mandatory for those who live and work in Blocks 1 and 3 Jalan Bukit Merah, employees at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre, as well as…
With explosions in Iran, Islamic State attempts a comeback
January 05, 2024 5:55 PM Islamic State, the Sunni Muslim militant group which claimed responsibility for two deadly blasts in predominantly Shi’ite Iran this week, has been operating in the…