Chinese student found in US woods after ‘cyber kidnapping’ scam
January 02, 2024 9:52 AM The student’s parents were extorted for US$80,000 (S$105,630). Read More
Mexican Zapatista rebel group celebrates anniversary of anti-globalization uprising
January 02, 2024 9:44 AM CARACOL DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico – Mexican revolutionary indigenous group, Zapatista Army for National Liberation, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their armed uprising that ended…
Russian drones hit sites linked to Ukrainian nationalists
January 02, 2024 9:14 AM LVIV, Ukraine – Russian drones attacked a university and a museum linked to two of the most prominent 20th century defenders of Ukrainian national identity…
Singapore’s economy grew 2.8% in Q4 as manufacturing sector rebounds: Advance estimates
Singapore’s economy expanded 2.8 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2023, faster than the 1 per cent growth in the previous quarter, according to MTI’s advance estimates.Read More
EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force
January 02, 2024 7:42 AM Kosovars perceived it as a “historic day” as their country moves closer to the EU. Read More
Commentary: Can biofuels be the answer to the transition away from fossil fuels?
Let us not be beguiled by the “bio” prefix, but recognise the potential and the limitations of biofuels, says NTU’s Kelvin Law.Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 2
January 02, 2024 6:00 AM Israel troop pullback signals ‘gradual shift’ to lower intensity operations: US official Israel’s decision to withdraw some troops from Gaza appears to signal the start…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 1
January 02, 2024 6:00 AM Rain did not stop crowds from ushering in the new year at Marina Bay The rain that fell across Singapore on the evening of Dec…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russia is suffering major losses
January 02, 2024 4:58 AM President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published by the Economist on Monday that the notion that Russia was winning the nearly two-year-old war was…
Sudanese paramilitary leader Hemedti meets civilian leaders on tour
January 02, 2024 4:43 AM DUBAI/ The leader of Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo met on Monday with civilian pro-democracy politicians in Addis Ababa, the latest…