Venezuela’s Maduro conveys ‘great respect’ for Guyana president
February 22, 2024 4:45 AM Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has conveyed his “great respect” to the Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday, signaling…
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza’s Rafah, large family killed in home
February 22, 2024 3:35 AM RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO – Israel intensified its bombardment of Rafah in Gaza’s south and over a dozen members of one family were killed in an…
Czechs in talks to secure up to 30 more Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany
February 22, 2024 2:55 AM PRAGUE – The Czech Republic is in talks with Germany to get 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks as a gift compensating Czech military support for Ukraine…
Whales ‘cannot out-sing’ human noise pollution
February 22, 2024 1:29 AM Whales are struggling to make themselves heard over the noise pollution from ships. Read More
Victims ask pope for independent inquiry into abuse by prominent priest
February 22, 2024 12:50 AM ROME – Former nuns who said they were subjected to sexual, psychological or spiritual abuse by a famous priest urged Pope Francis on Wednesday to…
Poland investigating pro-Putin banner at farmers’ protest
February 21, 2024 11:01 PM WARSAW – Poland said it is investigating the display of a pro-Putin banner during a protest by farmers on Tuesday close to the Czech border,…
Interpol red notice issued against ex-YuuZoo CEO, wanted in Singapore over misleading financial reports
Thomas Zilliacus and three others are wanted over their alleged involvement in the release of misleading statements in YuuZoo’s financial reports.Read More
Closure of Special Account in line with CPF’s purpose and intent: Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed the move to close the CPF Special Account for those aged 55 and older and the reactions it drew online, on CNA’s Ask the…
Peace talks with Colombia government in crisis, ELN rebels say
February 21, 2024 10:00 PM BOGOTA – Peace talks between the Colombian government and National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels are in crisis, the guerrilla group said, while the government accused…
Israeli airstrike kills woman and child in south Lebanon-sources
February 21, 2024 9:00 PM BEIRUT – An Israeli strike killed a woman and a child in south Lebanon on Wednesday, sources in Lebanon said, days after Hezbollah vowed to…