US envoy to visit Egypt, Israel for hostage talks, official says
February 20, 2024 8:50 PM WASHINGTON – U.S. Middle East envoy Brett McGurk will travel to the region this week for continued talks on securing the release of hostages held…
Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN ceasefire vote; more than 100 killed in 24 hours
February 20, 2024 7:18 PM A pause in fighting remains out of reach, as Israeli assault on Rafah appears imminent. Read More
WHO completes second Gaza hospital evacuation amid fighting
February 20, 2024 6:45 PM GENEVA – The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it had completed a second evacuation mission from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, transferring a total of 32…
Man bribed SMU Academy associate director with S$62,800 to get marketing services gig
After learning that his junior college schoolmate was an associate director with SMU Academy, Cher Kheng Than set up a company for the sole purpose of providing marketing services to…
Polish justice minister to present ‘rule of law’ action plan in Brussels
February 20, 2024 5:55 PM WARSAW – Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar was set to present an action plan in Brussels on Tuesday “to restore the rule of law” after…
Greek farmers gear up for tractor protest in Athens over rising costs
February 20, 2024 4:40 PM ATHENS – Greek farmers were expected to drive into Athens with tractors on Tuesday to protest outside parliament over rising energy costs, competition from abroad…
Polish farmers to step up protests with total blockade of Ukrainian border
February 20, 2024 3:50 PM WARSAW – Polish farmers will step up protests on the border with Ukraine on Tuesday, blocking almost all traffic in what they say is a…
Why Wall Street firms are flip-flopping on climate
February 20, 2024 2:26 PM Some financial firms were worried that a new strategy by Climate Action 100+ could expose them to legal risks. Read More
Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny’s death
February 20, 2024 12:10 PM TOKYO – Ukraine’s prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia after the death of Russian…
Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny’s death
February 20, 2024 12:10 PM TOKYO – Ukraine’s prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia after the death of Russian…