US officials confirm rare human case of bubonic plague
February 14, 2024 7:50 AM The disease is uncommon in developed countries and can now be treated, but remains potentially dangerous. Read More
US urges Senegalese President Sall to restore Senegal’s electoral calendar
February 14, 2024 6:42 AM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Senegalese President Macky Sall to restore Senegal’s electoral calendar and timeline for presidential transition, the U.S.…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 14
February 14, 2024 6:00 AM Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault Talks involving the US, Egypt, Israel and Qatar on a Gaza truce ended without…
U.S. reviewing reports of civilian harm by Israel, State Dept says
February 14, 2024 4:57 AM The United States is reviewing reports that Israel has harmed civilians in its war in Gaza under a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring countries…
Trinidad and Tobago cleans up beaches following 12-kilometer oil spill
February 14, 2024 3:57 AM First responders and volunteers from Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday sought to contain an oil spill detected last week in the Caribbean country’s waters and…
Blinken says he spoke to Paul Whelan, US citizen being held by Russia
February 14, 2024 3:02 AM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he had spoken on Monday with Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine who is being detained…
UNESCO says $9 billion needed to revive Ukraine tourism
February 14, 2024 1:57 AM Ukraine will need $9 billion over 10 years for its tourism sector to recover, the United Nations’ cultural agency said on Tuesday, adding that the…
Von der Leyen to announce bid for 2nd EU term: German party official
February 14, 2024 12:51 AM She is widely expected to win the backing of most EU member countries. Read More
Police investigate 2 events related to Israel-Hamas war, warn against protesting at Singapore Airshow
Singapore police are looking into possible offences at a Feb 2 gathering at Orchard Road as well as a private event that was live-streamed online.Read More
Feisty Portuguese election debate dims hopes for post-poll compromises
February 13, 2024 11:02 PM The leaders of Portugal’s centre-right and far-right parties clashed in a tense debate late on Monday, dimming prospects they will find enough common ground for…