As Israel attacks Rafah, US offers only words of caution
February 09, 2024 6:35 AM U.S. officials made their most pointed criticism so far of Israel’s civilian casualties in Gaza as it turns the focus of its offensive to Rafah,…
‘Add a little dragon’: PM Lee encourages Singaporeans to have more children in Chinese New Year message
In his annual Chinese New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that fertility rates have been declining around the world, especially in “developed societies” like Singapore.Read More
Are young women more ‘woke’ than their male peers? In Singapore, it’s not so clear-cut
A dramatic gender split in the political views and attitudes of Gen Z is being reported worldwide, but question marks remain over whether this trend is present in Singapore as…
US warns Israel of ‘disaster’ if it sends troops into Gaza’s Rafah
February 09, 2024 5:35 AM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered troops to “prepare to operate” in Rafah. Read More
South Africa’s Ramaphosa touts ANC history in state of nation address
February 09, 2024 4:40 AM South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa used a major speech in parliament on Thursday to play up his party’s achievements over the last 30 years, but…
US imposes sanctions for violations of Russia oil price cap
February 09, 2024 3:45 AM The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it had put sanctions on three entities based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one registered in…
Huawei raided in France on suspicion of improper conduct, says judicial source
February 09, 2024 2:33 AM The raids were carried out as part of a preliminary investigation launched by France’s financial prosecution service, said the source. Read More
Biden administration, Texas battling over border policies on multiple fronts
February 09, 2024 1:25 AM Efforts by Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stem a record number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has set off a series of…
Israeli army ‘peeling back’ Khan Younis, believes Hamas Gaza chief is there
February 09, 2024 12:45 AM Israeli forces are “peeling back” Hamas infrastructure in Khan Younis, more than two months after entering the Gaza Strip’s main southern city, and believe the…
US Senate to vote on $95b Ukraine, Israel aid Bill after failed border deal
February 08, 2024 11:20 PM The U.S. Senate was due to vote on Thursday on a $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, after Republicans…