Trump appeals US$454 million judgment NY civil fraud case
February 26, 2024 11:37 PM Trump asked an intermediate-level state appellate court to overturn a Feb 16 ruling in a civil fraud lawsuit brought in 2022. Read More
Spain’s Socialists tell ex-minister to quit over alleged masks scandal
February 26, 2024 10:47 PM MADRID – Spain’s ruling Socialist Party on Monday gave former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos 24 hours to step down as a lawmaker after his…
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, reports say
February 26, 2024 9:37 PM WASHINGTON – A U.S. military service member who had set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington over the weekend in an apparent…
Hungary will approve Sweden’s NATO bid on Monday, PM Orban says
February 26, 2024 8:32 PM BUDAPEST – Hungary’s parliament will ratify Sweden’s NATO bid on Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told lawmakers in a speech opening the parliament’s spring session,…
Russian prosecutor seeks nearly 3 years in jail for rights campaigner Orlov
February 26, 2024 7:32 PM MOSCOW – A Russian prosecutor requested a prison term of two years and 11 months on Monday for veteran human rights activist Oleg Orlov, who…
Russia says idea of Ukraine peace talks without Moscow is absurd
February 26, 2024 6:47 PM MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Monday that the idea of holding peace talks without Russia was ridiculous, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he…
Russian bank boss Kostin rejects US charge of sanctions violations
February 26, 2024 5:37 PM Andrei Kostin, CEO of Russia’s No. 2 bank VTB, has rejected a U.S. charge that he illegally circumvented sanctions restrictions, calling accusations in a U.S.…
Palestinian Prime Minister submits resignation to President Abbas
February 26, 2024 4:32 PM DUBAI – Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday during a press conference that he submitted his resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas. REUTERS Read…
US Senate aide investigated over unofficial actions in Ukraine
February 26, 2024 3:40 PM It included Mr Kyle Parker frequent trips to Ukraine’s war zones and providing US$30,000 (S$40,337) in sniper gear to its military. Read More
EU carbon border tax will do little to cut emissions, says ADB study
February 26, 2024 2:20 PM Mechanisms to share emission reduction technology would be more effective, he Asian Development Bank says in a report. Read More