Somalia’s Puntland refuses to recognise federal government after disputed constitutional changes
BOSASO – Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland said on Sunday it has withdrawn from the country’s federal system and will govern itself independently until constitutional amendments passed by the central…
Finnish authorities detect sulphur-like smell in Helsinki region
HELSINKI – A strong smell resembling that of sulphur or burnt rubber was detected in the region around Finland’s capital Helsinki, the city’s rescue department said on Sunday. Read More
Being ‘brave’ pays off: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew ends two-year title drought
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew claimed his first Badminton World Federation (BWF) title in more than two years after beating France’s Toma Junior Popov to win the Spain Masters.Read More
Red yeast rice supplements linked with deaths in Japan not marketed in Singapore: HSA
Five people in Japan have died and more than 100 have been hospitalised after taking the supplements.Read More
King Charles attends Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle
LONDON – Britain’s King Charles III attended an Easter church service on March 31, in his most high-profile public appearance since revealing a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2024. Read More
Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew wins Spain Masters, first title since 2021 World Championships
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew beat France’s Toma Junior Popov in the final of the Spain Masters.Read More
Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks
Mediators are hoping a new proposal will surface as they meet with an Israeli delegation in Cairo. Read More
Pope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefire
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis made renewed calls on Easter Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in a peace-focused address marking the…
Angry farmers are reshaping Europe
Farmers across Europe have taken to protest against what they call “existential challenges” in recent weeks. Read More